COOLANT 2056613 - Caterpillar

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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Operate the machine for a few minutes in order to warm the transmission oil.
Park the machine on a level surface. Lower the attachment to the ground and apply slight downward pressure. Engage the parking brake and stop the engine.
Illustration 1 g00763411Note: Remove the transmission guard from the bottom of the machine in order to access the magnetic screen assembly.
Remove the transmission oil drain plug (2). Allow the transmission oil to drain into a suitable container. Clean the drain plug and install the drain plug.
Change the transmission oil filter. Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Transmission Oil Filter - Replace" for the correct procedure.
Remove the bolts and the cover from the front left side of the transmission case.
Remove magnetic screen tube assembly (3) and suction screen (4) from the housing. Remove three magnets from the magnetic screen tube assembly.
Wash the magnetic screen tube assembly and the suction screen in a clean, nonflammable solvent.
Do not drop or rap the magnets against any hard objects. Replace any damaged magnets.
Use a cloth, a stiff bristle brush, or pressure air to clean the magnets.
Clean the cover and inspect the cover seal. Replace the seal if the seal is damaged.
Install three magnets on magnetic screen tube assembly (3). Insert suction screen (4) and magnetic screen tube assembly (3) in the housing.
Install the cover and four bolts.
Remove transmission oil filler cap (1) on the left side of the machine. Fill the transmission with oil through the transmission oil filler tube. Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)".
Clean the filler cap and install the filler cap.
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Remove the transmission breather from the top of the transmission. Wash the transmission breather in a clean, nonflammable solvent. Allow the transmission breather to dry. Then, install the transmission breather.
Start the engine and run the engine at low idle. Apply the service brake. Slowly operate the transmission controls in order to circulate the oil.
Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL position. Engage the parking brake and stop the engine. Inspect the transmission for leaks.
Check the transmission oil level. Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Transmission Oil Level - Check".