BRACKET AS 2602996 - Caterpillar

(1)Walk-Around Inspection
For your own safety, and maximum service life of the vehicle, make a thorough walk-around inspection before mounting the machine to start the engine. Look around and under the machine for such items as loose or missing bolts, trash buildup, oil, coolant or fuel leaks, condition and inflation of tires, condition of bucket and linkage. 1. Bucket Inspect for damage, or excessive wear.2. Bucket Control Linkage Inspect for damage or excessive wear.3. Lights Inspect for broken bulbs and lenses. 4. Radiator Guard Inspect for trash buildup.5. Cooling System Inspect for leaks - trash buildup.6. Engine Precleaner Inspect for dirt buildup. 7. Engine Compartment Inspect for leaks - trash buildup.8. Steps and Grab Irons Inspect their condition and cleanliness.9. Differentials (front and rear) Inspect under machine for leaks. 10. Hydraulic System Inspect for leaks.11. Final Drives (front and rear) Inspect for leaks. 12. Covers and Guards Be sure they are firmly in place. Inspect for damage.13. Transmission Inspect for leaks.14. Tires (front and rear) Inspect for damage and proper inflation. 15. Operator's Compartment Inspect for cleanliness.16. Instrument Panel Inspect for broken gauges and indicator lights.(2)Engine Crankcase
1. Measure oil level with the machine level. Lower the bucket with slight down pressure and apply the parking brake. 2. The level can be measured with the engine stopped or the engine running and the oil warm. 3. With the engine stopped, the oil level should be above the ADD OIL mark on the ENGINE STOPPED side of the dipstick. 4. With the engine running, the oil level should be