Caterpillar — Removing the 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
- NEVER ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR REMOVE A REEL UNLESS THE DRIVE ARM LOOP IS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION.
Procedure
- Turn reel until drive arm and lifting loop are in vertical (up) position.
- Pull ball lock pin straight up and pull reel shaft pin back.
- Open the locking latch and swing it back out of the way.
- Attach lifting hooks to drive arm and lifting loop, balanced.
- Lift the reel straight up.
- Remove the bronze bearing from reel shaft.
- Loosen nuts on lifting loop and remove it from reel shaft.
- Remove reel shaft from reel.
Tools required
- lifting hooks Amazon
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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.