PIN AS 9V9768 - Caterpillar

Do not manually downshift the machine while in motion. Manual downshifting will cause a rapid change in motion.
Make sure that no personnel are on the machine or near the machine in order to prevent any personal injury. Keep the machine under control at all times in order to prevent injury.Reduce the engine speed when you maneuver the machine in tight quarters and when you drive over an incline.Select the low speed range before you drive downgrade. Do not change the travel speed range while you drive downhill.Use the lower travel speed on a grade.When you travel for any distance, keep the stick inward and carry the boom in a low position.When you drive up a steep grade, keep the boom as close to the ground as possible.When you travel uphill or you travel downhill, keep the boom to the uphill side of the machine.Perform the following steps in order to operate the machine.
Adjust the operator seat.
Fasten the seat belt.
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Turn the engine speed dial to the operating range.
Move the lever for the hydraulic lockout control to the UNLOCKED position.
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Raise the boom enough in order to provide sufficient ground clearance.
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Select the desired travel speed by operating the travel speed control switch.
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Make sure that you know the position of the upper structure and of the undercarriage before you move the machine. The rear of the machine is marked with red paint (1). The paint is on the walkways and on the upper covers to the chain case.
The machine should move forward when the travel control is in the FORWARD position. You should ensure that the upper structure and the undercarriage are properly aligned.Note: The directional steering controls will operate normally if the undercarriage is aligned with the cab. When the undercarriage is reversed, the travel controls will operate backward.
Turn the engine speed dial in order to increase the engine speed (rpm) to the desired speed.
Push both travel levers forward at the same time in order to travel forward. If both travel levers are pushed farther, the travel speed at the selected engine speed (rpm) will be faster.Note: If the machine does not operate or if the machine does not travel in a straight line, consult your Caterpillar dealer.
See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Machine Controls" for information about spot turning and about pivot turns.
When you make turns in soft material, travel in a forward direction occasionally. This reduces the tendency of the wheels to dig into the earth.
Slowly move both of the travel levers or both of the travel pedals to the CENTER position in order to stop the machine.