
SEBU8213-04 79
Operation Section
Transportation Information
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Lifting and Tying Down the
Machine
SMCS Code: 7000; 7500
Improper lifting and improper tie-downs can a llow
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 Main-
tenance 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 in-
formation.
NOTICE
Improper lifting and improper tie-downs can allow the
load to shift and cause injury or damage.
The weight and the instructions that are given
herein describe the machine as the machine is
manufa
ctured by Caterpillar.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Speci
fications” for specifi c weight information.
1. Engage the parking brake.
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Illustration 108
Rear v iew
2. Use proper rated cables and slings for lifting. The
crane should be positioned so that the machine
is lifted parallel to the ground. Position the slings
beneath the front of the track and beneath the
rear of the track.
3. On sharp corners, use corner protectors.
4. To prevent contact with the machine, lifting cables
should have sufficient length.
5. The width of the spreader bar and the strength of
the spreader bar should be sufficient to prevent
contact with the machine.
When the wire cables are lifted the wire cables
should slide to front track rollers and to the rear
track rollers.
Tie-Down Points For Fire Plow
Machines (If E q uipped)
When a machine with attachments for the fire plow
is tied down, the four external tie-down points must
be used.
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llustration 109
Right track roller frame
Some com ponents are r emov ed for clarity.