MANIFOLD-OIL 7S6853 - Caterpillar

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Open the access cover that is on the right side of the machine.
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(1) Crankcase drain valve
Remove the cover under crankcase drain valve (1) .Note: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information in containing fluid spillage.
Open crankcase drain valve (1). Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container. Close crankcase drain valve (1) .Note: Dispose of drained fluids according to local regulations.
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(2) Oil filler plug (3) Dipstick (4) Oil filter
Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the components to cool.
Remove used oil filter (4). See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Oil Filter - Inspect".
Clean the filter housing base. Remove all of the old filter gasket.
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Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the gasket of the new filter.
Install the new filter by hand. When the gasket contacts the filter base, tighten the filter by an additional 3/4 turn.Every new oil filter has rotation index marks that are spaced at increments of 1/4 turn. Use the rotation index marks as a guide for tightening the oil filter.
Remove oil filler plug (2) .
Do not overfill the crankcase. Engine damage can result.
Fill the crankcase with new oil.Note: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities".
Clean filler plug (2) .
Install filler plug (2) .
Start the engine. Run the engine at low idle for two minutes. Check for oil leaks. Stop the engine.
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Wait for ten minutes in order to allow the oil to drain back into the crankcase. Check the oil level. Maintain the oil level between the "ADD" mark and "FULL" mark on dipstick (3) .
Install the cover under crankcase drain valve (1) .
Close the access cover.