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There are several specific messages on this machine. The location of the messages and the description of the messages are reviewed in this section. Become familiarized with all messages.
Make sure that all of the messages are legible. Clean the messages or replace the messages if you cannot read the words. Replace the illustrations if the illustrations are not legible. When you clean the messages, use a cloth, water, and soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals to clean the messages. Solvents, gasoline, or harsh chemicals could loosen the adhesive that secures the messages. Loose adhesive will allow the messages to fall.
Replace any message that is damaged, or missing. If a message is attached to a part that is replaced, install a message on the replacement part. Any Caterpillar dealer can provide new messages.
Air Conditioner (1)
This safety message is located on the left side of the instrument panel.
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This safety message for the air conditioner has the appropriate information for the following services: the air conditioner lubricant, the refrigerant charge and the refrigerant capacity. Also, this safety message instructs the usage of the proper safety information.
Product Link (2)
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If your machine is equipped with the Product Link System, this additional message is located in the cab on the left B post.
The Product Link System has the capability of two-way communication between the machine and a remote user. Data is transmitted from the machine. The receiving station transmits the data to Caterpillar Inc. All logged events and diagnostic codes that are available to the Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) on the CAT data link can be sent to the Product Link System. The information is used to improve Caterpillar products and Caterpillar services.
The Product Link is also available in cellular format.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Product Link" for more information.
Follow instruction in order to avoid engine damage.
"No Weld/No Drill" (3)
This message is located on the left post inside the cab.
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Diesel Fuel Requirements (4)
One of the following messages is located next to the fuel filler cap.
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Use only Ultralow Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) fuel.
Note: In Europe, diesel fuels that are identified as meeting "European Standard EN590:2004" requirements for ≤ 10 ppm sulfur fuel (typically referred to as “sulfur-free”) generally meet Cat requirements for ULSD fuel.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" for more information.
Machine Movement (5)
This message is located near the steering control lever.
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When the steering lever is moved with the transmission in NEUTRAL or in gear, and the engine is running, the machine will turn. Engage the parking brake in order to prevent machine movement. |
Air Cleaner (6)
This message is located on the cover of the air cleaner.
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To avoid engine damage, use only Caterpillar radial seal air filters as replacement filters. Refer to the following topics for correct replacement instructions:
- Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Air Filter Primary Element - Clean/Replace"
- Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Air Filter Secondary Element - Replace"
Required Engine Oil (7)
This message is located on the engine oil filler tube.
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Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities".