We are in the process of selling a non runner (engine out) 312 and it needs to be moved/loaded onto a trailer. I called a few friends but neither knew how to get the hoe to move short of removing the motors and or drives. Can someone point me to the procedure for loading this? Thanks.
Hi DallasPaul - If you have an operator's manual, it will walk you through... for My JD 490D, I believe it requires draining both drives, pulling the covers, and removing a key 'pin' or other stop within the planetarys(?). The reinstall covers, add gear oil before towing or winching... Of course, if you are parting the machine out, maybe a short distance w/o grease and no load might be Okay.... I would expect a CAT expert to reply at any time. Cheers, Mark
Thanks, Mark.
This is what the O&M Manual says about towing ............. 1. Thoroughly clean the area around the final drive, including the track shoes positioned above the final drive. 2. Drain the final drive oil into a suitable container. 3. Remove sixteen cover bolts, final drive cover, and thrust plate. 4. Remove sun gear from the final drive. 5. Install final drive cover and sixteen bolts removed previously. 6. Fill the final drive with clean oil. 7. Repeat the procedure for the other final drive
This EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you!
Will he intuitively 'know' the sun gear when he sees it? (Sort of assuming it'd be a large gear, like a sun?)
Oh, I'M not doing the work. No no no. I can't even figure out how to get the front drums back together on my old IH Scout!
Now That's Funny ! …….. so how are you with the Rear Drums ??? ………… Just Kidding …… LOL !
Duh. It's the shiny one... :cool2
Ooh my that's bad digger. ointhead
I thought the sun was in the middle and the planet(aries) went around it? The way I remember it Watt invented that little trick because the patent hadn't run out on the CRANKSHAFT. Maybe Grandpa remembers that better than I do
That's another story. Imagine my confusion when they sent me a rebuild kit for the REAR when I ordered the FRONT. Took me a while to figure that one out...Hey, why are all of theses springs different???
Nobody mentioned it here but be aware of towing machinery safety. That machine will roll freely and could get away on you. Keep a machine tied to it from behind while towing so it doesn't run away and hit something. Later Bob
Thank you, Bob. Very important point...
Good point Bob. Again, quoting from the manual ......... These towing instructions are for moving a disabled machine a short distance, only a few feet at low speed, no faster than 2 km/h (1.2 mph), to a convenient location for repair. These instructions are for emergencies only. Always haul the machine if long distance moving is required. Shielding must be provided to protect the operator if the tow line or bar should break. Do not allow an operator on the machine being towed. Before towing, make sure the tow line or bar is in good condition and has enough strength for the towing situation involved. Use a towing line or bar with a strength of at least 1.5 times the gross weight of the towing machine, for a disabled machine stuck in mud or when towing on a grade. Attach cable to towing eye on front if pulling forward, or attach to drawbar pin if pulling to the rear. Do not use a chain for pulling. A chain link can break causing possible personal injury. Use a bar or a wire rope cable with loop or ring ends. Use an observer located in a safe position to stop the pulling procedure if the cable starts to break or unravel. Stop pulling whenever the pulling machine moves without moving the towed machine. Keep the tow line angle to a minimum. Do not exceed a 30° angle from the straight ahead position. Quick machine movement could overload the tow line or bar and cause it to break. Gradual and smooth machine movement will work better. Normally, the towing machine should be as large as the disabled machine. Satisfy yourself that the towing machine has enough brake capacity, weight and power, to control both machines for the grade and distance involved. To provide sufficient control and braking when moving a disabled machine downhill, a larger towing machine or additional machines connected to the rear could be required. This will prevent it from rolling uncontrolled. All the different situation requirements cannot be given, as minimal towing machine capacity is required on smooth level surfaces to maximum on inclines or poor surface conditions.