- Asphalt Paver
- AP300F (S/N: NNN1-106; YES1-110; WHY1-172)
- AP355F (S/N: NED1-114; NRG1-133,135-137; NTT1-114)
Introduction
The following rework procedure contains all the required parts and information needed to install the new tow arm design on certain AP300F and AP355F Asphalt Pavers. Do not perform any rework procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read the information and you understand the information.
Safety Section
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Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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Failure to follow all safety guidelines prescribed in this document and by governing authorities and regulatory agencies may result in severe injury or death of personnel or machine damage. |
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When removing a major component or attachment, ensure that it is properly blocked or secured before removing mounting hardware. An assembly that is disconnected without proper blocking may shift or fall, resulting in serious injury or death of personnel or machine damage. |
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Before servicing/performing maintenance on the machine, electrical power must be physically disconnected; battery plugs must be disconnected from the batteries, or the trailing cable must be unplugged, and warning tags and padlocks shall be applied by a certified electrician. Certified electricians shall perform or direct any electrical work, including any energized testing, repair work in controllers, motors, or other approved compartments, and shall insure that all compartments are properly closed and inspected prior to re-energization. All applicable lock out and tag out procedures must be followed. |
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Observe the safe working load limits of all lifting and blocking devices and keep a safe distance from suspended/blocked loads. Personnel may be seriously injured or killed by falling loads. |
Do not perform any rework procedure in this special instruction until you have read this special instruction and you understand this information. Use only proper tools and observe all precautions that pertain to the use of those tools. Failure to follow these procedures can result in personal injury. Observe the following procedures.
Work safely. Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform these functions properly.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this instruction and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.
Therefore, the warnings in this publication and the warnings that are on the product are not all inclusive. If the tools, the procedure, the work method, or your actions are not recommended by Caterpillar, ensure that the tools and your actions are safe for you and for others.
Ensure that all personnel are safe when using a tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique not recommended by Caterpillar. Ensure that the product will not be damaged or the product made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance, or the repair procedures that are used.
Required Parts
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| Qty | Part Number | Part Name |
| 2 | Plate | |
| 4 | Screw | |
Rework Procedure
Rework of 558-1846 Arm Plate.
- Use the proper grinder and dimension (D2) to remove material around (R1) radius only on the inner side of the arm plate. Use Illustration 1 as reference for Step 1.
- Use Table 1 as needed to replace the plates and screws.
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| Illustration 1 | g06317877 |
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View of arm plate (D1) (D2) (R1) | |
Note: Make sure that the radius (R1) areas have a smooth transition to avoid sharp edges cutting the plastic plate.