SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 97)

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Cab and Covers
4.2 OPERATOR CAB
4.2.1 Cab Safety
4.2.2 Serial Number Decal
The cab serial number decal is located on the left side of
the cab, behind the seat. Information specified on the
serial number plate includes the cab model number, the
cab serial number and other data. Write this information
down in a convenient location to use in cab
correspondence.
4.3 CAB COMPONENTS
4.3.1 Steering Column and Steering Valve
a. Steering Valve Removal
1. Park the machine on a firm, level surface, level the
machine, fully retract the boom, lower the boom,
place the travel select lever in the (N) NEUTRAL
position, engage the parking brake and turn the
engine OFF.
2. Place a Do Not Operate Tag on both the ignition key
switch and the steering wheel, stating that the
machine should not be operated.
3. Open the rear door. Allow the system fluids to cool.
4. Properly disconnect the battery.
5. Remove the left, right and lower dash panels.
6. Remove the steering wheel (1), disconnect and
remove the travel select lever (2), disconnect the
instrument panel harness connector (3).
7. Label, disconnect and cap the four hoses from the
side of the steering valve (4). Cap the fittings on the
steering valve. Label, disconnect and plug the load
sense hose at the front of the steering valve. Cap the
fitting on the steering valve.
8. Disconnect the horn button wire from the cab wiring
harness.
9. Support the bottom of the steering valve, and
remove the four capscrews and lockwashers.
Remove the steering valve through the lower dash
panel opening.
WARNING
DO NOT service the machine without following all
safety precautions as outlined in the “Safety
Practices” section of this manual.
WARNING
The protection offered by this ROPS/FOPS will be
impaired if subjected to any modification or structural
damage, at which time replacement is necessary.
ROPS/FOPS must be properly installed using
fasteners of correct size and grade, and torqued to
their specified value.
WARNING
DO NOT weld, grind, drill, repair or modify the cab in
any way. Any modification or damage to cab structural
components requires cab replacement. Refer to
Section 2.5 in the Operation & Safety Manual.
To help ensure optimum safety, protection and
performance, replace the cab if it is damaged. Refer to
the appropriate parts manual for ordering information.
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