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OPERATING THE ENGINE
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting
Perform the required daily check before starting the engine.
Engine
Level of engine oil and coolant*
Ease of starting, exhaust gas color, and noise
Oil and water leaks, damage to hoses and pipe lines*
Clogging and damage to radiator, oil cooler and
intercooler*
Loose and/or missing mounting bolts and nuts*
Upperstructure
Fuel level, leaks and contamination of fuel in tank*
Level, leaks and contamination in DEF/AdBlue® tank
Hydraulic oil level, contamination of hydraulic oil, leaks
from hydraulic oil tank*
Movement, play and operating force of all control levers
Operation of all hydraulic components, oil leaks and
damage to pipings and hoses*
Deformity, breakage, and abnormal noise at each part
Loose and/or missing mounting bolts and nuts*
Washer fluid*
Leaks from DEF/AdBlue® hoses
Dirt around the aftertreatment device
Undercarriage
Sag, wear and damage to crawler*
Oil leaks and wear on upper/lower rollers and front idlers
Oil leaks from travel devices
Loose and/or missing mounting bolts and nuts*
Working Device
Check cylinders, pipe lines and hoses for oil leaks and
damage*
Wear and damage to the bucket
Check for missing, loose and/or worn bucket teeth*
Condition of lubrication of the working device*
Check for damage to pin anti-extraction pins, stoppers,
rings and bolts
Loose and/or missing mounting bolts and nuts*