10249V70 Mercury OWNERS MANUAL

Table 1
Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     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, SEBU7140, "Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change" for the correct procedure. The capacity of the cooling system is 56 L (14.8 US gal).
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Remove two bolts (2) and plate (1). Repeat this step for the remaining plate on the other side of the machine.
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Remove eight bolts (3) and hood (4). Use two persons to remove hood (4). The weight of hood (4) is 39 kg (85 lb).
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Loosen two clamps (5) and disconnect hose assembly (6) .
Remove baffle (8), tube (7), and hose assembly (6) as one unit. Use two persons to remove baffle (8). The weight of baffle (8) is 20 kg (45 lb).
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Remove four bolts (9) and eight bolts (10) .
Remove two-piece guard assembly (11) .
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Remove six nuts (13) and fan spider assembly (12). Use two persons to remove fan spider assembly (12). The weight of fan spider assembly (12) is 27 kg (60 lb).
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Cut cable straps (16) that secure hose (17) .
Remove sixteen bolts (14) and shroud assembly (15). Use two persons to remove shroud assembly (15). The weight of shroud assembly (15) is 20 kg (45 lb).
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Loosen two clamps (18) and remove tube (19) .
Disconnect two transmission oil cooler lines (20) .