FASTENER GP-ENGINE 3723093 - Caterpillar

On steep slopes, the machine should be operated in first speed, at a reduced engine speed. When working on slopes, use the accelerator to control the speed of the machine. When operating on extreme slopes, use crab steering to keep the back of the grader on the downhill side of the cut. Articulate the frame to place the frame in an offset position for maximum stability. Use crab steering when the front of the machine tends to slip due to the heavy side load on the blade.High Bank Cuts - Right Side
Be sure to ground moldboard before retracting centershift lockpin. Failure to ground the moldboard can cause personal injury or death.
The procedure shown is for the right side. Position the moldboard opposite for left side. 1. The road bed at the base of the cut must be uniform. 2. If the material is hard, slope the road bed slightly into the bank to keep the machine from sliding away from the bank.3. Tip the moldboard 3/4 to full position forward.
Personal injury could result from the sudden movement of the blade when the centershift lockpin is released.Before releasing the centershift lockpin be sure that all personnel are clear of the blade area, the circle and blade are centered under the machine and the blade has been lowered to the ground.
4. Move the centershift lockpin to the position shown. Move the centershift lock switch to the Engaged position.5. Sideshift