Caterpillar — Loading a Reel
Operation · Reel shaft and lifting loop
From a Caterpillar owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE REEL IS PUSHED TIGHT AGAINST THE DRIVE ARM AND HELD SECURELY BY LIFTING LOOP/LOCKING COLLAR.
- THE REEL MUST BE UNDERWOUND WHEN PLACED IN THE MACHINE AS VIEWED FROM THE REAR OF THE UNIT.
Procedure
- Turn reel drive until shaft coupling drive teeth face up.
- Pull ball lock pin up and pull reel shaft pin back.
- Open locking latch on lifting loop side and swing it back.
- Put reel shaft in reel with correct wind direction (top of reel).
- Make sure reel shaft drive pins are fully engaged in reel drive holes.
- Install lifting loop tight against reel side; torque locking collar nuts to 200 ft-lbs.
- Install the bronze bearing on end of the reel shaft.
- Lower reel in place, push reel shaft pin back, insert ball lock pin and safety pin.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Torque nuts on locking collar to 200 ft-lbs
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.