385B Excavator Caterpillar

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Inspect the hydraulic cylinders for damage or for excessive wear. Inspect the linkage and the bucket for damage or for excessive wear. Make any necessary repairs.

Inspect the lights for broken bulbs and for broken lenses. Replace any broken bulbs and any broken lenses.

Inspect the engine compartment for any trash buildup. Remove any trash buildup from the engine compartment.

Inspect the cooling system for any leaks, for faulty hoses and for any trash buildup. Correct any leaks. Remove any trash from the radiator.

Inspect all of the belts for the engine attachments. Replace any belts that are worn, frayed, or broken.

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Inspect the hydraulic system for leaks. Inspect the tank, the cylinder rod seals, the hoses, the tubes, the plugs, the connections, and the fittings. Correct any leaks in the hydraulic system.

Inspect the final drives for leaks. Make any necessary repairs. Check the oil level if leakage is noticed.

Inspect the swing drive for leaks. Make any necessary repairs.

Make sure that all covers and guards are securely attached. Inspect the covers and the guards for damage.

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Inspect the steps, the walkways, and the handholds. Clean the steps, the walkways, and the handholds. Make any necessary repairs.

Inspect the Falling Object Protective Structure for damage. If repair is necessary, consult your Caterpillar dealer. Tighten any loose bolts.

Inspect the operator compartment for trash buildup. Check for trash buildup under the floorplate. Keep these areas clean.

Adjust the rearview mirrors for the best operator vision.

First 100 Hours

Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable to your machine:

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Boom, Stick and Bucket Linkage - Lubricate"

Severe Applications

Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable to your machine:

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Boom, Stick and Bucket Linkage - Lubricate"

Daily Basis

Perform the following procedures on a daily basis.

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cooling System Level - Check"

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check"

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Water Separator - Drain"

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain"

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check"

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Indicators and Gauges - Test"

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Seat Belt - Inspect"

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Track Adjustment - Inspect"

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Travel Alarm - Test"

• Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Undercarriage - Check"

Refer to the Maintenance Section for the detailed procedures. Refer to the Maintenance Interval Schedule for a complete list of scheduled maintenance.

Fast Fill Fuel Adapter (If Equipped)

The fast fill fuel adapter is located underneath the fuel tank. In order to easily access the adapter, the upper structure of the machine can be rotated.

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In order to ensure that the operator can safely descend from the machine, the upper structure should be rotated 70 degrees to the left from the forward position, or the upper structure should be rotated 110 degrees to the right from the forward position.

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This will line up the step for the catwalk with the edge of the track shoes. The operator will now have access to the step for the undercarriage, which will allow the operator to safely descend from the machine.