• Mount or dismount the machine only at locations that have steps and/or handholds. Before you mount the machine, clean and Inspect the steps and handholds. Make all necessary repairs. • Always face the machine whenever you get on or off the machine. • Maintain three-point contact with the steps and with the handholds. (Three-point contact can be 2 feet and 1 hand or 1 foot and 2 hands). • DO NOT mount or dismount a moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do not carry tools or supplies when you try to mount the machine or when you try to dismount the machine.
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BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE
Inspect the condition of the seat belt and mounting hardware Regardless of appearance, replace the seat belt after three years of use Adjust the seat so that full pedal travel can be achieved with the operator’s back against the back of the seat Make sure the machine is equipped with a lighting system that is adequate for the job conditions. Make sure all machine lights are working properly Before you start the engine and before you move the machine, make sure that no one is underneath the machine, around the machine, or on the machine
STARTING THE MACHINE
Turn the battery disconnect switch ON (if equipped)
Adjust seat for proper height and pedal reach
Inspect, adjust, and fasten seat belt
Inspect, adjust mirrors
Engage the parking brake, verify parking brake is engaged
Move transmission control to PARK, verify transmission is in PARK
Make sure body is grounded
Move the hoist lever into HOLD
Make sure all personnel are clear of machine
Check backup alarm
Sound horn
Turn key start switch to ON and observe monitoring system self test
Turn the key start switch to START, crank engine and release when engine starts
MACHINE WARM-UP Allow machine to warm-up (per O&MM)
Check gauges and action lights frequently
Check steering operation (per O&MM)
Perform parking, service, secondary brake test (per O&MM) before moving machine OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK
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MOVING THE MACHINE
Make sure area is clear by sounding horn and waiting 3-5 seconds before moving machine
Ensure dump body is down and hoist control lever is in FLOAT
Ensure retarder control lever is up and ARC switch is ON
Depress service brake pedal
Release parking brake
Move transmission control to desired direction and gear
Release service brake pedal and press accelerator
MACHINE SHUT DOWN
Park machine on smooth, level area
Release accelerator pedal and depress service brake pedal
Ensure dump body is down and hoist control lever is in NEUTRAL
Move transmission control to PARK
Set the parking brake
Allow engine to run at LOW IDLE for 5 minutes
Turn key start switch to OFF and remove key
Utilize correct delayed engine shutdown procedure if equipped
Note: Overriding delayed engine shutdown may reduce engine & machine system component life Use for emergency situations only
Turn battery disconnect switch to OFF (if equipped)
Do not turn off the battery disconnect switch until the “wait to disconnect” lamp has turned off. If the switch is turned off when the indicator lamp is illuminated the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system will not purge the DEF. If the DEF does not purge, DEF could freeze and damage the pump and lines (if equipped).
Dismount machine using 3-point contact
Block wheels if parking machine for extended period
