Boltec M, Cabeltec M,E,LC - SOP - Center Hitch Pins and Bushings

Standard Operating Procedure

Testing the Center Hitch Pins and Bushings Operation

Testing the Center Hitch Pins and Bushings Operation

NOTE

After completing the installation section of this instruction, the component is installed but possibly not ready to operate. A trained machine specialist must proceed with a commissioning start-up procedure to make sure that the machine system status is correct for start-up and all machine safety and functional requirements are met. Refer to the machine-specific manuals for information about machine start-up requirements.

NOTE

Make sure that the work area is clean, free of unwanted material, and tools are returned to the designated locations.

NOTE

The machine must be isolated when doing any repairs or adjustments during testing.

  1. 1.

    WARNING

    Energized Machine

    Can cause serious injury.

    1. The machine must be fully energized and the engine must be switched on to complete this procedure.

    2. Be careful around moving parts and pinch points.

    Inform the supervisor, lead hand, and all other persons concerned of the intent to restart the machine for testing purposes.

    NOTE

    Make sure that all personnel and bystanders are clear of the machine before start-up.

  2. 2.
    Remove the wheel chocks from the wheel and store them in a safe location.
  3. 3.
    Remove the articulation lock.
  4. 4.
    Remove the safety locks and tags from the machine in accordance with the site-specific procedures.
  5. 5.
    Set the battery isolation switch to the ON position.
  6. 6.

    WARNING

    Accidental Movements

    Can cause serious injury or death.

    1. Make sure that no one is at danger or hazard zone before you start or operate the machine.

    Start the machine.
  7. 7.
    Release the parking brake.

    NOTE

    Make sure that there is sufficient space to articulate the machine completely.

  8. 8.
    Operate the steering from the left steering stop position to the right steering stop position.
  9. 9.
    Do a check for unusual sound.
  10. 10.
    Park the machine in a straight forward position.
  11. 11.
    Apply the parking brake.
  12. 12.
    Stop the machine.
  13. 13.
    Attach safety locks and tags to the machine in accordance with the site-specific procedures.
  14. 14.
    Install the articulation lock bar (Figure 34, item A) to the pins on the machine frames.
    Figure 34

    A

    Articulation lock

    B

    Locking clip

  15. 15.
    Insert the locking clips (item B) to secure the articulation lock bar (item A) with the pins.
  16. 16.

    WARNING

    Heavy Components

    Lifting the heavy components by hand can cause body or muscle strains.

    1. Position the body accordingly to support the weight of the component.

    Block the wheels with the wheel chocks.
  17. 17.

    WARNING

    High-Pressure System

    Working with pressurized systems can cause personal injury.

    1. Do not do the maintenance work when you operate the machine.

    2. Make sure that the hydraulic, water, and air systems are depressurized before you start to work on these systems.

    3. Put on the applicable gloves.

    Release the stored energy from the hydraulic brake system.

    NOTE

    Make sure that there is no pressure in the system.

  18. 18.
    Release the stored energy from the hydraulic tank and system.

    NOTE

    Make sure that there is no pressure in the system.

  19. 19.
    Release the stored energy from the air tank and system.

    NOTE

    Make sure that there is no pressure in the system.

  20. 20.
    Make sure that the grease is delivered to the articulation hinge pins.
  21. 21.
    Do a fluid leak check around the articulation area.
  22. 22.
    Repair the leaks, if observed.