HOUSING 9D7969 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.
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(1) Breather
(2) Oil level dipstick
(3) Oil drain plugNote: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information on Containing Fluid Spillage.
Remove the oil drain plug (3). Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.Note: Your machine may come with a drain valve instead of a plug drain.
Clean the plug and inspect the O-ring seal. If wear or damage is evident, replace the valve and/or the O-ring seal.
Install oil drain plug (3).
Do not overfill the pump drive. Overfilling will cause the oil to overheat and damage the pump drive.
Remove breather (1). Fill the housing with new oil. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)".
Install a new breather and check the oil level with oil level dipstick (2).
Check for leaks. Make repairs if necessary.Fast Fill Service Center
If your machine is equipped with a fast fill service center, you may be able to drain/add oil through the fast fill port.Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fast Fill Service Center" for additional information.Note: The fast fill service center may not completely drain the system. Drain the remaining fluid as instructed in the procedure if necessary.