Start-Up & Shut Down

Procedures:
Underground Loaders

Operator/Inspector_____________________ Date__________________ Time__________________

Was procedure step completed properly? 9 Evaluator Comments
Always read and understand the OMM before operating

STARTING THE MACHINE

Turn the Battery Disconnect Switch to ON (if equipped)
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TEngage the Parking Brake T

Adjust Seat, Fasten Seat Belt

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Move Direction Control Lever to Neutral

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Ensure all Implements are Grounded

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Move the Attachment Control Lever to HOLD

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Ensure all Personnel are Clear of Machine

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Sound Horn
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Turn Key Start Switch to ON

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Perform Startup Test to Observe Monitoring System Self-Test (if

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applicable)
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Turn Key Start Switch to START. Crank Engine

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MACHINE WARM-UP
Allow Machine to Warm Up (as per OMM)
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Engage and Disengage Attachment Controls to help speed

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warm-up of Hydraulic Components T

Cycle all Control to allow warm Oil to circulate through all

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Hydraulic Cylinders and Lines T

Perform Steering, Service Brake and Parking Brake Operation

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Checks (as per OMM by Machine Model) T

MOVING THE MACHINE

Ensure Area is Clear
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Raise all lowered Impalements

Depress Service Brake Pedal
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Release the Parking Brake

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Move Transmission Control Lever to desired direction

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Release Service Brake Pedal and depress Accelerator Pedal

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MACHINE SHUT DOWN

Park the Machine on Smooth, Level Area
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Set Parking Brake

Lower all Hydraulic Implements
Run Engine at Low Idle for 5 minutes to allow Engine to Cool
Turn Key Start Switch to OFF and remove Key
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Dismount Machine using 3-Point Contact

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Block Wheels and remove Disconnect Switch Key if Parking for

Extended Period
Conduct Post-Operation Walk-Around Inspection
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