YOKE 4696322 - Caterpillar

There is no clearance for a person in the area between the front and rear frames of the machine when turning the vehicle. When a machine is to be lifted, transported on another vehicle or service work is being performed near the center of the machine, connect the steering frame lock link between the front and rear frames to keep the machine in a straight ahead position. Before operation and when operating, be sure the steering frame lock link, located near the center of the machine, is disconnected and pinned to the retaining plates.
Steering Frame Lock Link In The Stored Position1. To connect the steering frame lock link, first put the machine in a straight ahead position.2. Remove the cotter pins from pins (1) and (2). Remove pins (1) and (2) from the steering frame lock link.
Steering Frame Lock Link In The Locked Position3. Slide the steering frame lock link into the front frame. Be sure the bores in the lock link are in alignment with the bores in the front and rear loader frames. Reinstall pins (1) and (2) and the cotter pins that hold them. the following step is for the separation of the steering frame lock link.4. Remove the cotter pins from (1) and (2). Slide the steering frame lock link into the storage position in the rear loader frame. Reinstall pins (1) and (2) to hold the steering frame lock link in the stored position. Install the cotter pins to hold pins (1) and (2) in place.