Installation Procedure For A Machine Lifting Kit For Certain D-Series Skid-Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, and Multi Terrain Loaders {6459, 7000} 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; HLM1-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 needed to install the 418-5883 Lifting Kit (Four Point and FOPS II) for certainD-Series skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, and multi terrain loaders.

Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read the information and you understand the information.

Reference Section

Reference: Operation and Maintenance, SEBU9084, 259D, 279D, 289D, 299D and 299D XHP Compact Track Loaders, 257D, 277D, 287D, and 297D Multi Terrain Loaders, and 236D, 242D, 246D, 262D, 272D, and 272D XHP Skid Steer Loaders

Reference: Operation and Maintenance, SEBU9084, Specifications

Reference: Disassembly and Assembly, UENR2332, 299D and 299D XHP Compact Track Loaders, and 272D and 272D XHP Skid Steer Loaders Power Train

Safety Section

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Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.

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Failure to follow all safety guidelines prescribed in this document and by governing authorities and regulatory agencies may result in severe injury or death of personnel or machine damage.

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When removing a major component or attachment, ensure that it is properly blocked or secured before removing mounting hardware. An assembly that is disconnected without proper blocking may shift or fall, resulting in serious injury or death of personnel or machine damage.

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Personal injury or death can result from improper maintenance procedures. To avoid injury or death, follow the procedures exactly as stated below.

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Personal injury can result from improper handling of chemicals. Make sure you use all the necessary protective equipment required to do the job. Make sure that you read and understand all directions and hazards described on the labels and material safety data sheet of any chemical that is used. Observe all safety precautions recommended by the chemical manufacturer for handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.

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Climbing equipment may be required to access this service point. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Mounting and Dismounting" topic for safety information.

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Before servicing/performing maintenance on the machine, electrical power must be physically disconnected; battery plugs must be disconnected from the batteries, or the trailing cable must be unplugged, and warning tags and padlocks shall be applied by a certified electrician. Certified electricians shall perform or direct any electrical work, including any energized testing, repair work in controllers, motors, or other approved compartments, and shall insure that all compartments are properly closed and inspected prior to re-energization. All applicable lock out and tag out procedures must be followed.

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Do not operate the machine if any guards or covers are missing or inadequately secured. Personnel could be seriously injured or machine damage may occur.

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Observe the safe working load limits of all lifting and blocking devices and keep a safe distance from suspended/blocked loads. Personnel may be seriously injured or killed by falling loads.

Required Parts

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Required parts

Machine Preparation

1. Park machine on level ground.

2. Shut down 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.

Installation Procedure

1. Install 345-6070 ROPS/FOPS Guard Gp according to the installation procedures outlined in the OMM.
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   (2) 345-6070 ROPS/FOPS Guard Gp (D1) 18 mm (0.71 inch) diameter (D2) 18 mm (0.71 inch) diameter (D3) 142 mm (5.60 inch)

2. Mark and drill two holes (D1) and (D2) directly above the current bolts and 142 mm (5.60 inch) (D3) from the bottom of the FOPS II plate. Refer to Illustration 2.

   Note: (D1) and (D2) holes may require the use of pilot holes.

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   (5) 345-6073 Plate

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   (1) 417-4606 Machine Lifting Gp (2) 345-6070 ROPS/FOPS Guard Gp

3. Plate (5) should be placed on the outside of the ROPS/FOPS guard gp (2). Install machine lifting group (1) over (5). Refer to Illustrations 34.
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   (3) 152-1156 Plate (4) 8T-1757 Nut

4. Install plate (3) using two nuts (4) on the inside of 345-6070 ROPS/FOPS Guard Gp. Refer to Illustration 5.

5. Apply Loctite Threadlocker Blue 243 and torque 8T-1757 Nuts to 240 ± 40 N·m (177 ± 30 lb ft).

   Note: Allow Loctite to cure for at least 24 hours.

6. Repeat Steps 2–5 on the opposite side of the machine.

7. Install the rear lift eyes according to instructions for 417-4606 Machine Lifting Gp.