899324004 Mercury DECAL, (Mariner 225)

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Connect the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect" for the machine that is being serviced.
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.
Personal injury can result from contact with refrigerant.Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep face and hands away to help prevent injury.Protective goggles must always be worn when refrigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges indicate the system is empty of refrigerant.Always use precaution when a fitting is removed. Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still under pressure, release it slowly in a well ventilated area.Personal injury or death can result from inhaling refrigerant through a lit cigarette.Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling fumes released from a flame contacting air conditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or death.Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or wherever refrigerant gas may be present.Use a certified recovery and recycling cart to properly remove the refrigerant from the air conditioning system.
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.
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Remove left engine guard (1) .
Remove four bolts (2) and left lower panel (3) .
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Remove bolts (5) and guard (4) .
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Loosen adjuster nut (6) and remove the belt.
Recover the air conditioner refrigerant from the air conditioner system. Refer to Service Manual, SENR5664, "Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with R-134a Refrigerant" for the correct procedure. Refer to Special Publication, NEDG5065, "Air Conditioning Tools" for the correct tools.
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Remove the bolt and plate (9) .
Disconnect two hose assemblies (11) .
Disconnect electrical wire connectors (8) .
Remove bolt (10) .
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Remove bolt (12), bolt (14), and compressor (13) .Installation Procedure
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Install compressor (13), bolt (12) and bolt (14) .
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Install bolt (10) .
Connect electrical wire connectors (8) .
Connect two hose assemblies (11) .Note: Two washers are required on the bolt to ensure proper bolt length.
Install plate (9) and the bolt. Tighten the bolt to a torque of 30 7 N m (22 5 lb ft).
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Install the belt and tighten nut (6) .
Check the belt tension. Use a Kent Moore Company BT-33-97 gauge. The correct tension for a new V-belt is 712 22 N (160 5 lb). The correct tension for a used V-belt is 445 44 N (100 10 lb). A used V-belt has been active over 30 minutes at rated speed.
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Install guard (4) and bolts (5) .
Evacuate the air conditioner system. Charge the air conditioner system. The correct charge is 1.6 kg (3.5 lb). Refer to Service Manual, SENR5664, "Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with R-134a Refrigerant" for the correct procedure. Refer to Special Publication, NEDG5065, "Air Conditioning Tools" for the correct tools.