325D and 329D Excavators Lifting and Tying Down the Machine Caterpillar


Lifting and Tying Down the Machine
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1.1. Preferred Method
2.2. Spreader Bar
3.1. Additional Method (If Equipped)
4.2. Rear Eyes and Front Eyes
5.1. Lifting the Machine Segments
6.2. Bucket

Preferred Method

Spreader Bar



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------ WARNING! ------

Improper lifting and improper tie-downs can allow 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 Maintenance 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 information.




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This lifting method is the preferred method to be used for all machines. This method is the only method acceptable on machines that are equipped with threaded bosses (1) located on the counterweight.

Note: The threaded bosses must only be used to remove the counterweight. These bosses will not support the weight of the machine.

Note: The shipping weight that is listed is the weight of the most common configuration of the machine. If attachments have been installed on your machine, the weight of your machine and the center of gravity of your machine may vary.

Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Specifications" for specific weight information.

  1. Use correctly rated cables and slings for lifting. The crane should be positioned so that the machine is lifted parallel to the ground.

  2. To prevent contact with the machine, lifting cables should have sufficient length.

  3. 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.

  4. Move the lever for the hydraulic lockout control to the LOCKED position.

Note: Never use the step as a lifting point for lifting the machine.

Additional Method (If Equipped)

Rear Eyes and Front Eyes



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------ WARNING! ------

Improper lifting and improper tie-downs can allow 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 Maintenance 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 information.




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This lifting method can only be used as an alternative on machines that are equipped with lifting eyes (1) located on the counterweight.

Note: The shipping weight that is listed is the weight of the most common configuration of the machine. If attachments have been installed on your machine, the weight of your machine and the center of gravity of your machine may vary.

Refer to the Operation and Maintenance, "Specifications" for specific weight information.

  1. Use proper rated cables and slings for lifting. The crane should be positioned so that the machine is lifted parallel to the ground.

  2. To prevent contact with the machine, lifting cables should have sufficient length.

  3. Use the rear eyes and the front eyes that are provided on the lower frame to fasten tie-downs. Use corner protectors for sharp corners.

  4. Move the hydraulic lockout control to the LOCKED position.

Lifting the Machine Segments

Bucket



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(1) Sleeve
(2) Bolts
(3) Pin
(4) Nuts

Install pin (3) and install sleeve (1) in the brackets of the bucket. The previous illustration indicates the method to secure pin (3) with bolts (2) and nuts (4). Fasten two proper rated wire cables to pin (3).

Note: Never use the step as a lifting point for lifting the machine.

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