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BEFORE OPERATIONOperation and Maintenance Manual Excerpt

SEBU7763-03July 2009

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Mounting and DismountingSMCS Code: 7000

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Use steps and handholds whenever you mountthe machine. Use steps and handholds wheneveryou dismount the machine. Before you mount themachine, clean the step and the handholds. Inspectthe step and handholds. Make all necessary repairs.

Face the machine whenever you mount the machineand whenever you dismount the machine. Maintain athree-point contact with the step and with handholds.

Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and onehand. Three-point contact can also be one foot andtwo hands.

Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount amoving machine. Never jump off the machine. Donot try to mount the machine when you carry toolsor supplies. Do not try to dismount the machinewhen you are carrying tools or supplies. Use a handline to pull equipment onto the platform. Do notuse any controls as handholds when you enter theoperator compartment or when you exit the operatorcompartment.

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Daily InspectionSMCS Code: 1000; 7000

NOTICEAccumulated grease and oil on amachine is a fire haz-ard. Remove this debris with steam cleaning or highpressure water, at least every 1000 hours or each timeany significant quantity of oil is spilled on a machine.

A thorough, regular visual inspection of the machineis necessary to maintain machine performance,availability, and safety. Make the inspection at thebeginning of every shift or make the inspection afterevery 10 hours.

Methodically inspect all exposed, easily accessibleareas of the machine for the following items: loosefasteners, missing parts, damaged parts, crackedparts, broken parts, worn parts, debris buildup, oilleaks, coolant leaks, and fuel leaks.

Initiate corrective action for the following problems:fluid leaks, damaged parts, excessively wornparts, loose fasteners, and missing parts. Removeaccumulated trash, dirt, grease, or oil from the tractor.

Perform the following procedures on a daily basis.

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “BackupAlarm - Test”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “BrakingSystem - Test”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Cab Filter(Fresh Air) - Clean/Inspect/Replace”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “CoolingSystem Coolant Level - Check”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine OilLevel - Check”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine AirFilter Service Indicator - Inspect”

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• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fuel SystemPrimary Filter (Water Seperator) - Drain”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Horn - Test”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “HydraulicSystem Oil Level - Check”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Indicatorsand Gauges - Test”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Pivot ShaftOil Level - Check”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Seat Belt -Check”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “TransmissionOil Level - Check”

During this general machine inspection, give specialfocus to the following items.

• Inspect the tracks, track roller frames, idlers, androllers for oil leaks, and excessive wear. Visuallyevaluate the tightness of the track. See the Topic“Tracks Check/Adjust” in this manual.

• Inspect the final drives for debris that may bewrapped around the drive. Check duo-cone sealsfor oil leaks, and sprocket segments for wear.

• Inspect the GET (ground engaging tool(s))(bulldozer and ripper) and other wear surfaces forexcessive wear and damage.

• Inspect the linkage for the bulldozer and inspect thelinkage for the ripper. Also, inspect the fastenersfor the linkage.

• Inspect exposed guards, shields, and covers.

• Inspect the winch for oil leaks.

• Inspect the implement hydraulic cylinders fordamaged rods or bent rods and for leaks.

• Inspect exposed hoses and hose couplings fordamage, wear, and leaks.

• Inspect the radiator for debris buildup, coolantleaks, and damaged fins and tubes.

• Inspect the aftercooler for debris buildup, coolantleaks, and damaged fins and tubes.

• Inspect the fan for damage to the blades or for oilleaks.

• Inspect the lights for broken bulbs and for brokenlenses. Inspect light guards and shields fordamage.

• Inspect exposed wiring and connectors for damageand wear.

• Inspect steps and handholds for damage andcleanliness.

• Inspect the precleaner screen for debris buildup.

• Inspect the engine compartment for fluid leaks,buildup of debris or trash, loose fasteners, wornhoses, and damaged wiring.

• Inspect the crankcase guard under the engine fordebris buildup.

• Inspect the Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)for damage. Inspect the Falling Object ProtectiveStructure (FOPS) for damage. Consult yourCaterpillar dealer for necessary repairs.

• Inspect the operator compartment for cleanliness.

Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual,“Maintenance Interval Schedule” for the list of thedaily maintenance.