NUT 0638384 - 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 Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Park the machine on a level surface. Ensure that the parking brake is fully engaged.If your machine has the following serial number, ensure that the suspension is at the normal ride height: AWR1-588 and AXM1-1182
Shut off the engine and allow the level of the oil to stabilize.
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Sight glass (1) is located within panel (2) on the left side of the machine. Check the oil level in sight glass (1) .
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The above photograph shows a typical installation.
The oil must be at highest level mark (3) when the oil is at operating temperature. When the oil is cold the oil must be halfway between highest level mark (3) and lowest level mark (4) on the sight glass. Maintain the oil at these levels. If necessary, add oil through the oil filler tube.Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Steering System Oil - Change" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscocities".