TUBE ASSY 9N8699 - Caterpillar

Do not operate the machine with a guard in the lowered position. Damage to the machine could result.
The guard is heavy. Personal injury or death may result from being struck by or trapped under the guard. Do not allow anyone to work near or under the machine when the guard is being raised or lowered.
Engine Guard
The engine guard is located behind the rear axle of this machine.
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Bottom guard beneath engine in lowered position
(1) Engine bottom guard
(2) Chain hooks Lowering the Engine Guard
The bottom guard that is beneath the engine on this machine is hinged at the front. Two chains are attached to the rear of the guard. These chains are used to limit the distance that the rear of the guard can be lowered.Use the following method to lower the rear of the engine bottom guard.
Position a jack under the rear of engine bottom guard (1) in order to lower the guard. The head of the jack should be touching the guard.
Stay clear of the area beneath the guard. Remove the retaining bolts (not shown) that secure the engine bottom guard.
Lower the rear of the guard enough so that chain hooks (2) can be disconnected from the eyebolts on the frame rails of the machine.
Disconnect the chain hooks from the eyebolts.
Continue to lower the guard until the guard is resting on a suitable support. Raising the Engine Guard
Stay clear of the area beneath the guard. Raise the guard with a jack until chain hooks (2) can be connected