SPACER 4P7680 - Caterpillar

Replace the engine oil filters when any of the following conditions are met:
Every oil change
The engine oil filter differential pressure reaches 100 kPa (15 psi).
The engine oil filters have been used for 1000 operating hours.Service tools are available to aid in the service of oil filters. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for the part names and the part numbers. Follow the instructions that are supplied with the service tools. If the service tools are not used, perform the following appropriate procedure.Replacing the Engine Oil Filters
Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
Perform the following procedure after the oil has been drained.
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(1) Drain (2) Drain valve (3) Plug (4) Bolts (5) Cover
Connect a hose to drain (1). Place the other end of the hose into a suitable container in order to collect the oil.
Open drain valve (2). Remove plug (3). Allow the oil to drain. Clean the plug and install the plug. Close the drain valve. Remove the hose from the drain.Note: Some oil will remain in the housing after the oil has been drained. This oil will pour out of the housing when cover (5) is removed. Prepare to catch the oil in a suitable container. Clean up any spilled oil with absorbent pillows or towels. DO NOT use absorbent particles to clean up the oil.
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Section view (4) Bolt (5) Cover (6) O-ring seal (7) Oil filter element
Remove Bolts (4) and the washers in order to remove cover (5) and O-ring seal (6). Remove oil filter elements (7) .
Clean cover (5), O-ring seal (6), and the inside of the oil filter housing.
Caterpillar oil filters are built to Caterpillar specifications. Use of an oil filter not recommended by Caterpillar could result in severe engine damage to the engine bearings, crankshaft, etc., as a result of the larger waste particles from unfiltered oil entering the engine lubricating system. Only use oil filters recommended by Caterpillar.
Ensure that the new oil filter elements are in good condition. Install the new oil filter elements.
Inspect O-ring seal (6). Ensure that the surfaces for the O-ring seal are clean. Install a new O-ring seal if the old O-ring seal is damaged or deteriorated.
Install cover (5) and O-ring seal (6). Ensure that the cover's retainer is properly seated.
Start the engine. Check for oil leaks.
Check the oil level on the "LOW IDLE" side of the oil level gauge. Maintain the oil level between the "ADD" and "FULL" marks on the "LOW IDLE" side of oil level gauge.Inspect the Used Oil Filter Elements
Cut the used oil filter element open with a utility knife. Cut the filter element free from the end caps. Spread apart the pleats and inspect the element for metal debris. An excessive amount of debris in the element may indicate early wear or a pending failure.Use a magnet to differentiate between the ferrous metals and the nonferrous metals that are found in the element. Ferrous metals may indicate wear on the steel and the cast