PLATE 2997593 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death can result from machine articulation or movement.Machine frames can move and a person can be crushed.Connect the steering frame lock link between the front and rear frames before working on machine.
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.
Reference: For the correct procedure to relieve any hydraulic oil pressure that may be in the steering system, refer to the Service Manual module Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure - Release" for the machine that is being tested.
Table 1
Required Tools    
Part Number     Description     Qty    
1U-5481     Pressure Gauge Group     1    
1U-5482     Pressure Adapter Group     1    Test the Pressure when the Engine Is Running
Illustration 1 g00664484
The 825G Soil Compactor is shown.
Position the machine in the straight ahead position. Install the steering frame lock into the LOCKED position, as shown.
Engage the parking brake. Move the transmission direction control switch to the NEUTRAL position. Operate the engine at high idle. Move the implement control lever to the LIFT position in order to increase the temperature of the oil to normal operating temperature. Stop the engine.
Illustration 2 g00664417
Install a 5000 kPa (725 psi) pressure gauge and hose assembly into the