BEFORE OPERATION

Operation and Maintenance

Manual Excerpt

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Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
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Mounting and Dismounting
SMCS Code: 7000
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Illustration 28
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”.
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Daily Inspection
SMCS Code: 1000; 7000
For a maximum service life of the machine, complete
a thorough walk-around inspection before you mount
the machine and before you start the engine.
Inspect the area around the machine and under the
machine. Look for loose bolts, trash buildup, oil,
coolant leakage, broken parts, or worn parts.
Note: Watch closely for leaks. If you observe a leak,
find the source of the leak and correct the leak. If you
suspect a leak or you observe a leak, check the fluid
levels more frequently.
Inspect the condition of the equipment and of the
hydraulic components.
Check the condition of the tires. Adjust the inflation
pressure, if necessary.
Remove any mud that has accumulated between the
frame and the tires. The wheels may be interchanged
in order to prevent the accumulation of mud. For
more information refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Tire Spacing - Change”.
Check all of the oil levels, all of the coolant levels,
and all of the fuel levels.
Remove any trash buildup and debris. Make all
necessary repairs before you operate the machine.
Make sure that all covers and guards are securely
attached.
Adjust the mirrors for the correct rear view of the
machine.
Make sure that the engine air filter service indicator is
not in the red zone.
Grease all of the fittings that need to be serviced on
a daily basis.
Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable to
your machine:
• Backup Alarm - Test
• Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
• Engine Air Filter Service Indicator - Inspect
• Engine Oil Level - Check
• Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check
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• Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check 4. Remove the quick-release pin.

• Indicators and Gauges - Test 5. Use the handle on the lock pin in order to align
the upper hole in the lock pin with the hole in the
• Neutral Start Switch - Test lock tube.

• Seat Belt - Inspect 6. Insert the quick-release pin through the lock pin
and both sides of the lock tube. Make sure that
the quick-release pin extends fully through the
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lock tube.
Steering Frame Lock
Disengage the Steering Frame
SMCS Code: 7506
Lock
1. Remove the quick-release pin.

No clearance for person in this area when machine 2. Use the handle on the lock pin in order to align
turns. Severe injury or death from crushing could the lower hole in the lock pin with the hole in the
occur. lock tube.

3. Insert the quick-release pin through the lock pin

and both sides of the lock tube. Make sure that
the quick-release pin extends fully through the
Connect the steering frame lock between the front lock tube.
and the rear frames before lifting, transporting, or
servicing the machine in the articulation area. Dis-
connect the steering frame lock and secure the
steering frame lock before resuming operation.
Severe injury or death could occur.

In order to install the steering frame lock pin, the

machine must be in the straight ahead position. The
lock pin will hold the front frame and the rear frame
rigid.

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Illustration 29
The steering frame lock is shown in the unlocked position.

Engage the Steering Frame Lock

1. Move the machine into position.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF

position. Remove the key.