VALVE GP-SOLENOID 1731204 - Caterpillar

Improper lifting and improper tie-downs can allow the load to shift or fail and cause injury or damage. Use only properly rated cables and slings with lift and tie down points provided.Follow the instructions in Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lifting and Tying Down the Machine" for the proper technique for securing the machine. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Specifications" for specific weight information.
Illustration 1 g01477448
Improper lifting or tiedowns can allow load to shift and can cause injury and damage.
Note: Do not use handles or steps to lift or tie down the machine.Reference: See “Specifications” in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the approximate shipping weights.Note: The shipping weight that is listed is the weight of the most common configuration of the machine. If attachments have been installed on your machine, the weight of your machine and the center of gravity of your machine may vary.
Illustration 2 g06262517Note: (If Equipped XL machines only) D-rings welded on the track roller frames can be used as an alternative option to tiedown the machine.The following instructions for this type of lifting are for shipping purposes only. For machines that are lifted in and out of a jobsite, machine lifting packages should be used. Consult your Cat dealer for additional information.The instructions that are listed below describe units that are manufactured by Caterpillar Inc.
The parking brake must be engaged before you sling the machine. Engage the parking brake before you secure the machine with tie-downs.
Use properly rated cables and properly rated slings for lifting. For a machine without a ripper, position the slings beneath the front of the track and beneath the rear of the track. For a machine with a ripper, position the slings beneath the front of the track and under the ripper at the rear of the machine.
On sharp corners, use corner protectors. The crane should be positioned so that the machine may be lifted in a level plane. The spreader bars should be wide enough to prevent contact with the machine.
There are specific locations for tying down the machine.Front tie-down - Use the eye of the front tie-down.Side tie-downs - Use the inside edge of the track shoe for the side tie-down.Rear tie-downs - Use the drawbar, the ripper, or the outer edge of the track shoe.Check the state laws that govern the following load characteristics.
Weight
Width
Length
HeightCheck the local laws that govern the following load characteristics.
Weight
Width
Length
HeightConsult your Cat dealer for shipping instructions for your machine.