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Operation Section
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18. Retract the boom and lower the boom to the travel
position before you move the machine or before
you raise the stabilizers.
Work Tools
General Operating Guidelines
Use of non approved work tools on Telehandler
machines could result in injury or death.
Before installing a work tool on this machine, ensure
that it is approved by Caterpillar and that a Caterpillar
load chart covering its use is installed in the machine's
cab.
NOTICE
When certain work tools are fitted, the work tools can
contact the front tires or the front fenders. This situation
can occur when the boom is retracted and the work tool
is rotated fully forward. Always check for interference
when first operating a new work tool.
NOTICE
When certain work tools are installed, the work tools
can contact the stabilizers. This interference can occur
when the boom is retracted and the work tool is rotated
fully forward. Always check for interference when first
operating a new work tool.
Travel with the work tool lowered as far as possible with
adequate ground clearance. Travel with the boom fully
retracted so that you have good visibility and so that the
machine has good stability.
Maintain traction by avoiding excessive downward
pressure on the work tool.
When the machine is operating on a slope, position the
heaviest end of the machine uphill.
Make sure that the work tool that is being used is
appropriate for the work that is being performed.
Exceeding the machine limits will reduce the service
life of the machine. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Caterpillar Approved Work
Tools" for additional information.
Auxiliary Hydraulic Connections
There are many types of work tools from various
manufacturers which may be installed on the machine.
Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible work tool
and use which may be encountered. When you install
a work tool or when you operate a work tool, follow the
manufacturer's guidelines and instructions. If you are
in doubt, consult your Caterpillar dealer. Your Caterpillar
dealer can provide you with further information on the
proper installation and use of specific work tools.
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On standard machines, a single diverter valve with two
quick disconnects is installed. The diverter valve allows
the operator to direct hydraulic oil to the hydraulic quick
coupler function or to the work tool.
Note: The electrical diverter valve may not be installed
on certain merchandising arrangements. Consult your
Caterpillar Dealer for installation of the connection
points for the auxiliary hydraulic service with manual
quick couplers.
Note: A dual diverter valve is installed as an option.
Refer to the topic "Joystick Control" in Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Operator Controls" for more
detailed information on operating the boom and the
work tools.
Connecting a Work Tool
Refer to the procedures that are described in the topic
"Quick Coupler" in Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Operation Information" in order to install the work tools.