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Foreword
Foreword
Literature Information
This manual should be stored in the operator's
compartment in the literature holder or seat back
literature storage area.
This manual contains safety information, operation
instructions, transportation information, lubrication
information and maintenance information.
Some photographs or illustrations in this publication
show details or attachments that can be different from
your machine. Guards and covers might have been
removed for illustrative purposes.
Continuing improvement and advancement of product
design might have caused changes to your machine
which are not included in this publication. Read, study
and keep this manual with the machine.
Whenever a question arises regarding your machine, or
this publication, please consult your Caterpillar dealer
for the latest available information.
Safety
The safety section lists basic safety precautions. In
addition, this section identifies the text and locations of
warning signs and labels used on the machine.
Read and understand the basic precautions listed in
the safety section before operating or performing
lubrication, maintenance and repair on this machine.
Operation
The operation section is a reference for the new
operator and a refresher for the experienced operator.
This section includes a discussion of gauges,
switches, machine controls, attachment controls,
transportation and towing information.
Photographs and illustrations guide the operator
through correct procedures of checking, starting,
operating and stopping the machine.
Operating techniques outlined in this publication are
basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator
gains knowledge of the machine and its capabilities.
Maintenance
The maintenance section is a guide to equipment care.
The Maintenance Interval Schedule (MIS) lists the
items to be maintained at a specific service interval.
Items without specific intervals are listed under the
"When Required" service interval. The Maintenance
Interval Schedule lists the page number for the step-
by-step instructions required to accomplish the
scheduled maintenance. Use the Maintenance Interval
Schedule as an index or "one safe source" for all
maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Intervals
Use the service hour meter to determine servicing
intervals. Calendar intervals shown (daily, weekly,
monthly, etc.) can be used instead of service hour
meter intervals if they provide more convenient
servicing schedules and approximate the indicated
service hour meter reading. Recommended service
should always be performed at the interval that occurs
first.
Under extremely severe, dusty or wet operating
conditions, more frequent lubrication than is specified
in the maintenance intervals chart might be necessary.
Certified Engine Maintenance
Proper maintenance and repair is essential to keep the
engine and machine systems operating correctly. As the
heavy duty off-road diesel engine owner, you are
responsible for the performance of the required
maintenance listed in the Owner Manual, Operation
and Maintenance Manual, and Service Manual.
It is prohibited for any person engaged in the business
of repairing, servicing, selling, leasing, or trading
engines or machines to remove, alter, or render
inoperative any emission related device or element of
design installed on or in an engine or machine that is in
compliance with the regulations (40 CFR Part 89).
Certain elements of the machine and engine such as
the exhaust system, fuel system, electrical system,
intake air system and cooling system may be emission
related and should not be altered unless approved by
Caterpillar.
Machine Capacity
Additional attachments or modifications may exceed
machine design capacity which can adversely affect
performance characteristics. Included would be stability
and system certifications such as brakes, steering, and
rollover protective structures (ROPS). Contact your
Caterpillar dealer for further information.