HOSE AS 3727914 - Caterpillar

Gear Selection
Gear Selection - Select the best gear for the load for best results.First gear will move certain loads faster than second gear. See the chart below.
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Gear Selection (general rule) - If the transmission is shifted into a higher gear and the machine slows down, return to the previous gear.Straight Dozing
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Straight Dozing - Maintain a level cut for the best performance. Fill the bulldozer blade. Carry the load to the landfill.
Bypass lugging or stalling the machine.
Avoid the excessive spinning of the track.
If turning the machine with a load is necessary, use the bulldozer tilt cylinders instead of the steering lever in order to steer the machine.When you are performing leveling work, a full bulldozer blade manages better than a partially loaded bulldozer blade.Slot Dozing
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Slot Dozing - When you trap material in a slot, you can carry larger loads in front of the bulldozer blade.The depth of the slot should not be deeper than the top corner of the bulldozer blade.
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Start the slot at the dump end. Operate rearward. This is shown in figure (A). This technique permits loading downhill. This permits carrying the load on a level surface. When you are working from the rear of the slot to the dump end, the previous technique is more efficient. This is shown in figure (B). Uphill loading does not utilize the slot. This is shown in figure (B). Level dozing through the entire slot is inefficient. This is due to the longer distance of the push.
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When you are digging parallel slots, the center should be removed from the rear. This procedure permits the operator to maintain a slot until the center is removed. Maintain the center at a minimum width. Maximum width should be approximately 1/3 of the bulldozer blade.Machine on a Slope
Machine on a Side Slope
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When possible, work on a slope vertically. This method is better than working horizontally.When you are working on banks, use caution. When you are working on slopes, use caution. Avoid tipping the machine.If the machine starts to sideslip on a slope, lighten the load and turn the machine downhill.If you are working horizontally on a slope, start at the top of the slope. Work downhill. Maintain a windrow of material on the low side of the machine in order to provide stability.Use caution in order to not undercut the slope. Undercutting the slope will increase the slope.Machine on an Up Slope or Down Slope
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Reduce ground speed of the machine to an acceptable level by using the service brake prior to initiating a steering correction.When the application is possible, use "cross-steering" on slopes.On going down slopes, use lower gears. Keep engine RPM elevated. Using lower gears maintains maximum brake lubrication. The use of lower gears allows the use of the engine for retarding the machine. Use the service brake to avoid engine overspeed. The service brake also limits ground speed.V-Ditching
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V-Ditching - Tilt the bulldozer blade in order to start the desired slope. Be cautious of underfoot