Field Installation of the Product Link PL321{7606} Caterpillar

Introduction

ReferenceDisassembly and Assembly, KENR5130, "D6T Track-Type Tractor Machine Systems", "Seat - Remove and Install"

ReferenceDisassembly and Assembly, KENR5130, "D6T Track-Type Tractor Machine Systems", "Fuel Tank - Remove"

ReferenceDisassembly and Assembly, KENR5130, "D6T Track-Type Tractor Machine Systems", "Fuel Tank - Install"

ReferenceSpecial Instruction, REHS2365, "An Installation Guide for the Product Link PL121SR and for the PL300"

This special instruction provides the information that is needed in order to install the 286-1197 Communication Installation Gp in the field. The 286-1197 Communication Installation Gp has another name. The 286-1197 Communication Installation Gp is Product Link. For additional information on the installation of Product Link, refer to Special Instruction, REHS2365, "An Installation Gguide for the Product Link PL121SR and for the PL300".

Important safety Information

Do not perform any procedure in this special instruction until you have read this special instruction and you understand this information. Use only proper tools and observe all precautions that pertain to the use of those tools. Failure to follow these procedures can result in personal injury. The following procedures should also be observed.

Work safely. Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs.

A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools in order to perform these functions properly.

Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this instruction and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. AVSpare cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.

Therefore, the warnings in this publication and the warnings that are on the product are not all inclusive. If a tool, a procedure, a work method or operating technique that is not specifically recommended by AVSpare is used, you must ensure that it is safe for you and for other people to use.

You should ensure that the product will not be damaged or the product will be made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance or the repair procedures that are used.

Parts List

Rework Procedure

1. Park the machine on a level surface. Apply the parking brake and place the implements on the ground. Shut off the master disconnect switch.

2. You will find access for the installation of the 263-9088 Communication Radio Group (3) through the access panel behind the washer fluid bottle. You may need to move the fuel tank in order to install the control group for the radio antenna and for the connection of wiring harness. To recover fuel from the fuel tank, refer to the instructions that are contained in the Disassembly and Assembly manual. Recover the fuel into a suitable container that can be handled in a responsible manner. Disconnect the required hoses on the fuel tank in order to allow the necessary movement of the tank. Remove the mounting hardware for the fuel tank. Move the fuel tank in order to allow access to the points of attachment and access for the connection of the wiring harness.

3. Remove the seat for access to the rear of the platform in order to mount the 330-3410 Communication Service Group (8) .

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Typical example of cable routing

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(4) 268-5986 Control Harness As (8) 330-3410 Communication Service Group (21) Platform (22) Platform harness

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View of area A (12) 8C-5607 Isolation Mount (13) 8C-5608 Spacer (14) 8T-2192 Bolt (18) 9X-6165 Washer

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View of section B-B in illustration (3) 263-9088 Communication Radio Group (9) 7K-1181 Cable Strap (16) 8T-4181 Bolt (19) 9X-8256 Washer (23) Fuel Tank Harness

4. Mount components of 263-9088 Communication Radio Group (3) and 330-3410 Communication Service Group (8) with the hardware that is provided. Make attachments for harness connections.

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Routing of the antenna for the canopy arrangement (1) 129-8331 Plate As (5) 284-8532 Antenna As (10) 7X-2562 Bolt (17) 8T-5439 Hard Washer

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Routing of the antenna for the canopy arrangement

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Routing the antenna for ROPS with A/C

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Illustration 8	g01951936
Routing the antenna for ROPS with A/C

5. Mount the antenna in the location that is shown for the appropriate machine configuration.

6. Route the harness assembly and secure the harness assembly.

7. Plug in the 263-9088 Communication Radio Group (3) with the existing connector for the harness that is tied back to the existing harness.

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View of section C-C in illustration with OROPS (2) 230-1340 Film (7) 307-0047 Film

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View of section C-C in illustration with the cab (2) 230-1340 Film (7) 307-0047 Film

8. Secure cable with cable straps (9)

9. Clean the surface areas that will be occupied by 230-1340 Film (2) and 307-0047 Film (7) . Apply film (2) and (7) .

10. Move the fuel tank back into the mounting position. Reinstall the mounting hardware for the tank. Reconnect the fuel hoses and reinstall the seat.

11. Special Instruction, REHS2348 This document is a supplement to the operation and maintenance manual. This document must be permanently attached to the machine's operation and maintenance manual.

Placement of the Antenna Assembly for Testing and for Shipping

Illustration 12	g01951928
Placement of the antenna on machines without ROPS or lights (A) Install the antenna on the fuel tank with the same hardware that would mount the rear lights.

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Placement of the antenna with no ROPS (B) The antenna is mounted on top of the rear light with the existing hardware.