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Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. Clean up fuel spills immediately. |
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Accumulated grease and oil on a machine is a fire hazard. Remove debris with steam cleaning or high pressure water, at the specified interval in the Maintenance Interval Schedule or each time any significant quantity of oil is spilled on the machine. |
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A thorough, regular visual inspection of the machine is necessary to maintain machine performance, availability, and safety. Make this inspection when the maintenance that is scheduled for every 10 service hours or daily is performed.
Methodically inspect all exposed, easily accessible areas of the machine for loose fasteners, missing parts, damaged parts, cracked parts, broken parts, worn parts, debris buildup, oil leaks, coolant leaks, and fuel leaks.
Note: Initiate corrective action for fluid leaks, damaged parts, excessively worn parts, loose fasteners, and missing parts. Also check for accumulated trash, dirt, grease, or oil.
During this general machine inspection, give special focus to the following items.
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| Illustration 1 | g00664519 |
- Inspect the tracks, track roller frames, idlers, and rollers for oil leaks, and excessive wear. Visually evaluate the tightness of the track. See the Topic "Tracks Check/Adjust" in this manual.
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| Illustration 2 | g00664527 |
- Inspect the final drives for debris that may be wrapped around the drive. Check duo-cone seals for oil leaks, and sprocket segments for wear.
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| Illustration 3 | g00664532 |
- Inspect the GET (ground engaging tool(s)) (bulldozer and ripper) and other wear surfaces for excessive wear and damage.
- Inspect the linkage for the bulldozer and inspect the linkage for the ripper. Also, inspect the fasteners for the linkage.
- Inspect exposed guards, shields, and covers.
- Inspect the winch for oil leaks.
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| Illustration 4 | g00664549 |
- Inspect the implement hydraulic cylinders for damaged rods or bent rods and for leaks.
- Inspect exposed hoses and hose couplings for damage, wear, and leaks.
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| Illustration 5 | g00664552 |
- Inspect the radiator for debris buildup, coolant leaks, and damaged fins and tubes.
- Inspect the Flexxaire Fan (if equipped) for damage to the blades or for oil leaks.
- Inspect the lights for broken bulbs and for broken lenses. Inspect light guards and shields for damage.
- Inspect exposed wiring and connectors for damage and wear.
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| Illustration 6 | g00664556 |
- Inspect steps and handholds for damage and cleanliness.
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| Illustration 7 | g00664559 |
- Inspect the precleaner screen for debris buildup.
- Inspect the engine compartment for fluid leaks, buildup of debris or trash, loose fasteners, worn hoses, and damaged wiring.
- Inspect the crankcase guard for debris buildup.
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| Illustration 8 | g00664564 |
- Inspect the rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) for damage. Inspect the Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) for damage. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for necessary repairs.
- Inspect the operator compartment for cleanliness.
