Procedure to Check bolts on the Rotator of Certain Multi-Processors{6326} Caterpillar

Introduction

This special instruction is a supplement to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, GEBJ0167-07.

The Operation and Maintenance Manuals are available through the normal literature distribution system. These publications can also be found on the Service Information System (SIS).

General Information

The multi-processor rotator can be overstressed if the multi-processor is not operated in a correct manner. To prevent operating practices that will damage the multi-processor, the following warning is located in the operational section of the Operation and Maintenance manual.

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Observe the following precautions when cutting or breaking an object with the multi-processor: Do not use the bucket cylinder Do not rotate the multi-processor Do not use the swing function of the host machine Do not strike the object with the multi-processor Abuse of the multi-processor in this manner can overstress the rotator head bolts. The rotator head bolts can fail, disengaging the multi-processor from the host machine. A falling multi-processor can result in serious injury or death.

New maintenance procedures have been created in order to allow operators to check the rotator. The procedure titles are listed below. These procedures will help the operator identify a work tool that has been overstressed.

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Rotator Head Bolts - Check"

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Rotator Head Bolts - Inspect"

The content of these new procedures is available in the maintenance section of this special instruction.

Maintenance Section

Maintenance Interval Schedule

Every 10 Service Hours or Daily

• Rotator Head Bolts - Inspect

Every 100 Service Hours or 2 Weeks

• Rotator Head Bolts - Check

Rotator Head Bolts - Inspect

1. Position the work tool in an upright position just above the ground.

2. Stop the machine engine in order to prevent inadvertent movement of the work tool

   Note: The host machine must be equipped with a boom lowering control valve in order to perform this procedure. If the host machine is not equipped with a boom lowering control valve, contact your Verachtert dealer.

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Illustration 1	g02158322
VT-40 (2) Rotator head bolt (outer ring)

3. Check the rotator head bolts (2) on the outer ring. If any of the bolts are missing the heads, replace all the bolts on the outer ring.

   ReferenceContact your Verachtert dealer for replacement of the rotator head bolts.

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Illustration 2	g02158335
VT-40 (2a) Rotator head bolts inside the frame

4. Access the seven rotator head bolts (2a) on the inside of the frame.

5. Check the rotator head bolts (2a) on the inside of the frame. If any of the bolts are missing the heads, replace all the bolts on the outer ring.

   ReferenceContact your Verachtert dealer for replacement of the rotator head bolts.

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VT-40 (1) Cover plate

6. Remove the cover plate (1) and the bolts in order to gain access to the bolts on the inner ring.

7. Check the rotator head bolts on the inner ring. If any of the bolts are missing the heads, replace all the bolts on the inner ring.

   Note: The work tool can be rotated manually in order to access the 34 bolts on the inner ring. Use a sufficiently long lever in order to rotate the work tool.

   ReferenceContact your Verachtert dealer for replacement of the rotator head bolts.

8. Install the cover plate (1) and the bolts.

   Note: Do not operate the work tool while the cover plate (3) is removed. The cover plate (1) is part of an indicator function that identifies failure of the rotator head bolts in the inner ring.

   The cover plate (1) has the following two functions:

   1. The cover plate (1) covers the hole

   2. The cover plate (1) functions as part of an indicator that identifies failure of the rotator head bolts in the inner ring.

      A rotator head bolt may become broken or become loose in the inner ring. The rotator head bolt will fall into the hole that is covered by the cover plate (1). The cover plate (1) causes the rotator head bolt to remain in the hole.

      The rotator head bolt that is in the hole will stop the rotation of the work tool.

      Stop operating the work tool if the work tool will not rotate.

      Inspect the rotator head bolts in the inner ring.

      A rotator head bolt on the inner ring may become loose or missing. All the rotator head bolts and the washers in the inner ring must then be replaced.

      Do not operate the work tool when the rotator is stalled. Structural damage to the work tool will occur.

      ReferenceContact your Verachtert dealer for replacement of the rotator head bolts.

Rotator Head Bolts - Check

1. Position the work tool in an upright position just above the ground.

2. Stop the machine engine in order to prevent inadvertent movement of the work tool.

   Note: The host machine must be equipped with a boom lowering control valve in order to perform this procedure. If the host machine is not equipped with a boom lowering control valve, contact your Verachtert dealer.

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Illustration 4	g02157927
VT-40 (1) Cover Plate

3. Remove the cover plate (1) and the bolts in order to gain access to the bolts on the inner ring.

4. Check the static inspection torque of all 34 rotator head bolts (2) on the inner ring. Use appropriate tooling in order to apply a torque that is specified in Table 1. Only one rotator head bolt will be accessible at a time through the inspection hole. Check all of the rotator head bolts on the inner ring of the rotator.
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   Table 1

   Static Inspection Torque
   Sales Model	Bolt Size	Torque Value
   VT-40	M20 x 2.5	460 N·m (340 lb ft)

   Note: Rotate the work tool in order to access all the rotator head bolts on the inner ring.

   Note: The rotator head bolt on the inner ring should not move before a torque that is specified in Table 1 is reached. If the rotator head bolt moves, then the sealant has been broken and the rotator head bolt has been overstressed. All rotator head bolts on the inner ring and the washers in the inner ring must then be replaced.

   ReferenceContact your Verachtert dealer for replacement of the rotator head bolts.

5. Install the cover plate (1) and the bolts.

   Note: Do not operate the work tool while the cover plate (1) is removed. The cover plate (1) is part of an indicator function that identifies failure of the rotator head bolts in the inner ring.

   The cover plate (1) has the following two functions:

   1. The cover plate (1) covers the hole.

   2. The cover plate (1) functions as part of an indicator that identifies failure of the rotator head bolts in the inner ring.

      A rotator head bolt may become broken or becomes loose in the inner ring. The rotator head bolt will fall into the hole that is covered by the cover plate (1). The cover plate (1) causes the rotator head bolt to remain in the hole.

      The rotator head bolt that is in the hole will stop the rotation of the work tool.

      Stop operating the work tool if the work tool will not rotate.

      Inspect the rotator head bolts in the inner ring. Refer to, "Rotator Head Bolts - Inspect" for additional information.

      A rotator head bolt on the inner ring may become loose or missing. All the rotator head bolts and the washers in the inner ring must then be replaced.

      Do not operate the work tool when the rotator is stalled. Structural damage to the work tool will occur.

      ReferenceContact your Verachtert dealer for replacement of the rotator head bolts.