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WHEEL LOADER
Before Operation

Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual (SEBU6492-04-01)

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Operation Section
Before Starting Engine

Before Starting Engine • Face the machine whenever you get on the
machine and whenever you get off the machine.

i01391938 • Maintain a three-point contact with the steps and

handholds.
Walk-Around Inspection
Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one
SMCS Code: 1000; 7000 hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and
two hands.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Walk-Around Inspection” in the • Do not get on a moving machine. Do not get off a
Maintenance Section for detailed information about moving machine.
performing a walk-around inspection.
• Never jump off the machine.
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• Do not try to get on the machine if you are
Mounting and Dismounting carrying tools or supplies. Do not try to get off the
machine if you are carrying tools or supplies. Use
SMCS Code: 7000 a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform.

• Do not use any controls as handholds when you

enter the operator’s compartment or when you
exit the operator’s compartment.

Alternate Exit
Machines that are equipped with cabs have
alternate exits. For additional information, see
Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Alternate
Exit”.

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Illustration 94
g00811206 Seat Adjustment and Seat Belt
• Get on the machine only at locations that are
Inspection
equipped with steps and/or handholds. Get off SMCS Code: 7312; 7327
the machine only at locations that are equipped
with steps and/or handholds. Reference: For information, refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Seat” and Operation and
• Before you get on the machine, clean the steps Maintenance Manual, “Seat Belt”.
and the handholds. Inspect the stairs and the
handholds. Make all necessary repairs.

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Illustration 95