GASKET 0969571 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
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.
Obtain the sample of the engine oil as close as possible to the recommended sampling interval. The recommended sampling interval is every 250 service hours. To receive the full effect of S O S oil analysis, you must establish a consistent trend of data. To establish a pertinent history of data, perform consistent oil samplings that are evenly spaced.
Open the engine access door on the left side of the machine.
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Remove the protective cap.
Use 169-8373 Fluid Sampling Bottle to obtain a sample of the engine oil.
Replace the protective cap.
Close the engine access door.Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" for the correct fluid for your machine.