341907 Volvo.Penta Attaching plate

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Required Tools    
Tool    Part Number    Part Description    Qty    
A     138-7573     Link Bracket     2    
B     178-3704     Lifting Bracket     1    Start By:
Install the wheel chocks. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Wheel Chocks (Front and Rear) - Remove and Install".
Connect the frame lock link. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Frame Lock Link - Remove and Install".
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.Remove filler cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and radiator cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Cooling System Conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Note: Install caps and plugs on all openings in order to prevent dirt or debris from entering the system. Cleanliness is an important factor. Before the removal procedure, the exterior of the component should be thoroughly cleaned. This will help to prevent dirt from entering the internal mechanism.Note: For easier assembly, mark all hose assemblies, tube assemblies, wire harnesses and cables for identification purposes.
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The view is on the back of the engine end frame under the front of the engine.
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The view is on the right side of the engine end frame under the left side of the engine.
Drain the cooling system. Loosen drain plug (1) in order to drain the radiator. Loosen drain plug (2) in order to drain the cooling system.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance, "Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change" for the appropriate procedure to drain the cooling system. The capacity of the cooling system is 500 L (132 US gal).
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Remove four bolts (3) and the washers that secure plate assembly (4) to the top of the radiator guard.
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Attach Tooling (A) to two cover assemblies (5). Position a suitable lifting device to Tooling (A). Secure the suitable lifting device to a hoist.
Remove two cover assemblies (5) and the plate assembly from the radiator guard. The weight of two cover assemblies (5) and the plate assembly is 61 kg (135 lb).
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Remove four bolts (6) and the washers that secure cover assembly (7) to the radiator guard. Remove cover assembly (7) from the radiator guard.
Repeat Step 6 for the remaining cover assembly.
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Remove five bolts (8) and the washers that secure upper guard assembly (9) to the radiator guard.
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Attach a suitable lifting device to upper guard assembly (9). Secure the suitable lifting device to a hoist. Remove eight bolts (10) and the washers that secure upper guard assembly (9) to the radiator guard.
Remove upper guard assembly (9) from the radiator guard. The weight of upper guard assembly (9) is 150 kg (330 lb).
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