1451971 ENGINE AR-COMPLETE Caterpillar parts
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Alternative (cross code) number:
CA1451971
145-1971
1451971
CA1451971
145-1971
1451971
TRUCK ENGINE,
Compatible equipment models: 1451971:
Information:
Illustration 1 g03783312
Place a suitable container under the drain hose connected to valve (1). Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information that pertains to containing fluid spillage.
Open drain valve (1) in order to drain the oil.
Allow the oil to drain.
Close the drain valve.
Illustration 2 g03783318
Remove filter element (4). Discard the used filter element.
Clean the filter housing base. All of the old filter seal must be removed from the filter housing base.
Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal of the new filter elements.
Install the new filters by hand. When the seal contacts the base, tighten the filter element for an additional 3/4 turn. Every new oil filter has rotation index marks that are spaced at 90 degree increments. Use the rotation index marks as a guide for tightening the oil filter.
Remove the oil filler plug (2). Fill the crankcase with new oil. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)". See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities". Clean the oil filler cap and install the oil filler cap.
Before you start the engine, check the oil level on oil level gauge (3). The oil level must be within the FULL RANGE on the oil level gauge.
Start the engine. Run the engine for 2 minutes. Inspect the machine for leaks. Stop the machine.
Wait for 10 minutes in order to allow the oil to drain back into the crankcase. Check the oil level. Maintain the oil level within the FULL RANGE on the oil level gauge.
Close the engine compartment.