KIT- 5508409 - Caterpillar

Windshield Wipers
Change Wiper Blades
Inspect the windshield wiper blades. Replace them if worn, damaged or streaking.Fill Washer Solvent Bottle
The windshield washer bottle is located inside the front access door on the left side of the machine. Fill the bottle when it is empty. Use Caterpillar window washing liquid, or a commercial nonfreezing window washer solvent.Tracks
Adjust
Grease is under high pressure.Grease coming out of the relief valve under pressure can penetrate the body causing injury or death.Do not watch the relief valve to see if grease is escaping. Watch the track or track adjustment cylinder to see if the track is being loosened.Loosen the relief valve one turn only.If track does not loosen, close the relief valve and contact your Caterpillar dealer.
Repeat the procedure on the opposite track after completion of the first track.Operate the machine in the direction of the idlers. Stop with one track pin directly over the front carrier roller. Place a straightedge on the tracks. Measure the distance from the bottom of the straightedge to the top of the lowest grouser tip.Correct adjustment allows 25 to 40 mm (1 to 1 1/2 inches) of sag midway between the two front carrier rollers.If the Track is too Loose
Do not adjust the track if the dimension shown is less than 25 mm (1 in) or machine damage may result.
1. Open the adjustment access cover on the track roller frame. 2. Add grease through the fill valve fitting until the adjustment is correct. 3. Operate the machine back and forth to equalize pressure. 4. Recheck the adjustment.5. Close the access cover.If the Track is too Tight
1. Be sure the idler can retract. Open the relief valve access cover on the roller frame. 2. Loosen the relief valve one turn only to allow grease to escape.
Possible injury or death can result if the relief valve does not operate properly.If track does not loosen, close the relief valve and contact your Caterpillar dealer.
3. Tighten the valve when the adjustment is correct.4. Close the access cover.5. Operate the machine back and forth to equalize pressure. Remeasure the adjustment.If the correct adjustment cannot be obtained, consult your Caterpillar dealer.Track Shoe Bolt Torque
The torque requirement for track shoe bolts is 870 70 N m (650 50 lb ft) plus an extra 1/3 turn (120°).Bucket Tips and Side Cutters
Change the Tip
Personal injury or death can result, if the bucket is not blocked up.Block the bucket before changing bucket tips and side cutters.
Typical ExampleReplace the bucket tip when worn close to shank. Too blunt of a tip will not penetrate properly.1. Raise and support the bucket.2. If the bucket tip is worn, drive the pin out. Remove the tip and the pin retainer.3. Clean the shank pin retainer and pin.4. Install the new tip and retainer.5. Install the pin in from the side opposite of the retainer.6. Raise the bucket and remove the support.7. Lower the bucket to the ground.Side Cutters
Typical Example1. Remove the mounting bolts and remove the side cutters.2. Some side cutters may