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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Open the access panel on the right side of the machine. Open the access doors that are located on the inside of the hopper. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Access Doors and Covers" for more information.
- Remove the plug that is in the end of remote drain hose (1) . Place the end of the remote drain hose into a suitable container.
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Oil drain hose for AP-800D machines | |
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Oil drain hose for AP-650B and BG-225C machines | |
- Open crankcase drain valve (2) and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
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- Use a strap type wrench in order to remove the oil filter (3) . Dispose of the used oil filter properly.
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- Clean the filter mounting base. Make sure that the old gasket is completely removed.
- Apply a light film of clean engine oil to the new gasket of the new oil filter. Install the new oil filter hand tight until the seal of the engine oil filter contacts the base. Note the position of the index marks on the filter in relation to a fixed point on the filter base.
Note: There are rotation index marks on each engine oil filter that are spaced 90 degrees or 1/4 of a turn away from each other. When you tighten engine oil filters, use the rotation index marks as a guide.
- Tighten the engine oil filter according to the instructions that are printed on the filter. Use the index marks as a guide.
- Fill the crankcase with oil through the filler cap opening (4) .
Reference: Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)"
Reference: Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities"
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- Start the engine and allow the oil to circulate. Check for leaks. Check the oil level by using dipstick (5) .
Reference: Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil Level - Check"