315B L Excavator Caterpillar

Park the machine on level ground. The oil level should only be checked after the engine has been stopped for at least 15 minutes.

Check the oil level while the engine is stopped. Do not check the oil level while the engine is running.

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1. Unlatch the engine hood and raise the engine hood.

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2. Remove dipstick (1) and wipe off the oil.

3. Reinsert dipstick (1) .

4. Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level on the dipstick.

5. Maintain the oil level to the "MAX OIL" mark on the dipstick.

Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information on Containing Fluid Spillage.

6. Remove oil filler plug (2) in order to add oil, if necessary. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities", and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" for more information.

   Note: If the oil is deteriorated or badly contaminated, change the oil regardless of the maintenance interval.

7. Clean the oil filler plug.

8. Install the oil filler plug.

9. Close the engine hood and latch the engine hood.