TUBE 3855621 - 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.
For a maximum service life of the machine, complete a thorough daily inspection before you mount the machine and before you start the engine. Inspect the area around the machine and under the machine. Look for loose bolts, trash buildup, oil, coolant leakage, broken parts, or worn parts.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.Inspect the condition of the equipment and of the hydraulic components.Check all of the oil levels, all of the coolant levels, and all of the fuel levels.Remove any trash buildup and debris. Make all necessary repairs before you operate the machine.Make sure that all covers and guards are securely attached.Adjust the mirrors for the correct rear view of the machine.Grease all of the fittings that need to be serviced on a daily basis.Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable to your machine:
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Backup Alarm - Test"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Brakes, Indicators, Gauges and Horn - Test"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cab Filter - Clean/Replace"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Level - Check"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Grapple Arch Pins - Inspect"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Grapple Head (Bunching) - Lubricate"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Grapple Head (Sorting) - Lubricate"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Grapple Swing Boom - Inspect/Lubricate"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Grapple Swing Boom Dampener (Snubber) - Inspect/Adjust"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Seat Belt - Inspect"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Transmission Oil Level - Check"
Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Winch Oil Level - Check"