0344374 EVINRUDE ENGINE COVER, Lower, stbd.

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     135-7573     Link Bracket     3    
B     135-7575     Link Bracket     2    Start By:
Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the sweeps. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Sweeps - Remove and Install" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the muffler. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Muffler - Remove and Install" for the machine that is being serviced.
Remove the refrigerant condenser. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Referigerant Condenser - Remove and Install" for the machine that is being serviced. Removal of the inlet line and removal of the outlet line are not necessary.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin. At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Note: Put identification marks on all lines, on all hoses, on all wires, and on all tubes for installation purposes. Plug all lines, hoses, and tubes. This helps to prevent fluid loss and this helps to keep contaminants from entering the system.
The radiator assembly is located at the front of the machine.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6471, "Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change" for the correct procedure. The capacity of the cooling system is 36 L (9.5 US gal).
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Remove four bolts (2) and guard (1) .
Open the radiator guard.
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
Disconnect two battery cables (3) from the disconnect switch.
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Remove two bolts (4) from the mounting bracket.
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Attach Tooling (A) and (B) to shroud (5) .
Attach a hoist and suitable lifting slings to Tooling (A) and (B) .
Remove eight bolts (6) and shroud (5). The weight of shroud (5) is 204 kg (450 lb).
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Loosen hose clamp (7) .
Disconnect radiator hose (8) .
Disconnect the bottom radiator hose.
Disconnect hose assembly (9) from transmission oil filter (10) .
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Disconnect the two electrical wires from horn (11) .
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Attach Tooling (A) to radiator (12). Attach one link bracket to the front of the radiator and one link bracket to the rear of the radiator.
Remove two bolts (13) from each side of the radiator.
Remove radiator (12). The weight of radiator (12) is 102 kg (225 lb).
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Remove eight bolts (14) and guards (15) .Installation Procedure