TUBE AS 8P3982 - Caterpillar

Inspect the filter elements after cleaning. Do not se a filter element with damaged pleats, gaskets or seals.Ether Starting Aid Cylinder (If Equipped)
Installing The Cylinder
Ether is poisonous and flammable. Breathing ether vapors or repeated contact of ether with skin can cause personal injury.Use ether only in well ventilated areas.Use ether with care to avoid fires.Do not smoke while changing ether cylinders.Do not store ether cylinders in the operator's compartment or living areas.Do not store ether cylinders in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 39°C (102°F).Discard ether cylinders properly. Do not puncture or burn ether cylinders.Keep ether cylinders out of the reach of unauthorized personnel.
1. Loosen the cylinder retaining clamp.2. Unscrew and remove the empty ether cylinder.3. Remove the used gasket. Install the new gasket provided with each new cylinder.4. Install the new cylinder. Tighten the cylinder hand tight. Refasten the cylinder clamp securely.Batteries
Check Electrolyte Level
Batteries give off flammable fumes that can explode. Do not smoke when observing the battery electrolyte levels.Electrolyte is an acid and can cause personal injury if it contacts skin or eyes.Always wear protective glasses when working with batteries.
Tighten the battery retainers every 1000 hours on all batteries.Check the following at least every 1000 hours, and more often as conditions require: Clean the top of the batteries with a clean cloth.Keep the terminals clean and coated with petroleum jelly.At the proper charging rate, in a moderate climate, a battery should not require more than 30 cc (1 ounce) of water per cell per week. Check the cells weekly in extreme temperatures, cell water usage could be higher. 1. Open the battery access cover.2. Clean the battery surface with a clean cloth. Keep the terminals clean and coated with petroleum jelly. Install the post cover after coating. 3. Inspect the electrolyte level in each battery cell, except maintenance free. Maintain the level to the bottom of the fill openings with distilled water. If distilled water is not available, use clean drinking water.4. Close and secure the access cover.Cutting Edges And End Bits
Change The Edges And End Bits
1. Raise the blade and place blocking under it.2. Lower the blade to the blocking.Do not block the blade any higher than necessary to remove cutting edge or end bits.3. Remove the bolts and remove cutting edge and end bits.4. Clean the contact surfaces.5. Use the opposite cutting edge if it is not worn.6. Install a new section if both edges are worn.7. Install the new end bits.8. Install the bolts and tighten to the specified torque. (See "Bolt Torques for Ground Engaging Tools" chart.)9. Raise the blade and remove the blocks.10. Lower the blade to the ground.11. After a few hours of operation, check the bolts for proper torque.Ripper Tip
Change The Tip
Retainer pins, when struck with force, can fly out and cause injury to nearby people. Make sure the area is clear of people when driving retainer pins.To avoid injury to your eyes, wear protective glasses when striking a retainer pin.
Replace the ripper tip when worn close to shank.