TRACK GP 1870483 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact the skin.
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 Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
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The pilot oil filter is located under the torque converter access cover.
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Remove the filter housing drain plug and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
Use a wrench to remove the filter housing.
Remove and discard the used element.
Clean the filter housing with a clean, nonflammable solvent.
Clean the housing base.
Inspect the filter housing seal. Replace the seal if it is damaged.
Install a new element in the filter housing.
Clean and install the filter housing drain plug. Install the filter housing in the housing base.
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Maintain the oil level above the ADD COLD mark in sight gauge (1) with the engine stopped and the bucket level on the ground. Add oil, if necessary.
Start the engine and run at low idle. Inspect the pilot oil filter for leaks.
Stop the engine.