HOUSING AS 3T0710 - Caterpillar

Engine Oil and Filter
Change the Oil and Filter
Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
1. The crankcase oil drain plug is located under the rear of the machine.2. Remove the bolts, washers and engine crankcase cover from under the upper structure. 3. Unlatch and raise the engine hood. 4. Remove the crankcase oil drain plug. Allow the oil to drain into a container.5. Install the drain plug after all of the oil has drained. 6. Remove the used filter. Clean the filter base. Be sure all of the used filter seal is removed. 7. Coat the seal of a new filter with clean engine oil.Do not overtighten the filter. Use the index marks on the filter as a guide for proper tightening.8. Install the new filter by hand. When the seal contacts the base, tighten an additional 3/4 turn. 9. Remove the oil fill plug. Fill the crankcase with oil. See "Refill Capacities." Clean and install the plug. 10. Start and operate the engine to fill the filter. Check for leaks. Stop the engine.11. Maintain the level between the ADD and FULL marks on the the ENGINE RUNNING side of the dipstick. 12. Close and latch the engine hood.13. Install engine crankcase cover.Cooling System
Add Conditioner
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure.Steam can cause personal injury.Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the fill cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve pressure.Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to prevent personal injury.
Do not add conditioner monthly unless the engine has actually operated 250 service hours. Adding conditioner before 250 service hours will result in an excessive concentration of conditioner.Do not use Caterpillar coolant conditioner elements with Dowtherm 209 Full-Fill coolant. Follow recommendations provided with Dowtherm 209 Full-Fill coolant.
1. Unlock and open the cover. 2. Remove the radiator cap slowly to relieve pressure.3. Add 0.24 liter (1/2 pint) of Caterpillar cooling system conditioner, to provide a 3% to 6% concentration in the coolant.4. Replace the cap if the gasket is damaged. Install the radiator cap.5. Close and lock the cover.Final Drive
Check the Oil Level
Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
1. Position one final drive so that the oil plugs are in line vertically with plug (1) in the uppermost position.2. Remove oil level plug (2). 3. Oil should be to the bottom of the oil level plug opening.4. Add oil if necessary by removing oil plug (1). 5. Clean the plugs in nonflammable solution. Add pipe sealant to plugs. 6. Install plugs (1) and (2).7. Repeat procedure on other final drive.Swing Drive
Check the Oil Level
Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
1. The swing drive oil dipstick is located to the rear of the fuel tank.