CHAPTER 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4-3
6-34551NA Issued 8-04 Bur
BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE
Before operating this machine, be sure to do the
following:
1. Check the level of all fluids (engine oil, hydraulic
fluid and coolant) and make sure that the fluids
and lubricants are suitable for prevailing
conditions. See Ingredients in the
Lubrication/Filters/Fluids section and Operating
the machine in cold weather.
2. Carry out the daily maintenance operations. See
section Servicing intervals.
3. Inspect the machine, look for any signs of
possible leakage and check the hoses. Tighten
or replace as necessary. See section
Maintenance/Adjustments.
4. See Run-in period if the machine is new or if the
engine has been reconditioned.
5. Check the track assemblies. See Tracks in the
Maintenance/Adjustments section.
6. Clean the steps and access handles. Grease, oil,
mud or ice (in winter) on the steps and access
handles can causes accidents. Make sure they
are kept clean at all times.
7. Clean or replace any decals which are illegible.
See Decals in the Safety/Decals/Hand signals
section.
8. Make sure that the engine hood and the side
doors are properly closed and latched.
9. Secure the cab door in either fully closed or fully
opened position.
10. Remove any obstructions which hinder visibility.
Clean the windshield, the windows and the rear
view mirrors.
11. Check that no tools or other items have been left
on the machine (be it on the undercarriage or the
upperstructure) or in the operator's
compartment.
12. Make sure nobody is on or under the machine.
The operator must be alone on the machine.
13. Make sure nobody is standing in the machine
working area.
14. Find out about current safety measures in use on
the work site.
15. Work out a convenient means of escape from the
machine (emergency exit via the windshield, the
rear window glass) in the event of the cab door
being jammed or the machine turning over. See
Windshield in the
Controls/Instruments/Accessories section.
16. Before undertaking any travel or working
operations during hours of darkness, make sure
the lighting and signalling equipment is fully
operative.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
When operating the machine, be sure to do the
following:
1. When starting the engine, be sure to use the
correct procedure for the prevailing weather
conditions. See Starting the engine.
2. Regularly consult the hourmeter to ensure that
all servicing operations are carried out
punctually. See section Servicing intervals.
3. If you use your machine in particularly harsh
conditions (dusty or corrosive atmosphere), the
servicing intervals should be reduced
accordingly.
4. Take note of the locations of pipes/cables before
starting work.
5. Do not work near overhead high-voltage electric
lines without checking beforehand that all
necessary measures have been taken to respect
the safest distances:
Less than 57 000 volts: 3 metres ( 10 ft.)
More than 57 000 volts: 5 metres (16 ft.)
6. When working on a public highway, use standard
traffic signs and take into consideration the
working range of the upperstructure and its
attachments. Local regulations stipulate the
number, type and location of reflector strips.
7. Never operate the working or travel controls
unless you are properly seated in the operator's
seat with the seat belt correctly fastened.
8. Modify your driving to suit the type of work and
working conditions. See Operating instructions in
the Job Site Operation section.
9. Do not allow anyone within the machine's
operating radius. Stop all operations until
everyone has moved away.
10. Operate all controls gradually to ensure smooth
machine operation.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this
machine unless you have first read and
perfectly understood the safety messages
and instructions appearing in this manual.
WARNING: Check all controls and safety
devices in a safe, open area before starting
work.
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