SEAL-BOOT 1326595 - Caterpillar

You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.Backhoe Linkage
Lubricate the Fittings
Wipe all fittings before lubricating. 1. Lubricate fitting at the base of each boom cylinder. 2. These fittings are located at the base of the boom. Lubricate fittings (1) and (2) for the lower boom bearings. Lubricate fittings (3) and (4) for the boom cylinder rod. Lubricate fitting (5) for the stick cylinder head. To ensure proper lubrication of the lower boom bearings and the boom cylinder rod bearings, grease should be applied to fittings (1), (2), (3) and (4), first with the boom raised and any equipment suspended, then with the boom lowered and the equipment resting on the ground with a slight down pressure. 3. Lubricate three fittings (6), (7), and (8) on the link. 4. Lubricate three fittings (9), (10), and (11) on the bucket. 5. Lubricate fittings (12) on the stick cylinder rod, (13) and (14) at the connection of the boom and stick and (15) on the bucket cylinder head.