8.3 Checks before starting work
DANGER
Risk of accident due to tearing the caterpillar track!
A risk of accident is posed if the caterpillar track tears as a result of wear
and the machine drives on uncontrollably in any direction.
n Prior to operation, always check the caterpillar track for tears or
broken-out sections in the elastic, and for wear in the steel inserts.
n Never take the machine into operation with a defective caterpillar
track.
n If the caterpillar track is defective, shut the machine down and notify
customer service.
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Check the machine to make sure that nothing is missing, there is no
damage and it is in a safe operational status.
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Check the surroundings of the machine to ensure that unobstructed
operation is possible.
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Check that the operating signs are complete and legible.
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Check that all control levers can be moved easily and return to the neu‐
tral position automatically.
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Check the engine oil level (→ 9.3.3).
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8.3 Checks before starting work