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Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact the skin. |
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Obtain the Sample and the Analysis
In addition to a good preventive maintenance program, Caterpillar recommends using S·O·S oil analysis at regular scheduled intervals in order to monitor the condition of the differentials, and the maintenance requirements of the differentials.
Each oil sample should be taken when the oil is warm and when the oil is well mixed. The sample should be taken at this time in order to ensure that the sample is representative of the oil in the differential and the final drives.
Obtain the S·O·S Sample
Use a 1U-5718 Vacuum Pump or use an equivalent pump that is inserted into the sump.
To avoid contamination of the oil samples, the tools and the supplies that are used for obtaining oil samples must be clean.
Refer to Special Publication, PEHP6001 for more information on obtaining a good oil sample. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for complete information and assistance in establishing an S·O·S program for your differentials and final drives.
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Location of the hydrostatic transfer drive | |
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The hydrostatic transfer drive | |
- The hydrostatic transfer drive is located on the underside of the machine.
- Remove the oil level/fill plug. Obtain an oil sample in a suitable container.
- Clean the filler plug and install the filler plug to the hydrostatic transfer drive. Seal the container and label the container. Send the sample to your Caterpillar dealer for analysis.