RING-THRUST 3T9055 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin. At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Accumulated grease and oil on a machine is a fire hazard. Remove this debris with steam cleaning or high pressure water, at least every 1000 hours or each time any significant quantity of oil is spilled on a machine.
For maximum service life of the machine, perform a thorough walk-around inspection before you mount the machine and before you start the engine.Perform the following procedures on a daily basis:Look around the machine and under the machine. Look for trash buildup, dirt buildup, loose bolts, loose clamps, oil leaks, coolant leaks, broken parts, cracked parts or worn parts.Note: Make sure that the engine compartment and the exhaust system are free of debris and foreign material.Note: Watch closely for leaks. If you observe a leak, find the source of the leak and correct the leak. If you suspect a leak or you observe a leak, check the fluid levels more frequently.Check the oil levels, the coolant level, and the fuel level.Remove any trash buildup and debris. Make all necessary repairs before you operate the machine.Inspect the attachment control linkage, and attachment cylinders for damage or excessive wear. Make any necessary repairs.Inspect couplers and attachments for damage or excessive wear. Remove any debris. Make any necessary repairs.Inspect the lights for broken bulbs and for broken lenses. Replace any broken bulbs and any broken lenses.Inspect the engine compartment for any trash buildup. Remove any trash buildup from the engine compartment.Inspect the cooling system for any leaks, for faulty hoses and for any trash buildup. Correct any leaks. Remove any trash from the radiator.Inspect all of the belts for the engine attachments. Replace any belts that are worn, frayed, or broken.Inspect the swing drive for leaks.Make sure that all covers and guards are securely attached. Inspect the covers and the guards for damage.Inspect the steps, the walkways, and the handholds. Clean the steps, the walkways, and the handholds. Make any necessary repairs.Inspect the operator compartment for trash buildup. Check for trash buildup under the floorplate and on the crankcase guard. Keep these areas clean.Adjust the mirrors in order to achieve the best visibility.Check the condition of the tires and the spacer rings. Adjust the inflation pressure, if necessary.
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