PISTON 3904624 - Caterpillar

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Turn the engine speed dial to the operating range.
Move the hydraulic activation control lever to the UNLOCKED position.
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Raise the boom enough in order to provide sufficient ground clearance.
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Select the desired travel speed by operating the travel speed control switch.
Make sure that the position of the upper structure and of the undercarriage is known before you move the machine. The drive sprockets should be at the rear of the machine.Note: The directional steering controls will operate normally if the drive sprockets are at the rear of the machine and the idlers are at the front of the machine and under the cab. When the sprockets are under the cab, the travel controls will operate backward.
Turn the engine speed dial in order to increase the engine speed (rpm) to the desired speed.
Push both travel levers forward at the same time in order to travel forward. If both travel levers are pushed farther, the travel speed at the selected engine speed (rpm) will be faster.Note: If the machine does not operate or if the machine does not travel in a straight line, consult your Caterpillar dealer.
See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Machine Controls" for information about spot turning and about pivot turns.
When you make turns in soft material, travel in a forward direction occasionally in order to clear the tracks.
Slowly move both of the travel levers or both of the travel pedals to the CENTER position in order to stop the machine.Super Long Demolition (If Equipped)
Use the following procedure to place the machine in the operating position:
Repeat Steps 1 through 4.
Activate the boom cylinders to the maximum stroke position.
Activate the fore boom and the stick cylinder in order to reach the desired position.
Repeat Steps 6 through 10.
Slowly move both of the travel levers or both of the travel pedals to the CENTER position in order to stop the machine.Do not use the machine in the following applications:
Do not use the machine to lift objects.
Do not use the machine with a grapple.
Do not use the machine with a bucket.
Do not use the machine with a hammer.
Do not use the front parts to raise the track from the ground.
Do not put the front parts under tension by pulling, pushing, or swinging during crushing.Retrofit Operation (If Equipped)
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Machine Operation Information" for the operating procedure.Straight Boom Operation (If Equipped)
One Piece
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Machine Operation Information" for the operating procedure.Long Reach Operation (If Equipped)
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Machine Operation Information" for the operating procedure.Do not use the machine in the following applications:
Do not use the machine to lift objects.
Do not use the machine with a grapple.
Do not use the machine with a hammer.
Do not use the front parts to raise the track from the ground.
Do not put the front parts under tension by pulling, pushing, or swinging during crushing.
Do not use the machine with a bucket that is larger than the recommended size.