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236D3 SKID STEER LOADER

Product: SKID STEER LOADER

Model: 236D3 SKID STEER LOADER AZ6

Configuration: 236D3 Skid Steer Loader AZ600001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C3.3B Engine

Disassembly and Assembly

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Air Cleaner - Remove and Install

SMCS - 1051-010

Removal Procedure

Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the components to cool.

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1. Open door assembly (1). Raise radiator and hydraulic oil cooler (2).

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2. Disconnect hose (3) and harness assembly (4).

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3. Remove cover (5).

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4. Remove filter element (6) and filter element (9).

5. Remove bolts (7) and air cleaner housing (8).

Installation Procedure

1. Install air cleaner housing (8) in the reverse order of removal.

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Product: SKID STEER LOADER

Model: 236D3 SKID STEER LOADER AZ6

Configuration: 236D3 Skid Steer Loader AZ600001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C3.3B Engine

Disassembly and Assembly

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Alternator - Remove and Install

SMCS - 1405-010

Removal Procedure

1. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace".

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2. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Battery or Battery Cable - Inspect/Replace".

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3. Remove cover (1).

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4. Disconnect harness assemblies (2).

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5. Loosen bolt (3). Remove belt (4), remove bolt (5), and alternator (6).

Installation Procedure

1. Install alternator (6) in the reverse order of removal.

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Product: SKID STEER LOADER

Model: 236D3 SKID STEER LOADER AZ6

Configuration: 236D3 Skid Steer Loader AZ600001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C3.3B Engine

Disassembly and Assembly

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Battery and Battery Cable - Separate and Connect

SMCS - 1401-029-KA

Removal Procedure

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1. Remove negative battery cable (1) .

2. Disconnect positive battery cable (2) .

3. Remove bracket (3) . Remove battery (4) . The weight of battery (4) is approximately 23 kg (50 lb).

Installation Procedure

1. Install battery (4) in the reverse order of removal.

a. Tighten positive battery cable (2) to a torque of 7 ± 2 N·m (62 ± 18 lb in).

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b. Tighten negative battery cable (1) to a torque of 7 ± 2 N·m (62 ± 18 lb in).

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Product: SKID STEER LOADER

Model: 236D3 SKID STEER LOADER AZ6

Configuration: 236D3 Skid Steer Loader AZ600001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C3.3B Engine

Disassembly and Assembly

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Cab - Tilt

SMCS - 7301-084

Raising the Cab

Do not go beneath cab unless cab is empty and support lever is engaged.

Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death.

Do not tilt the cab using an open door. The door must be closed and latched when lifting the cab. The door may become dislodged from its hinges and may cause serious personal injury or death.

1. Park the machine on level ground.

2. Remove the interior cab air filter.

3. If you tilt the cab upward with the loader lift arms in the RAISED position, engage the brace for the loader lift arms. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Loader Lift Arm Brace Operation" for the process for engaging the brace for the loader lift arms.

4. Close the cab door and ensure that the door is latched.

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5. Remove bolt (1). Remove washer (2), rubber mount (3), washer (4), spacer (5), rubber mount (6), washer (7), washer (8), and nut (9).

Note: Note the location of the rubber mounts and the spacers for assembly purposes.

6. Raise cab (10).

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7. Raise the cab until the cab support lever (11) is in the ENGAGED position.

Lowering the Cab

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1. Raise the cab. With the help of another person, release the cab support lever (11).

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2. Lower cab (10).

3. Install nut (9), washer (8), washer (7), rubber mount (6), spacer (5), washer (4), rubber mount (3), and washer (2). Install bolt (1). Tighten bolts (1) to a torque of 125 ± 10 N·m (92 ± 7 lb ft).

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Product: SKID STEER LOADER

Model: 236D3 SKID STEER LOADER AZ6

Configuration: 236D3 Skid Steer Loader AZ600001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C3.3B Engine

Disassembly and Assembly

253D3, 279D3, 289D3 Compact Track Loaders and 257D3 Multi Terrain Loader and 236D3, 242D3, 246D and 262D3 Skid Steer Loaders Engine Supplement

Media Number -M0097942-00

Publication Date -01/07/2013 Date Updated -08/11/2019

Coolant Tank - Remove and Install

SMCS - 1354-010; 1377-010-TP; 1377-010; 1377

Removal Procedure

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1. Disconnect hose (3). Remove bolts (2) to remove expansion tank (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Install expansion tank (1) in the reverse order of removal.

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Product: SKID STEER LOADER

Model: 236D3 SKID STEER LOADER AZ6

Configuration: 236D3 Skid Steer Loader AZ600001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C3.3B Engine

Disassembly and Assembly

253D3, 279D3, 289D3 Compact Track Loaders and 257D3 Multi Terrain Loader and 236D3, 242D3, 246D and 262D3 Skid Steer Loaders Engine Supplement

Media Number -M0097942-00 Publication Date -01/07/2013 Date Updated -08/11/2019

Electric Starting Motor - Remove and Install

SMCS - 1453-010

Removal Procedure

Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the components to cool.

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1. Disconnect harness assemblies (3) remove bolts (1), and electric starting motor (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Install electric starting motor (2) in the reverse order of removal.

a. Tighten the nut (Terminal B) for cable assembly (3) to a torque of 10.4 ± 0.6 N·m (92.1 ± 5.3 lb in).

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Product: SKID STEER LOADER

Model: 236D3 SKID STEER LOADER AZ6

Configuration: 236D3 Skid Steer Loader AZ600001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C3.3B Engine

Disassembly and Assembly

253D3, 279D3, 289D3 Compact Track Loaders and 257D3 Multi Terrain Loader and 236D3, 242D3, 246D and 262D3 Skid Steer Loaders Engine Supplement

Electronic Control Module (ECM) - Remove and Install

SMCS - 1901-010; 7600; 7610-010-MCH

Removal Procedure

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1. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Battery or Battery Cable - Inspect/Replace"

2. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Radiator Tilting".

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3. Engine harness disconnect procedure.

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a. Harness connectors (1) are color coded. Put identification marks on the connectors for installation purposes.

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b. Slide connector lock (2) forward.

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c. Push lever (3) forward to the pre-lock position.

Note: The lever must be pushed fully forward to be in the pre-lock position.

d. While pushing lever (3) forward, grip the connector evenly and pull harness connector (1) straight outward.

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4. Remove bolts (4) to remove electronic control module (5).

Installation Procedure

NOTICE

Review the following procedure before removing and installing the Engine ECM connectors. Do not force the connector onto the ECM. Do not force the lever into the lock. Failure to follow the instructions below will cause damage to the ECM pins, may create various faults, and may require ECM replacement.

1. Position electronic control module (5) and install bolts (4).

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2. Engine harness connect procedure.

a. Harness connectors (1) are color coded.

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b. Ensure that the aligning key features of harness connector (1) are aligned with the receptacle on the electronic control module.

c. Position harness connector (1) and press firmly until lever (3) moves slightly forward.

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d. Press lever (3) backward until harness connector (1) is fully engaged with the receptacle on the electronic control module.

Note: The lever action should be smooth and continuous. Do not attempt to force the lever or damage to the connector or the electronic control module can occur.

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e. Slide connector lock (2) backward to secure lever (3) in place.

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Product: SKID STEER LOADER

Model: 236D3 SKID STEER LOADER AZ6

Configuration: 236D3 Skid Steer Loader AZ600001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C3.3B Engine

Disassembly and Assembly

253D3, 279D3, 289D3 Compact Track Loaders and 257D3 Multi Terrain Loader and 236D3, 242D3, 246D and 262D3 Skid Steer Loaders Engine Supplement

Media Number -M0097942-00 Publication Date -01/07/2013 Date Updated -08/11/2019

Engine - Remove and Install

SMCS - 1000-010; 1002

S/N - AZ61-UP

S/N - CW91-UP

S/N - F9C1-UP

S/N - FMA1-UP

S/N - GK61-UP

S/N - HSX1-UP

S/N - KEZ1-UP

S/N - KXL1-UP

S/N - LM71-UP

S/N - MC91-UP

S/N - ME61-UP

S/N - NXL1-UP

S/N - R2L1-UP

S/N - S7E1-UP

S/N - TE91-UP

S/N - TLS1-UP

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Removal Procedure

Table 1

Tool

A 368-0005 Lift Assembly 1

B 387-9124 Wrench Adapter 1

Start By:

a. Remove the air cleaner

b. Remove the battery.

c. Remove the radiator and hydraulic oil cooler.

d. Tilt the cab.

1. Disconnect harness assembly (1) from the alternator.

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NOTICE

The orientation of the mass air flow sensor is critical to engine performance. A failure to orientate the mass airflow sensor correctly could result in fault codes.

2. Mark the position of the mass air flow sensor (2) for installation purposes. Disconnect harness assembly (3) from the mass air flow sensor.

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3. Disconnect harness assembly (4) that is below the formed air intake hose.

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4. Loosen clamps (5). Disconnect clip (6). Remove elbow (7).

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5. Disconnect hose (8) from the side of the fuel tank.

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6. Disconnect exhaust (9) and position out of the way.

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7. Remove bolts (10). Remove cover (11).

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NOTICE

Review the procedure before removing or installing the engine ECM connectors. Do not force the connectors onto the ECM. Do not force the lever in to lock. A failure to follow the instructions below will damage the ECM pins, may create various fault codes, and may require ECM replacement.

8. Disconnect the two 80 pin connectors (12) from the ECM. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Electronic Control Module - Remove and Install" for the correct procedure.

9. Disconnect harness assembly (13). Secure the engine harness to the engine.

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10. Disconnect hoses (14) from the top of the fuel tank.

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11. Attach Tooling (A) and a suitable lifting device to engine (15). The weight of engine (15) is approximately 329 kg (725 lb).

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12. Remove nut (16). Repeat this step for the opposite side.

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13. Use suitable blocking to support pump assembly (17). Use Tooling (B) to remove bolts (18).

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14. Remove bracket (19).

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