RETAINER

THE FRAME

GENERAL

This section has the description and repair procedures for the frame and connected parts. Included in this section are the frame, counterweight, fenders, hood, hydraulic and fuel tanks, radiator, operator compartment and cab. The instructions for removal and installation of the engine are included in this section.

DESCRIPTION

The frame is a one piece weldment and has mounts for the counterweight, fenders, overhead guard, engine, transmission, axles, hydraulic and fuel tanks, operator’s compartment, and other parts.

COUNTERWEIGHT

WARNING The counterweight is heavy. Make sure that the crane and lifting devices have the capacity to lift 4600 kg (10143 lb).

Removal (See FIGURE 2.)

1. Remove the hood assembly.

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1 2. H8.00–9.00XL (H165–210XL) units only. Remove the cover (3) and bracket (5) from the counterweight.

3. Install lift chains through the radiator grill in the counterweight and attach the chains to a lifting device. H13.00–16.00XL (H300–360XL) units. Remove the radiator hardware. Tilt the radiator away from the counterweight so that there is clearance when the chains are installed through the counterweight.

4. Remove the single capscrew from the rear of the counterweight. Raise the counterweight approximately 300 mm (12 inches). Remove the counterweight from the frame. There can be shims between the counterweight and the counterweight mounts on the frame. Fasten the shims to the frame with tape so they can be used when the counterweight is installed.

Installation

WARNING The counterweight is very heavy. Make sure that the crane and lifting devices have the capacity to lift 4600 kg (10143 lb).

1. Put a chain through the opening in the counterweight and attach the chains to a lifting device.

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1.MAIN FRAME MEMBER 2.MOUNT, CAB SUPPORT 3.COUNTERWEIGHT MOUNT 4.STABILIZER BAR, ON

H8.00–12.00XL (H165–280XL) ONLY 5.MOUNT, STEERING AXLE 6.MOUNT, DRIVE AXLE 7.MOUNT, MAST 8.MOUNT, TILT CYLINDERS

FIGURE 1. FRAME

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