SAFETY.CAT.

COM

R1300G LOAD
HAUL DUMP
Before Operation

Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual ((SEBU7329-01)

2007 Caterpillar
All Rights Reserved

61
Operation Section
Before Starting Engine

Before Starting Engine

i01930324

Walk-Around Inspection
SMCS Code: 1000; 7000
For maximum service life of the machine, make a
thorough walk-around inspection before you mount
the machine.
Look around the machine and under the machine.
Inspect the condition of all major components.
Check all grease fittings. Look for the following
discrepancies:

loose bolts
trash buildup
oil, coolant, or fuel leaks
broken parts or worn parts
cracks in the frames
Remove any trash and any debris. Report any
abnormalities to the shop. Make any necessary
repairs before you operate the machine.
Note: If the machine has not been operated for
more than 48 hours, qualified personnel should
complete a service inspection before you operate
the machine.
Reference: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, Service Inspection for further information.

62
Operation Section
Before Starting Engine

g01004250

Illustration 121
Inspection points for the walk-around inspection
(A) Frame
(B) Left front tire
(C) Front lights
(D) Bucket and linkage
(E) Right front tire
(F) Steering cylinder
(G) Window washer bottle
(H) Hydraulic tank

(I) Steering frame lock

(J) Right rear tire
(K) Air cleaner
(L) Engine
(M) Fuel tank
(N) Automatic lubrication reservoir (if
equipped)
(O) Ground level controls

(P) Radiator
(Q) Rear lights
(R) Powertrain
(S) Left rear tire
(T) Windows

(A) Inspect front frame (1) and rear frame (2).

Check for cracks or damage.
(B) Inspect the left front tire. Check the tire inflation.
Make sure that you check the inside of the tire
for damage or for wear. Inspect the tire treads
for damage. Remove large rocks from the
treads. Check the wheel for nuts and washers
that are loose or missing.
Note: Rust behind a nut may indicate that the nut is
loose. Shiny metal areas around a nut may indicate
that the nut is loose.
Illustration 122

g01004619

(C) Inspect the front operating lights for damage.

63
Operation Section
Before Starting Engine

(D) Inspect the bucket and linkage for damage or

for excessive wear.

(M) Inspect the fuel tank. Make sure that the filler
cap is installed correctly. Look for any leaks or
damage to the fuel tank.

(E) Repeat procedure (B) for the right front tire.

(F) Inspect the steering cylinder. Look for leaks,
cracking, or marks on the chrome. Inspect the
articulating hitch.

(N) Inspect the automatic lubrication reservoir (if

equipped) for leaks.
(O) Inspect the ground level controls. Make sure
that the engine shutdown switch and the battery
disconnect switch are in the ON position.
(P) Check the coolant level in the radiator sight
gauge. Inspect the radiator. Check for leaks.
Remove any debris that could block the air flow.
(Q) Inspect the rear lights for damage.

Illustration 123

g01004275

(G ) Check the fluid level in window washer bottle

(5).
(H) Inspect the hydraulic tank. Check the oil level
in the hydraulic tank in sight gauge (3). Inspect
the tank for leaks or for damage. Make sure that
filler cap (4) is installed.
(I) Check that the steering frame lock is not
installed. The machine will not steer if the
steering frame lock is installed.

Illustration 125

g01004277

(R) Inspect the power train. Use dipstick (7) to

check the transmission oil level when the engine
is running at low idle. Check for leaks from the
torque converter and from the transmission.

(J) Repeat procedure (B) for the right rear tire.

(S) Repeat procedure (B) for the left rear tire.
(K) Inspect the air cleaner. Remove debris that may
obstruct the air cleaner.

(T) Make sure that all of the windows are clean.

Make sure that the operators vision is not
impaired by dust, mud, or other foreign
materials.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual,
Service Inspection for further information.

Illustration 124

g01004276

(L) Inspect the engine. Use dipstick (6) to check

the oil level in the sump of the engine. Check
for oil leaks and coolant leaks.

64
Operation Section
Before Starting Engine

i01618562

Mounting and Dismounting

SMCS Code: 7000

i01930928

Seat Adjustment and Seat Belt

Inspection
SMCS Code: 7312; 7327

Illustration 126

g00037860

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 cab or when you exit the cab.

Illustration 127

g01004634

Note: Adjust the seat at the beginning of each

shift or adjust the seat when there is a change of
operators.
When the operator is seated against the back of
the seat, adjust the seat in order to allow full pedal
travel. The operator may adjust the seat forward or
backward.
Inspect the belt mounting hardware. If the hardware
is damaged or worn, replace the hardware. Keep
the mounting bolts tight.
Fasten the seat belt before you start the engine.
Reference: For further information on the seat
and the seat belt, refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, Seat, Seat Belt for the
machine that is being serviced.

65
Operation Section
Before Starting Engine

i01931626

Caterpillar Monitoring System

- Self Test
SMCS Code: 7490

The Caterpillar Monitoring System will perform

an automatic self test at start-up whenever the
engine start switch is turned to the ON position.
First the Caterpillar Monitoring System calibrates
gauge cluster (1) and tachometer (2). Before the
beginning of the system test, gauge cluster (1))
and tachometer (2) go from the initial value to zero.
Then, the Caterpillar Monitoring System performs
a test.
Alert indicators (5) flash for approximately three
seconds in order to permit the operator to know
that the indicators are functioning properly. Certain
diagnostics are not possible with the use of LED
lamps, so it is important for the operator to visually
inspect alert indicators (5) during starting. If an alert
indicator does not flash, find the cause immediately.
Also, if an alert indicator remains ON after three
seconds, find the cause immediately.

Illustration 128

g01004886

Caterpillar Monitoring System

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Digital display window (7) will show the following

readouts for approximately three seconds:

All indicators of units (Deg C, kPa, miles,

Gauge cluster
Tachometer
Digital speedometer
Actual gear indicator

kilometers, rpm and liters).

"X 10".
Symbol for the service hour meter.
"888.8.8.8" in the six digit display area.
The self test will also activate the gauge panel to
show the following:

The gauges in gauge cluster (1) and tachometer

(2) will be calibrated. The gauges will sweep to
half scale and the gauges will return to zero.
Then, the gauges will sweep to full scale and the
gauges will return to operating values.
Illustration 129

g01004887

Caterpillar Monitoring System

(5) Alert indicators
(6) Action lamp
(7) Digital display window

In order to check the operation of the Caterpillar

Monitoring System, observe the self test when the
engine start switch is turned from the OFF position
to the ON position.
Note: The battery disconnect switch must be in the
ON position in order to supply the operator station
with electrical power for the self test.

Digital speedometer (3) activates every segment

of the display. This will produce the following
readout: "188", "MPH", and "km/h".

Actual gear indicator (4) for the transmission

activates every segment of the readout. You will
see a "0" with an "X", and a "+" sign on top of the
"0". There should be two of these symbols.

Action lamp (6) illuminates.

The action alarm will sound once.
If any of the alert indicators, action lamp, or digital
readouts do not appear, or if the gauges do not
sweep, the electrical system must be inspected.
Perform all necessary repairs before the engine is
started again.

66
Operation Section
Before Starting Engine

If all the alert indicators and the action lamp come

on, start the engine.
After you start the engine, observe the gauge panel
and the monitoring panel. If any alert indicators or
the action lamp remain on, or if the action alarm
sounds, stop the engine. Inspect the electrical
system and any other machine systems which were
indicated. Perform all necessary repairs before the
engine is started again.