BEFORE OPERATION

Operation and Maintenance

Manual Excerpt

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Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
735 and 740 Articulated Trucks
B1N1-Up (Machine)
B1P1-Up (Machine)

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Daily Inspection

Before Operation

SMCS Code: 1000; 7000

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Mounting and Dismounting

SMCS Code: 7000

For a maximum service life of the machine, complete

a thorough walk-around inspection before you mount
the machine and before you start the engine.
Inspect the area around the machine and under the
machine. 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 you
suspect a leak or you observe a leak, check the fluid
levels more frequently.
Inspect the condition of the equipment and of the
hydraulic components.
Check the condition of the tires. Adjust the inflation
pressure, if necessary.

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Use steps and handholds whenever you mount

the machine. Use steps and handholds whenever
you dismount the machine. Before you mount the
machine, clean the step and the handholds. Inspect
the step and handholds. Make all necessary repairs.
Face the machine whenever you mount the machine
and whenever you dismount the machine. Maintain a
three-point contact with the step and with handholds.
Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one
hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and
two hands.
Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a
moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do
not try to mount the machine when you carry tools
or supplies. Do not try to dismount the machine
when you are carrying tools or supplies. Use a hand
line to pull equipment onto the platform. Do not
use any controls as handholds when you enter the
operator compartment or when you exit the operator
compartment.

Check all of the oil levels, all of the coolant levels,

and all of the fuel levels.
Remove any trash buildup and debris. Make all
necessary repairs before you operate the machine.
Make sure that all covers and guards are securely
attached.
Adjust the mirrors for the correct rear view of the
machine.
Remove the steering frame lock and store the lock in
the stowed position. The lock must be in the stowed
position in order to steer the machine.
Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable to
your machine:

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Backup

Alarm - Test

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Brakes,

Indicators and Gauges - Test

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Engine Oil

Level - Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Seat Belt Inspect

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Steering Frame Lock

Personnel may now enter the area around the

oscillating hitch.
Each steering frame lock must be in the stowed
position before you operate the machine.

SMCS Code: 7506

The steering frame lock must be kept in the stowed
position during normal machine operation.
Do not remove the steering frame lock from the
machine. The steering frame lock must be available
for use at all times.

1. Before you return each steering frame lock to the

stowed position, check that the parking brake is
engaged. Also, check that the transmission control
is in the N position. Do not start the engine until
each steering frame lock is the stowed position
and all personnel are clear.

The steering frame lock must be installed before

anyone enters the area around the oscillating hitch.

2. Remove the two bolts and the steering frame lock

from the rod of each steering cylinder.

1. Park the machine on a level surface in the straight

ahead position.

3. Inspect the steering frame lock. A damaged

steering frame lock may not be capable of
withstanding the steering forces that can be
generated. If the steering frame lock has any of the
following damage replace the steering frame lock:

2. Engage the parking brake. Move the transmission

control to the N position and shut off the engine.

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4. Stow one steering frame lock on either side of the
rear frame.

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Steering frame lock in the stowed position

3. Remove the steering frame lock from the stowed

position.

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Steering frame lock in the installed position

4. Install the steering frame lock and the two bolts

onto the rod of each steering cylinder.