Instructions For Installing New Platform Egress Ladder Hardware On Certain 16M, 16M3, and 18M3 Motor Graders M0077168

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Instructions for Installing New Platform Egress Ladder Hardware on Certain 16M, 16M3, and
18M3 Motor Graders {7254} (M0077168)
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Motor Grader
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16M (S/N: B9H1-UP; R9H1-UP)
16M Series 3 (S/N: E9Y1-234; N9Y1-230)
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18M Series 3 (S/N: N9A1-227; E9W1-228)
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understand the information.
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This special instruction provides information about the parts and procedures that are required to
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install new mounting hardware for the egress ladder on select 16M, 16M3, and 18M3 Motor Graders
equipped with Access Platforms around the cab.
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On 16M3 and 18M3 Motor Graders, this platform comes from the factory as part of Optional
Arrangement 375-3407 Ladder Option Ar.
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On 16M Motor Graders, this platform came from the factory as part of Optional Arrangement 425-
5708 Platform Ar or Optional Arrangement 355-5920 Platform Ar. It was also available as a Dealer-
Installed Option as either 399-0278 Operator Platform Kit or 458-2903 Platform Gp.
Safety Section
Improper operation of an access platform could result in injury

or death.
Operators must carry out their duties properly and follow all
instructions and guidelines given for the machine and access
platform.
Do not climb on any of the brackets. Personal injury or death

could result.
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Personal injury or death can occur from heavy components

falling during removal or installation.
Properly support the component with a suitable lifting device

during removal or installation.
Required Parts
Table 1
Required Parts
Qty. Part Number Description
2 4I-1205 Bumper
6 7X-0591 Hard Washer
8 8T-4189 Bolt
2 8T-4223 Hard Washer
8 8T-4224 Hard Washer
2 129-3180 Locknut
2 344-5675 Nut
2 345-8534 Special Bolt
2 487-6428 Bracket As
1 487-8676 Ladder As
2 492-3493 Latch As
Ladder Hardware Installation Instructions

The following instructions detail how to rework the platform emergency egress ladder on the right
side of the machine. For the purposes of these Instructions, the Machine shown is a 16M3/ 18M3.
Note: For 16M Motor Graders, the rework procedure is essentially the same, however the new latch
mounting bracket locations are different than the 16M3/ 18M3 The required parts are the same.
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1. Location of the Ladder on the Machine Right Side of the Platform.
2. Remove the old ladder from the Platform. It is attached with two 129-3180 M12 Locknuts and
two 345-8534 8 mm Allen Shoulder Bolts. Discard mounting hardware.
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3. Use the latch closer to the front of the machine as a reference for placing the new latch and
brackets.
(A) 2.5 mm (0.0984 inch)
(B) 5.5 mm (0.2165 inch)
4. At the latch that is closer to the front of the machine, scribe a line to mark where the new latch
location will be.
Note: For the 16M3 & 18M3 scribe a line 2.5 mm line above the current latch. This line will be
used for aligning the new latch bracket.
Note: For the 16M scribe a line 5.5 mm above the current latch. This line will be used for
aligning the new latch bracket.
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5. Use the latch closer to the back of the machine to use as a reference for the new latch bracket.
(A) 2.5 mm (0.0984 inch)
(B) 5.5 mm (0.2165 inch)
6. At the latch that is closer to the front of the machine, scribe a line to mark where the new latch
location will be.
Note: For the 16M3 & 18M3 scribe a line 2.5 mm line above the current latch. This line will be
used for aligning the new latch bracket.
Note: For the 16M scribe a line 5.5 mm above the current latch. This line will be used for
aligning the new latch bracket.
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7. Remove the old latches. Each is held on with four M8 Locknuts and U-bolts. Discard the
Hardware.
(1) 487-6428 Bracket As
(C) Tack Weld
8. Prepare for welding. Remove paint from the handrail where the new plate will mount. Be sure
the scribe line marking the location of the new bracket is not removed. Align the top of the 487-
6428 Bracket As with the line that was made before. The flat face of the bracket (latch mounting
surface) should face outward and run parallel to the outside surface of the handrails. Apply
3 mm (0.118 inch) tack welds to the corners of the bracket at the indicated locations.
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(C) Tack Weld
9. Apply 3 mm (0.118 inch) tack welds at the indicated locations to secure the 487-6428 Bracket
As to the handrail.
(1) 487-6428 Bracket As
(C) Tack Weld
10. Prepare for welding. Remove paint from the handrail where the new plate will mount. Be sure
the scribe line marking the location of the new bracket is not removed. Align the top of the 487-
6428 Bracket As with the line that was made before. The flat face of the bracket (latch mounting
surface) should face outward and run parallel to the outside surface of the handrails. Apply
3 mm (0.118 inch) tack welds to the corners of the bracket at the indicated locations.
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(C) Tack Weld
11. Apply 3 mm (0.118 inch) tack welds at the indicated locations to secure the 487-6428 Bracket
As to the handrail.
(2) 492-3493 Latch As
(3) 8T-4224 Hard Washer
(4) 8T-4189 Bolt
12. Attach 492-3493 Latch As to the rear bracket using four 8T-4189 M8 Bolts & four 8T-4224 Hard
Washers. Hand Tighten the bolts, the latch will be fully torqued later.
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13. Next, attach 492-3493 Latch As to the front bracket using four 8T-4189 M8 Bolts & four 8T-4224
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Hard Washers hand tighten the bolts, as the latch will later be fully torqued.
14. The next step involves the setup of the new 487-8676 Ladder As. Place the Ladder on a
workbench or on a level surface.
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(5) 4I-1205 Bumper
(6) 344-5675 Nut
15. Attach the two 4I-1205 Bumpers to the Ladder using two 344-5675 M10 Hex Nuts. Torque to
55 ± 10 N·m (40.56 ± 7.37 lb ft).
(7) 7X-0591 Hard Washer
(8) 129-3180 Locknut
(9) 345-8534 Special Bolt
16. Attach the ladder to the platform with one 345-8534 Shoulder Bolt, three 7X-0591 Hard
Washers, one 8T-4223 Hard Washer, and one 129-3180 M12 Jam-Locknut. The head of the
shoulder bolt will face towards the inside of the ladder. Torque the M12 locknut to 100 ± 20 N·m
(73.75 ± 14.75 lb ft).
Note: Repeat the process to attach the ladder to the platform on the other side.
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17. With the ladder assembled and attached to the machine, fold it up. This will be a check to
determine if the latch brackets are correctly oriented. If the brackets are correctly aligned such
that the ladder is both capable of being stored as well as being secure, then continue on to the
next step where the brackets are fully welded on. Note: adjustment of the rubber bumpers may
be required to allow proper latch function. If the brackets are not correctly aligned (that is, the
latch will not function as expected), then remove the tack welds from the corners. Realign the
bracket such that the latch can be operated, and tack weld the corners again as seen in a prior
step.
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18. Once the brackets are set up so that the latches are aligned, drop the ladder so that it is out of
the way. Remove the latches, bolts, and washers, and put them in a safe location as they will
be put on later.
(D) 3 mm (0.118 inch) Flare Bevel Groove Weld
19. Put a 3 mm (0.118 inch) Flare Bevel Groove Weld on the Top of the bracket. Weld the entire
contact surface along the arc between the bracket and the handrail.
(D) 3 mm (0.118 inch) Flare Bevel Groove Weld
20. Put a 3 mm (0.118 inch) Flare Bevel Groove Weld on the Bottom of the bracket. Weld the entire
contact surface along the arc between the bracket and the handrail. Paint the handrails and
brackets in the reworked area to prevent future corrosion.
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(2) 492-3493 Latch As
(4) 8T-4189 Bolt
21. Reattach the 492-3493 Latch As to the rear bracket with four 8T-4189 M8 Bolts and four 8T-
4224 Hard Washers. Final Torque on the 8T-4189 Bolt is 28 ± 7 N·m (20.65 ± 5.16 lb ft).
(2) 492-3493 Latch As
(4) 8T-4189 Bolt
22. Reattach the 492-3493 Latch As to the rear bracket with four 8T-4189 M8 Bolt and four 8T-4224
Hard Washer. Final Torque on the 8T-4189 Bolt is 28 ± 7 N·m (20.65 ± 5.16 lb ft).
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23. Overall view of the work done. The old latches were removed, new brackets were welded on
intheir place and new latches were attached. The old ladder was replaced with a new one that
has bumpers in contact with the handrail. New mounting hardware was used to attach the
ladder to the platform.
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12/6/23, 9:44 PM SIS 2.

SMCS - 7254 i06830232

00: 3/12/0 A0A4

Improper operation of an access platform could result in injury

Do not climb on any of the brackets. Personal injury or death

Personal injury or death can occur from heavy components

Properly support the component with a suitable lifting device

Ladder Hardware Installation Instructions

1. Location of the Ladder on the Machine Right Side of the Platform.

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