R1700G LH.D. MACHINE SYSTEMS Caterpillar

Bucket Control Group Safety Pins - Remove and Install

Usage:

Installation Procedure

Show/hide table

Personal injury or death can result from bucket control group movement.
The bucket control group can move and a person can be crushed.
Install the bucket control group safety pins before working in the area of the bucket control group.

Before operating the machine, be sure that the bucket control group safety pins are secured in the stored position.

1. In order to install the bucket control group safety pins, park the machine on a flat level surface in a straight ahead position.

2. Engage the parking brake.

3. Raise lift arms (1) until the safety pin bore can be aligned with the front frame tower.

4. Pull and hold back retaining pin (3). Turn safety pin handle (2) clockwise (counterclockwise for the right side bucket control group safety pin), then push the safety pin fully into the lift arm assembly, as shown. Release the retaining pin to lock the safety pin in position.

5. Repeat Step 4 for the right side bucket control group safety pin.

6. Lower the lift arms until the safety pins contact the front frame tower.

7. Move the bucket to the fully dumped position.

Removal Procedure

Show/hide table

Before operating the machine, be sure that the bucket control group safety pins are secured in the stored position.

1. Raise lift arms (1) until the safety pins are above both sides of the front frame tower.

2. Pull and hold back retaining pin (3). Using safety pin handle (2), pull the safety pin assembly out from the lift arm assembly. Turn safety pin handle (2) counterclockwise (clockwise for the right side bucket control group safety pin). Release the retaining pin to lock the safety pin in position.

NOTE: Move safety pin handle (2) from side to side to ensure the bucket control group safety pin is firmly held by retaining pin (3).

3. Repeat Step 2 for the right side bucket control group safety pin.

4. Lower the bucket control group to the ground.