BEARING A 1C4185 - Caterpillar

There is no clearance for a person in the area between the front and rear frame when the machine is turned to either side. When a machine is to be lifted, transported on another machine, or service work is to be performed near the center of the machine, connect the steering frame lock link between the front and rear frames. This will keep the machine in a straight ahead position. Before operating the machine, be sure the steering frame lock link is disconnected, and put into the storage position.
1. Remove lockpin (1) and pin (2) that hold link (3) in the storage position steering frame lock.2. Move steering frame lock link (3) to the front frame, and install pin (2) and lockpin (1).3. To put the steering frame lock link in the storage position, do Steps 1 and 2 in the reverse order.