SPECIAL AR 4731066 - Caterpillar

(1)Cooling System
Always inspect the cooling system with the engine stopped.Remove the radiator cap slowly to relieve pressure. Steam can cause personal injury.Do not allow conditioner, which contains alkali, to contact skin or eyes.
1. Raise the hood. 2. Remove the radiator cap slowly to relieve pressure. 3. Keep the coolant level within 1/2 inch (1 cm) of the bottom of the fill pipe.4. Install the radiator cap. Close the hood.If it is necessary to add coolant daily, inspect for leaks.(2)Air Precleaner
Inspect for dust in the precleaner. If the dust level is up to the FULL mark, remove and empty the cup.When it is dirty, remove and wash the entire precleaner in water.(3)Air Reservoirs
1. Open the three air reservoir bleed valves.2. Allow moisture and sediment to drain. Close the valves.(4)Fuel Tank
1. Fill the tank at the end of the day to drive out moisture laden air.
Do not overfill the tank. Fuel expands when it gets warm and can overflow.
2. Drain moisture and sediment from the tank at the start of each shift, or after it is filled and allowed to stand 5 to 10 minutes. 3. Open the drain valve. Allow the moisture and sediment to drain. Close the valve.(5)Engine Crankcase
The machine must be level with the bowl lowered the parking brake applied and the engine stopped.1. Raise the hood. 2. Keep the oil level between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick. 3. If oil must be added, remove the fill tube plug.
Do not overfill the engine crankcase.
4. Install the fill plug. Close the hood.(6)Elevator Idler Rollers
Lubricate 2 fittings Lubricate 1 fitting on each idler roller.(7)Elevator Sprocket Shaft Support
Lubricate 1 fitting. Lubricate 1 fitting at the right hand sprocket shaft support.(8)Door Rollers
Lubricate 4 fittings. Lubricate 2 fittings on each side of the door.(9)Elevator Link Pins
Lubricate 2 fittings. Lubricate 1 fitting on each side.(10)Steering Link Bearings
Lubricate 10 fittings. Lubricate 3 fittings on each side. Lubricate 2 fittings on each side.(11)Kingbolt Bearings
Lubricate 5 fittings. Lubricate 2 fittings for the lower kingbolt bearings. Lubricate 3 fittings for the upper kingbolt bearings.(12)Horizontal Pivot Bearings
Lubricate 2 fittings Lubricate 1 fitting for the front horizontal pivot bearing. Lubricate 1 fitting for the rear horizontal pivot bearing.(13)Tires
Improperly inflated tires can cause excessive heat build-up. This will result in blowouts.
Over or under inflated tires can cause a drastic reduction in tire and rim life.Keep the valve caps on to prevent dirt from entering the valves. Valve damage can occur.
Visually inspect the tires for proper inflation, and for cuts, gouges, blisters or tread separation.Check the tire pressure if a tire appears over or under inflated. See TIRES at Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly.Have damaged tires inspected by your tire dealer.(14)Water Separator
Drain any water in the water separator before starting the engine.Anytime the water separator becomes one-half full, stop the engine and drain the separator.
When the cover is dirty enough that the water level cannot be seen, the element must be changed. See WATER SEPARATOR in WHEN REQUIRED.1. Open the hood. 2. Open vent valve (1). Open