LINE ASSEM. (no. 12) 6N4742 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
Intervals for cleaning the centrifugal oil filters depend on the buildup of sludge in the centrifugal oil filters. After disassembling the centrifugal oil filter, measure the buildup of sludge in the rotor cover.If the buildup of sludge is more than 12 mm (.47 inch) thick, the centrifugal oil filters must be cleaned more often.If the buildup of sludge is not more than 12 mm (.47 inch) thick, clean the centrifugal oil filters after every 100 operating hours.If the buildup of sludge is less than 12 mm (.47 inch) thick, the interval for cleaning the centrifugal oil filters can be increased. Increase the interval in 50 hour increments until a suitable interval is determined.
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(1) Valve. (2) Base.Note: If the engine is operating, close valve (1) to the centrifugal oil filter that will be cleaned. Prepare a cover for base (2). The cover will prevent the oil mist from flowing through the orifice in the base.
Disassemble the centrifugal oil filter according to the instructions in the Service Manual.
Thoroughly clean all of the parts of the centrifugal oil filter. Carefully inspect all of the parts.
Ensure that all of the rotor components are thoroughly clean before assembling the rotor. Failure to do so can cause an out of balance condition that can cause rapid wear to the bearings and the spindle.
Note: Install a new paper liner when the centrifugal oil filter is assembled.
Assemble the centrifugal oil filter according to the instructions in the Service Manual.