CYLINDER GP-BUCKET 3083375 - Caterpillar

Improper lifting or tiedowns can allow load to shift and can cause injury and damage.
Refer to the table in Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Specifications" for specific weight information.Use properly rated cables and slings for lifting. The crane should be positioned so that the machine is lifted parallel to the ground.Positioning the Machine for Lifting
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Raise the blade (1) .
Position the boom in a straight ahead position.
Extend the stick cylinder (2), the work tool cylinder (3) and the boom cylinder (4) to the end of the stroke.Note: Remove all work tools except for the bucket.
Swing the upper structure so that the blade (1) is to the rear of the machine.
Stop the engine. Raise the hydraulic control console and dismount the machine. Lock the door and covers.Lifting the Machine
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Attach shackles to the lifting eyes in the ends of the blade and fasten slings to the shackles.
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Attach a shackle to the lifting eye in the middle bracket of the boom. Fasten a sling to the shackle.
Put a protective cloth between the machine and the slings in order to prevent damaging the machine.
Raise the machine slowly in order to ensure that the machine remains in a horizontal position. If the machine does not remain in a horizontal position, lower the machine to the ground. Adjust the length of the lifting sling or cable. Slowly lift the machine.Tying Down the Machine
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Lower the blade to the trailer.
Extend the work tool and stick cylinders to the end of the stroke.
Lower the boom slowly in order to rest the bucket control linkage on a block of wood.
Stop the engine.
Turn the engine start switch key to the ON position.
Move all of the hydraulic control levers in order to relieve any trapped pressure.
Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF position. Remove the key.
Move the hydraulic control console to the RAISED position.
Lock the door and the access covers.
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Chock the tracks and install tie-downs to the following places in order to prevent shifting in transit:
Lifting eyes on the blade
Bucket control linkage
Lower frame lift eyeNote: Use protectors between the machine and the tie-downs.
Separately tie down all hydromechanical work tools that will accompany the machine. Refer to the owner's manual for instructions on tying down the individual work tools.