DISTRIBUTOR-FLUID 1T1833 - Caterpillar

Machine Operating Temperature Range
The standard machine configuration is intended for use within an ambient temperature range of −40 °C (−40 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F). Special configurations for different ambient temperatures may be available. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for additional information on special configurations of your machine.Limiting Conditions and Criteria
Limiting conditions are immediate issues with this machine that must be addressed prior to continuing operation.The Safety Section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual describes limiting condition criteria for replacing items such as safety messages, seat belt and mounting hardware, lines, tubes, hoses, battery cables and related parts, electrical wires, and repairing any fluid leak.The Maintenance Interval Schedule in the Operation and Maintenance Manual describes limiting condition criteria that require repair or replacement for items (if equipped) such as alarms, horns, braking system, steering system, and rollover protective structures.The Monitoring System (if equipped) described in the Operation Section of the Operation and Maintenance Manual provides information on limiting condition criteria, including a warning level that requires immediate shutdown of the machine.Machine Operation
Only operate the machine while you are in a seat. The seat belt must be fastened while you operate the machine. Only operate the controls while the engine is running.While you operate the machine slowly in an open area, check for proper operation of all controls and all protective devices.Before you move the machine, make sure that no one will be endangered.Do not allow riders on the machine unless the machine has the following equipment:
additional seat
additional seat belt
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)Note any needed repairs during machine operation. Report any needed repairs.Carry work tools approximately 40 cm (15 inches) above ground level. Do not go close to the edge of a cliff, an excavation, or an overhang.Avoid any conditions that can lead to tipping the machine. The machine can tip when you work on hills, on banks and on slopes. Also, the machine can tip when you cross ditches, ridges, or other unexpected obstructions.When operating the machine on a slope refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Slope Operation".Maintain control of the machine. Do not overload the machine beyond the machine capacity.Be sure that the hitches and the towing devices are adequate.Only connect the trailing equipment to a drawbar or to a hitch.Never straddle a wire cable. Never allow other personnel to straddle a wire cable.Before you maneuver the machine, make sure that no personnel are between the machine and the trailing equipment. Block up the hitch of the trailing equipment in order to align the hitch with the drawbar. Maneuver the machine. Connect the machine to the trailing equipment.Know the maximum dimensions of your machine.Always keep the Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) installed during machine operation.