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Fuel System Fuel System Guard. (Refer to Figure K-23.)
The fuel system guard is normally removed to access the fuel pump and/or throttle valve (needle
block).
Removal.
WARNING
Ensure the pressure has been relieved on the remote throttle prior to
disconnecting the remote throttle hydraulic line.
a.
Ensure the remote throttle hydraulic hose has been disconnected from the throttle
connection on the impact hammer.
b.
Using a suitable container to catch any hydraulic fluid, remove the male quick disconnect
(1, Figure K-23) from the throttle valve whip line (2) at the throttle connection bracket on
the fuel system guard (3).
c.
Remove the eight fuel system guard bolts (4) and lockwashers (5) securing the fuel
system guard (3) to the lower cylinder and four fuel system guard stabilizing brackets.
d.
Remove the fuel system guard (3).
Installation.
a.
Align the fuel system guard (3, Figure K-23) with the mounting holes on the lower
cylinder and the four fuel system guard stabilizing brackets.
b.
Place Loctite 272 (red) on the eight fuel system guard bolts (4). Secure the fuel system
guard (3) to the lower cylinder and four fuel system guard stabilizing brackets with the
eight fuel system guard bolts (4) and lockwashers (5). Tighten the bolts and torque to
280 ftlb (379 Nm).
Place Loctite 545 (purple) on the threads of the throttle valve whip line (2). Insert the
c.
male quick disconnect (1) into the hole of the throttle connection bracket on the fuel
system guard (3). Connect the throttle valve whip line (2) to the male quick disconnect
(1) and tighten.
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