TH62, TH63, TH82 and TH83 Telehandlers Caterpillar

Hydraulic System Oil - Change

Usage:

TH82 3JN

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Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.

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NOTICE

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.

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Unlock protection cover (1) with the engine start switch key.
Loosen hydraulic tank filler cap (2) slowly in order to relieve the pressure in the hydraulic system. Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap.
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Hydraulic Tank Drain Plug
Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the tank and drain the oil into a suitable container. Clean the drain plug. Install the drain plug back into the tank.
Fill the tank with new oil and install filler cap. Clean up any oil that has spilled. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities" for additional information.
Start the engine. Check for clearance for the boom. The boom will need clearance for full extension. You need enough clearance to fully raise the boom and you need enough clearance to lower the boom. Raise and lower the boom several times. Extend and retract the boom several times.
With the boom in the travel position, slowly drive the machine in forward. Steer the machine from the left to the right.
Park the machine and check the oil level. If necessary, add oil.
Close and lock protection cover (1).
Reference: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check" for additional information.