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CEN00002-05 00 Index and foreword
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Securing the dump body
To avoid serious personal injury or death, the
body retention sling must be installed whenever
personnel are required to perform maintenance
on the truck while the dump body in the raised
position.
The Komatsu body-up safety sling can only be
used with a Komatsu body. Non-OEM body may
not accommodate the Komatsu body-up safety
sling. The end user must ensure that a proper
cable/sling is used.
1. To hold the dump body in the up position, raise
the body to its maximum height.
2. Install two shackles (2, Figure 00-1) and body
retention sling (3) between rear body ear (1)
and the axle housing.
3. Secure the shackle pins with cotter pins.
4. Move the hoist lever to the FLOAT position to
slowly lower the body until the calbe is
supporting the full weight of the body. Then
move the hoist lever to the HOLD position.
5. After service work is completed, return the sling
to the stored position.
FIGURE 00-1. BODY RETENTION SLING
INSTALLATION
1. Rear Body Ear
2. Shackle & Pin 3. Body Retention
Sling