FLANGE 6E2158 - Caterpillar

A machine may shift if improper procedures or equipment are used for lifting and tying down for transport. Ensure that proper equipment and procedures are used for lifting and tying machines down for transport. If a machine shifts it could cause personal injury or death.
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Improper lifting or tiedowns can allow load to shift and can cause injury and damage.
Note: The machine shipping weight that is listed is the weight of the most common configuration of the machine. If attachments have been installed on your machine, the weight of your machine and the center of gravity of your machine may vary.See Operations and Maintenance Manual, "Specifications" for the weight of the machine.
Lifting Point - To lift the machine, attach the lifting devices to the lifting points.
Tie Down Point - To tie down the machine, attach the tie-downs to the tie-down points.Lifting the Machine
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Illustration 3 g06095786Use properly rated cables and/or straps to lift the machine.Position the crane or the lifting device to lift the machine in a level position.The width of the spreader bar must be sufficient to prevent the lifting cables or the lifting straps from contacting the machine. The rear cables must be at a minimum of 12° from vertical in the side to side direction to prevent contacting to the machine.
Engage the parking brake before you attach a lifting device to the machine.
Install the two steering frame locks prior to lifting the machine. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, Steering Frame Lock for more information.
Wrap lifting cables and/or lifting straps around the lift arm of the machine. The arms are located near the blade lift cylinders. There is one lift arm on each side of the front of the machine. The lifting areas are identified by a label that shows a hook. Refer to illustration 4.
Attach lifting cables and/or lifting straps to the rear of the machine. There is one lifting eye on each side of the rear of the machine. The lifting eyes are identified by a label that shows a hook. Refer to illustration 3.
Connect lifting cables and/or lifting straps to the spreader bars. The spreader bars must be centered over the machine. The lifting cables and/or lifting straps should be within +/- 15° from vertical in the fore/aft direction on the front and rear and +/- 15° from vertical in the side to side direction on the front and +/- 30° from vertical in the side to side on the rear.
If equipped, secure any attachments.
Lift the machine. Move the machine to the desired position.
Secure the machine at the tie-down positions. The positions are identified on the machine by a label.Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Shipping the Machine" for shipping instructions for your machine.Tying Down the Machine
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Illustration 5 g06095786Use properly rated cables and/or chains to tie down the machine.
Position the machine on the trailer.
Install the two steering frame locks. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, Steering Frame Lock for more information.
Engage the parking brake.
Lower the blade to the floor of the transport machine.