CAT Bulldozer D6N

Investigate the travel route for overpass clearances. Make sure that there is adequate clearance for the machine that is being transported.

Removal of ice, snow, or other slippery material from the loading dock and from the truck bed

NOTICE: Obey all state and local laws governing the weight, width, and length of a load. Observe all regulations governing wide loads.

Place blocks under the trailer wheels or under the rail car wheels before loading

Move the transmission control lever to the NEUTRAL position

Engage the parking brake switch

Turn the start switch key to the OFF position. Remove the key and lock the parking brake switch

Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position. Remove the key

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Filter element cut open successfully?

Metal or other debris found in the filter element?

If metals are found, use a magnet to differentiate between ferrous and nonferrous metals.

Ferrous metals indicate wear on steel parts and on cast iron parts. Nonferrous metals indicate wear of the brass or aluminum part of the hydraulics.

Small amounts of debris may be caused by friction and normal wear.

Excessive amount of debris found?

Perform the daily maintenance before you mount the machine in order to operate the machine.

Cooling System Coolant Level - Check

Counterweight Cylinder Bearings - Lubricate

Counterweight Hinge Pins - Lubricate

Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check

Sheave Block Bearings - Lubricate

Warning: At operating temperature, the hydraulic tank is hot and under pressure. Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin. Remove the filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Remove the filler cap slowly in order to relieve pressure.

The hydraulic tank is on the right rear corner of the machine.

Is the counterweight fully retracted?

Enter the oil level in sight gauge (1)

Does the hydraulic system require additional hydraulic oil?

If the hydraulic system requires additional hydraulic oil, remove filler cap (2) and add oil. Clean filler cap (2) and install filler cap (2).

Sign off on the hydraulic system oil level check

Warning: Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your dealer or Vanguard Equipment or visit our website at vanguardequip.com for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.

Warning: Personal injury or death can result from worn wire rope cable. Worn or frayed cable could break causing injury. Check the wire rope cable. If cable is worn or is frayed install new cable. Wear gloves when handling the wire rope cable. Proper care is your responsibility.

NOTICE: Make sure that the construction of the wire rope is 6x25 IWRC XIPS (Independent Wire Rope Core, eXtra Improved Plow Steel)conforming to ISO 2408. Also, the established grade of the wire rope is the improved plow bolt (steel), 26670 kg (58,800lb) minimum breaking strength.

Lower the boom to the ground and support the boom.

Remove the anchor for the wire rope from the drum for the boom. Remove the old wire rope.

Unroll the new wire rope from the spool.

NOTICE: Unroll all of the cable from the spool. Lay the wire rope on a flat surface. Never lift the wire rope off the spool in coils.

Install the cable into the small slot and through the larger slot in the drum for the boom.

Start with inserting the cable anchor into the longer slot as far as allowed.