BRACKET 2995789 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin. At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Accumulated grease and oil on a machine is a fire hazard. Remove this debris with steam cleaning or high pressure water, at least every 1000 hours or each time any significant quantity of oil is spilled on a machine.
Look around the machine and under the machine for the following conditions:
Missing bolts
Damaged components
Oil leaks
Trash buildup in engine compartmentWatch the source of the leak and correct the leak. If you suspect a leak or you observe a leak, check the fluid levels more frequently.
Inspect the cooling system for any leaks, for faulty hoses, and for any trash buildup. Correct any leaks. Remove any trash from the radiator. Check the condition of the fan drive belt.
Inspect the attachment carriage and inspect the implements for any damage or for excessive wear. Make any necessary repairs. Check the boom for damage and check the boom cylinders for any signs of oil leakage.
Inspect the condition and security of all steps. Also, inspect the security of the handholds. Repair any damaged steps and handholds. The steps and handholds must be clean before using.
Inspect the operator compartment for trash buildup. Check for broken gauges or indicator lights. Ensure that the mirrors and the lights are clean. Check the condition and the security of the operator seat. Check the condition of the seat belt.
Inspect the Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) for damage. If repair is necessary, consult your Caterpillar dealer. Tighten any loose ROPS bolts.
Inspect the hydraulic system for leaks. Inspect the tank, the cylinder rod seals, the hoses, the tubes, the plugs, the connecting joints, and the fittings. Correct any leaks in the hydraulic system.
Inspect the electrical wiring and inspect the exposed conductors for security. Inspect the electrical wiring and the exposed conductors for damage.
Inspect the transmission, the axles and the brake lines for leaks. Make any necessary repairs.
Inspect the condition and the inflation pressure of the tires. Inspect the tires for cuts, gouges and other damage. Any damaged tire must be repaired. If the tire cannot be repaired, replace the tire. If repair is necessary, your tire dealer can repair the tire. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Tire Inflation Pressure Adjustment" for the correct inflation pressures and other important information.
If necessary, service the engine air precleaner. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Air Precleaner" for more detailed information.
Adjust the rear view mirrors for the best vision.
Ensure that all the guards and all the access doors are in place. Ensure that all the guards and the access doors are properly