LEVER ASSEM. 8J2653 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.
Pressurized System. Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death. Do not operate the power pack with leaking or damaged hydraulic components. Open the breather filter slowly to release the pressure inside the reservoir. Wear protective equipment. If oil contacts the eye, flush immediately with clean water and seek medical treatment. Malfunctioning or leaking threaded fittings, hose connections, and pressure lines must be immediately repaired by a Cat dealer (search for hydraulic leaks with a piece of cardboard).
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Possible damage due to wrong hydraulic oil. Neither the power pack nor the excavator must be filled with biodegradable hydraulic oil. Only use hydraulic oil according to the Lubricant Viscosities. The power pack and the excavator must be filled with hydraulic oil of the same grade. Have the hydraulic oil only changed by a Cat dealer.
Put the power pack on firm, level, and horizontal ground.
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Unscrew breather filter (A) slowly to release the pressure inside the reservoir slowly.
Place a suitable container under the power pack to collect the hydraulic oil as it flows out.
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Remove oil drain plug (B).
Check the hydraulic oil reservoir for dirt and clean if necessary.
Install oil drain plug
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Add clean hydraulic oil through filler plug opening until reaching the relevant mark.Note: Refer to "General Hazard Information" for information that pertains to containing fluid spillage.
Check the hydraulic oil level and add oil if necessary. Refer to Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check for more information.
Install the breather filter.