CAP-BEARING 2941718 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.
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(1) Breather (2) Adapter (3) Sight GaugeNote: Check the oil level for the pump coupling with the machine on a level surface. If the machine is parked on an incline or the engine has been stopped for a short period, the oil in the pump coupling will not return to the housing. The fluid level cannot be checked properly. Park the machine on level ground and check the oil level once the engine has been stopped for at least 15 minutes.
Open the access door on the right side of the machine.
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Sight Gauge
Maintain the oil level in area (A) of sight gauge (3) . If the oil level is low, then add oil. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities".
Do not overfill the housing for the pump coupling. Overfilling will the cause the engine oil to overheat and engine damage can result.
Remove breather cap (1) and adapter (2) and fill to the recommended oil level.
Clean the breather cap and the adapter. Inspect the O-ring seal. If wear or damage is evident, replace the damaged part.
Replace the breather cap and the adapter.
Close the right side access door.