Make sure that all of the warning signs are legible. Clean the warning signs or replace the warning signs if you cannot read the words. Replace the illustrations if the illustrations are not legible. When you clean the warning signs, use a cloth, water and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals to clean the safety signs. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the warning sign. Loose adhesive will allow the warning sign to fall.
Replace any safety sign that is damaged, or missing. If a safety sign is attached to a part that is replaced, install a safety sign on the replacement part. Any Caterpillar dealer can provide new safety signs.
Do Not Operate
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This warning label is located in the cab on the right side of the dash panel.
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DO NOT OPERATE OR WORK ON THIS MACHINE UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OR HEED THE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. CONTACT ANY CATERPILLAR DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT MANUALS. PROPER CARE IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. |
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Do Not Weld The ROPS
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This warning label is located on the right side of the ROPS.
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Structural damage, an overturn, modification, alteration, or improper repair can impair this structure's protection capability thereby voiding this certification. Do not weld on or drill holes in the structure. Consult a Caterpillar dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification. |
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High Compressed Spring
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This warning label is positioned on the brake master cylinders.
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Personal injury can result from being struck by parts propelled by a released spring force. Make sure to wear all necessary protective equipment. Follow the recommended procedure and use all recommended tooling to release the spring force. |
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Improper Connections For Jump Start Cables
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This warning label is located on the battery access cover.
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IMPROPER JUMPER CABLE CONNECTIONS CAN CAUSE EXPLOSION RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. BATTERIES MAY BE LOCATED IN SEPARATE COMPARTMENTS. WHEN USING JUMPER CABLES, ALWAYS CONNECT POSITIVE (+) CABLE TO POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL OF BATTERY CONNECTED TO STARTER SOLENOID AND NEGATIVE (-) CABLE FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE TO STARTER NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL (IF MACHINE NOT EQUIPPED WITH STARTER NEGATIVE TERMINAL, CONNECT TO ENGINE BLOCK.) FOLLOW PROCEDURE IN THE OPERATION MANUAL. |
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High Pressure Cylinder (Accumulator)
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This warning label is located on the accumulators.
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HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDER Do not remove valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core, nor disassemble any parts until pressure has been relieved. TO RELIEVE PRESSURE:
CAUTION: CYLINDERS CHARGED WITH DRY NITROGEN. TO CHARGE CYLINDER: CHARGE WITH DRY NITROGEN GAS. See your Caterpillar dealer who has tools and detailed information required for charging cylinders. |
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High Pressure Cylinder (Rear Suspension Cylinder)
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This warning label is located on the rear suspension cylinder.
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HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDER Do not remove any valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core, nor disassemble any parts until pressure has been relieved. To relieve pressure, truck frame must be properly supported. Failure to comply with this warning will cause unexpected machine movement resulting in serious injury or death. Refer to your Service Manual for correct procedures for relieving pressure and/or correct charging procedures. See your Caterpillar dealer who has tools and detailed information for servicing and charging cylinders. |
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For information on servicing the suspension cylinders, refer to Special Instruction, SEHS9411, "Suspension Cylinder Servicing" .
High Pressure Cylinder (Front Suspension Cylinder)
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This warning label is located on the front suspension cylinder.
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HIGH PRESSURE CYLINDER Do not remove any valve, hydraulic fitting, or valve core, nor disassemble any parts until pressure has been relieved. To relieve pressure, truck frame must be properly supported. Failure to comply with this warning will cause unexpected machine movement resulting in serious injury or death. Refer to your Service Manual for correct procedures for relieving pressure and/or correct charging procedures. See your Caterpillar dealer who has tools and detailed information for servicing and charging cylinders. |
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For information on servicing the suspension cylinders, refer to Special Instruction, SEHS9411, "Suspension Cylinder Servicing" .
Suspension Cylinder
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This warning label is located on the cover assembly of the front suspension cylinders.
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Removal of this cover or valves will cause truck to drop suddenly if not properly blocked. Serious injury or death could result if person is trapped between tire and platform or fender. |
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Crankcase Covers
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This warning label is located on the engine valve cover.
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Flash fire may result in personal injury, if crankcase covers are removed within fifteen minutes after emergency shut down. Do not restart engine until cause for shut down has been corrected. |
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Unit Injectors
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This warning label is located on the valve cover and on the Electronic Control Module (ECM).
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Electrical shock hazard. Unit injector system 90-120 volts. |
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The ECM sends a high voltage signal to the unit injectors. To help prevent personal injury, disconnect the unit injector connector. Do not come in contact with the harness connector for the unit injector while the engine is operating.
Engine Lifting
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This warning label is located on the engine support.
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Improper lift rigging can allow unit to tumble causing injury and damage.
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If improper equipment is used to lift the engine, injury and damage can occur. Use cables that are properly rated for the weight. Use a spreader bar and attach the cables according to the information on the warning label.