ENGINE AR-COMPL 10R8832 - Caterpillar

16. Make sure the horn, back-up alarm (if equipped), lights, guards, shield, etc., are in proper working order.Window Cleaning
Use commercially available window cleaning solutions to clean the windows. Clean the outside windows from the ground, unless handrails are available.Remove the rear window by lifting the latch and sliding the window to the full open position. Lift the window out of the track to remove.Engine Crankcase Oil
Check Oil Level
Do not overfill the crankcase. Engine damage can result.
1. Open the access cover (if equipped) on the left side of the machine. 2. Maintain the oil level between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick with the engine running.Maintain the oil level between the LOW and FULL marks on the engine stopped side of the dipstick with the engine stopped. When operating on severe slopes, the oil level in the engine crankcase must be at the FULL mark on the engine stopped side of the dipstick. 3. Remove the oil fill cap and add oil if necessary.4. Clean and install the fill cap.5. Close the access cover (if equipped).Transmission System Oil
Check Oil Level
1. Open the access cover located on the left side of the machine. 2. Maintain the oil between the LOW and FULL marks on dipstick (1) at LOW IDLE with the oil at operating temperature. When operating on severe slopes, refer to information in the footnote in the Refill Capacities chart in the Maintenance Section of this manual.3. Remove oil fill cap (2) and add oil if necessary.4. Clean and install the fill cap.Replace the filter element if the transmission oil filter indicator comes on during operation. See the topic Transmission Filter under Every 250 Service Hours or Monthly in the Maintenance Section of this manual.5. Close the access cover. When operating on severe slopes, additional oil is needed in the powertrain. Refer to information in the footnote in the Refill Capacities chart in the Maintenance Section of this manual.Hydraulic Tank Oil
Check Oil Level
The hydraulic oil tank is located on the right rear of the machine. 1. Maintain the oil level to the FULL mark on the sight gauge. 2. Remove the oil fill cap and add oil, if necessary, through the fill tube.3. Clean and install the fill cap.Radiator
Check Coolant Level
The radiator cap is located in the hood on the left front of the machine. 1. Open the access door. 2. Remove the radiator cap slowly to relieve pressure.3. Maintain the coolant level to within 13 mm (.50 in) of the bottom of the fill pipe. If it is necessary to add coolant daily, check for leaks.4. Inspect the cap and cap seal for damage, deposits or foreign material. Clean the cap with a clean cloth or replace the cap if it is damaged.5. Install the cap.6. Inspect the radiator core for debris and clean if necessary.Compressed air is preferred, but high pressure water or steam can be used to remove dust, leaves and general debris from a radiator. Clean as required by condition of radiator.Fuel Tank