SUSPENSION GP-REAR 2A6987 - Caterpillar

Loader lift arm brace must be in place when working under raised lift arms.Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death.
Engage the Lift Arm Brace
Empty the work tool. Remove the work tool. Park the machine on level ground. Raise the lift arms to maximum height, then lower the lift arms 76.2 mm (3.0 inch).
Remain in the seat with the seat belt fastened until the brace is installed.
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A second person must remove the brace from the storage position by removing the retaining pins.
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The second person should then install the brace over the rod of one of the lift cylinders.
Lower the loader arms slowly until the brace is held tightly between the rod and the cylinder.
Secure the two retaining pins through the brace below the rod. Disengage the Lift Arm Brace
Mount the machine. Fasten the seat belt. Lower the armrest and remain in the seat until the brace is removed.
Slowly raise the lift arms until the brace is free.
A second person must remove the retaining pins and the brace from the rod.
Slowly lower the lift arms to the ground.
The second person should return the brace to the storage location. Attach the brace with the retaining pins.