SPRING 1166115 - 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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Park the machine on level ground. Run the engine at low idle.
Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL position. Engage the parking brake.
Lower the bowl to the ground. Open the apron. Lock the apron in the RAISED position. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Blocking the Bowl and Apron" for further information.
Stop the engine.
Illustration 1 g00943824Note: The bearing is located on the lower end of the auger.
Clean the area around screws (1) and cover (2).
Remove screws (1) and cover (2).
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Clean the area around oil level/fill plug (3) and vent plug (4).
Remove oil level/fill plug (3) and vent plug (4).
Insert a 1U-7683 Suction Gun through the opening for the oil level/fill plug. Suck the used oil from the bearing housing. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" for further information.Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" for further information.
Fill the bearing housing with oil until oil flows out of the opening for the oil level/fill plug.
Clean the oil level/fill plug. Install the oil level/fill plug.
Clean the vent plug. Install the vent plug.
Install cover (2) and screws (1).