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BEFORE OPERATIONOperation and Maintenance Manual Excerpt

SEBU7815-10October 2009

Operation andMaintenanceManual735 and 740 Articulated TrucksB1N1-Up (Machine)B1P1-Up (Machine)

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Mounting and DismountingSMCS Code: 7000

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Use steps and handholds whenever you mountthe machine. Use steps and handholds wheneveryou dismount the machine. Before you mount themachine, clean the step and the handholds. Inspectthe step and handholds. Make all necessary repairs.

Face the machine whenever you mount the machineand whenever you dismount the machine. Maintain athree-point contact with the step and with 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. Donot try to mount the machine when you carry toolsor supplies. Do not try to dismount the machinewhen you are carrying tools or supplies. Use a handline to pull equipment onto the platform. Do notuse any controls as handholds when you enter theoperator compartment or when you exit the operatorcompartment.

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Daily InspectionSMCS Code: 1000; 7000

For a maximum service life of the machine, completea thorough walk-around inspection before you mountthe machine and before you start the engine.

Inspect the area around the machine and under themachine. Look for loose bolts, trash buildup, oil,coolant leakage, broken parts, or worn parts.

Note: Watch closely for leaks. If you observe a leak,find the source of the leak and correct the leak. If yoususpect a leak or you observe a leak, check the fluidlevels more frequently.

Inspect the condition of the equipment and of thehydraulic components.

Check the condition of the tires. Adjust the inflationpressure, if necessary.

Check all of the oil levels, all of the coolant levels,and all of the fuel levels.

Remove any trash buildup and debris. Make allnecessary repairs before you operate the machine.

Make sure that all covers and guards are securelyattached.

Adjust the mirrors for the correct rear view of themachine.

Remove the steering frame lock and store the lock inthe stowed position. The lock must be in the stowedposition in order to steer the machine.

Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable toyour machine:

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “BackupAlarm - Test”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Brakes,Indicators and Gauges - Test”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine OilLevel - Check”

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Seat Belt -Inspect”

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Steering Frame LockSMCS Code: 7506

The steering frame lock must be kept in the stowedposition during normal machine operation.

Do not remove the steering frame lock from themachine. The steering frame lock must be availablefor use at all times.

The steering frame lock must be installed beforeanyone enters the area around the oscillating hitch.

1. Park the machine on a level surface in the straightahead position.

2. Engage the parking brake. Move the transmissioncontrol to the N position and shut off the engine.

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Steering frame lock in the stowed position

3. Remove the steering frame lock from the stowedposition.

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Steering frame lock in the installed position

4. Install the steering frame lock and the two boltsonto the rod of each steering cylinder.

Personnel may now enter the area around theoscillating hitch.

Each steering frame lock must be in the stowedposition before you operate the machine.

1. Before you return each steering frame lock to thestowed position, check that the parking brake isengaged. Also, check that the transmission controlis in the N position. Do not start the engine untileach steering frame lock is the stowed positionand all personnel are clear.

2. Remove the two bolts and the steering frame lockfrom the rod of each steering cylinder.

3. Inspect the steering frame lock. A damagedsteering frame lock may not be capable ofwithstanding the steering forces that can begenerated. If the steering frame lock has any of thefollowing damage replace the steering frame lock:

• Bent

• Twisted

• Permanent Deformation

4. Stow one steering frame lock on either side of therear frame.