- Underground Articulated Truck:
- AD45B (S/N: CXM1-UP; GXM1-UP)
Introduction
This special instruction covers the procedure to install handrail extensions on the above AD45B Underground Articulated Trucks. This supplemental product support literature should be used with the appropriate Service Manual and the appropriate Parts Manual that is available for this standard machine.
Read the entire Special Instruction. Understand the information before you perform any procedures. Understand the information before you order any parts.
Safety Section
Work safely. Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools in order to perform these functions properly.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this instruction and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. Therefore, the warnings in this publication and the warnings that are on the product are not all inclusive.
Ensure that all personnel are safe when using a tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique not recommended by Caterpillar. Ensure that the product will not be damaged or the product made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance, or the repair procedures that are used.
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Personal injury or death can result from machine articulation or movement. Machine frames can move and a person can be crushed. Connect the steering frame lock between the front and rear frames before working on the machine. Before operating the machine, place the steering frame lock in the stored position. Failure to place the steering frame lock into the stored position before operating can result in loss of steering. |
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ReferenceDisassembly and Assembly, RENR8576, "AD45B Underground Articulated Truck Machine Systems".
Parts Required
| Parts Required | ||
| Qty | Part Number | Description |
| 4 | 329-3356 | Nut |
| 4 | 475-5352 | Mount As |
| 1 | 475-6454 | Mount As |
| 1 | 475-6455 | Mount As |
| 1 | 475-6456 | Mount As |
| 14 | 5P-1076 | Hard Washer |
| 8 | 8T-5092 | Bolt |
| 2 | 8T-7930 | Bolt |
Machine Preparation
- Move the machine to a hard level surface away from operating machines and away from personnel.
- Engage the parking brake. Place wheel blocks in front of the wheels and behind the wheels.
- Stop the engine.
- Install the steering frame lock. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Steering Frame Lock - Separate and Connect".
- Turn the key start switch and the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position. If there is no battery disconnect switch, remove the negative battery cable at the battery.
Procedure to Install the Handrail Extensions
- Remove and retain handrails Item (1) through Item (3). Discard bolts, nuts, and washers.
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| Illustration 1 | g03823947 |
View of the existing handrails (1) Right side handrail (2) Right side handrail (3) Left side handrail | |
- Install left side handrail (3) using Item (4) through Item (7) .
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| Illustration 2 | g03823948 |
View of left side handrail (3) Left side handrail (4) 8T-5092 Bolt (5) 5P-1076 Hard Washer (6) 475-5352 Mount As (7) 475-6456 Mount As | |
