Cat D350E Series 2 and D400 Series 2 Articulated Trucks Operation and Maintenance Manual (SEBU7064-06) (SN 8PS1-UP, 2XW1-UP)
These D350E and D400 trucks usually live in quarries, big dirt jobs, and muddy haul roads where everything’s loaded, rushed, and abused. This operation and maintenance manual helps you set a steady rhythm: what to check every day, what to service every few hundred hours, and how to spot trouble before a truck dies halfway up a haul road. Picture this: operator starts the shift, walks around with the book’s checklist, spots a weeping hose and low coolant, and you fix it that night instead of losing the truck when you’re slammed.
Applications & Use Cases
- Set up a daily walk‑around so operators trace leaks, check tires, verify lights, and inspect the bed before they even start it.
- Plan your weekly and seasonal services so you don’t skip filters, neglect greasing, or miss when to bleed the fuel and cooling systems.
- Use the procedures to isolate odd noises or warning lights, then test simple things first instead of just throwing parts at it.
- Align your yard schedule with the manual’s intervals so each truck gets parked, serviced, and returned to the line without guesswork.
- Train new operators on how to start, shut down, and route these trucks around site without cooking brakes or abusing the articulation joint.
FAQ
Q: Is this manual searchable, or am I scrolling forever?
A: It’s typically a searchable PDF, so you can jump to sections by keyword or use the built‑in bookmarks.
Q: Can I print pages to keep in the cab or shop?
A: Yeah, most folks print the checklists and key procedures, stick them in plastic sleeves, and keep the full file on a laptop or tablet.
Safety Note
Always block and secure the truck before you crawl under it—articulation and bed movement can hurt you fast if you rely only on the parking brake.
Cat D350E Series 2 and D400 Series 2 Articulated Trucks Index:
Table of Contents
Foreword
Safety Section
Safety Signs and Labels
General Hazard Information
Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention
Burn Prevention
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention
Fire Extinguisher Location
Tire Explosion Prevention
Electrical Storm Injury Prevention
Mounting and Dismounting
Before Starting Engine
Engine Starting
Before Operating Machine
Machine Operation
Machine Parking
Equipment Lowering with Engine Stopped
Sound Information and Vibration Information
Cab Internal Clearance
Steering Frame Lock
Product Information Section
Machine General Information
Model Views
Product Identification Information
Operation Section
Monitoring Systems and Cab Features
Machine Controls and Operation
Before Starting Engine
Engine Starting
Operating Techniques
Machine Parking
Transportation Information
Jacking Location Information
Towing Information
Maintenance Section
Torque Specifications
Tire Inflation Information
Lubricant Specifications
Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities
Maintenance Interval Schedule
Reference Information Section
Reference Materials
Index Section
Index
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