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D9R TRACK-TYPE

TRACTORSBefore Operation

Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual (SEBU7924-02-01)

2007 CaterpillarAll Rights Reserved


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Operation Section

Before Operation

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Mounting and Dismounting

SMCS Code: 7000

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Typical example

Mount the machine and dismount the machine onlyat locations that have steps and/or handholds. Beforeyou mount the machine, clean the steps and thehandholds. Inspect the steps and handholds. Make

all necessary repairs.

Face the machine whenever you get on the machineand whenever you get off the machine.

Maintain a three-point contact with the steps and withthe 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. Do

not carry tools or supplies when you try to mount themachine or when you try to dismount the machine.Use a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform.Do not use any controls as handholds when youenter the operator compartment or when you exit theoperator compartment.

Alternate Exit

Machines that are equipped with cabs have alternateexits.For additional information, see Operation andMaintenance Manual, Alternate Exit.

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Daily Inspection

SMCS Code: 1000; 7000

Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or elec-trical components can cause a fire. Clean up fuelspills immediately.

NOTICEAccumulated grease and oil on a machine is a firehazard.

Remove debris with steam cleaning or high pressurewater, at the specified interval in the Maintenance In-terval Schedule or each time any significant quantity

of oil is spilled on the machine.

Regular inspection of the machine is necessary tomaintain performance, availability, and safety. Do awalk around inspection daily.

Inspect all easily accessible areas of the machinefor loose fasteners, missing parts, damaged parts,cracked parts, broken parts, worn parts, debrisbuildup, oil leaks, coolant leaks, and fuel leaks.

Note: Initiate corrective action forfluid leaks,damaged parts, worn parts, loose fasteners

and missing parts. Initiate corrective action foraccumulated trash, dirt, grease, or oil.

During this general machine inspection, give specialfocus to the following items.


Inspect the tracks, track roller frames, idlers,and rollers for oil leaks, and excessive wear.Visually evaluate the tightness of the track. Referto Operation and Maintenance Manual, Track -Check/Adjust.


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Inspect the final drives for debris, duo-cone sealsfor oil leaks, and sprocket segments for wear.

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Inspect the bulldozer and the ripper arrangement.Inspect all other wear surfaces for excessive wearand damage.

Inspect the bulldozer and the ripper linkage.Inspect the linkage fasteners.

Inspect exposed guards, shields, and covers.

Inspect the winch for oil leaks.


Inspect implement hydraulic cylinders for leaks.Inspect the rods for damage. Inspect the hydrauliccylinders for bent rods.

Inspect exposed hoses and hose couplings fordamage, wear, and leaks.


Inspect the radiator for debris buildup, coolantleaks, and damaged fins and tubes.

Inspect the lights for broken bulbs and for brokenlenses. Inspect light guards and shields fordamage.

Inspect exposed wiring and connectors for damageand wear.


Inspect steps and handholds for damage andcleanliness.


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Inspect the precleaner screen for debris buildup.

Inspect the engine compartment. Check the engine

forfluid leaks, debris buildup, trash buildup, loosefasteners, worn hoses and damaged wiring.

Inspect the crankcase guard for debris buildup.


Inspect the rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)for damage. Inspect the Falling Object ProtectiveStructure (FOPS) for damage. Consult yourCaterpillar dealer for necessary repairs.

Inspect the operator compartment for cleanliness.


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Machine Operation

Machine Operation

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Alternate Exit

SMCS Code:7254; 7308; 7310


Machines with cabs are equipped with alternate exits.If a door becomes disabled, the other door can beused as an alternate exit. Release the latch and openthe door.


Rotate the lever in order to unlock the cab door.

Fully open the door until the door latches.


Pull down the lever in order to release the cab doorfrom the fully open position.

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Seat

SMCS Code: 7312

Adjusting the Seat

The operators seat that is provided with this machineis in compliance with the appropriate class of ISO7096.

Note: Adjust the seat for a new operator or at the

beginning of each shift.

The operator should be seated against the seatbackrest. Adjust the seat so that the operator isallowed full travel of the pedals.


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Adjusting the Fore and Aft Position of

the Seat


Fore and Aft Adjustment (1) Pull upfore and aft lever (1). This will move theseat forward or this will move the seat back

to the desired position. Release lever (1) in order tolock the seat in place.

Adjusting the Angle of the Back of the

Seat


Back Angle Adjustment (2) Lift lever(2) and allow the seat back to tilt forward.Push the frontof the backrest in order to tilt

the seat backward. Release lever (2) at the desiredposition.

Adjusting the Bottom Seat Cushion

The bottom seat cushion has two positions.


The bottom seat cushion is shown in the lower or the flattestposition.

The bottom seat cushion is in the lower or the flattestposition when the end of the rod is in the bottomof the groove in bracket (3). Pull forward and pullupward on the bottom seat cushion in order tochange the position of the bottom seat cushion backto the upper position.


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The bottom seat cushion is shown in the upper position or theangled position.

The bottom seat cushion is in the upper position orthe angled position when the end of the rod is in thetop of the groove in bracket (3). Pull forward andpush down on the bottom seat cushion in order tochange the position of the bottom seat cushion backto the lower position.

Adjusting the Height of the Seat

Seats with Mechanical Suspension


Adjustment of the Seat Height (4) Pullup on height adjustment lever (4) and pullup on the seat in order to raise the height of

the seat. Pull up on height adjustment lever (4) andpush down on the seat in order to lower the heightof the seat.

Seats with Air Suspension and Toggle Switch


Adjustment of the Seat Height (5) Remove the weight from the seat. Holdtoggle switch (5) upwardin order to raise

the seat. Hold toggle switch (5) downward in orderto lower the seat. Release the toggle switch at thepreferred height.

Seats with Air Suspension and Air Valve Knob


Adjustment of the Seat Height (6) Pushin on the air valve knob (6) in order to raisethe height of the seat. Pull out on the air

valve knob (6) in order to lower the height of the seat.


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Weight Adjustment

Seats with Mechanical Suspension


Weight Adjustment (7) Rotate knob (7) andobserve gauge (8) in order to obtain the properadjustment for the weight of the operator.

Seats With Air Suspension

The weight adjustment is automatically controlled byadjusting the height of the seat. Observe the gaugeon the front of the seat suspension (if equipped) inorder to obtain the proper adjustment for the weightof the operator.

Adjusting the Lumbar Support


Adjustment for the Lumbar Support(9) Rotate the knob (9) clockwise in orderto increase support for the lower back.

Rotate the knob (9) counterclockwise in order todecrease support for the lower back.

Extension for the Back of the Seat (if

equipped)


Extension for the Back of the Seat (10) Lift upon extension (10) in order to remove the extension.When you install extension (10) push theextension all the way downward. The extensionshould touch the top of the seat.


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Machine Operation

Seat Belt


Retractable Seat Belt (11) When the seat hasbeen adjusted to fit the operator, secure retractableseat belt (11).

Storage for the Operation andMaintenance Manual


The Operation and Maintenance Manual should bestored and secured in the seat storage area (12).

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Seat Belt

SMCS Code: 7327

Note: This machine was equipped with a seat beltwhen the machine was shipped from Caterpillar.At the time of installation, the seat belt and theinstructionsfor installation of the seat belt meet theSAE J386 standards. See your Caterpillar dealer forall replacement parts.

Always check the condition of the seat belt andthe condition of the mounting hardware before youoperate the machine.

Seat Belt Adjustment forNon-Retractable Seat Belts

Adjust both ends of the seat belt. The seat belt shouldbe snug but comfortable.

Lengthening the Seat Belt


1. Unfastenthe seat belt.



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2. To remove the slack in outer loop (1), rotate buckle(2). This will free the lock bar. This permits theseat belt to move through the buckle.

3. Remove the slack from the outer belt loop bypulling on the buckle.

4. Loosen the other half of the seat belt in the samemanner. If the seat belt does not fit snugly with thebuckle in thecenter, readjust the seat belt.

Shortening the Seat Belt


1. Fasten the seat belt. Pull out on the outer belt loopin order to tighten the seat belt.

2. Adjust the other half of the seat belt in the samemanner.

3. If the seat belt does not fit snugly with the bucklein the center, readjust the seat belt.

Fastening The Seat Belt


Fasten the seat belt catch (3) into the buckle (2).Make sure that the seat belt is placed low across thelap of the operator.

Releasing The Seat Belt


Pull up on the release lever. This will release the seatbelt.

Seat Belt Adjustment forRetractable Seat Belts

Fastening The Seat Belt


Pull seatbelt (4) out of the retractor in a continuousmotion.

Fasten seat belt catch (3) into buckle (2). Make surethat the seat belt is placed low across the lap of theoperator.

The retractor will adjust the belt length and theretractor will lock in place. The comfort ride sleevewill allow the operator to have limited movement.


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Releasing The Seat Belt


Push the release button on the buckle in order torelease the seat belt. The seat belt will automatically

retract into the retractor.

Extension of the Seat Belt

When using retractable seat belts, do not use seatbelt extensions, or personal injury or death canresult.

The retractor system may or may not lock up de-pending on the length of the extension and thesize of the person. If the retractor does not lock

up, the seat belt will not retain the person.

Longer, non-retractable seat belts and extensions forthe non-retractable seat belts are available.

Caterpillar requires only non-retractable seat belts tobe used with a seat belt extension.

Consult your Caterpillar dealer for longer seat beltsand for information on extending the seat belts.

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Fan (Reversible)(If Equipped)

SMCS Code: 1356

Use the following procedure in order to reverse theairflow for the cooling system through the radiator.

Accidental machine starting can cause injury ordeath to personnel working on the machine.

To avoid accidental machine starting, turn the bat-tery disconnect switch to the OFF position and re-move the key.

Place a do not operate tag at the battery discon-nect switch location to inform personnel that themachine is being worked on.

1. Shut off the engine.

2. Relieve the tension on the belts for the fan.


3. Use a 2S-9528 Tool in order to reverse the fanblades.


4. Insert the 2S-9528 Tool into access hole (1).Access hole (1) is located on the left side of theradiator guard.

Note: The tool will engage the outside edge of asingle fan blade.

5. Rotate the fan so that the tool engages the outsideedge of a single fan blade.

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