GEAR 8N3547 - Caterpillar

(19)Transmission - Change Filter Element
1. Remove deck grate. 2. Remove drain plug. 3. Remove cover and used element. 4. Inspect seal and replace if necessary. Install new element and cover. 5. Install drain plug. Start and operate loader a few minutes to fill filter with oil. Install deck grate. 6. Check oil level and add oil if necessary.(20)Transmission - Wash and Oil Breathers
1. Remove both breathers. 2. Wash in clean kerosene or diesel fuel. 3. Oil elements lightly. Install breathers.(21)Diesel Engine Crankcase - Wash Breather
1. Loosen hose clamp. 2. Remove cover assembly. 3. Remove both elements. 4. Wash in clean kerosen or diesel fuel. 5. Dry elements with pressure air. 6. Install elements and cover. Tighten hose clamps.(22)Hydraulic System - Change Filter Elements
1. Wait at least 5 minutes after engine has stopped before servicing filter elements. 2. Loosen bleed plug on steering filter. 3. Loosen bleed plug on brake filter. 4. Remove drain plug on brake filter. 5. Remove cover, screen and elements from steering filter. 6. Wash screen in clean kerosene or diesel fuel. 7. Inspect cover seal and replace if necessary. 8. Install new elements; screen and cover. 9. Tighten cover bolt to 43 5 lb. ft. (6 0,7 mkg). 10. Remove cover and element from brake filter. 11. Inspect cover seal and replace if necessary. 12. Install new element. 13. Install cover. 14. Install drain plug. 15. Start engine and close bleed valves when oil flows without air bubbles. 16. Check oil level. 17. Add oil if necessary.(23)Front And Rear Differentials And Final Drives - Check Oil Level
1. Operate loader on level ground a few minutes before checking. Check on level ground. 2. Loosen plugs slowly. Do not drain oil if level is above plug opening. 3. Add oil to level of plug opening if required. Install plugs.(24)Rear Differential And Final Drives - Wash and Oil Breather
1. Remove breather. 2. Wash in clean kerosene or diesel fuel. 3. Oil element lightly and install breather.(25)Diesel Fuel Tank
1. Open fuel drain valve. 2. Allow moisture and sediment to drain. 3. Close drain valve.(26)Diesel Fuel Tank Filler Cap
1. Remove and disassemble cap. 2. Wash cap and elements in clean kerosene or diesel fuel. 3. Lightly coat elements with lubricating oil. Assemble and install cap.(27)Brake Lining
1. Apply brakes and check for clearance between edge of shoe plates and retracting springs. Install new brake lining when shoe plate contacts retractor springs. 2. Replace damaged or missing retractor springs.(28)Brake Accumulator
1. Remove floor plate for access to accumulator. 2. Check accumulator nitrogen precharge pressure. Your Caterpillar dealer is equipped to make this check.