BEARING A. 2F9333 - Caterpillar

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Tilt the quick coupler until the forks are level. The machine is equipped with an automatic system for keeping the quick coupler at the selected angle when the boom is raised or lowered.
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Ensure that the forks are spread apart as far as possible. This gives increased stability to the load.
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Raise the boom and extend the boom. The forks must be in line with the pockets of the load.
Use the load chart to assess the intended load. The load chart must indicate that the intended load is within the capacity of the machine. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Load Charts".
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Extend and lower the boom. The forks must enter the pockets of the load cleanly. The forks must be fully engaged with the pockets of the load. Take care not to dislodge the load.
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Raise the load carefully. When you are sure that the machine is stable, tilt the quick coupler backward in order to raise the load. If you are not sure that the machine is stable, tilt the quick coupler forward in order to lower the load. Do not proceed. Reposition the machine in order to shorten the reach before you attempt to lift the load again.
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Use the joystick control to move the load away from the stack.
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Retract the boom and lower the load to the travel position before the machine is moved or before the stabilizers are raised. If necessary, level the frame. Make sure that the area behind the machine is clear of personnel and obstacles before backing up.
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Approach the destination slowly. Position the machine square. Get as close to the load placement location as possible. Engage the parking brake and move the transmission control to NEUTRAL position. If necessary, level the frame. Do not level the frame when the boom is raised.
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If you are operating with stabilizers, lower the stabilizers until the front tires are just clear of the ground.
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Raise the boom and extend the boom until the load is directly over the set down position. Do not exceed the maximum angle of the boom and do not exceed the maximum length of the boom. Use the load chart to determine the maximum angle of the boom and the maximum length of the boom.Proceed with caution when you approach the maximum angle and/or extension indicated by the load chart. If you are not sure that the machine is stable, retract the boom. Lower the load to the travel position. Move the machine closer to the load placement location. If the machine cannot be moved closer to the load placement location, the load placement location is outside the capacity of the machine. The load cannot be placed at the intended load placement location.
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Tilt the quick coupler forward until the load is level. Lower and set down the load in place.
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Ensure that the load is correctly placed and stable. Use the joystick control to raise the boom and retract the boom in a way that