308 Mini Hydraulic Excavators Caterpillar


Daily Inspection

Usage:

308 GK8

------ WARNING! ------

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.

At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.

Steam can cause personal injury.

Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

Remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure.

Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.



NOTICE

Accumulated grease and oil on a machine is a fire hazard. Remove this debris with steam cleaning or high pressure water, at least every 1000 hours or each time any significant quantity of oil is spilled on a machine.


For maximum service life of the machine, perform a thorough walk-around inspection before you mount the machine and before you start the engine.

First 100 Hours

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

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

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

Severe Applications

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

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

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

Daily Basis

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

  • 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 Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for all maintenance recommendations.

Note: Watch closely for leaks. If you observe a leak, find the source of the leak and correct the leak. If you suspect a leak or you observe a leak, check the fluid levels more frequently.



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Inspect the attachment control linkage, attachment cylinders, and attachment for damage or 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 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, cylinder rod seals, hoses, tubes, plugs, connections, and fittings. Correct any leaks in the hydraulic system.

Inspect the tubes and hoses along the boom and stick for wear and leaks. Replace any hoses or tubes that are worn or leak.

Inspect the differential and the final drives for leaks. Make any necessary repairs.

Inspect the swing drive for leaks.

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 operator compartment for trash buildup. Check for trash buildup under the floorplate and on the crankcase guard. Keep these areas clean.

Adjust the mirrors to achieve the best visibility.

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