SKIDDER AR-CABLE 1322147 - Caterpillar

1. Remove bolts and nuts (1) from storage locations (X). Install bolts (1) at the pivot points as shown.2. Remove bolts (2). 3. Remove bolts and nuts (3) from the operators platform. 4. Use a suitable chain to attach Tool (A) to ROPS (4).5. Attach Tool (A) to the lifting hook on operators platform (5) as shown. If the machine is not equipped with a ROPS, use a lifting strap and hoist to tilt the operators platform in place of Tool (A). 6. Use Tool (A) to tilt the operators platform as shown. Install bolts and nuts (2) (which were removed during Step 2) to hold operators platform (5) in the tilted position. To lower the operators platform, reverse the tilt steps.Remove & Install Operators Platform
1. Tilt operators platform. Refer to the topic "Tilt & Lower Operators Platform" in this module.2. Remove the ROPS(if equipped). Refer to the topic "Remove & Install ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) in this module.3. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position. 4. Disconnect four electrical connectors (1).5. Disconnect hose assemblies (2) from the fittings on each of the two steering cylinders. Cap and plug immediately. 4. Remove the cotter pin and pin that fastens control cable (5) to plate (3) on the propel pump.5. Loosen jam nut (4), and remove control cable (5) from the bracket. Move the control cable out of the way. 8. Disconnect hose assembly (6) from the brake/shift valve. Cap and plug immediately.9. Disconnect hose assembly (10) from the steering pump. Cap and plug immediately.10. Remove the bolt, and remove hose assemblies (6) and (10) from clamp (7).11. Disconnect throttle cable (8) from the engine. Loosen jam nut (9), and remove throttle cable (8) from the bracket. Move the throttle cable out of the way. 12. Lower operators platform (11) as shown. Refer to the topic "Tilt & Lower Operators Platform" in this module. Remove two bolts and nuts (12) from the pivot points. When removing the operators platform make sure all hose assemblies, cables and electrical connectors are free.13. Attach a hoist and lifting straps to operators platform (11) as shown. Remove the operators platform from the machine. The weight of the operators platform is 318 kg (700 lb). For installation of the operators platform, reverse the removal steps.