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Caterpillar — Reel Removal

A Caterpillar service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • NEVER ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR REMOVE A REEL UNLESS THE DRIVE ARM LOOP IS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. IF THE REEL SHAFT PIN IS REMOVED WITH THE DRIVE ARM IN ANY OTHER POSITION, THE REEL MAY FALL OUT OF ITS SUPPORTED POSITION AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

Procedure

  1. Turn the reel until the drive arm and lifting loop are in vertical (up) position.
  2. On the drive arm side, pull the ball lock pin straight up, and pull the reel shaft pin back enough to allow the reel shaft to be lifted up.
  3. On the lifting loop side, open the locking latch and swing it back out of the way.
  4. Attach lifting hooks to the drive arm and lifting loop. Ensure they are balanced so the reel remains level during lifting.
  5. Lift the reel straight up.
  6. Remove the bronze bearing from reel shaft.
  7. Loosen the nuts on the lifting loop and remove it from reel shaft.
  8. Remove reel shaft from reel.

Tools required

  • Lifting hooks
  • Ball lock pin
  • Reel shaft pin

Source: manual:4934_T30-36-BWRC-Operators-Manual.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.