GAGE 5P4158 - 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 performed 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 spring clip (5) and pin (2) that hold steering frame lock link (3). 3. Remove pin (4) and pin (1) from the bracket on the front frame. 4. Move steering frame lock link (3) to the front frame. Install pin (1) and pin (4) that hold steering frame lock link (3) in place. The following steps are for the separation of the steering frame lock link.5. Remove pin (4) and pin (1) that hold steering frame lock link (3) in place on the front frame.6. Move steering frame lock link (3) into the storage position. Install pin (2) and spring clip (5) that hold the steering frame lock link in place.7. Install pin (4) and pin (1) to the bracket on the front frame.