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303 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator Caterpillar


Hydraulic System Oil - Change

Usage:

303 DMA

  • Park the machine on level ground.
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  • Extend the stick and the bucket fully. Lower the boom so that the bucket is rested on the ground. Lower the blade to the ground.
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  • The hydraulic tank is located under the access cover on the right side of the machine. Open the access cover for the hydraulic tank. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil filler cap in order to prevent dirt from entering the hydraulic tank.
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  • Relieve the internal pressure from the hydraulic tank by loosening the hydraulic oil filler cap. After the pressure is relieved, remove the hydraulic oil filler cap.
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    The hydraulic oil drain plug is located on the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank.

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

  • Remove the hydraulic oil drain plug. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

  • Clean the drain plug and the O-ring. Inspect the drain plug and the O-ring. Replace the drain plug or replace the O-ring if the drain plug or the O-ring is damaged or worn. Reinstall the plug.
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  • Remove bolt (1), washer (2), and left cover (3).
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  • Remove spring (4) and screen (5).

    Note: Do not allow spring (4) to fall into the hydraulic tank.

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  • Clean screen (5) and inspect screen (5). Replace the screen if the screen is damaged or badly contaminated.

  • Inspect O-ring seal (6). Replace the O-ring seal if it is necessary.

  • Install the screen by reversing steps 7 and 8.

    Note: Make sure that the O-ring seal and the spring are properly positioned during installation.

  • Fill the hydraulic system oil tank. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)".
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  • Inspect the pressure cap. Clean the pressure cap. Replace the pressure cap if damage is evident.

  • Install the pressure cap.

  • Start the engine and run the engine for a few minutes. Slowly operate the control levers in order to cause the hydraulic oil to flow through the circuits.
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  • Extend the stick and the bucket fully. Lower the boom so that the bucket is rested on the ground. Lower the blade to the ground.
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  • Maintain the hydraulic oil level between mark (A) and mark (B) of the sight gauge.

  • Close the right access door.

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