315B Excavator Machine Systems Caterpillar

Installation Procedure

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1. Fasten Tooling (A) to the fuel tank, as shown. Use a suitable lifting device to support the fuel tank. Install the fuel tank. The weight of the fuel tank is 80 kg (175 lb).

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This view is beneath the machine.

2. Install four bolts (16) that secure the fuel tank to the machine. Tighten four bolts (16) to a torque of 270 ± 40 N·m (200 ± 30 lb ft).

3. Install bolt (15) that secures the fuel hose to the fuel tank.

4. Install the fuel hose and tighten hose clamp (17) .

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5. Connect electrical connector (14) .

6. Install two nuts (12) that secure hose (13) to the back of the fuel tank.

7. Install hose (13) and tighten hose clamp (11) .

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8. Install three bolts (10) and the washers that secure hand rail (9) to the machine.

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9. Install four bolts (7) and the washers that secure side panel (8) .

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This view is inside of the storage box.

10. Install bolt (6) .

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11. Install front cover (5). Install two bolts (4) and the washers that secure front cover (5) to the machine.

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12. Secure plate (2) to the machine. Install two bolts (3) and the washers and tighten two bolts (1) .

13. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities" for the proper filling procedure and the proper level for the fuel tank.