345C Excavator Caterpillar

Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed.

The user is responsible for the performance of maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the replacement of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and procedures may result in diminished performance of the product and/or accelerated wear of components.

Use mileage, fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, in order to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.

Note: Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous interval must be performed.

When Required

Adjustable Gage Undercarriage Frame - Lubricate
Air Conditioner/Cab Heater Filter (Recirculation) - Inspect/Replace
Battery - Recycle
Battery or Battery Cable - Inspect/Replace
Boom Base Pins - Lubricate
Bucket Linkage - Inspect/Adjust
Bucket Tips - Inspect/Replace
Bucket Tips - Inspect/Replace
Cab Air Filter (Fresh Air) - Clean/Replace
Circuit Breakers - Reset
Counterweight Removal Chain - Inspect/Clean/Lubricate
Engine Air Filter Primary Element - Clean/Replace
Engine Air Filter Secondary Element - Replace
Engine Air Precleaner - Clean
Ether Starting Aid Cylinder - Replace
Fuses - Replace
Oil Filter - Inspect
Track Adjustment - Adjust
Window Washer Reservoir - Fill
Window Wiper - Inspect/Replace
Windows - Clean

Every 10 Service Hours or Daily for First 100 Hours

Boom, Stick and Bucket Linkage - Lubricate

Every 10 Service Hours or Daily

Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Water Separator - Drain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check
Indicators and Gauges - Test
Radiator Core - Clean
Seat Belt - Inspect
Track Adjustment - Inspect
Travel Alarm - Test
Undercarriage - Check

Every 10 Service Hours or Daily for Machines Used in Severe Applications

Boom, Stick and Bucket Linkage - Lubricate

Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly

Boom, Stick and Bucket Linkage - Lubricate

Every 100 Service Hours of Continuous Hammer Use

Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Case Drain) - Replace
Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Pilot) - Replace

Initial 250 Service Hours

Engine Valve Lash and Fuel Injector Timing - Check
Final Drive Oil - Change
Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Case Drain) - Replace
Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Pilot) - Replace
Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Return) - Replace
Swing Drive Oil - Change

Every 250 Service Hours

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Final Drive Oil Sample - Obtain
Swing Bearing - Lubricate

Every 250 Service Hours or Monthly

Adjustable Gage Undercarriage Frame - Lubricate
Belt - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Condenser (Refrigerant) - Clean
Final Drive Oil Level - Check
Swing Drive Oil Level - Check

Every 250 Service Hours of Partial Hammer Use (50% of Service Hours)

Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Case Drain) - Replace
Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Pilot) - Replace

Every 250 Service Hours of Continuous Hammer Use

Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Return) - Replace

Initial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Hydraulic System Oil Sample - Obtain
Swing Drive Oil Sample - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours or 3 Months

Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fuel System - Prime
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Cap and Strainer - Clean

Every 500 Service Hours of Partial Hammer Use (50% of Service Hours)

Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Return) - Replace

Every 600 Service Hours of Continuous Hammer Use

Hydraulic System Oil - Change

Every 1000 Service Hours or 6 Months

Battery - Clean
Battery Hold-Down - Tighten
Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Case Drain) - Replace
Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Pilot) - Replace
Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Return) - Replace
Swing Drive Oil - Change

Every 1000 Service Hours of Partial Hammer Use (50% of Service Hours)

Hydraulic System Oil - Change

Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year

Engine Valve Lash and Fuel Injector Timing - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Final Drive Oil - Change
Hydraulic System Oil - Change
Receiver Dryer (Refrigerant) - Replace
Swing Gear - Lubricate

Every Year

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 3 Years After Date of Installation or Every 5 Years After Date of Manufacture

Seat Belt - Replace

Every 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add

Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change