03 - Attachments, Couplings and Load Handling
27 - Bucket
00 - General
03 - 12 9813/3450-2 03 - 12
Health and Safety
CAUTION Stand clear and to one side of the
bucket while you remove the pivot pins. With the
pins removed, the bucket could roll over.
WARNING The bucket selected must be the
correct width to suit the hole/trench to be
excavated. However, if the hole width demands
a larger bucket, consideration must be given to
the density/weight of the material to be moved
affecting the stability of the machine especially
if working on a slope. If there is danger of
the machine's stability being compromised, then
select a smaller bucket or reposition the machine.
Remove and Install
CAUTION Stand clear and to one side of the
bucket while you remove the pivot pins. With the
pins removed, the bucket could roll over.
CAUTION This component is heavy. It must only
be removed or handled using a suitable lifting
method and device.
Remove
1. Make the machine safe.
Refer to: PIL 01-03-27.
2. Position the excavator arm straight behind the
machine. Rest the bucket on level ground, with
the bucket flat. Block the bucket to prevent any
movement.
3. Unclip and remove the tipping lever lynch pin and
spacer. Use the slide hammer kit to remove the
pivot pin.
Refer to: PIL 06-30-00.
4. Remove the dipper pivot lynch pin, spacer and
pivot pin.
5. Use the excavator controls to carefully lift the
dipper clear of the bucket.