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Use a stable work platform placed in a secure location when lubricating the pillar, working on the fuel tank, or working on the hydraulic tank. If a secure location is not available, use the appropriate safety equipment to prevent falling off of the machine. Failure to work from a secure location may result in injury or death from a slip or a fall. |
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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 Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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- Clean the area around the oil drain plug. The oil drain plug is located on the front of the pillar base near the bottom.
- Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container. Clean the drain plug and install the drain plug.
- Clean both sight glasses and remove upper sight glass (1) . Fill the pillar base with approximately 15.0 L (3.96 US gal) of SAE 80W90 oil through the opening. Install upper sight glass (1) .
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- Use sight glasses (1) and (2) to check the oil level. The sight glasses are located on the side of the pillar base.
The oil should be between level (B) (top of lower sight glass (2) ) and level (A) (bottom of upper sight glass (1) ).
- Add oil, if necessary.