BRACKET AS. 5381720 - Caterpillar

Using the Access Ladder
Do not ride on ladder or stand on platform while machine is moving.
To avoid damage to the ladder during machine operation, keep the ladder in the LATCHED position.
If equipped, the D11R Track-Type Tractor uses a powered access ladder to mount the machine.Mount the Machine
Perform the preparation checklist in “Before Operation”.
Climb the ladder and use three points of contact. See “Mounting and Dismounting”.
Start the engine. See “Starting Engine”.
Return to the platform and ensure a minimum of 3 m clearance of the left side of the machine from any obstacle. Note: Do not raise the ladder if there is any obstacle within 3 m of the left side of the machine. If necessary, remove that obstacle before you raise the ladder.
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Control box switch
Press the control box switch that is located on the left platform in order to raise the ladder to the UP position. Hold the control box switch in order to continue the movement of the ladder upward. Note: When you raise the ladder, releasing the control box switch stops the ladder immediately. Note: If the parking brake is disengaged and the ladder is not stowed, a Level III warning will sound.
Continue to hold the control box switch until the ladder stops and the ladder latch pins stop.
Enter the operator station and prepare to operate the machine. See "Operation" in this manual. Dismount the Machine
To avoid serious injury use ladder in a proper way.
Use the powered access ladder in order to dismount the machine.
Park the machine on a level surface. Use the service brake to stop the machine.
Put the transmission control lever in NEUTRAL. Put the engine speed in LOW IDLE. Engage the parking brake.
Lower all implements to the ground. Activate the switch for the hydraulic lockout to ON.
Return to the platform and ensure a minimum of 3 m clearance of the left side of the machine from any obstacle. Note: Do not lower the ladder if there is any obstacle within 3 m of the left side of the machine. If necessary, move the machine to an area free of obstacles before you lower the ladder.
Press the control box switch for the ladder in order to lower the ladder to the DOWN position. Hold the control box switch in order to continue the movement of the ladder downward. See illustration 1. Note: When you lower the ladder, releasing the control box switch stops the ladder immediately.Note: When the ladder is not stowed and the parking brake is not engaged, a Level III warning will sound. Stop the ladder. Engage the parking brake. Continue to lower the ladder.
Continue to hold the control box switch until movement of the ladder stops.
Return to the operator station and turn the start switch key to the OFF position. Remove the key.
Face the machine and descend the ladder to the ground. Perform the operation checks in "Leaving the Machine".