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2-8. PREPARATION FOR AIR TRANSPORT (CONT)
a. Preparation Prior to Cab Removal.
(1) Start engine and raise bucket one foot off ground using LIFT ARM control
(2)
lever in RAISE position then return to NEUT. position.
Using BUCKET control lever in CROWD position, rollback bucket completely
then return BUCKET control lever to NEUT. position.
(3)
(4)
(5)
Secure bucket assembly in rollback position using 12 foot length of chain
with a hook on each end. Position one chain hook on center bucket tooth
and lift arm brace as shown above.
Install transport bracket, stored in tool box located in cab, on either
lift cylinder assembly rod and secure using capscrew and nut.
Turn off engine.
When performing following step, be sure that engine is off. Failure to
do so will cause damage to transport bracket and lift cylinder assembly,
and may distort bucket lift arms.
(6) Place LIFT ARM control lever in LOWER position and slowly lower bucket.
Lift cylinder assembly rod will retract and bucket will lower until rod
eye is resting on transport bracket.
(7) Remove cab (step b below).
b. Cab Removal.
(1) At rear of cab, just behind heater console, disconnect cab console wiring
harness connector from cab upper wiring harness connector. Do this by
disengaging wiring harness connector tabs from ears of cab upper wiring
harness connector. After tabs are disengaged from ears, grasp wiring har-
ness connector body and firmly pull from mating connector.
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