LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE EXCAVATOR Figure 10-10-1 Procedure Always park the machine on a level surface. WARNING 1 Put jackstands under the blade and rear corners of the undercarriage before working under the machine. Failure to block up the machine may allow it to move or fall and result in injury or death. W-2218-1195 P-32889 WARNING Figure 10-10-2 AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Keep fingers and hands out of pinch points when checking the track tension. W-2142-0189 Raise one side of the machine (approximately 4 inches) using the boom and arm. 1 P-32888 Raise the blade fully and install jackstands (Item 1) [Figure 10-10-1] & [Figure 10-10-2] under the blade and the track frame.
Lower the machine until all machine weight is on the jackstands. Stop the engine. 442 Excavator 10-10-1 Service Manual