GASKET 2041370 - Caterpillar

Walk-Around Inspection
For your own safety and maximum service life of the vehicle, make a thorough walk-around inspection before mounting the machine to start the engine.Look around and under the machine for such items as loose or missing bolts, trash buildup, oil, coolant or fuel leaks. Inspect the condition and inflation of the tires, condition of the bucket, and the bucket linkage.Remove any trash and debris. Adjust tire inflation as needed. Have any necessary repairs made, loose connections and parts tightented to their specified torque and any missing parts replaced, before starting the engine or operating the machine. 1. Bucket Inspect for damage or excessive wear.2. Bucket Control Linkage Inspect for damage or excessive wear.3. Lights Inspect for broken bulbs and lenses. Check for loose or frayed wires. 4. Radiator Guard Inspect for trash buildup.5. Cooling System Inspect for leaks - trash buildup.6. Engine Precleaner Inspect for dirt buildup. 7. Engine Compartment Inspect for leaks - trash buildup.8. Steps and Grab Irons Inspect their condition and cleanliness.9. Differentials (front and rear) Inspect under machine for leaks. 10. Hydraulic System Inspect for leaks. Check for loose hose connections. Check for frayed hoses.11. Final Drives (front and rear) Inspect for leaks. 12. Covers and Guards Be sure they are firmly in place. Inspect for damage.13. Transmission Inspect for leaks.14. Tires (front and rear) Inspect for damage and proper inflation. 15. Operator's Compartment Inspect for cleanliness.16. Instrument Panel Inspect for broken gauges and indicator lights. Measure the crankcase oil level. The level should be above the ADD mark on the ENGINE STOPPED side of the dipstick. Observe the hydraulic system oil level. Maintain the oil level above the ADD mark in the sight gauge. Inspect the precleaner. Empty the precleaner cup, when dirt reaches the indicator mark. Measure the transmission oil level. Oil must show on the dipstick. Observe the coolant level. Maintain the coolant within 1 cm (1/2 inch) of the bottom of the fill pipe. Measure the tire pressure. See the topic "Tire Inflation Information." Measure the fuel level. Fill the fuel tank after each day of operation to help prevent condensation in the tank. Inspect the wheel brakes for oil leaks.