Kobelco 215SR ACERA Tier 3 Excavator Service Manual

TABLE OF CONTENT: Shop Manual

Safety and General Information
Maintenance
Systems
Disassembling and Assembly
Troubleshooting
Engine
Installation Procedures for optional attachments

Preface Instructions

Read and understand all Warning plates and decal on the machine before Operating, Maintaining or Repairing this machine. The manual has been written for the repair specialist. The serviceman or mechanic may be unfamiliar with many of the systems on this machine. This makes it important to use this manual and be caution when performing service work.

Please go carefully through the Shop Manual of the Excavator before starting any repair work. Use proper lifting procedures when removing any components. Be careful when removing filler caps, breathers and plugs on the machine. Hold a rag over the cap or plug to prevent being sprayed or splashed by liquids under pressure. The danger is even greater if the machine has just been stopped because fluids can be hot.

Use the Shop/Service Manual of this Excavator as a reference book and source of information even if you are familiar with Excavator technology. Using the Workshop Manual, the experience construction machine mechanic can carry out any necessary repairs expertly.

FUEL TANK

Preparation For Removal

1. Draining fuel.
A. Unlock cap (B1) with a starter key and open it.
B. Loosen valve (A7-1) under the tank.
C. Draining fuel
Capacity of tank : 300 L (80 gal) 2. Remove cover assy (A8) and guard assy (6).
3. Remove panel assy (3X).
4. Remove under cover (12).
5. Remove the connector for fuel level sensor (A4).
6. Remove fuel hose
A. Loosen clip (13),(17) and draw out hoses (6) and (5).
B. Put in plugs that match the hose bore.
7. Fuel filter assy removal A. Remove 2 sems bolts (18) M10x30.
B. Remove fuel filter assy and tie it to guard temporarily.
GRAPHIC_ID Figure 30

Removal
1. Remove 4 capscrews (A1) M16 40.
2. Hook the wire to the lifting eye on the fuel tank assy (B6) and remove the fuel tank.
Weight : 140 kg (310 lbs)
3. Remove shim (A3).
NOTE: Record the shim locations.

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