- Track-Type Tractor
- D6N (S/N: PBA1-UP; PER1-UP)
Introduction
Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read the information and you understand the information.
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 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. If a tool, a procedure, a work method, or operating technique that is not recommended by Caterpillar is used, verify that the procedure is safe for you and for other people to use.
Ensure that the product will not be damaged or the product will be made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance, or the repair procedures that are used.
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Do not operate or work on this machine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. 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 or death can result from improper assembly procedures. Do not attempt any assembly until you have read and understand the assembly instructions. |
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Sudden movement or accidental starting of the machine can cause personal injury or death to persons on or near the machine. To prevent personal injury or death, perform the following: Park the machine on a smooth level surface. Lower the blade and or attachments to the ground. Stop the engine and engage the parking brake. Block the wheels and install the steering frame lock. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position and remove the key. Place a Special Instruction, SEHS7332, "Do Not Operate" tag at the battery disconnect switch location to inform personnel that the machine is being worked on. |
Required Parts
| Item | Qty | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 521-2709 Bracket As |
| 2 | 1 | 346-9759 Plate As |
| 3 | 1 | 287-5386 Grill As |
| 4 | 8 | 7X-7729 Washer |
| 5 | 2 | 8T-4196 Bolt |
| 6 | 4 | 344-5675 Nut |
| 7 | 2 | 8T-6685 Bolt |
| 8 | 1 | 7G-3228 Grommet |
Installation Procedure
- Turn off the main disconnect switch.
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Illustration 1 g06216295 - Remove bracket (A), three caps (B), three bosses (C), and grill assembly (D). Retain the caps, bosses with screws, bolts (E), and washers (F).
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Illustration 2 g06216304 (C1) "AM" Label
(C2) "AM" Label
(C3) "AM" Label - Remove the left-hand light. Unscrew three receptacles (G) from the bracket. Retain the screws and the spring clips. Cut four straps (H) holding the harness, the resistors, and the ARO diagnostic connector. Check for the "AM" labels behind the connectors which remain on the ARO harness.
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Illustration 3 g06216317 (D1) 91 mm (3.60 inch)
(D2)41 mm (1.60 inch) - Take measurements per dimensions in Illustration 3 to locate the center of the hole. See Step 7. Remove the left-hand side door with the hinges and the left-hand side panel.
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Illustration 4 g06216332 - Cut the seven straps (J) inside the radiator guard and disconnect the ARO harness (K) at connector (L).
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Illustration 5 g06216364 - Pull out the ARO harness (K) from the front of the guard. Enlarge the hole in the baffle. Retain the ARO harness.
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Illustration 6 g06216317 (D1) 91 mm (3.60 inch)
(D2)41 mm (1.60 inch)
(D3)40 mm (1.60 inch) - Drill a hole to the diameter (D3) on the left-hand radiator panel side. Deburr the hole and paint the contour of the hole to avoid rust.
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Illustration 7 g06216369 - Disconnect the wires from the ARO service connector (M). Retain the connector.
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Illustration 8 g06216375 - Bring the harness through the hole, leaving the three ARO connectors outside and install grommet (8).
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Illustration 9 g06216384 - Install back the left-hand front light and grid (3) with two bolts (E) and two washers (F). Torque bolts (E) to
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Illustration 10 g06216389 - Insert washer (4) between the grid and plate assembly (1). Install plate assembly on the grid using two bolts (7) and two washers (F). Torque bolts (7) to
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Illustration 11 g06216403 - Install back the left-hand door and the plate assembly on the radiator guard. Use two bolts (5) and two washers (4) at the top of the hinge and insert two washers (4) between the plate assembly and the radiator guard.
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Illustration 12 g06216696 - Assemble the ARO connectors on plate assembly (2) using fasteners from Step 3. Use Loctite to secure and torque screws to
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Illustration 13 g06216707 - Assemble the bosses (C) and caps (B) on the plate assembly. Install the plate assembly on the radiator guard using four nuts (6) and four washers (4). Torque nuts (6) to
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Illustration 14 g06216716 - Reconnect the wires on the ARO diagnostic connector per schematic.
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Illustration 15 g06216722 - Connect the ARO harness to connector (L) and strap connector to the ladder. Route the harness, making a loop, oriented to the bottom for length excess. Strap harness to prevent interference with other components. Strap the ARO diagnostic connector and the two resistors on the harness.
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Illustration 16 g06216735 - Install back the left-hand side panel.
