BEFORE OPERATION

Operation and Maintenance Manual Excerpt

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Operation and Maintenance Manual

D8T Track-Type Tractor
J8B1-Up (Machine) KPZ1-Up (Machine)

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Mounting and Dismounting

SMCS Code: 7000

Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do not try to mount the machine when you carry tools or supplies. Do not try to dismount the machine when you are carrying tools or supplies. 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.
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Daily Inspection
SMCS Code: 1000; 7000 NOTICE Accumulated grease and oil on a machine is a re hazard. Remove this debris with steam cleaning or high pressure water, at least every 1000 hours or each time any signicant quantity of oil is spilled on a machine. A thorough, regular visual inspection of the machine is necessary to maintain machine performance, availability, and safety. Make the inspection at the beginning of every shift or make the inspection after every 10 hours. Methodically inspect all exposed, easily accessible areas of the machine for the following items: loose fasteners, missing parts, damaged parts, cracked parts, broken parts, worn parts, debris buildup, oil leaks, coolant leaks, and fuel leaks. Initiate corrective action for the following problems: uid leaks, damaged parts, excessively worn parts, loose fasteners, and missing parts. Remove accumulated trash, dirt, grease, or oil from the tractor. Perform the following procedures on a daily basis.
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Operation and Maintenance Manual, Backup

Alarm - Test

Use steps and handholds whenever you mount the machine. Use steps and handholds whenever you dismount the machine. Before you mount the machine, clean the step and the handholds. Inspect the step and handholds. Make all necessary repairs. Face the machine whenever you mount the machine and whenever you dismount the machine. Maintain a three-point contact with the step and with handholds. Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and two hands.

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Braking

System - Test

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Cab Filter

(Fresh Air) - Clean/Inspect/Replace System Coolant Level - Check Level - Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Cooling Operation and Maintenance Manual, Engine Oil Operation and Maintenance Manual, Engine Air
Filter Service Indicator - Inspect

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Operation and Maintenance Manual, Fuel System

Primary Filter (Water Seperator) - Drain

Inspect the lights for broken bulbs and for broken

lenses. Inspect light guards and shields for damage. and wear.

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Horn - Test Operation and Maintenance Manual, Hydraulic
System Oil Level - Check and Gauges - Test Oil Level - Check Check

Inspect exposed wiring and connectors for damage Inspect steps and handholds for damage and
cleanliness.

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Indicators Operation and Maintenance Manual, Pivot Shaft Operation and Maintenance Manual, Seat Belt Operation and Maintenance Manual, Transmission
Oil Level - Check During this general machine inspection, give special focus to the following items.

Inspect the precleaner screen for debris buildup. Inspect the engine compartment for uid leaks,
buildup of debris or trash, loose fasteners, worn hoses, and damaged wiring. debris buildup.

Inspect the crankcase guard under the engine for Inspect the Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
for damage. Inspect the Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) for damage. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for necessary repairs.

Inspect the tracks, track roller frames, idlers, and

rollers for oil leaks, and excessive wear. Visually evaluate the tightness of the track. See the Topic Tracks Check/Adjust in this manual.

Inspect the operator compartment for cleanliness.

Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, Maintenance Interval Schedule for the list of the daily maintenance.

Inspect the nal drives for debris that may be

wrapped around the drive. Check duo-cone seals for oil leaks, and sprocket segments for wear.

Inspect the GET (ground engaging tool(s))

(bulldozer and ripper) and other wear surfaces for excessive wear and damage. linkage for the ripper. Also, inspect the fasteners for the linkage.

Inspect the linkage for the bulldozer and inspect the

Inspect exposed guards, shields, and covers. Inspect the winch for oil leaks. Inspect the implement hydraulic cylinders for
damaged rods or bent rods and for leaks. damage, wear, and leaks.

Inspect exposed hoses and hose couplings for Inspect the radiator for debris buildup, coolant
leaks, and damaged ns and tubes.

Inspect the aftercooler for debris buildup, coolant

leaks, and damaged ns and tubes. leaks.

Inspect the fan for damage to the blades or for oil