
4 SEBU7494-06
Foreword
Foreword
Literature Information
This manual sho
uld 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 whic
h are not included in this publication.
Read, study and keep this manual with the machine.
Whenever a q
uestion 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 safe
ty section before operating or performing
lubrication, maintenance and repair on this machine.
Operation
The operat
ion section is a reference for the new
operator and a refresher for the experienced
operator. This section includes a discussion of
gauges, s
witches, machine controls, attachment
controls, transportation and towing information.
Photogra
phs 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 kn
owledge of the machine and its capabilities.
Maintenance
The maintenanc
e section is a guide to equipment
care. The Maintenance Interval Schedule (MIS) lists
the items to be maintained at a specific service
interval. Ite
ms without specific intervals are listed
under the "When Required" service interval. The
Maintenance Interval Schedule lists the page
number for th
e 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, et
c.) can be used instead of service hour
meter intervals if they provide more convenient
servicing schedules and approximate the indicated
service ho
ur 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.
Perform s
ervice on items at multiples of the original
requirement. For example, at every 500 service
hours or 3 months, also service those items listed
under eve
ry 250 service hours or monthly and every
10 service hours or daily.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel e
ngine exhaust and some of its constituents
are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after ha
ndling.
Certifi
ed Engine Maintenance
Proper maintenance and repair is essential to keep
the eng
ine and machine systems operating correctly.
As the heavy duty off-road diesel engine owner, you
are responsible for the performance of the required
mainte
nance listed in the Owner Manual, Operation
and Maintenance Manual, and Service Manual.