CORE AS-HEATER 2388839 - Caterpillar

There is no clearance for a person in the area between the front and rear frames of the machine when turning the vehicle. When a machine is to be lifted, transported on another vehicle or service work is being preformed near the center of the machine, connect the steering frame lock link between the front and rear frames to keep the machine in a straight ahead position. Before operation and when operating, be sure the steering frame lock link, located near lower center of machine, is disconnected and pinned to the retaining plates.
1. To connect the steering frame lock link, first put the machine in a straight ahead position. 2. Remove lock pin (1) and pin (2) from the bracket on the front frame. 3. Remove spring pin (4) and pin (5) that holds steering frame lock link (3) in the storage position. 4. Move steering frame lock link (3) to the front frame. Install pin (2) and lock pin (1) that hold steering frame lock link (3) in place.5. Reinstall pin (5) back in lock link (3) as shown, and install spring pin (4) to hold it in place. The following steps are for the separation of the steering frame lock link.6. Remove lock pin (1) and pin (2) that hold steering frame lock link (3) in place on the front frame.7. Move steering frame lock link (3) into the storage position. Install pin (5) and spring pin (4) that hold the steering frame lock link in place.8. Install pin (2) and lock pin (1) to the bracket on the front frame.