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Operation Section
Lifting and Tying Down the Machine
A machine may shift if improper procedures or
equipment are used for lifting and tying down for
transport. Ensure that proper equipment and
procedures are used for lifting and tying machines
down for transport. If a machine shifts it could cause
personal injury or death.
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Note: Your machine may be equipped with front
retrieval hitches. In order to gain access to the lifting
points before lifting the machine, remove the two
retrieval hitches and the lights that are attached to the
front of the machine.
1. Use equipment which is rated for the weight of the
machine that is being lifted.
2. Spreader bar widths should be sufficient in order to
prevent damage to the machine.
3. Attach the equipment to the four lifting points that
are provided.
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4. Install tie-downs which are rated for the weight of
the machine. Install the tie-downs at the four
locations that are provided.
5. Chock the front road wheels and the rear road
wheels of the machine.
6. Engage the parking brake and move the
transmission control to the NEUTRAL position.
7. Ensure that the boom is fully retracted. Ensure that
the boom is lowered.
8. Stop the engine and remove the engine start switch
key.
9. Cover the outlet of the exhaust pipe in order to
prevent possible damage to the engine
turbocharger.
If you are in doubt, consult your Caterpillar dealer for
more information.
Towing Information
Towing the Machine
Towing a Disabled Machine
Personal injury or death could result when towing a
disabled machine incorrectly.
Block the machine to prevent movement before
releasing the brakes. The machine can roll free if it is
not blocked.
Follow the recommendations below, to properly
perform the towing procedure.
The towing instructions which follow are for moving the
machine for a short distance at low speed. Move the
machine at a speed of 8 km/h (5 mph) or less to a
convenient location for repair. These instructions are
only for emergencies. Always load the machine onto a
suitable transport vehicle if long distance moving is
required.
The parking brake must be engaged on the disabled
machine, and the wheels must be chocked.
The boom must be fully retracted, lowered and the load
must be removed before you tow the machine. If
hydraulic power is not available, refer to the Operation
Section of Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Equipment Lowering without Hydraulic Power" in
order to retract the boom and lower the boom.
In order to prevent damage to the disabled machine, the
front drive shaft and the rear drive shaft must be
removed before you tow the machine. Refer to
Disassembly and Assembly, "Drive Shaft - Remove and
Install" for your machine.
Do not use chains to tow a machine. Chain links can
break with no warning. Use a wire rope with ends that
have loops or rings or use a rigid tow bar. Before the
machine is towed, make sure that the tow line or tow
bar is in good condition. Make sure that the tow line or
tow bar has enough strength for the conditions that are
involved. The tow line or tow bar should be able to pull