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RENR8482-07 85

Systems Operation Section

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Illustration 81
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Troubleshooting Section

Troubleshooting Section
Check valves in the hydraulic system may allow
pressure to exist in the hydraulic lines after the en-
Introduction gine has been stopped. Pressure must be relieved
prior to servicing the components of the hydraulic
i02798712 system. Failure to relieve pressure prior to servic-
ing may result in personal injury.
General Information
SMCS Code: 4800 NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that uids are contained
Visual checks are the rst steps in order to during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-
troubleshoot a problem. When the visual inspections ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to
are complete and the problem is not fully understood, collect the uid with suitable containers before open-
perform operational checks. After visual inspections ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-
and operation checks are complete and the problem nent containing uids.
is not fully understood, perform test procedures.
These procedures will help identify system problems. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, “Caterpillar
These procedures are located in the Testing and Dealer Service Tool Catalog” for tools and supplies
Adjusting module for your machine. suitable to collect and contain uids on Caterpillar
products.
Reference: For the locations of your individual
system components, refer to the Systems Operation Dispose of all uids according to local regulations and
module for your machine. mandates.

Reference: For more information on the electrical 1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.
system, refer to the Electrical Schematic for your Move away from operating machines and move
machine. away from all personnel. Lower all implements to
the ground. Place the joystick control for the blade
Reference: For more information on the hydraulic lift control valve in the FLOAT position.
system, refer to the Hydraulic Schematic for your
machine. 2. Install the wheel lean locking bolt in the front axle.
Install the frame lock pin. Engage the parking
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brake and stop the engine.

Machine Preparation for 3. Permit only one operator on the machine. Keep all
other personnel away from the machine. Also, all
Troubleshooting personnel should be visible to the operator.
SMCS Code: 3030-035 4. Place chocks in front of the wheels and behind
the wheels.

5. Make sure that all hydraulic pressure is


Personal injury or death can result from sudden released before you perform any of the following
machine movement. procedures:

Sudden movement of the machine or release of oil • Loosen any tting, any hose, or any component.
under pressure can cause injury to persons on or
near the machine. • Tighten any tting, any hose, or any component.
To help prevent possible injury, perform the pro- • Remove any tting, any hose, or any
cedure that follows before testing and adjusting component.
the hydraulic and steering system:
• Adjust any tting, any hose, or any component.
6. After the pressure in the system has been
released, carefully loosen ttings and remove
lines or components.

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