Lafayette 3612 Engine BFJKX00 - 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) Oil level plug
(2) Oil drain plug
Position one final drive so that oil drain plug (2) is at the bottom.Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information on Containing Fluid Spillage.
Remove drain plug (2) and level plug (1). Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
Clean the plugs and inspect the O-ring seals. If wear or damage is evident, replace the drain plug, the level plug, and/or the O-ring seals.
Install drain plug (2).
Fill the final drive to the bottom of the opening on level plug (1). See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)".Note: If the oil fills slowly, the fill hole may be blocked by the planetary gear. Rotate the final drive to move the planetary gear away from the fill hole.Note: Overfilling the final drive will cause the seals on the travel motor to allow hydraulic oil or water to enter the final drive. The final drive may become contaminated.
Install level plug (1).
Perform Step 1 to Step 6 on the other final drive. Use a different container for the oil so that the oil samples from the final drives will be separate.
Completely remove the oil that has spilled onto surfaces.
Start the machine and allow the final drives to run through several cycles.
Stop the machine. Check the oil level.
Check the drained oil for metal chips or for particles. If there are any chips or particles, consult your Cat dealer.
Properly dispose of the drained material. Obey local regulations for the disposal of the material.