SEAL 7M8723 - Caterpillar

Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.Make sure all of the attachments have been lowered, oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.
Note: Press the horn to alert personnel in the area.Note: Test the brakes on a dry, level surface. Make sure that the area around the machine is clear. Move the machine away from other operating machines and away from personnel.Note: If the machine is on stands, place the steering frame lock in the LOCKED position. Clear the area around the wheels in order to allow the wheels to rotate.Note: Engage the parking brake.
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Required Tools    
Part Number     Description     Qty    
198-4240     Digital Pressure Indicator     1    
2G-5298     Wire     1    
Remove the access panel on the lower right side of the machine by the door.
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Location of the parking brake relay and parking brake alarm relay (1) Parking brake alarm relay (2) Parking brake relay
Disable the neutralizer by removing the parking brake alarm relay and the parking brake relay.
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Jumper Wire Location (3) Location F3 (4) Location D5
Insert 2G-5298 Wire Assembly into the relay panel at locations F3 and D5.Note: This will supply the power to the directional control lever. The limit switch to the parking brake control lever will be ignored.
Remove the access panel below the batteries.
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Pressure Tap for the Signal Oil (5) Pressure tap for the signal oil is located behind the crossover relief valve.
Install 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator to the pressure tap for the signal oil (5) .
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The location of the pressure tap for the high pressure oil of the drive loop. The pressure tap is located under the hydrostatic pump. (6) Pressure tap for the high pressure oil of the drive loop.
Install 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator to the pressure tap for the high pressure oil of the drive loop (6) .
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Location of Pressure Tap on Front Axle Housing (7) Pressure tap for the service brake.
Install 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator to pressure tap (7) that is on the axle assembly.
Secure the digital pressure indicator so that the digital pressure indicator can be viewed by the operator during the test. Do NOT hold digital pressure indicator.
Sit in the seat and fasten the seat belt.
Start the engine and allow the machine to reach normal operating temperature.
With the machine at low idle, raise the empty bucket or attachment slightly.
Move the directional control lever to the FORWARD direction. The parking brake is still engaged. If the machine is equipped with a speed select switch, press the speed select switch to SLOW. If the machine is equipped with a