BRACKET 2456454 - Caterpillar

You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.Batteries
Improper procedures can cause an explosion resulting in personal injury or machine damage.Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable BEFORE servicing the battery or positive (+) battery cable.Install battery and/or positive (+) battery cable completely BEFORE connecting the negative (-) battery cable.Do not allow battery cable ends to contact each other or the machine.
Refer to Special Instruction, Battery Test Procedure, SEHS7633, available from your Caterpillar dealer, for complete testing and charging information.
Check Electrolyte Level
* Clean the top of the batteries with a clean cloth.* Keep the terminals clean and coated with petroleum jelly.* Tighten the battery retainers on all batteries.1. Tilt the platform. Refer to Platform Tilting in the When Required portion of this manual. 2. Clean the battery surface with a clean cloth. Keep the terminals clean and coated with petroleum jelly. Install the post covers after coating.3. Inspect the electrolyte level in each battery cell, except on maintenance free batteries. Maintain the level to the bottom of the fill openings with distilled water. If distilled water is not available, use clean drinking water.4. Lower the platform. Refer to Platform Tilting in the When Required portion of this manual.Replacement of Battery or Battery Cable
1. Turn the engine start switch to OFF. Turn all switches to the OFF position.2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable at the frame of the machine. Do not allow cable end to contact any part of the machine.3. Make necessary repairs or replacements.4. Connect the negative battery cable.Battery Recycling
1. A battery should always be recycled and never discarded.2. A used battery must be returned to a battery dealer or to an authorized battery collection or recycling facility.Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
Inspect
Inspect for any loose or damaged bolts. Replace damaged bolts or missing bolts with original equipment parts only. Tighten bolts to a torque of 800 100 N m (592 lb ft 74 lb ft). Apply oil to all ROPS bolt threads before installing. Failure to apply oil can result in improper bolt torque.Do not straighten or repair by welding reinforcement plates to the ROPS.Contact your Caterpillar dealer for repair of cracks in welds, castings or any metal section on the ROPS.Steering Pivot Clearance
Adjust
Refer to the Service Manual for the complete procedure to perform this maintenance.