SUPPORT 0831954 - Caterpillar

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Remove drain hose (1) from the retainer.
Remove the cap from the end of drain hose (1). Drain the oil into a suitable container.
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Remove filter (2). Discard the used filter element.
Clean the filter housing base. All of the old filter seal must be removed from the filter housing base.
Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the seal of the new filter element.
Install the new filter by hand. When the gasket contacts the filter base, turn the filter by 270 degrees more. This will tighten the filter sufficiently.Every new oil filter has rotation index marks that are spaced at 90 degree increments. Use the rotation index marks as a guide for tightening the oil filter.
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Remove oil filler cap (4). Fill the crankcase with new oil. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, " Capacities (Refill)" for the correct refill capacity. Clean the oil filler cap and install the oil filler cap.
Check the oil level on the dipstick (3). Maintain the oil level between the "FULL" mark and the "ADD" mark on the dipstick.
Start the engine and run the engine for two minutes. Monitor the oil pressure gauge.
Inspect the machine for oil leaks.
Stop the engine.
Wait for ten minutes in order to allow the oil to drain back into the crankcase. Check the oil level.