GEK–91671A

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

GE787 AND GE788 MOTORIZED WHEEL

SCOPE 5. Attach WARNING tag (3) to shipping bolt with

lockwire (4).
This publication explains the procedure for preparing
the GE787 or GE788 Motorized Wheel for shipment. In- 6. Install hub cap.
cluded are dimensions for building the skid, method of
locking the armature, method of securing the motorized
SECURING THE MOTORIZED
wheel to the shipping skid, and method of securing the WHEEL TO THE SKID
motorized wheel/skid to the flatbed. 1. Place the shipping skid on two pieces of scrap
lumber. (This is to allow banding.)
BUILDING THE SHIPPING SKID
WARNING: The weight of a complete GE787 less
Build the shipping skid to the dimensions shown in brakes, hub cap, tires, rims and tire mounting
Fig. 1. hardware is approximately 25,300 lbs. The weight
of a complete GE788 less brakes, hub cap, tires,
LOCKING THE ARMATURE rims and tire mounting hardware is approximate-
CAUTION: Do not rotate the armature when the ly 23,000 lbs.
locking bolt is in place. Bearing and commutator
damage may result. 2. Lift the motorized wheel using two lifters (GE
Part 41D793798G1 for GE787 or GE Part
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 2. 41D793797G1 for GE788) bolted to the flange
The particular group listing to be used is by end, and a basket sling (rated at 25,000 lbs. mini-
model number as follows: mum) around the wheel hub. Use 0.875–inch di-
G1 – Models GE787DS, ES, and FS1 through ameter (minimum) lifting cables.
FS6A; Models GE788B, BS, CS, DS, ES, FS1
3. Place the motor on the skid: the flat bottom of the
through FS6, and HS1 through HS6A
flange fits into the slot and the wheel hub rests on
G2 – All other GE787FS and GE788FS/HS the curved part of the skid cradle.
models not listed in G1.
4. Cover the upper opening on the flange and the
1. Remove hub cap from motor. commutator end of the motorized wheel with
2. Install a shipping bolt (1 or 5) with a jam nut (2 or sheet plastic.
6) assembled on the bolt through the brake hub.
5. Secure the motorized wheel to the skid with two
3. Tighten the shipping bolt (1 or 5) against the metal shipping bands as follows:
bearing cap.
a. The flange–end band is placed around the
4. Tighten the jam nut (2 or 6) so it is tight against seal ring and skid.
the brake hub.
b. The wheel hub–end band is placed around
the wheel hub and skid, centered with the
Revisions are indicated by marginal bars. skid cradle.
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1 2 2

NOTCH AS 18 1/2
REQUIRED
4
5

CUT TO
CURVATURE
OF HUB

1 3 3 72

2
3

NOTCH AS
REQUIRED 18 1/2

23 16
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
96 1 3 ROUGH LUMBER, 3x6x96
2 4 ROUGH LUMBER, 3x6x72
3 2 LUMBER, 2x4x56
5 4 4 2 LUMBER, 2x6x12
1
5 1 ROUGH LUMBER, 4x6x72
3 3
2
2 2
ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES

FIG. 1. SHIPPING SKID DIMENSIONS. E–41492.

SECURING MOTORIZED a. Place a chain over the center of the wheel

WHEEL/SKID TO FLATBED hub (slotted area) and secure the ends of the
chain to the flatbed.
1. Lift the skid (with motorized wheel secured to it)
b. Place a chain over the flange–end of the mo-
with an overhead crane and place the skid on the
torized wheel directly over the band that is se-
flatbed.
curing the motorized wheel to the skid.

2. Secure the motorized wheel and skid to the 3. Place a tarp over the motorized wheel to help
flatbed with two chains as follows: protect it from adverse weather conditions.

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G2 G1 REF. DESCRIPTION
1 1 BOLT, 5/8–11x4
1 2 JAM NUT, 5/8–11
1 1 3 TAG
1 1 4 LOCKWIRE, 0.08 DIA. x 1 FT.
1 5 BOLT, 3/4–10x6.4
1 6 JAM NUT, 3/4–10
6
2

1 5

4
3

G1 ATTACH P3 TO
P1 WITH P4

G2 ATTACH P3 TO
P5 WITH P4

FIG. 2. ARMATURE LOCKING ARRANGEMENT. E–37883B.

NOTES

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