ALTERNATOR GP-CHARGING 3460453 - Caterpillar

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Open the crankcase access cover.
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Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information that pertains to Containing Fluid Spillage.
Open the crankcase drain valve. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.Note: Dispose of any drained fluids according to local regulations.
Close the drain valve.
Close the crankcase access cover.
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Open the access door on the right side of the machine.
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Remove the oil filter with a strap type wrench. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Oil Filter - Inspect". Discard the used oil filter properly.
Clean the filter housing base. Make sure that all of the old filter gasket is removed.
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Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the gasket of the new filter.
Install the new filter by hand. When the gasket contacts the filter base, turn the filter by 270 degrees more. This will tighten the filter sufficiently.Every new oil filter has rotation index marks that are spaced at 90 degree increments. Use the rotation index marks as a guide for tightening the oil filter.
Close the access door.
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Unlatch the engine hood and raise the engine hood.
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Remove oil filler plug (2). Fill the crankcase with new oil. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, " Capacities (Refill)". Clean the oil filler plug and install the oil filler plug.
Do not under fill or overfill engine crankcase with oil. Either condition can cause engine damage.
Start the engine and allow the oil to warm. Check the engine for leaks. Stop the engine.
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Wait for thirty minutes so that the oil can drain back into the crankcase. The oil level must be in the "SAFE STARTING RANGE" on the "ENGINE STOPPED" side of dipstick (1) .