BRACKET 6C1191 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.
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.
Take extreme care to insure the cleanliness of the hydraulic oil. Keep the hydraulic oil clean in order to extend the component life and assure the maximum performance.
Set all controls in neutral, stop the engine, and allow the engine and fluids to cool.
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Remove filler cap (1) from top of the hydraulic tank.
Remove the drain plug on the drain hose and allow the hydraulic fluid to drain.
Unscrew the return line filter and replace the filter cartridge.
Install the drain plug on the drain hose.
Fill the hydraulic tank through the filler port with clean hydraulic fluid. Maintain the oil level within the middle of sight gauge (2).
Purge the air from the hydraulic system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic System - Purge" for the correct purging procedure.