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BEFORE OPERATION
Operation and Maintenance
Manual Excerpt
SEBU7581-09
March 2010
Operation and
Maintenance
Manual
938G Series II Wheel Loader and
IT38G Series II Integrated Toolcarrier
CRD1-Up (938G)
RTB1-Up (938G)
PHN1-Up (938G)
B9Y1-Up (938G)
CSX1-Up (IT38G)
JAN1-Up (IT38G II)
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Operation Section
Before Operation
Operation Section
Before Operation
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Mounting and Dismounting
SMCS Code: 7000
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Illustration 34
Typical example
Mount the machine and dismount the machine only
at locations that have steps and/or handholds. Before
you mount the machine, clean the steps and the
handholds. Inspect the steps and handholds. Make
all necessary repairs.
Face the machine whenever you get on the machine
and whenever you get off the machine.
Maintain a three-point contact with the steps and with
the handholds.
Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one
hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and
two hands.
Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a
moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do
not carry tools or supplies when you try to mount the
machine or when you try to dismount the machine.
Use a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform.
Do not use any controls as handholds when you
enter the operator compartment or when you exit the
operator compartment.
Alternate Exit
Machines that are equipped with cabs have alternate
exits. For additional information, see Operation and
Maintenance Manual, Alternate Exit.
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Daily Inspection
SMCS Code: 1000; 7000
For a maximum service life of the machine, complete
a thorough walk-around inspection before you mount
the machine and before you start the engine.
Inspect the area around the machine and under the
machine. Look for loose bolts, trash buildup, oil,
coolant leakage, broken parts, or worn parts.
Note: Watch closely for leaks. If you observe a leak,
nd the source of the leak and correct the leak. If you
suspect a leak or you observe a leak, check the uid
levels more frequently.
Inspect the condition of the equipment and of the
hydraulic components.
Check the condition of the tires. Adjust the ination
pressure, if necessary.
Check all of the oil levels, all of the coolant levels,
and all of the fuel levels.
Remove any trash buildup and debris. Make all
necessary repairs before you operate the machine.
Make sure that all covers and guards are securely
attached.
Adjust the mirrors for the correct rear view of the
machine.
Grease all of the ttings that need to be serviced on
a daily basis.
Daily, perform the procedures that are applicable to
your machine:

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Backup

Alarm - Test

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Bucket

Cutting Edges - Inspect/Replace

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Bucket Tips

- Inspect/Replace

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Cooling

System Level - Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Engine Air

Filter Service Indicator - Inspect

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Engine Oil

Level - Check
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Operation Section
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Operation and Maintenance Manual, Fuel System

Primary Filter (Water Separator) - Drain

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Hydraulic

System Oil Level - Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Quick

Coupler - Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Seat Belt -

Inspect

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Transmission

Oil Level - Check

Operation and Maintenance Manual, Windows -

Clean
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Steering Frame Lock
SMCS Code: 7506
No clearance for person in this area when machine
turns. Severe injury or death from crushing could
occur.
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Illustration 35
The steering frame lock is located at the articulation
joint on the left side of the machine.
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Illustration 36
To connect the steering frame lock, move steering
frame lock (3) to the front frame and install pin (2).
Secure the pin with locking pin (1).
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Illustration 37
To separate the steering frame lock, move steering
frame lock (3) to the rear frame and install pin (2).
Secure the pin with locking pin (1).
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Before Operation
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Battery Disconnect Switch
SMCS Code: 1411
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Illustration 38
Open the access door on the right side of the
machine. The battery disconnect switch is located in
the engine compartment.
Disconnect Switch ON To activate the
electrical system, insert the key for the
battery disconnect switch and turn the key
clockwise. The battery disconnect switch must be
turned to the ON position before you start the engine.
Disconnect Switch OFF To deactivate
the electrical system, turn the key for the
battery disconnect switch counterclockwise
to the OFF position.
The battery disconnect switch and the engine
start switch perform different functions. To disable
the entire electrical system, turn off the battery
disconnect switch. When you only turn off the engine
start switch, the battery remains connected to the
electrical system.
Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF
position and remove the key when you service the
electrical system or any other machine components
and when the machine will not be used for an
extended period of a month or more. This will prevent
drainage of the battery.
NOTICE
Never move the battery disconnect switch to the OFF
position while the engine is operating. Serious dam-
age to the electrical system could result.