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Maintenance Section
Walk-Around Inspection
17. Tighten the adjusting locknut (2). Tighten the
mounting bolt (1).
18. Recheck the belt deflection. If the amount of
deflection is incorrect, repeat Step 15 to Step 17.
19. Install the engine access panel.
20. Start the engine. Raise the loader arms to the
maximum height.
21. Remove the pin and replace the loader lift arm
brace to the stored position on the loader lift arm.
22. Lower the bucket to the ground.
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Walk-Around Inspection
SMCS Code: 7000
NOTICE
Accumulated grease and oil on a machine is a fire haz-
ard. 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.
Note: Inspect the machine for leaks. If leaks are
observed, find the source of the leak and correct the
leak. If leaks are suspected, check the fluid levels
more frequently than the recommended intervals.
If leaks are observed, check the fluid levels more
frequently than the recommended intervals.
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Inspect the backhoe bucket (14) for damage or for
excessive wear. Inspect the backhoe linkage (1) for
damage or for excessive wear. Repair the bucket
or the linkage, if necessary. Replace any bucket
teeth, if necessary.
Inspect the loader bucket (9) for damage or for
excessive wear. Inspect the linkage (8) for damage
or for excessive wear. Repair the bucket or the
linkage, if necessary. Replace any bucket teeth, if
necessary.
Inspect the transmission (13) for leaks. Inspect the
torque converter for leaks. Correct any leaks. Check
the hoses around the transmission.
Inspect the hydraulic system for leaks. Inspect the
hydraulic tank (4), cylinder rod seals, hoses and
tubes. Also inspect plugs, couplings and fittings.
Correct any leaks.
Inspect the engine compartment (6) for trash
buildup. Remove any trash buildup that is in the
engine compartment. Clean the screens on the
engine access doors.
Inspect the belts for the engine attachments (12) for
worn belts, for cracked edges or for frayed edges.
Replace any damaged belts.
Inspect the cooling system for leaks, for faulty
hoses, and for trash buildup. Correct any leaks and
remove any trash buildup from the radiator (7).
Inspect the tires (10) for damage and for proper
inflation. Replace any missing valve caps. Tighten
any loose bolts.
Inspect the axles (11) for leaks. Inspect the front
differential for leaks and the rear differential for
leaks.
Check the torque on new wheels or repaired wheels.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Wheel Nut Torque - Check”.
Inspect the engine air cleaner (5) for dirt buildup.
Remove the dirt from the engine air cleaner.
Service the air filter elements when the yellow piston
enters the red zone on the filter service indicator.
Inspect the steps and handholds (3). These objects
must be clean. Also, these objects must be in good
condition. Inspect the Rollover Protective Structure
(ROPS) for damage. Notify your Caterpillar dealer
for repairs, if necessary. Tighten any loose bolts on
the ROPS.
Make sure that the access covers and the guards
are secured. Inspect the access covers for damage
and the guards for damage.
Inspect the lights (2) for broken bulbs and for
broken lenses. Replace the bulbs or lenses, if
necessary.