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Introduction
This Special Instruction contains the procedure for installation and removal of Cat ® Advansys tips on the machines listed above.
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.
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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Do not operate or work on this machine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your Cat dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
Prevent the machine from movement. Park the machine on a level surface.
Optional Parts
| Part Number | Part Name | Cat® Advansys Tips |
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| Plug | 130 series | |
| Plug | 150, 170, 200 and 220 series |
Installation of Cat® Advansys Tips
- Ensure that the inside of the tip is clean and free of debris.
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Illustration 1 g06236512 Bucket tip
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Illustration 2 g06236513 (B) Retainer tab Show/hide table
Illustration 3 g06236517 Unlocked retainer on right side of tip
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Illustration 4 g06236519 Unlocked retainer on left side of tip
Retainer tab (B) should be on top - Ensure that the retainers (A) are in the unlocked position. Refer to Illustration 1. In this position, the retainer (A) should be fully rotated counter clockwise. Refer to Illustration 3 and Illustration 4.
- Slide the tip all the way on to the adapter.
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Illustration 5 g06236536 Clockwise rotation using breaker bar (locking) - Using a 1/2" breaker bar for 130 series Cat® Advansys tips and 3/4" breaker bar for 150, 170, 200 and 220 series Cat® Advansys tips, fit the square of the breaker into the retainer socket and rotate clockwise 180 degree into the locked position. Refer to Illustration 5. Perform this operation for the retainer on each side of the tip.
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Illustration 6 g06236540 Locked retainer on right side of tip
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Illustration 7 g06236543 Locked retainer on left side of tip
Retainer tab (B) should be on bottom - Ensure that the tip is secured properly on to the adapter. The retainers should be turned fully clockwise. When locked, the retainer tabs will be rotated 180 degree from the original position. Refer to Illustration 6 and Illustration 7.
Removal of Cat® Advansys Tips
Note: During bucket operation, the retainer or retainer area may become filled or packed with material that makes retainer rotation difficult. It may also be difficult to remove the rusted parts. Consider the following suggestions when rotating the retainer.
- The retainer must be free to rotate before the tip can be removed. It is necessary to remove as much of the compacted material as possible before using a breaker bar to rotate the retainers.
- Remove debris from the square socket in the retainer.
Note: If packing and removal of compacted material is frequent and time consuming, consider using the plugs designed for these sockets. The 523-9811 Retainer Plug can be used for Cat® Advansys 130 systems and the 468-8046 Plug can be used for Cat® Advansys 150, 170, 200 & 220 systems.
- Soaking the packed retainer socket and the rear end of the tip with water may make retainer rotation easier. After wetting the material, allow a few minutes for the material to soften. Remove the softened material and then rotate the retainer.
- Shocking the retention system may be necessary. A small air chisel or needle scaler may be used in order to loosen a severely packed retainer or a retainer that is rusted in place.
Note: Once tips are rotated to be unlocked, the tip is no longer held on to the adapter and could fall off. To prevent bodily injury, ensure tips are pointed up and attached to proper lifting device when applicable.
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Illustration 8 g06236545 Counter-clockwise rotation using breaker bar (unlocking) - Using a 1/2" breaker bar for 130 series Cat® Advansys tips and 3/4" breaker bar for 150, 170, 200 and 220 series Cat® Advansys tips, fit the square of the breaker into the retainer socket and rotate counter clockwise 180 degree into the unlocked position. Refer to Illustration 8. Perform this operation for the retainer on each side of the tip.
Note: A back and forth motion may be necessary in order to loosen any remaining debris.
- Ensure that the tip is unlocked. The retainers should be turned fully counter clockwise.
- Slide the tip off carefully.
Note: Thoroughly clean all materials from the adapter nose prior to installing a new tip.
