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Before Operation

Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual (SEBU7503-06)

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Before Operation

Operation Section Severe Applications

Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable to
your machine:
Before Operation
• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “ Bucket
Linkage - Lubricate”
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Daily Inspection Daily Basis

SMCS Code: 1000; 6319; 6700; 7000 Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable to
your machine:

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Cooling

System Level - Check”
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to • Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine Oil
contact skin. Level - Check”
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is • Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fuel System
hot and under pressure. Water Separator - Drain”
Steam can cause personal injury. • Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fuel Tank
Water and Sediment - Drain”
Check the coolant level only after the engine has
been stopped and the cooling system pressure • Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Hydraulic
cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. System Oil Level - Check”
Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly • Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Indicators
to relieve pressure. and Gauges - Test”
Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid • Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Seat Belt -
contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal Inspect”
injury.
• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Track
Adjustment - inspect”
NOTICE
Accumulated grease and oil on a machine is a fire haz-
ard. Remove this debris with steam cleaning or high • Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Travel Alarm
- Test”
pressure water, at least every 1000 hours or each time
any significant quantity of oil is spilled on a machine.
• Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Undercarriage - Check”
For maximum service life of the machine, perform
a thorough daily inspection before you mount the Refer to the Maintenance Section for the detailed
machine and before you start the engine. procedures. Refer to the Maintenance Interval
Schedule for a complete list of scheduled
maintenance.
First 100 Hours
Note: Watch closely for leaks. If you observe a leak,
Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable to
find the source of the leak and correct the leak. If you
your machine:
suspect a leak or you observe a leak, check the fluid
levels more frequently.
• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Boom and
Stick Linkage - Lubricate”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “ Bucket

Linkage - Lubricate”
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Make sure that all covers and guards are securely

attached. Inspect the covers and the guards for
damage.

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Illustration 62

Inspect the attachment control linkage, attachment

cylinders, and attachment for damage or excessive Illustration 64
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wear. Make any necessary repairs.
Inspect the steps, the walkways, and the handholds.
Inspect the lights for broken bulbs and for broken Clean the steps, the walkways, and the handholds.
lenses. Replace any broken bulbs and any broken Make any necessary repairs.
lenses.
Inspect the operator compartment for trash buildup.
Inspect the engine compartment for any trash Check for trash buildup under the floorplate and on
buildup. Remove any trash buildup from the engine the crankcase guard. Keep these areas clean.
compartment.
Adjust the mirrors in order to achieve the best
Inspect the cooling system for any leaks, for faulty visibility.
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.

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Illustration 63

Inspect the hydraulic system for leaks. Inspect

the tank, cylinder rod seals, hoses, tubes, plugs,
connections, and fittings. Correct any leaks in the
hydraulic system.

Inspect the differential and the final drives for leaks.

Make any necessary repairs.

Inspect the swing drive for leaks.

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Mounting and Dismounting

SMCS Code: 6700; 7000

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Illustration 65

Use steps and handholds whenever you mount

the machine. Use steps and handholds whenever
you dismount the machine. Before you mount the
machine, clean the step and the handholds. Inspect
the step and handholds. Make all necessary repairs.

Face the machine whenever you mount the machine

and whenever you dismount the machine. Maintain a
three-point contact with the step and with handholds.

Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one

hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and
two hands.

Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a

moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do
not try to mount the machine when you carry tools or
supplies. Do not try to dismount the machine when
you are carrying tools or supplies. Use a hand line
to pull equipment onto the platform. Do not use any
controls as handholds when you enter the cab or
when you exit the cab.