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Installation of the V-PAT Bulldozer{6079} Caterpillar


Installation of the V-PAT Bulldozer{6079}

Usage:

D6K LGP DHA
Track-Type Tractor:
D6K (S/N: DHA1-UP; NCF1-UP; HMG1-UP; FBH1-UP)

Introduction

This Special Instruction provides the procedure to install the V-PAT Bulldozer for the D6K Track-Type Tractor.

Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you fully understand the information.

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------ WARNING! ------

Do not attempt to disassemble or assemble this machine until you read and understand the disassembly and assembly instructions. Improper disassembly and assembly procedures could result in injury or death.

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Note: Clean all pins and bores in order to remove any dirt or corrosion before assembly.

Note: Lubricate all bearing surfaces of pins and bores with 5P-0960 Grease .

Note: Before, you begin this procedure attach a Do Not Operate Tag to the start switch of the machine.

Weights

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Make sure the lifting cables and other lifting devices are strong enough to support the machine.

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Table 1
Approximate Weights    
Item     Weight    
Blade Arrangement XL     955 kg (2110 lb)    
Blade Arrangement LGP    
1176 kg (2595 lb)    
C-Frame    
815 kg (1795 lb)    
Lift Cylinder Group (1)    
84 kg (185 lb)    
Angle Cylinder Group (2)    
72 kg (160 lb)    
Tilt Cylinder Group    
62 kg (135 lb)    
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( 1 ) The weight for each lift cylinder group
( 2 ) The weight for each angle cylinder group

Parts List

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Table 2
240-1500 Angling Blade
240-1520 Angling Blade    
Item     Part Number     Description     Qty    
1     3B-8489     Grease Fitting     2    
2     3G-8932     Pin     2    
3     4T-0231     Retainer     2    
4     2J-3506     Full Nut     22 (1)    
24 (2)
5     5J-4773     Bolt     22 (1)    
24 (2)
6     5P-8248     Hard Washer     22 (1)    
24 (2)
7     8E-9377 (1)     Cutting Edge     2    
4T-8940 (2) Cutting Edge    
8     8E-9378     End Bit     1    
9     8E-9379     End Bit     1    
10     8G-5747     Spacer     4    
11     089-8249     Spacer     4    
12     104-4817     Pin     2    
13     104-7434     Retainer     2    
14     139-6381 (3)     Shim     6    
15     197-6439     Bearing     1    
16     3A-5449     Film     1    
17     4B-4158     Drive Screw     2    
18     8T-7371     Serial Number Plate     1    
19     240-1501 (1)     Angling Blade     1    
240-1521 (2) Angling Blade    
20     296-7452     Retainer     1    
21     7X-2562     Bolt     4    
22     8T-4223     Hard Washer     2    
23     8T-4956     Bolt     2    
24     9X-8271     Bolt     8    
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( 1 ) Part of 240-1500 Angling Blade
( 2 ) Part of 240-1520 Angling Blade
( 3 ) Use when installing the angle cylinder onto the blade, as required. The shims should be equally distributed on both sides of the rod eye of the cylinder.

Note: 240-1500 Angling Blade is for the D6K XL (S/N: FBH1-UP).

Note: 240-1520 Angling Blade is for the D6K LGP (S/N: DHA1-UP).

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Illustration 1g02010604

240-1500 Angling Blade

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Table 3
278-2470 Power Angling Frame Gp    
Item     Part Number     Description     Qty    
25     104-7425     Pitch Link Gp     1    
    240-1506     Cylinder Pin Gp  (1)     1    
    240-1530     Power Angling C-Frame Gp  (2)     1    
    250-6999     Bulldozer Lines Gp  (3)     1    
    252-0452     Angle and Tilt Lines Gp  (4)     1    
26     269-2728     Angling Cylinder Gp     2    
27     269-2729     Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder     1    
28     269-2730     Bulldozer Lift Cylinder Gp     2    
29     314-5169     Oil    
13 L (3.4 US gal)    
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( 1 ) Listed in Table 5
( 2 ) Listed in Table 4
( 3 ) Listed in Table 6
( 4 ) Listed in Table 7
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Illustration 2g02010015

278-2470 Power Angling Frame Gp

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Table 4
240-1530 Power Angling C-Frame Gp    
Item     Part Number     Description     Qty    
30     8G-5747     Spacer     8    
31     8T-1482     Hard Washer     4    
32     089-8249     Spacer     2    
33     104-4816     Shim     2    
34     104-4817 (1)     Pin     1    
35     104-7391     Cap     1    
36     104-7434     Retainer     1    
37     104-7498     Retainer     2    
38     105-2058     Bracket As     1    
39     124-5234     Retainer     4    
40     124-5235     Shim     6    
41     124-5741 (1)     Pin     4    
42     147-4359 (1)     Pin     1    
43     160-5692 (1)     Spacer     1    
44     161-2114 (1)     Pin     1    
45     240-1531     Bulldozer Frame Assembly     1    
46     240-1555 (1)     Pin     2    
47     240-1556     Plate     2    
48     276-4485 (2)     Spacer     8    
49     298-2764     Bolt     4    
50     7K-9210     Lip Type Seal     4    
51     7X-2562     Bolt     5    
52     8T-4123     Washer     3    
53     8T-4139     Bolt     12    
54     8T-4193     Bolt     4    
55     9X-8257     Washer     4    
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( 1 ) Apply 5P-0960 Grease Cartridge to all bores and pins. This includes the bearings for the lift cylinders, the angle cylinders, and the tilt cylinder.
( 2 ) Use the spacers, as needed.
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Illustration 3g02010017

240-1530 Power Angling C-Frame Gp

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Table 5
240-1506 Cylinder Pin Gp  (1)    
Item     Part Number     Description     Qty    
56     3G-8932     Pin     2    
57     4T-0231     Retainer     2    
58     269-4215     Spacer     4    
59     8T-4223     Hard Washer     2    
60     8T-4956     Bolt     2    
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( 1 ) Apply 5P-0960 Grease Cartridge to the pin at the time of assembly.
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Illustration 4g02010019

240-1506 Cylinder Pin Gp

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Table 6
250-6999 Bulldozer Lines Gp    
Item     Part Number     Description     Qty    
61     268-2526     Hose As     2    
62     2M-9780     O-Ring Seal     2    
63     6V-8642     Connector     2    
64     7J-9108     O-Ring Seal     4    
65     3D-2824     O-Ring Seal     2    
66     8T-0404     Elbow     2    
67     268-2527     Hose As     2    
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Illustration 5g02010021

250-6999 Bulldozer Lines Gp

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Table 7
252-0452 Angle and Tilt Lines Gp    
Item     Part Number     Description     Qty    
68     3B-8486     Grease Fitting     2    
69     3B-8489     Grease Fitting     10    
70     197-2477     Pin     4    
71     252-0465     Hose As     2    
72     252-0467     Hose As     2    
73     252-0468     Hose As     1    
74     252-0469     Hose As     1    
75     287-6800     Bracket As     1    
76     287-6801     Bracket As     1    
77     287-6802     Guard As     1    
78     288-1041     Bracket As     1    
79     288-1042     Bracket As     1    
80     294-5374     Plate     4    
81     294-7278     Plate     4    
82     294-9532     Guard As     2    
83     294-9533     Guard As     1    
84     294-9535     Guard As     1    
85     306-8866     Baffle As     4    
86     307-1435     Hose As     2    
87     307-1869     Hose As     2    
88     344-5377     Guard As     2    
89     098-7033     Secondary Lift Gp     4    
90     3K-0360     O-Ring Seal     6    
91     6V-8398     O-Ring Seal     6    
92     6V-8639     Connector     3    
93     6V-8625     Elbow     3    
94     4J-5477     O-Ring Seal     4    
95     7X-0492     Elbow     4    
96     2P-6470     Clip     1    
97     2P-6471     Clip     1    
98     5P-1076     Hard Washer     10    
99     5P-7464     Clip     4    
100     5P-7465     Clip     4    
101     5P-7466     Clip     2    
102     5P-7467     Clip     2    
103     5P-8112     Grommet     2    
104     6V-1249     Grommet     4    
105     7G-3832     Grommet     2    
106     7G-3833     Clip     2    
107     7G-3834     Clip     2    
108     7X-7729     Washer     8    
109     7Y-1858     Washer     4    
110     8T-4121     Hard Washer     20    
111     8T-4133     Nut     10    
112     8T-4136     Bolt     8    
113     8T-4137     Bolt     4    
114     8T-4139     Bolt     13    
115     8T-4183     Bolt     2    
116     8T-4186     Bolt     2    
117     8T-4195     Bolt     2    
118     8T-4223     Hard Washer     7    
119     8T-4244     Nut     2    
120     8T-4994     Hard Washer     2    
121     8T-6466     Bolt     2    
122     202-5293     Seal    
1.5 m (4.9 ft)    
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Illustration 6g02010022

252-0452 Angle and Tilt Lines Gp

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Illustration 7g02010560

252-0452 Angle and Tilt Lines Gp

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Table 8
Required Parts for Assembly Only    
Item     Qty     Part Number     Description    
A     3     7X-2568     Bolt    
B     3     2S-7612     Spacer    
C     1     9U-5986     Eyebolt    

Installation of the Link Group

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    Illustration 8g01328207

    Typical front inside view of frame group

    (D) 278-2470 Power Angling Frame Gp

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    Illustration 9g02011294

  1. Loosen four bolts (49) on bracket assembly (38). Remove retainers (37) .
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    Illustration 10g02011295

  1. Reposition retainers (37) in front of bracket assembly (38) .

  1. Tighten four bolts (49) hand tight.
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    Illustration 11g02011313

  1. Remove two bolts (51), retainer (36) and pin (34) from bracket assembly (38). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 12g02011333

  1. Remove pitch link assembly (25) from bracket assembly (38) and frame group (D). Remove two spacers (32) from bracket assembly (38) and frame group (D). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 13g02011353

    (E) 240-1500 Angling Blade or 240-1520 Angling Blade depending on the model of tractor

  1. Locate blade assembly (E) .
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    Illustration 14g02011373

  1. Remove two bolts (21), retainer (13) and pin (12) from blade assembly (E). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 15g02011393

  1. Remove two spacers (11) from blade assembly (E). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 16g02011413

  1. Use pin (12), bolts (21), and retainer (13) from Step 7 in order to install pitch link assembly (25) to the back of blade assembly (E). Lubricate pin (12) with 5P-0960 Grease prior to installation. Be sure spacers (11) are installed above pitch link assembly (25) and below pitch link assembly (25) .

    Note: Install pitch link assembly (25) with the grease fitting toward the left side of the machine.

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    Illustration 17g02011414

    (F) Block

  1. Raise frame group (D). Place a 200 mm (8 inch) block (F) under the center of the frame. Lower frame group (D) onto block (F).
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    A typical view of a lifting device attached to the blade assembly.

  1. Attach a suitable lifting device to blade assembly.

    Note: 240-1500 Angling Blade weighs approximately 955 kg (2110 lb).

    Note: 240-1520 Angling Blade weighs approximately 1013 kg (2230).

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    Illustration 19g02011416

  1. Position blade assembly (E) in front of frame group (D) with pitch link assembly (25) through the opening in frame group (D).
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    Illustration 20g02011417

    (G) 7J-1309 Bearing

  1. Center bearing (G) in pitch link assembly (25). Locate pitch link assembly (25) in the center of bracket assembly (38) .

  1. Install spacers (32) on the top of the bearing and the bottom of the bearing in the pitch link assembly (25) .
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    Illustration 21g02011418

  1. Install pin (34), retainer (36), and two bolts (51) in order to secure pitch link (25) to bracket assembly (38). Lubricate pin (34) with 5P-0960 Grease prior to installation.
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    Illustration 22g02011295

  1. Remove retainers (37) from the front of bracket assembly (38) .
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    Illustration 23g02011294

  1. Reposition retainers (37) behind bracket assembly (38) .

  1. Tighten bolts (49) to 900 ± 100 N·m (664 ± 75 lb ft).

Connection of the Tower Group

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    Illustration 24g02011419

  1. Remove bolts (51), washers (52), and cap (35) from frame group (D). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 25g02011420

  1. Remove shims (40) from frame group (D). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 26g02011421

  1. Install eyebolt (C) into pin (44) .

  1. Remove pin (44) from frame group (D). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 27g02011422

  1. Remove spacer (43) from frame group (D). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 28g02011423

  1. Remove pin (42) from frame group (D). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 29g02011424

  1. Position blade assembly (E) on frame group (D). Refer to Illustration 29.
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    Illustration 30g02011425

  1. Install pin (42) in order to connect blade assembly (E) and frame group (D). Lubricate pin (42) with 5P-0960 Grease prior to installation.
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    Illustration 31g02011427

  1. Install spacer (43) on frame group (D) .
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    Illustration 32g02011428

  1. Install pin (44) into frame group (D). Lubricate pin (44) with 5P-0960 Grease prior to installation.
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    Illustration 33g02011430

  1. Use bolts (A), spacers B, and () cap (35) to press pin (44) into the lower sleeve. Turn bolts in equal amounts in order to press the pin into position.

    Note: During the process of pressing pin (44) into place, additional spacers (B) must be added to the bolts when thread depth is utilized.

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    Illustration 34g02011420

  1. Install shims (40) .
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    Illustration 35g02011419

  1. Install cap (35), washers (52), and bolts (51) .

Installation of the Angling Cylinder

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    Illustration 36g02011431

  1. Remove bolt (23), washer (22), retainer (3), and pin (2) from blade assembly (E). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 37g02011432

  1. Remove two spacers (10) from blade assembly (E). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 38g02011434

  1. Position cylinder (26) on blade assembly (E). Refer to Illustration 38.
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    Illustration 39g02011436

  1. Install one spacer (10) above cylinder (26) and one spacer (10) below cylinder (26) .
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    Illustration 40g02011437

  1. Install pin (2) with bolt (23), washer (22), and retainer (3) in order to attach cylinder (26) to blade assembly (E). Lubricate pin (2) with 5P-0960 Grease prior to installation.

  1. Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 for the other side.

Installation of the Tilt Cylinder

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    Illustration 41g02011438

  1. Remove bolts (21) and retainer (13) from blade assembly (E). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 42g02011439

  1. Remove pin (12) and spacers (11) from blade assembly (E). Retain all parts for reinstallation.
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    Illustration 43g02011440

  1. Position cylinder (27) on blade assembly (E). Refer to Illustration 43.
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    Illustration 44g02011442

  1. Install one spacer (11) above cylinder (27) and one spacer (11) below cylinder (27) .
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    Illustration 45g02011443

  1. Install pin (12) with bolts (21), and retainer (13) in order to attach cylinder (27) to blade assembly (E). Lubricate pin (12) with 5P-0960 Grease prior to installation.

Note: Remove all lifting devices from the machine.

Note: Remove block (F) from beneath frame group (D) .

Foldable Blade Instructions

Introduction

The following outlines the basic steps and procedure ti use in order to fold the left side of a 257-8113 Angling Blade .

Note: All safety information, warnings, and instructions must be read and understood before performing any operation or any maintenance procedures.

Shipping Information

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Table 9
257-8113 Angling Blade    
Blade Weight    
1197 kg (2639 lb)    
Blade Width    
4082 mm (160.7 inch)    
Blade Height    
1277 mm (50.3 inch)    
Shipping overall width    
3000 mm (118.1 inch) with blade folded    

Description of the Foldable Blade

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Illustration 46g02280815

Working position

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Illustration 47g02281519

Transportation position

Note: In transportation position, the blade must be parallel to the ground.

Procedure to Fold the Blade

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    Illustration 48g02283793

  1. Unlock the removable side of the blade.

    1. Slightly raise the blade in order to clear the blade from the ground.

    1. Remove the cotter pin and pins (1) .

    1. Pull out bar (2) after having removed both of the retention cotter pins.
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    Illustration 49g02283814

  1. Fold the removable side of the blade. Place the end of bar (2) in the hole at the top left corner of the blade and push in order to fold the blade.
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    Illustration 50g02283840

  1. Place bar (2) and pins (1) as shown in Illustration 50 in order to lock the removable side of the blade.

Procedure to Unfold the Blade

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    Illustration 51g02283840

  1. Remove pins (1) and bar (2) in order to unlock the removable side of the blade.
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    Illustration 52g02283814

  1. Unfold the removable side of the blade. Place the end of bar (2) in the hole at the top left corner of the blade and push in order to unfold the blade.
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    Illustration 53g02283793

  1. Lock the removable side of the blade.

    1. Place bar (2) at the rear of the blade and attach with two cotter pins.

    1. Install pins (1) in order to secure the blade in the working position.

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