LINK-TAG 2500770 - Caterpillar

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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
The oil level should be checked before starting the engine.
Park the machine on a level surface. Engage the parking brake and lower the truck body or OEM attachment.
Raise the hood. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hood Control".
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Wipe oil filler cap (1) and oil filler tube (2) .Note: The oil level dipstick is integral with the oil filler cap for the transmission oil. Oil filler tube (2) for the torque converter and transmission oil is located on the left side of the machine near the air cleaner.
Turn the handle on the oil level dipstick in order to remove the dipstick. Remove the oil level dipstick.
Clean the dipstick by wiping.
Install the dipstick fully.
Remove the dipstick.
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Note: The oil level dipstick is marked "COLD SAFE START" on one side. The oil level dipstick is marked "FULL HOT LOW IDLE" on the other side.
Check the oil level on the "COLD SAFE START" side of the dipstick.The engine can be started if the oil is anywhere within the shaded area. Do not add oil if the level is toward the bottom of the "COLD SAFE START" shaded area. An oil level that is anywhere in this range is normal.
Guide the dipstick down the filler tube and turn the handle on the dipstick in order to make the seal between the filler tube and the filler cap.
Lower the hood.
Start the engine. Operate the machine until the temperature of the oil is at normal operating temperature.
Park the machine on a level surface. Engage the parking brake.
Raise the hood. Wait for five minutes before removing dipstick (1). Turn the handle on the dipstick in order to remove the dipstick. Note: The shaded area on the side of the oil level dipstick that is marked "FULL HOT LOW IDLE" indicates the correct transmission oil level. Refer to illustration 2.
Clean the dipstick by wiping.
Install the dipstick fully.
Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
Check the oil level on the "FULL HOT LOW IDLE" side of the dipstick. Maintain the oil level within the shaded area on the dipstick. If necessary, add oil through filler tube (2). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)".
Guide the dipstick down the filler tube and turn the handle of the dipstick in order to make the seal between the filler tube and the filler cap.
Lower the hood.