FRONT IDLER GROUP 5K4544 - Caterpillar

Bucket Wear Plates
Personal injury or death can result from the bucket falling.Block the bucket before changing bucket wear plates.
Illustration 12 g02495641Inspect the wear plates. Replace the wear plates before damage to the bottom of the bucket occurs. Consult your Cat dealer for replacement of wear plates.Pallet Forks
Descriptions of the Fork Tine
Parts
Illustration 13 g01598401 (1) Blade - The horizontal part of the fork tine that supports the load (2) Heel - The curved transition between the blade and the shank (3) Shank - The vertical part of the fork tine (4) Hanger - Hangers mount the fork tine to the carriage (5) Tip - The free end of the bladeSurfaces
Illustration 14 g02142830 (6) Upper Face of the Blade - The upper surface of the blade that carries the load (7) Bottom of Heel - The lower surface of the blade that includes the taper (8) Front Face of Shank - The distance for the load center is measured from the front face of the shank. The face of the shank contacts the load. (9) Flanks - The side faces of the blade and the shank (10) Blade Bevel - The upper and lower surfaces of the blade tip that are tapered for easy insertion of the fork tines (11) Tip Flanks - The side surfaces of the tip of the blade that are tapered for easy insertion of the fork tines (12) Top of Shank - The top surface of the shankDimensions
Illustration 15 g02142831 (T) Thickness - The thickness of the blade at the closest point to the heel (W) Width - The width of the blade at the closest point to the heel (BH) Back Height - The distance from the bottom of the blade to the top of the shank (BL) Length - The length of the blade is measured from the front face on the shank to the tip on the blade. (A) Angle - The angle from the upper surface of the blade to the front face of the shank.Inspection of the Fork Tines
The fork tines must be inspected for the following conditions:
permanent deformation
stress cracks
other defectsCheck the fork tines daily for any twisting or bending of the fork tines. If any twisting or bending is observed, the fork tines should be changed prior to any lifting operation. If the fork tines are damaged, consult your Cat dealer.Check the fork tines for wear or for damage. Inspect the welds, the locks, the shafts, and the fork tines for damage. If the components are damaged, consult your Cat dealer. Refer to , "Daily Inspection" for additional information.Blade Thickness
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Measure the thickness of the shank. Ensure that the measuring device is held square across the shank in order to acquire an accurate measurement.
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Measure the blade of the fork tine near the heel. Ensure that the measuring device is held square across the blade in order to acquire an accurate measurement.
Compare the measurement of the blade and the measurement of the shank.
If the difference in measurements is less than 10%, the fork