259D Compact Track Loader – Electric Starting Motor – Remove and Install

Removal Procedure

Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel working on the equipment. To avoid accidental engine starting, disconnect the battery cable from the negative (−) battery terminal. Completely tape all metal surfaces of the disconnected battery cable end in order to prevent contact with other metal surfaces which could activate the engine electrical system. Place a Do Not Operate tag at the Start/Stop switch location to inform personnel that the equipment is being worked on.

1. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.

2. Place identification marks on the harness assembly that is connected to the electric starting motor and the solenoid.

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Typical example

3. Disconnect the harness assembly from the electric starting motor and the solenoid.

4. Support electric starting motor (3) .

5. Remove bolts (2) from electric starting motor (3) .

6. Remove electric starting motor (3) .

7. If a gasket is installed, remove gasket (4) .

Installation Procedure

1. If necessary, position a new gasket (4) onto electric starting motor (3) .

2. Position electric starting motor (3) onto flywheel housing (1) .

   Note: Ensure that the electric starting motor is seated correctly in the starter motor pocket.

3. Install bolts (2) to electric starting motor (3). Tighten the bolts to a torque of 45 N·m (33 lb ft)

4. Connect the harness assembly to the electric starting motor and the solenoid.

5. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position.