VALVE GP-SOLENOID & RELIEF 3565349 - Caterpillar

Counterweight Removal and Installation for Standard Machines
Unexpected machine movement can cause injury or death.In order to avoid possible machine movement, move the hydraulic lockout control to the LOCKED position and attach a Special Instruction, SEHS7332, "Do Not Operate" or similar warning tag to the hydraulic lockout control.
Personal injury or death can occur from a counterweight falling during removal or installation.Do not allow personnel under or around the counterweight during removal or installation.Make sure that the lifting device is in good condition and is capable of handling the weight of the counterweight.
Make certain personnel are clear of cable when there is a load on it. Cable can break and cause personal injury.
Counterweight Removal
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Specifications" for specific weight information.
Position the machine on a surface that is hard and level. Lower the work tool to the ground.
Move the hydraulic lockout control to the LOCKED position.
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Remove the seven bolts from cover (1) .
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Open cover (1) and lock the cover into the OPEN position. Use bar (2) in order to support the cover while the cover is in the OPEN position.
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(3) Plugs (4) Lifting eyebolts
Remove two plugs (3) from the top of the counterweight.
Install two lifting eyebolts (4) in the place of the plugs.
Fasten a proper rated wire cable with shackles to the eyebolts. Use an appropriate lifting device in order to tension the cable.
Lift the counterweight enough so that there is no load on the retaining bolts. Removing the bolts is difficult if the cable is too tight. Removing the bolts is difficult if the cable is too loose.
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Remove six counterweight mounting bolts and washers.
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Separate the counterweight from the machine. Lower the counterweight onto suitable supports.Counterweight Installation
Perform the installation procedure in reverse order.Note: Temporarily tighten the six counterweight mounting bolts. Decrease the tension on the lifting cable. Make sure that the counterweight is correctly positioned on the retaining pins. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 2700 300 N m (1990 220 lb ft).