YOKE 2D2975 - Caterpillar

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.Do not allow hot oil or components to contact 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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Obtain the sample of the power train oil as close as possible to the recommended sampling interval. The recommended sampling interval is every 500 service hours. To receive the full effect of S O S oil analysis, establish a consistent trend of data. To establish a pertinent history of data, perform consistent oil samplings that are evenly spaced.If the machine is operated under high load and/or under high temperature conditions, sample all fluids at the 250 hour interval.
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Oil sampling valve for the power train
Open the access cover on the right side of the cab in front of the hydraulic tank.
Remove the protective cap.
After you take a sample, remove the cap with the probe from the bottle. Discard the cap with the probe and install the sealing cap.
Replace the protective cap.
Install the access cover.Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" in the Maintenance Section for the correct fluid for your machine.