FRAME GP-TELESCOPING RECOIL 2908675 - Caterpillar

Fueling the Machine
To avoid possible injury or death, do not smoke while in an area that contains flammable liquids.All fuels, most lubricants, and some coolants are flammable.Keep all fuels and lubricants stored in properly marked containers and away from unauthorized persons.Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.Store all oily rags or other flammable materials in a protective container in a safe place.Remove all flammable materials such as fuel, oil, and other debris before they accumulate on the machine.Do not expose the machine to flames, burning brush, etc., if at all possible.
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The fuel fill is located at the rear of the machine on the left side. Raise the clamshell. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hood Tilt" for information about the clamshell hood. Remove the fuel cap. Use care not to damage the fuel strainer. Replace the fuel cap and lock into place. Lower the clamshell.Fuel cap may be hot. Use personal protective equipment in order to avoid a burn injury. Allow the cap to cool before fueling the machine.Machine Operating Temperature Range
The standard machine configuration is intended for use within an ambient temperature range of -18 °C (-0 °F) to 43 °C (110 °F). Special configurations for different ambient temperatures may be available. The Cold Start Package helps starting the engine in cold weather. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting" for more information. If the machine is operated in high temperature conditions, the High Ambient Temperature Cooling Package is available. Consult your Cat dealer for additional information on special configurations of your machine.Downhill Operation
Maintain a ground speed that is slow enough for the conditions. Before you operate down a hill, select the proper gear before you start down the grade. The proper gear should allow the machine to maintain the appropriate speed on the down grade. The throttle control should not be at high idle and the engine should not overspeed. In most situations, the proper gear will be the same gear that is required to drive up the grade.If the machine builds up excessive speed, the engine can overspeed. This speed can damage the engine, the hydraulic pump and/or the power train. Use the right service brake pedal or the engine brake (if equipped) in order to slow the machine until a lower gear can be selected. Select the lower gear and proceed.The brake oil can overheat in the following conditions:
Use of the right service brake continuously in order to control travel speed
Use of the right service brake pedal in order to stop at high speedsOverheating can result in significant wear and/or damage to the right service brake pedal and final drive. Note: The left service brake pedal may be used for downhill braking. The left service brake pedal will downshift the transmission to a lower gear. The left service brake pedal will not downshift the transmission to a lower gear if an engine overspeed would result.Changing Direction and Speed
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