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BEFORE OPERATIONOperation and MaintenanceManual Excerpt

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SEBU7709-05

March 2009

Operation andMaintenance

ManualTH580B Telehandler

SLH1-Up (Machine)

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SEBU7709-05 43Operation SectionBefore Operation

Operation Section

Before Operation

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Mounting and Dismounting

SMCS Code: 7000

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Typical example

Mount the machine and dismount the machine onlyat locations that have steps and/or handholds. Beforeyou mount the machine, clean the steps and thehandholds. Inspect the steps and handholds. Make

all necessary repairs.

Face the machine whenever you get on the machineand whenever you get off the machine.

Maintain a three-point contact with the steps and withthe handholds.

Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and onehand. Three-point contact can also be one foot andtwo hands.

Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount amoving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do

not carry tools or supplies when you try to mount themachine or when you try to dismount the machine.Use a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform.Do not use any controls as handholds when youenter the operator compartment or when you exit theoperator compartment.

Alternate Exit

Machines that are equipped with cabs have alternateexits. For additional information, see Operation andMaintenance Manual, Alternate Exit.

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Daily Inspection

SMCS Code: 1000; 7000

Hot oil and hot components can cause personalinjury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components tocontact skin.

At operating temperature, the engine coolant ishot and under pressure.

Steam can cause personal injury.

Check the coolant level only after the engine hasbeen stopped and the cooling system pressurecap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowlyto relieve pressure.

Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoidcontact with the skin and eyes to prevent personalinjury.

NOTICEAccumulated grease and oil on a machine is a fire haz-ard. Remove this debris with steam cleaning or highpressure water, at least every 1000 hours or each timeany significant quantity of oil is spilled on a machine.

NOTICECare must be taken to ensure that fluids are containedduring performance of inspection, maintenance, test-ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared tocollect the fluid with suitable containers before open-ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-nent containing fluids.

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, CaterpillarDealer Service Tool Catalog for tools and suppliessuitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillarproducts.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations andmandates.

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Note: For maximum service life of the machine,make a thorough daily inspection before you operatethe machine. Inspect the machine for leaks. Removeany debris from the engine compartment and theundercarriage. Ensure that all guards, covers, andcaps are secured. Inspect all hoses and belts for

damage. Inspect all lights and mirrors for damage.If visibility is impaired, adjust or replace the lightsand the mirrors. Inspect the brackets for the lightsand the mirrors. Replace the brackets if damage orcorrosion exists. Check the condition of the fan drivebelt. Check the fuel gauge. If necessary, fill the fuelsystem. Make the needed repairs before you operatethe machine.

Perform the following procedures on a daily basis.

Operation and Maintenance Manual, BackupAlarm - Test

Operation and Maintenance Manual, BrakingSystem - Test

Operation and Maintenance Manual, CoolingSystem Coolant Level - Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Engine OilLevel - Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Fuel SystemWater Separator - Drain

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Fuel TankWater and Sediment - Drain

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Indicatorsand Gauges - Test

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Seat Belt -Inspect

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Tire Inflation- Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Transmissionand Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Wheel NutTorque - Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Windows -Clean

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Work Tool- Inspect/Replace

Refer to the Maintenance Section for the detailedprocedures. Refer to the Maintenance IntervalSchedule for a complete list of scheduledmaintenance.