MEGA Corp. MES34-OPS-1 - Manual (Page 19)

MES34-OPS-1
21 Feb 2014
SECTION 4
Normal Operations
4-2
BEFORE OPERATIONS
These procedures are used to perform a walk-around
inspection of the MES34 before use or beginning of
the shift. This inspection is in addition to and does
not replace the CAT 631G tractor inspection
requirements found in the 631G Operation &
Maintenance Manuals.
1. Chocks – As Required
2. Vehicle Parking Brake – ON
3. Gear Selector Lever – “N” Neutral
4. Cab Control Switches – SET AS REQUIRED
5. Cab Windows – DAMAGE AND CLEANLINESS
6. LH Tractor – DAMAGE, SECURITY AND LEAKS.
7. Front of Tractor – DAMAGE, SECURITY AND
LEAKS.
8. Machine Kill Switch – OFF
9. Hydraulic Reservoir Level – CHECKED
10. Machine Lock-out Switch - ON
11. RH Tractor – DAMAGE, SECURITY AND LEAKS
12. King Pin, Transmission and Gooseneck –
DAMAGE, SECURITY, SERVICING AND LEAKS
13. Fuel Tank, Gooseneck, Implement Valve
Assembly and Hosing – DAMAGE, SECURITY AND
LEAKS
14. Bowl Cutting Edge, Lift Cylinders and Hosing –
DAMAGE, SECURITY AND LEAKS
15. Elevator Assembly, Floor Assembly and Bowl
Interior – DAMAGE AND SECURITY
16. RH Exterior Bowl Structure, Mud Flaps and Draft
Arm – DAMAGE AND SECURITY
17. Rear Bogie, Tires and Floor Cylinders – DAMAGE,
SECURITY AND LEAKS
18. Brake Air Tanks - DRAIN VALVES CLOSED
19. LH Exterior Bowl Structure, Mud Flaps and Draft
Arm – DAMAGE AND SECURITY
20. Elevator Drive Motor and Speed Reducer –
DAMAGE, SECURITY AND LEAKS
OPERATIONS
Use these procedures to safely operate the standard
and optional systems installed on the MES34.
1. Check for adequate clearance around the
machine.
Before you maneuver the machine, make sure
that no personnel are between the machine and
attachments. Pinch points and attachments will
cause serious injury or death.
2. Mirrors – ADJUST
3. Engine - START
4. Operators Seat – ADJUST
Only operate the machine while you are in a seat
with a fastened seat belt. Only operate the
controls while the engine is running.
5. Steering Column – ADJUSTED
6. Seat Belts – FASTNED
7. Bowl – RAISE
8. Cushion Hitch – ENGAGE AS REQUIRED
Actuation of the cushion-hitch or steering control
can cause movement in the hitch area, reducing
clearances suddenly. Personal injury or death can
result from hitch movement if a person is in the
hitch area.