FRAME AS 4485697 - Caterpillar

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Fill out the S O S label. Pay special attention to the serial number, sample data, service meter units on equipment, service meter units on oil, oil type, oil brand, and the amount of oil added. Indicate if the oil was changed after the sample was taken.
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Tube cut to length
Measure the tubing and then cut the new tubing to the length of the dipstick. If there is no dipstick, cut the tubing so that the tubing reaches about halfway into the oil depth of the compartment being sampled.Note: Use a tube cutter to prevent the tubing from being contaminated.
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Install tubing into the vacuum pump. The bottle end of the tubing should be approximately 25.4 mm (1 inch) beyond the base of the vacuum pump head.
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Install a new bottle to be sampled to the vacuum pump.
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Store the vacuum pump assembly and the clean bottle cap in the plastic bag until the parts are ready for use.
Exercise the machine fluid to be sampled until the fluid system is up to normal operating temperature. If normal operating temperature cannot be reached, then 50 °C (120 °F) is acceptable.
Park the machine on level ground. Lower all the attachments. Engage the parking brake.
Shut off the machine . Make sure that all the systems are in safe positions. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
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Clean the sample location using a clean lint free shop towel.
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Keep the sample bottle vertical when taking samples. Pump the vacuum pump handle to create a vacuum.Note: If the bottle is tilted, the oil will enter into the suction of the barrel of the vacuum pump. Oil in the barrel will cause cross contamination of subsequent samples.
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Fill the sample bottle half full with system oil.
Remove the bottle from the vacuum pump.
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Install a clean lid and shake the bottle vigorously for several seconds.
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Empty the bottle into a waste oil container.
Reattach the sample bottle to the vacuum pump.
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Take the oil sample in the same manner. Fill the bottle to the "fill range". Do not fill the bottle beyond the fill mark.Note: Filling beyond the fill mark will not allow for proper lab mixing.
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When the oil bottle is filled, remove the bottle from the vacuum pump. Cap the bottle with a clean lid (no holes).
Clean the outside of the bottle.
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Place the bottle with the completed information label into a sample bottle shipping container, or take the bottle and label to an S O S lab.
Remove the tubing from the vacuum pump and discard the tubing according to local regulations and mandates.
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Clean any covers, caps, plates, and so on, that have been removed.