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Product: ARTICULATED TRUCK

Model: D550B ARTICULATED TRUCK 5ND

Configuration: D550B ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCK 5ND00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3408 ENGINE

Disassembly and Assembly

ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCK OPERATOR'S STATION & ELECTRICAL SYSTE

Media Number -SENR8188-00 Publication Date -01/09/1987

Date Updated -09/10/2003

SENR81880001

Dash Panel Components - D25C, D30C, D35C, D350C, D35HP, D400, D44B, D550B

Dash Panel Components - D25C, D30C, D35C, D350C, D35HP, D400, D44B, D550B

NOTICE

Moving dash panels may cause electrical connections to ground on the panel housing. Disconnect the batteries before working on the dash panels.

Compressed air will be released when air pipes are disconnected from the dash panels.

This can cause personal injury. Loosen connections slowly and wear protective clothing and glasses.

Before removing any electrical cables, clearly mark the cable and the connection to aid correct assembly.

Left Hand Panel Components

Remove Panel

Remove screws (1) and carefully lift the panel out to the extent of the of the electrical harness.

Remove Warning Lights

All warning lights (23) can be removed in the same way. Disconnect the wires. Remove the nut from the light body on the back of the panel and withdraw the light assembly from the front.

Remove Lights Switch

Disconnect the wires from the switch (22). Remove screw (26) and pull off the knob (25). Remove nut (24) from the front of the panel, and withdraw the switch from the back.

Remove Switches

All switches (19) are removed in the same way. Disconnect the wires, remove the rubber cover and locknut from the front of the panel, and withdraw the switch from the back.

Remove

Circuit Breakers

All circuit breakers(2) are removed in the same way. Disconnect the wires. Remove the rubber cover and the nut from the front of the panel and withdraw the circuit breaker from the back.

Remove Flasher Unit

The flasher unit(20) is located behind the panel. Remove by carefully pulling it free from the socket.

Remove Brake Overstroke Warning Light Interuptor Unit

The interuptor unit(21) is located behind the panel. Remove by cutting the plastic ties securing the unit to the harness and disconnect the wires.

Center Panel Components

Remove Panel

Remove screws(6) and carefully lift the panel out to the extent of the electrical harness.

Remove Gages

All gauges(3) can be removed in the same way. Disconnect the wires from electric gages or the pipes from the mechanical gages. Remove the nuts(4) and brackets(5) which hold the gauge in place, and remove the gauge from the front of the panel.

Remove Low Air Pressure Warning Buzzer

The warning buzzer(18) is located behind the panel. Remove by separating snap connector(17) and remove the two mounting screws(16).

Remove Windscreen Washer Pump

The washer pump(14) is located behind the panel. Disconnect the pipes and wires and remove two bolts and nuts(15).

Dash Panel Arrangement (1) Screw (2) Circuit Breaker (3) Gauges (4) Nut (5) Bracket (6) Screw (7) Screw (8) Horn Valve (9) Differential Lock/Six Wheel Drive Air Valve (10) Isolator Switch (11) Start Switch (12) Ether Inject Switch (13) Engine Stop Switch (14) Windscreen Washer Pump (15) Bolt (16) Screw (17) Snap Connector (18) Low Air Pressure Warning Buzzer (19) Switches (20) Flasher Unit (21) Brake Overstroke Interuptor Unit (22) Lights Switch (23) Warning Lights (24) Nut (25) Knob (26) Screw

Right Hand Panel Components

Remove Panel

Remove screws(7) and lift the panel out to the extent of the electrical harness.

Remove Horn Valve

Mark for identification on reassembly, and remove the plastic pipes from the horn valve body(8). Remove the two screws from the front of the panel and withdraw the valve from the back.

Remove Ether Inject Switch

Disconnect the wires from the back of the switch(12). Remove the screw from the switch knob, and pull off the knob. Remove the nut from the front of the panel and withdraw the switch from the back.

Remove Start Switch

Disconnect the wires from the back of the switch(11). Remove the screw from the switch knob, and pull off the knob. Remove the nut from the front of the panel and withdraw the switch from the back.

Remove Engine Stop Switch

Disconnect the wires from the switch(13). Remove the two screws from the front of the panel, and withdraw the switch from the back.

Remove Isolator Switch

Disconnect the wires from the switch(10). Remove the nut from the front of the panel and withdraw the switch from the back.

Remove Differential Lock/Six Wheel Drive Valve

Mark the pipes for identification on assembly, and disconnect. Remove the two screws from the front of the panel and withdraw the valve(9) from the back.

Remove Torque Converter Lock Up Relay (if equipped)

The relay is located behind the panel. Remove by carefully pulling it free from its socket.

Remove Jake Brake Relay (D35HP and D400)

The relay is located behind the panel. Remove by carefully pulling it free from its socket.

Dash Panel Arrangement (1) Screw (2) Circuit Breaker (3) Gages (4) Nut (5) Bracket (6) Screw (7) Screw (8) Horn Valve (9) Differential Lock/Six Wheel Drive Air Valve (10) Isolator Switch (11) Start Switch (12) Ether Inject Switch (13) Engine Stop Switch (14) Windscreen Washer Pump (15) Bolt (16) Screw (17) Snap Connector (18) Low Air Pressure Warning Buzzer (19) Switches (20) Flasher Unit (21) Brake Overstroke Interuptor Unit (22) Lights Switch (23) Warning Lights (24) Nut (25) Knob (26) Screw (27) Lock Up Relay (if equipped) (28) Jake Brake Relay (D35HP and D400)

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