LINK-MASTER 1362405 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
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.
Operate the machine for a few minutes before you obtain the engine oil sample. This operation will thoroughly mix the engine oil for a more accurate sample.Open the engine access doors on the right-hand side of the machine. If preferred, the engine access doors may be removed.Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Access Door - Open/Close" for information about the engine access doors on this machine.
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Type 1
Engine oil sampling valve.
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Type 2
Engine oil sampling valve.
The sampling valve for the engine oil is located on the engine oil filter base.Reference: For more information, refer to Special Publication, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations" and Special Publication, PEHP6001, "How To Take A Good Oil Sample".Close the engine access doors after the engine oil sample has been obtained.