ELBOW 3612119 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death can result from bucket falling.Block the bucket before changing bucket cutting edges.
Note: Check for bolts that are loose, damaged, or missing. Tighten loose bolts, and replace and tighten damage or missing bolts. Use caution with damage bolts. There is a chance of the bolts having sharp edges leading to an injury or laceration.Note: The cutting edge may weigh as much as 50 kg (110 lb). Use assistance as needed.
Remove all combustible material from the bucket.
Lower the lift arms fully. Tilt back the bucket so the bucket cutting edge is accessible.
Place blocks under the raised edge of the bucket.
Clamp the cutting edge to the bucket.
Use a torch or cut-off wheel to remove the nuts.
Remove the bolts.
Carefully remove the clamps and cutting edge.
Clean the contact surfaces.
Use the opposite side of the cutting edge, if this side is not worn.
Install a new cutting edge, if both edges are worn.
Install the bolts.
Remove the blocks that are under the bucket.
After a few hours of operation, check the bolts for proper torque.