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R1300G LOAD HAUL DUMP Before Operation

Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual ((SEBU7329-01)

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Walk-Around Wa lk-Around Inspection SMCS Code: 1000; 7000 For maximum service life of the machine, make a thorough walk-around inspection before you mount the machine. Look around the machine and under the machine. Inspect the condition of all major components. Check all grease fittings. Look for the following discrepancies: • loose

bolts

• trash

buildup

• oil,

coolant, or fuel leaks

• broken

parts or worn parts

• cracks

in the frames

Remove any trash and any debris. Report any abnormalities to the shop. Make any necessary repairs before you operate the machine.

Note: If the machine has not been operated for more than 48 hours, qualified personnel should complete a service inspection before you operate the machine. Reference: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Service Inspection” for further information.


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Illustration 121 Inspection points for the walk-around inspection (A) Frame (B) Left front tire (C) Front lights (D) Bucket and linkage (E) Right front tire (F) Steering cylinder (G) Window washer bottle (H) Hydraulic tank

(I) Steering frame lock (J) Right rear tire (K) Air cleaner (L) Engine (M) Fuel tank (N) Automatic lubrication reservoir (if equipped) (O) Ground level controls

(P) Radiator (Q) Rear lights (R) Powertrain (S) Left rear tire (T) Windows

(A) Inspect front frame (1) and rear frame (2). Check for cracks or damage. (B) Inspect Inspect the left front tire. Check the tire inflation. inflation. Make sure that you check the inside of the tire for damage or for wear. Inspect the tire treads for damage. Remove large rocks from the treads. Check the wheel for nuts and washers that are loose or missing.

Note: Rust behind a nut may indicate that the nut is loose. Shiny metal areas around a nut may indicate that the nut is loose. Illustration 122

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(C) Inspect Inspect the front operating operating lights for damage.


(D) Inspect Inspect the bucket and linkage for damage damage or for excessive wear.

(M) Inspect Inspect the fuel tank. Make sure that the filler cap is installed correctly. Look for any leaks or damage to the fuel tank.

(E) Repeat procedur procedure e (B) for the right front tire. (F) Inspect Inspect the steering steering cylinder. cylinder. Look for leaks, cracking, or marks on the chrome. Inspect the articulating articulating hitch.

(N) Inspect Inspect the automatic automatic lubrication reservoir reservoir (if equipped) for leaks. (O) Inspect Inspect the ground level controls. controls. Make sure that the engine shutdown switch and the battery disconnect switch are in the ON position. (P) Check Check the coolan coolantt level level in the radiator radiator sight gauge. Inspect the radiator. Check for leaks. Remove any debris that could block the air flow. (Q) Inspect Inspect the rear lights for damage.

Illustration 123

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(G ) Check Check the fluid level in window washer washer bottle bottle (5). (H) Inspect Inspect the hydraulic tank. Check Check the oil level in the hydraulic tank in sight gauge (3). Inspect the tank for leaks or for damage. Make sure that filler cap (4) is installed. (I) Check Check that the steering steering frame frame lock lock is not installed. The machine will not steer if the steering frame lock is installed.

Illustration 125

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(R) Inspec Inspectt the power power train. train. Use dipstic dipstick k (7) to check the transmission oil level when the engine is running at low idle. Check for leaks from the torque converter and from the transmission.

(J) Repeat procedur procedure e (B) for the right rear tire. (S) Repeat Repeat procedure (B) for the left rear tire. (K) Inspect Inspect the air cleaner cleaner.. Remove debris that may obstruct the air cleaner.

(T) Make Make sure sure that all of the windows windows are clean. clean. Make sure that the operator’s vision is not impaired by dust, mud, or other foreign materials. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, Service Inspection” for further information.

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Illustration 124

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(L) Inspect Inspect the engine. Use dipstick (6) to check the oil level in the sump of the engine. Check for oil leaks and coolant leaks.


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Mounting and Dismounting SMCS Code: 7000

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Seat Adjustment and Seat Belt Inspection SMCS Code: 7312; 7327

Illustration 126

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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. handholds. Make all necessary repairs. 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.

Illustration 127

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Note: Adjust the seat at the beginning of each shift or adjust the seat when there is a change of operators. When the operator is seated against the back of the seat, adjust the seat in order to allow full pedal travel. The operator may adjust the seat forward or backward. Inspect the belt mounting hardware. If the hardware is damaged or worn, replace the hardware. Keep the mounting bolts tight. Fasten the seat belt before you start the engine.

Reference: For further information on the seat and the seat belt, refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Seat, Seat Belt ” for the machine that is being serviced.


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Caterpillar Monitoring System - Self Test SMCS Code: 7490

The Caterpillar Monitoring System will perform an automatic self test at start-up whenever the engine start switch is turned to the ON position. First the Caterpillar Monitoring System calibrates gauge cluster (1) and tachometer (2). Before the beginning of the system test, gauge cluster (1)) and tachometer (2) go from the initial value to zero. Then, the Caterpillar Monitoring System performs a test. Alert indicators (5) flash for approximately three seconds in order to permit the operator to know that the indicators are functioning properly. Certain diagnostics are not possible with the use of LED lamps, so it is important for the operator to visually inspect alert indicators (5) during starting. If an alert indicator does not flash, find the cause immediately. Also, if an alert indicator remains ON after three seconds, find the cause immediately.

Illustration 128

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Caterpillar Monitoring System

Digital display window (7) will show the following readouts readouts for approximatel approximately y three seconds: • All

indicators of units (Deg C, kPa, miles, kilometers, rpm and liters).

(1) Gauge cluster (2) Tachometer (3) Digital speedometer (4) Actual gear indicator

• "X

10".

• Symbol

for the service hour meter.

• "888.8.8.8"

in the six digit display area.

The self test will also activate the gauge panel to show the following: • The

gauges in gauge cluster (1) and tachometer (2) will be calibrated. The gauges will sweep to half scale and the gauges will return to zero. Then, the gauges will sweep to full scale and the gauges will return to operating values.

Illustration 129

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Caterpillar Monitoring System (5) Alert indicators (6) Action lamp (7) Digital display window

In order to check the operation of the Caterpillar Monitoring System, observe the self test when the engine start switch is turned from the OFF position to the ON position.

Note: The battery disconnect switch must be in the ON position in order to supply the operator station with electrical power for the self test.

• Digital

speedometer (3) activates every segment of the display. This will produce the following readout: "188", "MPH", and "km/h".

• Actual

gear indicator (4) for the transmission activates every segment of the readout. You will see a "0" with an "X", and a "+" sign on top of the "0". There should be two of these symbols.

• Action • The

lamp (6) illuminates.

action alarm will sound once.

If any of the alert indicators, action lamp, or digital readouts do not appear, or if the gauges do not sweep, the electrical system must be inspected. Perform all necessary repairs before the engine is started again.


If all the alert indicators and the action lamp come on, start the engine. After you start the engine, observe the gauge panel and the monitoring panel. If any alert indicators or the action lamp remain on, or if the action alarm sounds, stop the engine. Inspect the electrical system and any other machine systems which were indicated. Perform all necessary repairs before the engine is started again.

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