4 Foreword Foreword Note: Refer to the Caterpillar operation manual for detailed information on the specific operation of the tractor unit Literature Information Safety This manual should be stored in the operator's compartment in the literature holder or seat back literature storage area. The section entitled “Pipelayer Attachment Kit” of this manual contains a safety section, and the section entitled “D6T LGP (OEM)” contains a safety section. The safety sections list basic safety precautions. In addition, these sections identifie the text and locations of warning signs and labels used on the machine.
This manual contains safety information, operation instructions, transportation information, lubrication information and maintenance information. The information contained in the section entitled “Pipelayer Attachment Kit” of this manual is limited to the pipelayer attachment and specific modifications made to the tractor unit. Refer to the section entitled “D6T LGP (OEM)” for complete information regarding the tractor unit. Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the safety sections before operating or performing lubrication, maintenance and repair on this machine.
Operation Some photographs or illustrations in this publication show details or attachments that can be different from your machine. Guards and covers might have been removed for illustrative purposes. The section entitled “Pipelayer Attachment Kit” of this manual contains an operation section, and the section entitled “D6T LGP (OEM)” contains an operation section. The operation sections are references for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced operator. These sections include a discussion of gauges, switches, machine controls, attachment controls, transportation and towing information.
Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your machine which are not included in this publication. The latest version of this publication is available for downloaded from the internet at www.plmcat.com. Read, study and keep this manual with the machine. Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures of checking, starting, operating and stopping the machine. Whenever a question arises regarding your machine, or this publication, please consult PipeLine Machinery International for the latest available information. Operating techniques outlined in this publication are basic.
Skill and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the machine and its capabilities. Machine Description Maintenance The sideboom equipment is attached to a Caterpillar D6T LGP tractor. The primary use of this machine is for petroleum-product pipeline-construction in the 20" to 30" (510 to 765 mm) pipeline range. The section entitled “Pipelayer Attachment Kit” of this manual contains a maintenance section, and the section entitled “D6T LGP (OEM)” contains a maintenance section. The maintenance sections are guides to equipment care. The Maintenance Interval Schedules (MIS) list the items to be maintained at a specific service interval.
Items without specific intervals are listed under the "When Required" service interval. The Maintenance Interval Schedules liststhe page number for the step-by-step instructions required to accomplish the scheduled maintenance. Use the Maintenance Interval Schedules as an index or "one safe source" for all maintenance procedures. The operator should read, understand, and follow both the tractor and the pipelayer operating and maintenance instructions. The operator must comply with all pipelayer procedures, regulations, and safety precautions. This equipment is to be operated by qualified personnel only. The daily service/inspection procedure should be performed before start-up.
Operate all pipelayer controls with no load, until familiar with machine operation.