PR-1000 PAVEMENT PROFILER Shutdown Procedure Caterpillar

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ALWAYS SHUT ENGINE A (AVSpare 3412) DOWN BEFORE SHUTTING DOWN ENGINE B (AVSpare 3208). NEITHER THE MACHINE CONTROLS NOR THE COOLING FAN WILL OPERATE UNLESS ENGINE B IS RUNNING.

NOTE: IF PARKING THE MACHINE, LOWER THE MAINFRAME EVENLY UNTIL THE CUTTER IS RESTING ON THE GROUND. IN FREEZING WEATHER PLACE BOARDS BETWEEN THE GROUND AND THE TRACKS SO THE TRACKS WILL NOT FREEZE TO THE GROUND.

1. Set all hydraulic system controls at "Off" or "N" (neutral).

2. Set the emergency and park brake control at "On".

3. Set the cutter clutch control at "Out".

4. Lower the mainframe evenly until the cutter is resting on the ground.

5. Set all accessory electrical system switches at "Off".

6. Run both engines at half speed for about 5 minutes to cool the engine.

7. Reduce both engines to low idle for about 30 seconds.

8. Move the engine A throttle lever to "Off".

9. Move the engine B throttle to full "Decrease".

10. Move the fuel and ignition switches to "Off".

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ALWAYS SHUT THE MACHINE DOWN AS DESCRIBED ABOVE BEFORE LEAVING THE MACHINE.

11. Set the main battery disconnect switch at "Off" if the machine is being parked for overnight.