TUBE AS 2473317 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and hot components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact skin.
Never remove the fill/vent plug from the hydraulic tank if the oil is hot.Air can enter the system and cause pump damage.
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The hydraulic oil tank is on the right side of the machine.
Park the machine on level ground. Lower the bucket to the ground with the stick in a vertical position, as shown.
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Open the access door on the right side of the machine.
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(A) High temperature range
(B) Low temperature range
For a cold machine, maintain the hydraulic oil level in the low temperature range (B). For a machine that is at normal operating temperature, maintain the hydraulic oil level in the high temperature range (A).
Close the access door.
Illustration 4 g01208340Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information that pertains to Containing Fluid Spillage.Note: Perform Step 5 through Step 7 if the oil level is low.
Slowly loosen the fill/vent plug in order to relieve any pressure. Add oil, if necessary. See Operation and Maintenance, "Lubricant Viscosities".
Check the O-ring seal of the fill/vent plug. Replace the O-ring seal if the O-ring seal is damaged.
Clean the fill/vent plug and install the fill/vent plug.