CUTTING EDGE 1B9087 - Caterpillar

6. Pull the coupler lever back to engage the pins in the implement retainer holes. Check that tool is firmly attached and continue with steps 7 through 9.7. Push the tilt lever forward to tilt the implement down.8. Push the lift lever forward to put down pressure on the implement.9. Back the machine and make sure there is no movement between the implement and the coupler.This is the one positive indication that the coupler pins have fully engaged the implement retainer holes.Check visibly for tool motion that coupler pins are fully and equally extended for another sure indication.Front Implement Quick Disconnect Lines - If Equipped
Before connecting or changing tools, follow the hints below.1. Stop the engine.2. Move all of the hydraulic implement control levers to relieve the hose line hydraulic pressure.3. Return all levers to HOLD position.4. Close the disconnect valve.5. Disconnect hydraulic lines to the tool being used, wipe off all foreign material and install plugs in tool hydraulic disconnects.6. Wipe off all foreign material from hydraulic lines, if no tool was in use.7. Remove the plugs from the tool being installed and connect the lines.8. Install plugs in unused disconnects.9. Open the disconnect valve.10. The above steps should be performed when disconnecting any hose lines and installing plugs.General
For good operator vision and machine stability, carry the loaded implement low, approximately 40 cm (15 inches) above the ground.Utilize wait time to clean and level the work area.Maintain traction by avoiding excessive down pressure on the implement.When working in hard material with a implement, use implement teeth, or "half-arrow" bolt-on cutting edges.To control dumping, move the tilt control lever to the DUMP position. Then return to the HOLD position. Repeat until the implement is empty.To keep dust away from the engine and maintain visibility, dump with the wind to your back.Be certain that the implement used is appropriate for the work performed. Exceeding the machine limits will reduce the service life of the machine.Dozing and Dumping
Do not bulldoze with the bucket in the tilt forward position to avoid bucket damage.
When bulldozing, keep the bucket bottom parallel to the ground.Use the bucket stops for maximum dumping angle.
Striking the stops unnecessarily and repetitively can result in accelerated wear and high maintenance cost of the loader linkage.
Loading from a Stockpile With Bucket
1. Position the bucket parallel to, and just skimming, the ground. Drive the bucket straight into the pile.2. Move the