CAP 2781259 - Caterpillar

You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.Transmission Oil
Change TDTO Oil
Operate the engine long enough to warm the oil. The machine must be level. Lower the bucket with slight down pressure.Engage the parking/secondary brake. Stop the engine. 1. Remove the transmission drain plug and drain the oil.2. Change the filter element. See the topic "Transmission Filter" under "Every 500 Service Hours or 3 Months". 3. Remove the magnetic strainer cover.4. Remove the magnets from the housing.5. Remove the screen from the housing.6. Wash the tube and the screen in a clean, nonflammable solvent.7. Clean the magnets with a cloth, a stiff bristle brush or pressure air.
Do not drop or rap the magnets against any hard objects. Replace any damaged magnets.
8. Clean the cover and inspect the seal. Replace the seal, if it is damaged.9. Insert the magnets in the screen.10. Insert the screen, tube and magnets in the housing.11. Install the cover. Tighten the cover bolts.12. Clean and install the transmission drain plug. 13. Open the access cover. 14. Fill the transmission with oil through the fill tube. See the "Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities" chart. 15. Remove the transmission breather. Wash the breather in clean, nonflammable solvent. Install the transmission breather.16. Remove the transfer gear housing breather. Wash the breather in clean, nonflammable solvent. Install the transfer gear housing breather.17. Close the access cover.18. Start and run the engine at low idle. Inspect for leaks.19. Slowly operate the transmission controls to circulate the oil. 20. Maintain the oil level between the FULL and LOW marks on dipstick (1). Add the oil through fill tube (2) if necessary.21. Stop the engine.Drive Shaft Universal Joints
Lubricate Fittings
Wipe all fittings before lubricating. 1. Lubricate two fittings on each of the universal joints of the rear drive shaft. Total of four fittings. 2. Lubricate two fittings on the front end of the center drive shaft universal joint. 3. Lubricate two fittings on the rear of the center drive shaft universal joint. 4. Lubricate two fittings on the front drive shaft universal joint.Total of 10 fittings.Drive Shaft Support Bearing
Lubricate Fitting
Wipe all fittings before lubricating. Lubricate one remote fitting.Frame Pivot Bearings
Lubricate Fittings
Wipe all fittings before lubricating. Lubricate one fitting in the upper pivot bearing. Lubricate one fitting in the lower pivot bearing.Total of two fittings.Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
Inspect
1. Remove access covers from both sides of the ROPS.2. Inspect for any loose or damaged bolts. Replace damaged bolts or missing bolts with original equipment parts only. Retighten bolts to a torque of 2300 177 N m (1700 130 lb ft).3. Replace ROPS mounting supports if the ROPS rattles or makes a noise when the machine is operated on a rough surface.4. Install access covers.Do not straighten or repair by welding reinforcement plates to the ROPS.Contact your Caterpillar dealer for repair of cracks in welds, castings or any metal section on the ROPS.