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BEFORE OPERATIONOperation and Maintenance Manual Excerpt

SEBU7764-10September 2010

Operation andMaintenanceManualD10T Track-Type TractorRJG1-Up (D10T)

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Mounting and DismountingSMCS Code: 7000

g02174213Illustration 30Machine with access ladder (if equipped)

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g00037860Illustration 32Typical example

Mount the machine and dismount the machine onlyat locations that have steps and/or handholds. Beforeyou mount the machine, clean the steps and thehandholds. Inspect the steps and handholds. Makeall necessary repairs.

Face the machine whenever you get on the machineand whenever you get off the machine.

Maintain a three-point contact with the steps and withthe 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 carry tools or supplies when you try to mount themachine 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 youenter the operator compartment or when you exit theoperator compartment.

Alternate ExitMachines that are equipped with cabs have alternateexits. For additional information, see Operation andMaintenance Manual, “Alternate Exit”.

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Daily InspectionSMCS Code: 1000; 7000

Hot oil and hot components can cause personalinjury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components tocontact skin.

At operating temperature, the engine coolant ishot and under pressure.

Steam can cause personal injury.

Check the coolant level only after the engine hasbeen stopped and the cooling system pressurecap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowlyto relieve pressure.

Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoidcontact with the skin and eyes to prevent personalinjury.

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.

For maximum service life of the machine, perform athorough walk-around inspection before you mountthe machine and before you start the engine.

Look around the machine and under the machine.Look for trash buildup, dirt buildup, loose bolts, oilleaks, coolant leaks, broken parts, cracked parts orworn parts.

Note:Watch closely for leaks. If you observe a leak,find the source of the leak and correct the leak. If yoususpect a leak or you observe a leak, check the fluidlevels more frequently.

Inspect the condition of the equipment and of thehydraulic components.

Check the oil levels, the coolant level, and the fuellevel.

Inspect the condition of the track.

Remove any trash buildup and debris. Make allnecessary repairs before you operate the machine.

Make sure that all covers and guards are securelyattached.

Adjust the mirrors for the correct rear view of themachine.

Grease all of the fittings that need to be serviced ona daily basis.

Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable toyour machine:

• 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 Level - Check”

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

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “EqualizerBar End Pins Oil Level (Remote Reservior) -Check”

• 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 -Inspect”

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