MEGA Corp. MES34-OPS-1 - Manual (Page 21)

MES34-OPS-1
21 Feb 2014
SECTION 4
Normal Operations
4-4
Do not allow the engine to overspeed when you
go downhill. Do not disengage the transmission
while you are travelling downhill. If equipped, use
the retarder control to reduce engine overspeed
when you are going downhill. If your machine is
not equipped with a retarder control, use the
service brake control to reduce engine overspeed
when you are going downhill. Never coast the
machine.
AFTER OPERATIONS
Perform these procedures after the end of the shift or
end of the day. These steps are in addition to and do
not replace the CAT631G after operation
requirements established in the Operation and
Maintenance Manual.
1. Machine – STOPPED
2. Parking Brake – APPLIED
3. Gear Shift Lever - NEUTRAL
4. Engine – OFF
5. Inspect the engine compartment for debris.
Clean out any debris in order to avoid a fire
hazard.
6. Remove all flammable debris from the front
bottom guard through the access doors in order
to reduce a fire hazard. Discard the debris
properly.
7. Turn the key for the battery disconnect switch to
the OFF position. When the machine is left for an
extended period of one month or longer, you
should remove the key. This will help to prevent a
battery short circuit. Removing the key will also
help to protect the battery from vandalism and
from the current draw that is made by certain
components.
8. Perform a walk around inspection of the entire
machine looking for damage, security, leaks and
servicing.
9. Lock all vandalism covers and all compartments.