12. OPERATION 12.12 ADJUSTMENT OF WORK EQUIPMENT ¤ WARNING When adjusting, it is dangerous if the work equipment is moved by mistake. Set the work equipment in a safe condition, then stop the engine and lock the work equipment securely with the safety lock. 12.12.1 BLADE ADJUSTMENT TILTING THE TILTDOZER NOTICE The maximum amount of tilt is 1065 mm (3.5 ft). (When the semi-U blade is used.) Be sure not to exceed 1065 mm (3.5 ft) for the tilt. The tiltdozer can be tilted by manipulating the blade control lever as indicated below. Tilting adjustment to the right: 650 mm (2.1 ft) or more Tilting adjustment to the left:
650 mm (2.1 ft) or more (When the semi-U blade is used.) When a larger tilting adjustment is required, proceed as follows: By turning brace 1 with handle bar 2 secured to the L.H. brace, the blade can be tilted up to the max. adjustment of 1065 mm (3.5 ft) by changing the length of the brace (¬). Standard distance (¬) between joints is 1552 mm (5.1 ft). ADJUSTING SHIM IN BLADE CYLINDER CAP Set the standard shim adjustment in the blade cylinder cap to 4 mm (0.16 in). Remove shims to balance the wear of the cap and the ball at the end of the piston rod. The proper clearance to be maintained with the shims is 0.2 to 0.5 mm (0.008 to 0.02 in). 2-66