TURBO GP-BASIC 10R2617 - Caterpillar

You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this manual before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.Bevel Gear Compartment
Check Oil Level
The bevel gear oil dipstick is located in the operator compartment under the floor access plate in front of the operator's seat. Check the oil level.1. Maintain the oil between the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick.2. Add oil through fill tube if necessary.Inspect completely around and under the machine for leaks.Track Pins
Inspect Weekly
Fingers can be burned from hot pins and bushings. The pins and bushings in a dry joint can become very hot. It is possible to burn the fingers if there is more than brief contact with these components.
Follow these hints to extend the undercarriage life and to avoid excessive downtime. 1. Listen for track squeak or squeal during machine operation. This can indicate a dry joint.2. Check for dry joints once a week, immediately after machine operation. After machine operation, lightly touch the end of each track pin or bushing, with the back of your hand. Make a mark on any joint that is very hot to the touch.3. Do not hit the ends of the track pins with a sledge hammer to loosen the track joints.
Striking the end of a track pin will introduce a significant amount of end play into the track joint and can result in early failures.
Consult your Caterpillar dealer's Custom Track Service expert upon detection of dry joints or leaks and/or for track inspection.Cab Air System (If Equipped)
Clean Filters
Clean filters more often in dusty conditions. 1. Remove the filter cover and filter elements located at the rear of the machine. 2. Remove the filter element. Clean the filter element with pressure air or wash the element in warm water and a nonsudsing household detergent.3. Rinse in clean water and air dry thoroughly.4. Install the filter element. Install the filter cover.Ripper Linkage and Cylinder Bearings
Lubricate
1. Lubricate four link-pin fittings on each side (total of eight fittings).2. Lubricate two fittings at the top of the cylinder and one fitting at the bottom of the cylinder.