374D Excavator Leaving the Machine Caterpillar

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1. Use the steps and the handholds when you dismount. When you dismount, face the machine and use both hands.

2. Inspect the engine compartment for debris. Clean out any debris in order to avoid a fire hazard.

3. Remove all flammable debris from the front bottom guard through the access doors in order to reduce a fire hazard. Discard the debris properly.

4. Always turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position before leaving the machine.

5. If the machine will not be operated for a month or more, remove the battery disconnect switch key.

6. Lock all vandalism covers and all compartments.

7. Open the middle access door on the left side of the machine.
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8. Loosen the clamp that holds the vandalism guards in place. Remove the vandalism guards from the storage area.
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9. Install the vandalism guards on the front window and on the cab door. An identification number is stamped on each of the vandalism guards. Install the vandalism guards in the correct sequence. Use bolts (A) only for vandalism guard (3) and for vandalism guard (5).

Note: When you are storing the vandalism guards, make sure that you place the guards in the storage area in sequential order. The vandalism guards will only fit in the storage area in this manner.