SPIDER AND BEARING ASSEM. 5D4091 - Caterpillar

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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
The fuel tank drain valve is located at the bottom of the fuel tank behind the front axle of the machine.
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Fuel tank drain valve assembly.
(1) Drain valve
(2) Plug
Lower the bottom guard that is behind the front axle.
Remove plug (2) from the fuel tank drain valve assembly.
Open drain valve (1). Allow the water and the sediment to drain into a suitable container. Close the drain valve.
Install the plug into the fuel tank drain valve assembly.
Raise the bottom guard that is behind the front axle.