Caterpillar D6 Dozer Operator Manual
Important Safety Information Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills and tools to perform these functions properly. Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair of this product can be dangerous and could result in injury or death. Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance or repair on this product, until you have read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair information.
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Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. The hazards are identified by the “Safety Alert Symbol” and followed by a “Signal Word” such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”. The Safety Alert “WARNING” label is shown below. The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as follows: Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety is Involved.
The message that appears under the warning explains the hazard and can be either written or pictorially presented. A non-exhaustive list of operations that may cause product damage are identified by “NOTICE” labels on the product and in this publication. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.
The warnings in this publication and on the product are, therefore, not all inclusive. You must not use this product in any manner different from that considered by this manual without first satisfying yourself that you have considered all safety rules and precautions applicable to the operation of the product in the location of use, including site-specific rules and precautions applicable to the worksite. If a tool, procedure, work method or operating technique that is not specifically recommended by Caterpillar is used, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and for others. You should also ensure that the product will not be damaged or become unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair procedures that you intend to use.
The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are on the basis of information that was available at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures, measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. These changes can affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before you start any job.
Cat dealers have the most current information available. When replacement parts are required for this product Caterpillar recommends using Cat replacement parts or parts with equivalent specifications including, but not limited to, physical dimensions, type, strength and material. Failure to heed this warning can lead to premature failures, product damage, personal injury or death. In the United States, the maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any repair establishment or individual of the owner's choosing. Foreword Literature Information This manual should be stored in the operator's compartment in the literature holder or seat back literature storage area.
This manual contains safety information, operation instructions, transportation information, lubrication information and maintenance information. Some photographs or illustrations in this publication show details or attachments that can be different from your machine. Guards and covers might have been removed for illustrative purposes. Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your machine which are not included in this publication. Read, study and keep this manual with the machine. Whenever a question arises regarding your machine, or this publication, please consult your Caterpillar dealer for the latest available information. Safety The safety section lists basic safety precautions.
In addition, this section identifies the text and locations of warning signs and labels used on the machine. Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the safety section before operating or performing lubrication, maintenance and repair on this machine. Operation The operation section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced operator.
This section includes a discussion of gauges, switches, machine controls, attachment controls, transportation and towing information. Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures of checking, starting, operating and stopping the machine. Operating techniques outlined in this publication are basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the machine and its capabilities. Maintenance The maintenance section is a guide to equipment care. The Maintenance Interval Schedule (MIS) lists the items to be maintained at a specifics ervice interval.
Items without specific intervals are listed under the 'When Required' service interval. The Maintenance Interval Schedule lists the page number for the step-by-step instructions required to accomplish the scheduled maintenance. Use the Maintenance Interval Schedule as an index or 'one safe source' for all maintenance procedures. Maintenance Intervals Use the service hour meter to determine servicing intervals.
Calendar intervals shown (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) can be used instead of service hour meter intervals if they provide more convenient servicing schedules and approximate the indicated service hour meter reading. Recommended service should always be performed at the interval that occurs first. Under extremely severe, dusty or wet operating conditions, more frequent lubrication than is specified in the maintenance intervals chart might be necessary. Perform service on items at multiples of the original requirement. For example, at every 500 service hours or 3 months, also service those items listed under every 250 service hours or monthly and every 10 service hours or daily. California Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
Certified Engine Maintenance Proper maintenance and repair is essential to keep the engine and machine systems operating correctly. As the heavy duty off-road diesel engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the Owner Manual, Operation and Maintenance Manual, and Service Manual.
It is prohibited for any person engaged in the business of repairing, servicing, selling, leasing, or trading engines or machines to remove, alter, or render inoperative any emission related device or element of design installed on or in an engine or machine that is in compliance with the regulations (40 CFR Part 89). Certain elements of the machine and engine such as the exhaust system, fuel system, electrical system, intake air system and cooling system may be emission related and should not be altered unless approved by Caterpillar.
Machine Capacity Additional attachments or modifications may exceed machine design capacity which can adversely affect performance characteristics. Included would be stability and system certifications such as brakes, steering, and rollover protective structures (ROPS). Contact your Caterpillar dealer for further information. Caterpillar Product Identification Number Effective First Quarter 2001 the Caterpillar Product Identification Number (PIN) has changed from 8 to 17 characters. In an effort to provide uniform equipment identification, Caterpillar and other construction equipment manufacturers are moving to comply with the latest version of the product identification numbering standard. Non-road machine PINs are defined by ISO 10261. The new PIN format will apply to all Caterpillar machines and generator sets.
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The PIN plates and frame marking will display the 17 character PIN. The new format will look like the following. G00751314Illustration 1 Where: 1. Caterpillar's World Manufacturing Code (characters 1-3) 2. Machine Descriptor (characters 4-8) 3. Check Character (character 9) 4.
Machine Indicator Section (MIS) or Product Sequence Number (characters 10-17). These were previously referred to as the Serial Number. Machines and generator sets produced before First Quarter 2001 will maintain their 8 character PIN format.
Components such as engines, transmissions, axles, etc. And work tools will continue to use an 8 character Serial Number (S/N). 6 SEBU8126-10 Safety Section Safety Messages Safety Section i04555661 Safety Messages. There are several specific safety messages on this machine. The exact location of the hazards and the description of the hazards are reviewed in this section.
Become familiarized with all safety messages. Make sure that all of the safety messages are legible. Clean the safety messages or replace the safety messages if you cannot read the words. Replace the illustrations if the illustrations are not visible. When you clean the safety messages, use a cloth, water, and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals to clean the safety messages.
Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the safety message. Loose adhesive will allow the safety message to fall. Safety Section Safety Messages Replace any safety message that is damaged or missing. If a safety message is attached to a part of the machine that is replaced, install a safety message on the replacement part.
Any Cat dealer can provide new safety messages. Do Not Operate (1) Safety message (1) is positioned on the left-hand side of the cab post in view of the operator. Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Cat dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. Seat Belt (2) Safety message (2) is positioned on the left-hand side of the cab post in view of the operator.
As eatb elts houldb e worna ta l times duringm achine operation to prevent serious injury or death in the event of an accident or machine overturn. Failure to wear a seat belt during machine operation may result in serious injury or death. 8 SEBU8126-10 Safety Section Safety Messages Do NotW eldO nt he ROPS (3) Safety message (3) is positioned on the left rear side of the cab post. Structural damage, an overturn, modification, alteration, or improper repair, can impair this structure's protective capability thereby voiding this certification. Do not weld on or drill holes in the structure. Consult a Caterpillar dealer to determine this structure's limitations without voiding its certification.
This machine has been certified to the standards that are listedo nt he certification plate. The maximum mass of the machine, which includes the operator and the attachments without a payload, should not exceed the mass on the certification plate.
Product Link (4) (If Equipped) Safety message (4) is located in the right side of the cab on the rear support. This machine is equipped with a Caterpillar Product Link radio communication device which must be deactivated within 6.0 m (20 ft) of a blast zone.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Refer to Special Instruction, REHS1642, “Operation of the Product Link System” for additional information. Safety Section Safety Messages Improper Connections for Jump Start Cables (5) Safety message (5) is in the battery compartment. Do not attempt to remove spring(s), they are not serviceable. Do not cut, saw, torch or modify this chamber, serious injury or death may result. Explosion Hazard (7) Safety message (7) is located near the engine. Explosion Hazard!
Spraying uncontrolled etherinto the air inlet system can cause explosions or fire that may result in personal injury or death. Read and follow the starting procedures in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. High Pressure Fuel Lines (8) Safety message (8) is located near the engine. Contact with high pressure fuel may cause fluid penetration and burn hazards. High pressure fuel spray may cause a fire hazard. Failure to follow these inspection, maintenance and service instructions may cause personal injury or death. 10 SEBU8126-10 Safety Section Safety Messages Do Not Operate (9) Safety message (9) is located inside the engine compartment.
To prevent possible personal injury during installation and removal of the laser receivers, lower the mast to the minimum height and use an approved access system to reach the mounting locations of the laser receivers at the top of the mast. Do not climb on the blade. Safety message (1) is located on the front of the cooling system fan door. Rotating fan blades can result in personal injury or death. Stop the engine and allow the fan to come to a complete stop before making any test or adjustment. Before starting the engine, make sure all of the finger guards are installed and the guard door is closed.
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Do not allow any tools or test equipment to protrude or vibrate into the path of the rotating fan blades. Safety Section Safety Messages Hot Fluid Under Pressure (12) Safety message (12) is located in two places. One location is under the access door to the radiator cap. The other location is outside the access door in the front bottom guard.