PLATE ASSEM. 3Y8628 - Caterpillar

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Remove four bolts (1), the four nuts, and the eight washers.
Raise auger assembly (2) to the highest position.
Turn off the engine.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.
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Remove the bolts, the nuts, and auger segment (3) .
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Install plate assembly, the two washers, and the two bolts.
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Remove two bolts (6) and two washers.
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Install guide assembly (9), two washers (7), and two bolts (8) .
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Install plate assembly (10) .Note: Verify that the rear of plate assembly (10) is inside guide assembly (9) .
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Note: The function of upper side plate (11), lower side plate (16), stop ring (12), and chain (17) is to keep plate assembly (10) in the correct position when auger assembly (2) is rotating.
Install upper side plate (11), lower side plate (16), two bolts (13), two washers (14), and two nuts (15) .
Install stop ring (12) .
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Install chain (17), two washers (18), and nuts (19). Chain (17) must be installed onto the studs on lower side plate (16) and plate assembly (10) .
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Install support assembly (20), two washers (21), and bolts (22) .Note: Lift the conduit assembly up in order to position support assembly (20) to the front portion of the screed. Lay the conduit assembly on support assembly (20) .
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Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force.Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment.Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force.
Connect one end of springs (23) to the chains on plate assembly (10). Connect the other end of springs (23) to support assembly (20) .Note: Adjust the location of springs (23) on the chains so that plate assembly (10) stays parallel when the screed is raised or lowered.
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Install reduction plates (24) to each end gate. Retract the end gates into the screed.