AD30 Underground Articulated Truck Frame and Body Support Pads - Clean/Inspect Caterpillar

Dump Body

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The body (bed) may fall unexpectedly and without warning resulting in personal injury or death. When it is necessary to work under the truck with the body (bed) raised, install the body (bed) retaining pins through the pin bores in the frame and body.

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1. Raise the dump body until the retaining bores on the dump body align with the retaining bores on the frame. Install the two retaining pins.

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2. Clean the body support pads with high pressure water or steam. If damage is found, contact your AVSpare dealer for the specific repair procedure.

3. Visually inspect each of the body support pads. Look for uneven wear of the body support pads. Look for gaps between the body support pads and the mating surfaces. If problems are found contact your AVSpare dealer for additional information.

4. Remove the body retaining pins. If the pins cannot be removed, raise the dump body to release the tension. After lowering the dump body, place the pins in the stored position in the dump body.

Ejector Body

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1. Clean the ejector body support pads with high pressure water or steam. If damage is found, contact your AVSpare dealer for the specific repair procedure.

2. Visually inspect each of the ejector body support pads. Look for uneven wear of the ejector body support pads. Look for gaps between the ejector body support pads and the mating surfaces. If problems are found contact your AVSpare dealer for additional information.