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BEFORE OPERATION

Operation and Maintenance


Manual Excerpt

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SEBU7824-11
October 2010

Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
385C Excavator and 385C MHPU
Mobile Hydraulic Power Unit
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Operation Section
Before Operation

Operation Section Machine Access System


Specifications

Before Operation The machine access system has been designed to


meet the intent of the technical requirements in “ISO
2867 Earth-moving Machinery – Access Systems”.
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The access system provides for operator access to
the operator station and to conduct the maintenance
Mounting and Dismounting procedures described in Maintenance section.

SMCS Code: 6700; 7000 Alternate Exit


Machines that are equipped with cabs have alternate
exits. For additional information, see Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Alternate Exit”.

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Daily Inspection
SMCS Code: 1000; 6319; 6700; 7000

NOTICE
Accumulated grease and oil on a machine is a fire
hazard.
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Illustration 71
Typical example Remove debris with steam cleaning or high pressure
water, at the specified interval in the Maintenance In-
Mount the machine and dismount the machine only terval Schedule or each time any significant quantity
at locations that have steps and/or handholds. Before of oil is spilled on the machine.
you mount the machine, clean the steps and the
handholds. Inspect the steps and handholds. Make
all necessary repairs. For maximum service life of the machine, perform a
thorough walk-around inspection before you mount
Face the machine whenever you get on the machine the machine and before you start the engine.
and whenever you get off the machine.
Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable to
Maintain a three-point contact with the steps and with your machine.
the handholds.
Reference: For more information, refer to Operation
Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one and Maintenance Manual, “Maintenance Interval
hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and Schedule”.
two hands.
Remove any trash buildup and debris. Make all
Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a necessary repairs before you operate the machine.
moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do
not carry tools or supplies when you try to mount the Note: Watch closely for leaks. If you observe a leak,
machine or when you try to dismount the machine. find the source of the leak and correct the leak. If you
Use a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform. suspect a leak or you observe a leak, check the fluid
Do not use any controls as handholds when you levels more frequently.
enter the operator compartment or when you exit the
operator compartment.
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Before Operation

Inspect the swing drive for leaks. Make any


necessary repairs.

Make sure that all covers and guards are securely


attached. Inspect the covers and the guards for
damage.

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Illustration 72

Inspect the hydraulic cylinders for damage or


for excessive wear. Inspect the linkage and the
bucket for damage or for excessive wear. Make any
necessary repairs.
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Illustration 74
Inspect the lights for broken bulbs and for broken
lenses. Replace any broken bulbs and any broken Inspect the steps, the walkways, and the handholds.
lenses. Clean the steps, the walkways, and the handholds.
Make any necessary repairs.
Inspect the engine compartment for any trash
buildup. Remove any trash buildup from the engine Inspect the Falling Object Protective Structure
compartment. for damage. If repair is necessary, consult your
Caterpillar dealer. Tighten any loose bolts.
Inspect the cooling system for any leaks, for faulty
hoses and for any trash buildup. Correct any leaks. Inspect the operator compartment for a buildup
Remove any trash from the radiator. of trash. Check for a buildup of trash under the
floorplate. Keep these areas clean.
Inspect all of the belts for the engine attachments.
Replace any belts that are worn, frayed, or broken. Adjust the mirrors for the correct rear view of the
machine.

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Illustration 73

Inspect the hydraulic system for leaks. Inspect the


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

Inspect the final drives for leaks. Make any necessary


repairs. Check the oil level if leakage is noticed.

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