SEAL-FACE 8T7202 - Caterpillar

Ripper Tip and Shank Protector
Replace ripper tips or shank protectors before wear occurs on the shank. Follow the procedures given in the topic Ripper Tips under When Required in the Maintenance Section of this manual.Tracks
If tracks are too tight or loose, wear of components is accelerated. If they appear too tight or too loose, adjust the track. Follow the adjustment procedures given in the topic Tracks under Every 250 Service Hours or Monthly in the Maintenance Section of this manual.
Cutting Edges and End Bits
Replace or reverse the cutting edges or end bits, before wear occurs on the blade base. Follow the replacement procedures given in the topic Cutting Edges and End Bits under When Required in the Maintenance Section of this manual.Blade Pitch
Standard Position The cutting edge angle is 60° and provides optimum performance for normal conditions. This angle is obtained by installing 12 mm (.47 in) shims. Tilt Forward The cutting edge angle is 62° and provides improved penetration in hard materials. Thus angle is obtained by removing all shims. Tilt Rearward The cutting edge angle is 56° and provides for a better carry of soft material. This angle is obtained by installing 12 mm (.47 in) and 25 mm (.98 in) shims.Adjustment
Adding Shims
To avoid possible personal injury, Do Not remove all four mounting bolts at one time. Follow the recommended procedure to ad shims.
1. Loosen the four mounting bolts (A) an amount equal to the thickness of the shims to be added. Do Not disengage the bolts.2. Backdrag the machine slowly to slide bracket (B) out of the C-Frame. 3. Remove two mounting bolts (A) from one side. Install Shim (C) and two bolts (A). Repeat this for the other side.4. Tighten all four bolts (A) to 340 68 N m (250 50 lb ft).Removing Shims
To avoid possible personal injury, Do Not remove all four mounting bolts at one time. Follow the recommended procedure to remove shims.
1. Loosen Four bolts (A) enough to loosen shims (C). Do Not disengage the bolts. 2. Remove two bolts (A) from one side. Remove shim (C), and install the bolts. Repeat this for the other side.3. Move the machine forward slowly to slide the bracket into the C-Frame.4. Tighten all four bolts (A) to 340 68 N m (250 50 lb ft).