Installing the 345-6070 ROPS / FOPS Guard Group {7323} Caterpillar

Compact Track Loader

239D (S/N: CD41-UP; BL91-UP; T9S1-UP)

249D (S/N: AH91-UP; D9E1-UP; GWR1-UP)

259D (S/N: LW51-UP; FTK1-UP; GTK1-UP; FTL1-UP)

279D (S/N: TP51-UP; GTL1-UP; PPT1-UP; RCX1-UP)

289D (S/N: WE51-UP; WCT1-UP; TAW1-UP; A9Z1-UP)

299D (S/N: GTC1-UP)

299D XHP (S/N: JST1-UP)

299D2 (S/N: FD21-UP; BY41-UP)

299D2 XHP (S/N: DX21-UP; DX91-UP)

Multi Terrain Loader

257D (S/N: EML1-UP; FMR1-UP; D5T1-UP; EZW1-UP)

277D (S/N: NTL1-UP; FMT1-UP; MLT1-UP)

287D (S/N: STK1-UP; TLK1-UP; HMT1-UP)

297D (S/N: BE71-UP)

297D XHP (S/N: HP71-UP)

297D2 (S/N: BL71-UP)

297D2 XHP (S/N: HP21-UP)

Skid Steer Loader

226D (S/N: HR61-UP; HRD1-UP)

232D (S/N: EH21-UP; KXC1-UP; DPR1-UP)

236D (S/N: K2D1-UP; SEN1-UP; MPW1-UP; BGZ1-UP)

242D (S/N: HFB1-UP; DML1-UP; DZT1-UP; A9W1-UP)

246D (S/N: PN51-UP; BYF1-UP; JSL1-UP; HMR1-UP)

262D (S/N: RE51-UP; DTB1-UP; KTS1-UP; LST1-UP)

272D (S/N: B5W1-UP)

272D XHP (S/N: ETL1-UP)

272D2 (S/N: BL21-UP)

272D2 XHP (S/N: MD21-UP)

Introduction

This Special Instruction outlines the procedures necessary to install the 345-6070 ROPS/FOPS Guard Gp on all D series Skid Steers Loaders, Compact Wheel Loaders, and Multi Terrain Loaders.

Safety Section

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Do not operate or work on this machine or work tool unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Owner's Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.

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Personal injury can result from rotating and moving parts. Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts. Never attempt adjustments while the machine is moving or the engine is running unless otherwise specified. The machine must be parked on a level surface and the engine stopped. Attach a "Do Not Operate" or similar warning tag to the start switch and controls before servicing, repairing, or making adjustments to the machine.

Preparing the Machine

1. Move the machine to a smooth level area able to support the weight of the machine.

2. Shut down the machine and perform lock out / tag out procedure. Attach a "Do Not Operate" warning tag or similar warning to the start switch or the controls before attempting the installation procedure.

Required Parts

Installation Procedure

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Illustration 1	g03477358
(1) 345-6071 Plate As (ROPS)

1. Lift 345-6071 Plate As (1) into position on top of the cab assembly using the appropriate lifting device. Refer to Illustration 1 for orientation.

   Note: The 345-6071 Plate As (ROPS) (1) weighs approximately 62.9 kg (138.7 lb).

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   Illustration 2	g03477598
   (1) 345-6071 Plate As (ROPS) (3) 345-6073 Plate

2. Place 345-6073 Plate (3) between cab and ROPS assembly (1) at the right front cab corner and align the holes to match.
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   Illustration 3	g03477616
   (1) 345-6071 Plate As (ROPS) (3) 345-6073 Plate (6) 7X-2553 Bolts (7) 8T-4122 Hard Washers

3. Thread two 7X-2553 Bolts (6) and two 8T-4122 Hard Washers (7) through the holes in ROPS assembly (1) and plate (3) and into the corresponding holes in the right front of the cab. Refer to Illustration 3.

   Note: Do Not tighten down the 7X-2553 Bolts (6) at this time to facilitate ease of installation for the remaining fasteners.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 on the left front corner of the machine cab.
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   Illustration 4	g03477936
   (1) 345-6071 Plate As (ROPS) (4) 3H-7654 Hard Washer

5. Place one 3H-7654 Hard Washer (4) between the right rear cab corner and ROPS (1). Be sure to align washer (3) with the hole in the cab as shown in Illustration 4.
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   Illustration 5	g03478036
   (1) 345-6071 Plate As (ROPS) (4) 3H-7654 Hard Washer (5) 7D-1649 Hard Washer (8) 8T-4183 Bolt

6. Install one 8T-4183 Bolt (8) and one 7D-1649 Hard Washer (5) through the holes in ROPS (1), washer (4) and the right rear cab corner. Refer to Illustration 5.
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   Illustration 6	g03478076
   (4) 3H-7654 Hard Washer (8) 8T-4183 Bolt (9) 8T-4244 Nut

7. Locate 8T-4183 Bolt (8) where the bolt enters into the cab from the outside.

8. Install one 3H-7654 Hard Washer (4) and one 8T-4244 Nut (9) onto the threads of bolt (8).

9. Repeat Steps 5 through 8 to secure the left-hand rear corner of the cab.

10. Tighten bolts on the front cab corners to a torque of 240 ± 40 N·m (177 ± 29 lb ft).

11. While using a backing wrench, tighten the bolts on the rear cab corners to 100 ± 20 N·m (74 ± 15 lb ft)
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    Illustration 7	g03478100
    Right rear corner (A) 250 ± 8 mm (9.8 ± 0.3 inch) (B) 10 ± 8 mm (0.4 ± 0.3 inch). (1) 345-6071 Plate As (ROPS) (2) 345-6072 Film

12. Place 345-6072 Film (2) on the right-hand side of 345-6071 Plate As (ROPS) (1) where located by dimensions (A) and (B).

    Note: Be sure to clean the area for film placement before applying film (2). Follow the appropriate CAT standards and specifications for film placement.