CB34, CB34XW and CC34 Utility Compactors Lifting and Tying Down the Machine Caterpillar

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Improper lifting or tie-downs can allow load to shift and cause injury and damage.

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This film is located below the seat on the CB34 and CB34 XW.

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This film is located below the seat on the CC34.

For the specifications of the machine, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Specifications".

For specifications of any work tools, refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the specific work tool.

Lifting Mass - The lifting mass indicates the maximum weight of the machine without any work tools.

Steering Frame Lock - The steering frame lock is used to secure the front frame and the rear frame from articulation.

Lock - Place all necessary locks in the locked position.

Lifting Point - In order to lift the machine, attach the lifting devices to the lifting points.

Tie Down Point - In order to tie down the machine, attach the tie-downs to the tie down points.

Lifting the Machine

Use properly rated cables and properly rated slings in order to lift the machine.

Position the crane or the lifting device in order to lift the machine in a level position.

1. Move the machine into position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF position. Remove the key.

4. Install the steering frame lock pin.

5. Attach lifting cables to the lifting eyes. The lifting eyes are identified on the machine by labels. There are two lifting eyes on each side of the machine and one optional lifting eye on top of the machine.

6. Lift the machine slowly in order to make sure that the machine stays level. Move the machine to the desired position.

Tying Down the Machine

Do not tie down the machine over the operator's platform. This will reduce the life of the drum mounts and the isolation mounts for the platform.

Do not tie down the machine over the articulation hitch. This will reduce the life of the articulation bearings.

1. Move the machine into position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF position. Remove the key.

4. Install the steering frame lock pin.

5. Place blocks under the front and the rear frames. This will reduce the stress on the rubber isolation blocks.

6. Chock the front drum and the rear drum.

7. Use the tie-down positions in order to secure the machine. The tie-down positions are identified on the machine by labels. There are two tie-down positions on each side of the machine.

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Shipping the Machine" for shipping instructions.