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Operation Section
Operation Section
Before Operation
Mounting and Dismounting
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Typical example
Mount the machine and dismount the machine only at
locations that have steps and/or handholds. Before you
mount the machine, clean the steps and the
handholds. Inspect the steps and handholds. Make all
necessary repairs.
Face the machine whenever you get on the machine
and whenever you get off the machine.
Maintain a three-point contact with the steps and with
the handholds.
Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one
hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and two
hands.
Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a
moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do not
carry tools or supplies when you try to mount the
machine or when you try to dismount the machine. Use
a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform. Do not
use any controls as handholds when you enter the
operator compartment or when you exit the operator
compartment.
Alternate Exit
Machines that are equipped with cabs have alternate
exits. For additional information, see Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Alternate Exit".
Daily Inspection
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury.
Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot
and under pressure.
Steam can cause personal injury.
Check the coolant level only after the engine has been
stopped and the cooling system pressure cap is cool
enough to touch with your bare hand.
Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly to
relieve pressure.
Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid
contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
NOTICE
Accumulated grease and oil on a machine is a fire
hazard. Remove this debris with steam cleaning or high
pressure water, at least every 1000 hours or each time
any significant quantity of oil is spilled on a machine.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained
during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing,
adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect
the fluid with suitable containers before opening any
compartment or disassembling any component
containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar
Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies
suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar
products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
mandates.
Note: For maximum service life of the machine, make
a thorough daily inspection before you operate the
machine. Inspect the machine for leaks. Remove any
debris from the engine compartment and the
undercarriage. Ensure that all guards, covers, and
caps are secured. Inspect all hoses and belts for
damage. Inspect all lights and mirrors for damage. If
visibility is impaired, adjust or replace the lights and
the mirrors. Inspect the brackets for the lights and the
mirrors. Replace the brackets if damage or corrosion
exists. Check the condition of the fan drive belt. Check
the fuel gauge. If necessary, fill the fuel system. Make
the needed repairs before you operate the machine.