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96U1-7045
72V1-10333
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Maintenance Interval Every 10 Service Hours or Daily

Schedule Radiator Coolant Level - Check ........................... 19
Precleaner - Clean ............................................... 19
SMCS Code: 1000; 7000
Engine Oil Level - Check ..................................... 19
Ensure that all safety information, warnings and Air Reservoir - Drain ............................................ 19
instructions are read and understood before any Water Separator - Drain ....................................... 20
operation or any maintenance procedures are Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain ................ 20
performed. Circle Guide Shoes - Lubricate ............................ 20
Tires Inflation - Check .......................................... 20
The user is responsible for the performance of
maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly
proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the Ripper/Scarifier - Lubricate .................................. 21
replacement of components due to normal wear Front Mounted Scarifier - Lubricate ..................... 21
and aging. Failure to adhere to proper Axle Oscillation Bearing - Lubricate ..................... 21
maintenance intervals and procedures may result Wheel Lean Bearings - Lubricate ........................ 21
in diminished performance of the product and/or Lean Bar Bearings - Lubricate ............................. 21
accelerated wear of components. Cylinder Lean Bearings - Lubricate ..................... 22
Use mileage, fuel consumption, service hours, or King Pin Bearings - Lubricate .............................. 22
calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, in Cylinder Pivot Bearing - Lubricate ....................... 22
order to determine the maintenance intervals. Tires Damage - Check ......................................... 22
Products that operate in severe operating
conditions may require more frequent Every 100 Service Hours or 2 Weeks
maintenance.
Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check .................... 24
Note: Before each consecutive interval is Batteries - Check ................................................. 24
performed, all maintenance from the previous Upper Articulation Joint - Lubricate ...................... 25
interval must be performed.
Every 250 Service Hours or Monthly
When Required Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter – Change
Front Mounted Scarifier Tips - Inspect/Replace ..... 3 (14G and 140G) .................................................. 26
Fuses - Replace .....................................................3 Alternator and Fan Drive Belts – Check/Adjust ... 27
Circle Drive Housing - Check ................................. 3 Fan Bearing - Lubricate ....................................... 27
Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housings - Check .... 4 Transmission and Differential Housing Oil Level –
Air Intake System - Clean ...................................... 4 Check.................................................................. 27
Fuel System - Replace ...........................................6 Tandem Drive Housings Oil Level - Check .......... 28
Cooling System - Drain ..........................................6 Centershift Cylinder - Lubricate ........................... 28
Drawbar Ball and Socket - Check/Adjust ............... 8 Blade Lift Cylinders - Lubricate ............................ 28
Blade Circle - Check/Adjust ................................... 8 Air Dryer (If Equipped) - Inspect .......................... 28
Circle Pinion - Check/Adjust ................................. 10 Refrigerant Compressor Belt – Check/Adjust ...... 29
Front Shoes - Check/Adjust ................................. 10 Air Conditioner - Test ........................................... 29
Rear Shoes - Check/Adjust .................................. 11 Cooling System - Add Conditioner ....................... 30
Center Shoes - Check/Adjust ............................... 11
Cutting Edge and End Bits - Inspect/Replace ......12 Every 500 Service Hours or 3 Months
Ripper Tips - Inspect/Replace .............................. 13 Engine Crankcase Oil and Filter - Change 12G
Blade Accumulator - Check .................................. 13 Only ..................................................................... 31
Brakes - Check .....................................................13 Lower Articulation Pivot - Lubricate ..................... 32
Circle - Check/Adjust ............................................ 14 Pump Drive Joints - Lubricate .............................. 32
Water Separator - Replace................................... 14 Engine Breather - Clean ...................................... 32
Air Conditioner - Clean ......................................... 16 Fuel Tank Filler Cap and Screen - Clean ............. 32
Moldboard - Inspect/Adjust/Replace .................... 16 Transmission and Differential Housing Filter –
Blade Lift Cylinder Sockets - Check/Adjust/ Change ............................................................... 33
Replace ............................................................... 17 Hydraulic System Filter - Change ........................ 35
Centershift Cylinder Sockets - Check/Adjust/ Front Axle Bearings (Nonlubricated Axle) –
Replace ............................................................... 17 Inspect ................................................................ 35
Ether Starting Aid - Replace .................................18 Fuel System Filter - Change ................................ 37
Seat Belts - Inspect .............................................. 18
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Front Wheel Spindle Bearing Housings Oil Level

Check ..................................................................38

Every 1000 Service Hours or 6 Months

Transmission and Differential Housing Oil and
Breather - Change ................................................ 39
Air Dryer (If Equipped) - Change .......................... 40

Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year

Hydraulic System Oil - Change ............................ 41

Circle Drive Housing Oil - Change ....................... 41
Cooling System Coolant - Change ....................... 42
Engine Valve Lash - Adjust................................... 44
Tandem Drive Housings Oil - Change .................. 45
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When Required Fuses

Front Mounted Scarifier Tips

WARNING
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 pin. Replace any fuse which may have a broken
element.

1. Replace the scarifier tips before worn Fuse sizes and circuit identification are on the
too close to shanks. This will prevent inside of the fuse box cover.
shank damage.
Circle Drive Housing

2. Drive tip off shank.

3. Clean shank assembly.
1. Observe lubricant level, with engine
4. Install the new tips on the shanks
stopped, whenever a leak develops or is
suspected.
2. Maintain lubricant level to bottom of fill
plug opening.
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Front Wheel Spindle Bearing

Housings NOTICE
Always inspect primary element before and
after cleaning, with a light bulb inside the
element. Discard element if any tears, rips or
damage is evident.

4. Install clean element and cover. Reset

filter indicator.

1. Observe lubricant level, with engine

stopped, whenever a leak develops or is NOTICE
suspected. Tighten cover retainer bolts to 4 N·m (3 lb ft).
2. Maintain lubricant level to bottom of fill
plug opening (one on each housing).

Air Intake System NOTE: If indicator still shows RED shortly after
the installation of the clen primary element,
install a new secondary element.

NOTICE
Service air cleaner with engine stopped.
NOTICE
Always replace the secondary element. Do
not attempt to reuse by cleaning.

NOTE: Replace the secondary element at the

time the primary element is cleaned for the third
time.

Secondary Element
Service filter elements when indicator shows red.

Primary Element
1. Remove cover and primary element.
2. Clean inside of body and cover.

NOTE: The primary element should be replaced

after being cleaned a maximum of 6 times.
Replace the element once a year even though it
has not been cleaned 6 times. 1. Remove cover and primary element.
Remove and discard secondary
element.
3. Clean and inspect element. See
2. Cover air inlet opening with tape.
"Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements." 3. Clean entire air cleaner, including the
precleaner, if necessary.
4. Uncover the air inlet opening.
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5. Inspect the gasket between the filter Water - 280 kPa (40 psi) Maximum
housing and the engine air inlet.
Replace the gasket if it is damaged.
6. Install new secondary element. Torque
element nuts to 25 ± 7 N·m (20 ± 5 lb ft).
7. Install clean primary element and cover.
8. Reset filter indicator.

NOTE: If indicator shows RED after installation

of a new secondary element, install another
clean primary element. 1. Direct water inside element along length
of pleats.
Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements

WARNING
When using pressure air for cleaning, wear a
face shield and protective clothing.

Use a maximum air pressure of 205 kPa (30

psi) for cleaning purposes. 2. Direct water outside element along
length of pleats. Rinse, air dry
thoroughly and inspect.
Have spare elements on hand to use while
Detergent
cleaning used elements.

Pressure Air - 205 kPa (30 psi) Maximum

1. Wash element in warm water and

nonsudsing household detergent.
2. Rinse with clean water, see above.
3. Air dry thoroughly and inspect element.

1. Direct air inside element along length of

pleats.

2. Direct air outside element along length

of pleats. Direct air inside element along
length of pleats. Inspect element.
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Inspecting Element Cooling System – Cleaning

WARNING
At operating temperature, the engine coolant
is hot and under pressure.

Steam can cause personal injury.

Check the coolant level only after the engine

has been stopped and the fill cap is cool
enough to touch with your bare hand.

1. Insert light inside clean and dry Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve
element and inspect. Discard pressure.
element if rips or tears are found.
Cooling system conditioner contains alkali.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to
prevent personal injury.

NOTICE
If the machine is to be stored in, or shipped
to, an area with below freezing temperatures,
the cooling system must be protected
2. Wrap and store good elements in a against freezing to the lowest expected
clean, dry place. ambient temperature or drained completely.

Fuel System
Use clean water that is low in scale-forming
minerals - not softened water.

Measure specific gravity of antifreeze solution

frequently in cold weather to assure adequate
protection.

NOTE: Most commercial cooling system

cleaners may be used.

Change the fuel filter if filter plugging or power

loss occurs. Normal change interval is "Every
500 Service Hours or 3 Months."
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NOTICE
INever add coolant to an overheated engine;
allow the engine to cool first.

Check the specific gravity of the antifreeze

solution frequently in cold weather to ensure
adequate protection.

If the machine is to be stored in, or shipped 2. Open the cooling system drain valve.
to, an area with below freezing temperatures; Allow the coolant to drain.
the cooling system must be protected
against freezing to the lowest expected
outside temperature.
WARNING
Use all cleaning solutions with care.
All water is corrosive at engine operating
temperature. The cooling system should be
protected with a 3% to 6% concentration of 3. Close the drain valve. Fill the system
cooling system conditioner at all times with cleaning solution. Use a
regardless of the concentration of antifreeze. commercially available cleaner or 1 kg
(2 lb) sodium bisulfate (NaHSO4) per 38
Do not use Caterpillar cooling system liters (10 gal) of water as a cleaner.
conditioner or coolant conditioner elements 4. Start and run engine for 1/2 hour. Stop
with Dowtherm 209 Full-Fill coolant. Follow engine and drain cleaning solution.
the instructions provided with the Dowtherm 5. Flush system with clean water until
209 Full-Fill coolant. draining water is clean. Do not run
engine while flushing.
6. Close the drain valve. Fill the system
Coolant should be drained and replaced "Every with a neutralizer. Use a commercially
2000 service hours or 1 year." However, when available neutralizer or 250 grams
cooling system conditioner additions are made (1/2lb) sodium carbonate crystals
every 250 service hours as recommended, the (Na2Co3.10H2O) per 38 liters (10 gal)
drain period can be extended to 4000 service of water.
hours or 2 years. 7. Start and run engine for 10 minutes.
Stop engine and drain neutralizing
A 3% to 6% concentration of Caterpillar cooling solution.
system conditioner can be maintained by adding 8. Flush system with clean water, until
conditioner as follows. draining water is clean. Do not run
engine while flushing.
9. Close drain valve.
10. Mix antifreeze solution to provide
protection to the lowest expected
ambient temperature. If liquid
conditioner is used, do not completely fill
cooling system. Allow for addition of
Caterpillar Cooling System Conditioner,
or equivalent.
11. To help avoid air locks, add coolant
slowly, at 20 liters (5 U.S. gallons) per
1. Turn the radiator cap slowly to relieve minute or less.
pressure, then remove the cap. 12. Add antifreeze solution. See "Refill
Capacities."
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13. Add 2 liters (2 quarts) of Caterpillar

Cooling System Conditioner, or
equivalent, so that this cooling system
will have a 3% concentration of
conditioner.
14. Start and run engine with radiator cap
removed. Allow coolant to warm and
level to stabilize.

5. Remove two cap screws (1) from

adapter (2). Remove the adapter.
6. Remove shims (3), as required, to
obtain 0.6 ± 0.2 mm (.02 ± .01 in) end
play.
7. Install the two cap screws in the
15. Add coolant, if necessary, to bring level adapter. Rotate socket (4) by hand. The
to bottom of fill pipe. socket should rotate freely on the ball.
16. Observe condition of radiator cap
gasket. Replace if damaged. Install NOTE: Before assembling the drawbar to the
radiator cap. bolster, check the torque on bolts (5) that hold
the ball and socket in place.

Tighten bolts (5) to a torque of 500 ± 20 N·m

Drawbar Ball and Socket (370 ± 15 lb ft).

Adjust End Play 8. Assemble the drawbar to the bolster.

Tighten the bolts to the torque shown
NOTE: For automatic blade control equipped below.
machines, consult your Caterpillar dealer for
inspection and adjustment procedures. 12G and 140G - 700 ± 27 N· (515 ± 20
lb ft).
1. With the blade 90° to the frame, lower
the blade to the ground. Inch (move 14G - 645 ± 27 N·m (480 ± 20 lb ft).
slowly) the machine to the rear, to
maintain a light load between the
drawbar ball and the adapter. Apply the Blade Circle
parking brake and stop the engine.
Adjust Circle to Shoe Clearance

Inspect Wearstrips - Measure

Clearance

NOTE: The "C" clamp must be installed before

grounding the blade.

2. Measure the end play between the ball

and the adapter. The end play should be
0.6 ± 0.2 mm (.02 ± .01 in).
3. Support the drawbar and the circle.
4. Remove the bolts and move the
drawbar back or the machine forward.
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6. The clearance should be approximately

0.5 mm (.02 in) or to the minimum
clearance which will permit free rotation
of the circle.

1. Install a "C" clamp to the front of the

circle and the drawbar. Tighten the
clamp until the wearstrips are touching
the top of the circle and the bottom of
the drawbar.
NOTE: The shim packs consist of shims that are
0.25 mm (.01 in) and 0.76 mm (.03 in) thick.

Adjust

2. With the blade level and 90° to the

frame, lower the blade to the ground,
apply a slight down pressure, apply the
parking brake and stop the engine.
3. Inspect the wear strips (between the 1. Adjust one shoe at a time. Loosen
circle top surface and the drawbar) for mounting bolt (1) and remove bolts (2).
wear. If any of the wear strips have worn 2. Remove enough shims to bring the
to a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm (.06 clearance to approximately 0.5 mm (.02
in) they must be replaced. Wear strips in) or to the minimum clearance which
that are not excessively worn may be will permit free circle rotation.
reused. See Special Instruction, Form NOTE: Be sure the shoe is tight against the
SMHS7185-02, for procedures. adjusting set screws before tightening the shoe
4. Be sure the bolts holding the shoes to mounting bolts.
the drawbar are tight.
3. Install and tighten all the mounting bolts.
4. Measure the clearance between the
bottom of the circle and the top of the
shoe wearstrip.
5. Repeat the circle to shoe clearance
inspection procedure after all the shoes
are adjusted.
NOTE: The circle must rotate freely without
binding, after all adjustments are made.
5. Measure the clearance between the
bottom of the circle and the top of the
shoe wearstrip.
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Circle Pinion
Adjust Clearance

Use the procedures which follow to adjust the

circle-to-pinion clearances.

140G, 12G, 14G Circle-to-Pinion Clearance:

50.0 +2.5 - 0.5 mm (1.97 +.10 - .02 in).
To reduce wear to the pinion and circle teeth,
clean the circle and pinion of dirt and abrasive
material. Apply clean grease to the pinion and
circle teeth as required. 4. Measure the distance between each
rear shoe wearstrip and the circle. The
distance should be between 0.76 and
2.0 mm (.03 and 0.08 in). Adjust the rear
shoes if necessary. See "Rear Shoes"
for the adjustment procedure.

Front Shoes
Adjust Clearance
1. Park the machine on level ground. Set
the blade 90° to the machine frame,
lower the blade to the ground and apply
a slight down pressure.
2. Inch (move slowly) the machine forward
and apply the parking brake to hold a
light load between the front shoe
wearstrips and the circle. Stop the
engine.
1. Loosen front shoe mounting bolts (1)
and adjusting screw locknuts (2).

3. Measure the distance between the

bottom flange of the pinion and the inner
machined surface of the circle. If the 2. Loosen the rear shoe mounting bolts
distance is less than 44.5 mm (1.75 in) (3).
adjust the front shoes. See "Front 3. Turn the front shoe adjusting screws in
Shoes" for the adjustment procedure. or out to obtain the required clearance
as shown below. The front shoes must
be adjusted uniformly.

140G, 12G, 14G

52.5 mm (2.07 in) between the pinion flange and
the circle.
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NOTE: Be sure the shoes are tight against the

adjusting set screws, before tightening the shoe NOTE: The 0.76 mm (.03 in) clearance may
mounting bolts. have to be increased on machines which have
worn or damaged circles, to permit free rotation
4. Tighten the set screw locknuts and shoe of the cricle.
mounting bolts.

3. Be sure the shoes are tight against the

adjusting set screws, before tightening
the shoe mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the set screw locknuts and the
5. Measure the clearance between the shoe mounting bolts.
pinion flange and the circle. If the 5. Measure the clearance. If the correct
correct measurement cannot be measurement cannot be obtained,
obtained, and the front shoe wearstrips install new shoe wearstrips. Repeat the
are worn, install new shoe wearstrips. adjustment procedure.
Repeat the adjustment procedures.
Center Shoes (If Equipped)
Rear Shoes
Adjust Clearance
Adjust Clearance

1. Loosen mounting bolts (1) and adjusting

1. Loosen mounting bolts (1) and adjusting screw locknuts (2).
screw locknuts (2).

2. Turn the rear shoe adjusting screws in

or out to obtain 0.76 mm (.03 in)
clearance between the shoe wearstrips
and the circle.
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2. Turn the center shoe adjusting screws in

or out to obtain 0.38 mm (0.015 in)
clearance between each shoe
wearstrips and the circle. The circle
should be centered (equal clearance
between the right and left front shoes
and the right and left rear shoes), prior
to adjusting the center shoes.

NOTE: The 0.38 mm (0.015 in) clearance may 1. Lower moldboard onto blocks. Stop
have to be increased on machines which have engine and apply parking brake.
worn or damaged circles, to permit free rotation 2. Loosen end bit bolts and remove cutting
of the circle. edge bolts.

3. Be sure the shoes are tight against the 3. Remove cutting edge.
adjusting set screws, before tightening
the shoe mounting bolts.
4. Tighten the set screw locknuts and the
shoe mounting bolts.
5. Measure the clearance. If the correct
measurement cannot be obtained,
install new shoe wearstrips. Repeat the
adjustment procedure.
4. Install new cutting edge. Use new bolts
Cutting Edge and End Bits if old ones are damaged.

Cutting Edge End Bits

1. Remove end bit bolts. Remove end bit.

2. Install new narrow end bits if old ones
To prevent damage to the moldboard, replace are worn or damaged.
the cutting edge when the moldboard can 3. Install new end bits. Use new bolts if old
contact the ground, with the blade tipped fully ones are damaged.
back.
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Ripper Tips

WARNING
To avoid possible injury to eyes, wear
protective glasses when striking pins.

The pin, when struck, can fly out and cause

injury to nearby personnel.

Do not strike a punch, drift or chisel with a

mushroomed head. 4. Install washer and new tip.
5. Install pin from the side opposite
washer.

Blade Accumulator

Replace ripper tips when worn close to shanks.

This will prevent shank damage.

If lift cylinder movement becomes stiff, measure

nitrogen precharge. Your Caterpillar dealer is
equipped to perform this measurement.

Brakes
1. Drive pin out. To Test Service Brakes
2. Remove worn tip.
WARNING
When testing service brakes, fasten seat belt
and be ready for the sudden stop.

3. Clean pin, washer (A) and shank

assembly (B).
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1. Drain moisture and sediment from air

reservoir.
2. Start the engine and wait until maximum
air pressure is obtained.
3. Operate the machine in 2nd gear
forward at maximum engine speed and
on hard packed dirt.
Test stopping ability of service brakes whenever
a deficiency is suspected. 4. Depress the clutch pedal, shift
transmission to neutral and apply the
1. Drain moisture and sediment from air parking brake.
reservoir. 5. The parking brake is satisfactory if
2. Start the engine and wait until maximum wheels skid (slide).
air pressure is obtained. 6. If the wheels did not skid (slide), consult
3. To check the air system, stop the your Caterpillar dealer for service and
engine, depress the brake pedal and inspection of the parking brake.
observe the air pressure gauges for loss
of system pressure. Circle
4. Start the engine, release the brake
pedal and operate the grader in 3rd gear
forward at maximum engine speed.
5. Apply the service brake. If the engine
stalls, the service brakes are
satisfactory.
6. If the engine did not stall, consult your
Caterpillar dealer for inspection and
service of brakes.

To Test Parking Brake

1. Clean the top and inner vertical surface
of the circle to remove old grease and
WARNING dirt.
When testing service brakes, fasten seat belt 2. Apply grease to the top of the circle and
and be ready for the sudden stop. the inner vertical surface.

Water Separator

WARNING
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or
electrical components can cause a fire.

Disconnect the battery (turn disconnect

switch OFF) when changing fuel filters or
Test the holding ability of the parking brake fuel water separator elements. Drain the fuel
whenever a deficiency is suspected. from the fuel/water separator into a container
before removing the water separator
retaining clamp.

NOTICE
Do not perform the parking brake test When the inside of the water separator becomes
repeatedly. Damage to the brake disc can contaminated enough that the water level cannot
result. be seen through the transparent cover, remove
the old element and install a new element.
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1. Stop engine and close the fuel supply 6. Clean the three sealing surfaces on the
valve. base, before installing a new element.
7. Insert the locating pin into the outlet
passage at the bottom of the new
element and push it into place.

2. Remove all the dirt from the separator

and surrounding area.

8. Engage the lower tab of the clamp in the

slot at the bottom of the base. While
depressing the clamp, with the heel of
the hand push the upper tab into the
locking slot at the top of the base.

The clamp must always be installed with

3. Open the separator drain valve (A) and the hand and finger tabs in the "UP"
vent valve (B). Allow the separator to position.
drain. Close the vent and drain valve.
Make sure the clamp is securely
engaged in the top and bottom locking
slots.

4. Depress the extended tab on the

retaining clamp, with the heel of the
hand, and lift the slotted tab from the
locking slot.
5. Pull the old element off and discard.

9. Open the fuel supply valve.

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Air Conditioner - Cleaning

Elements
Fresh Air Filters

1. Lower the moldboard to the ground.

Stop the engine.

1. Open cover and remove filter element.

2. Remove the bolts from the plate and

2. Clean elements by using pressure air or remove the plate. Remove the top and
by tapping element on a smooth object. bottom wear strips and shims.
Install the element. 3. Install the wear strips with no shims.
4. Shift the blade through the full range of
travel, measure clearances at various
positions, to find the minimum amount of
Recirculating Filter clearance between the blade rail bracket
and the wear strip.

5. Divide the clearance found by two.

Subtract 0.25 ± .20 mm (.010 ± .008 in).
6. Install the quantity of shims from step 5,
between each wear strip at the top and
bottom of the blade rail bracket.
1. Remove cover and remove filter
element.
Shims to Use
12G and 140G
2. Clean element with pressure air, or
2G3221 - 1.52 mm (0.060 in) - 140G
wash element in warm water and a
nonsudsing household detergent, rinse
2G3219 - .76 mm (0.030 in).
in clean water and air dry thoroughly.
Install element and close cover.
14G
Moldboard - Wear Strips 2G2945 - .76 mm (0.030 in)

Machine must be level, implements lowered, 2G2946 - 1.52 mm (0.060 in)

parking brake applied.
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Blade Lift Cylinder Sockets Centershift Cylinder Sockets

1. Park the machine on level ground, 1. Park the machine on level ground,
position the blade 90° to the frame, position the blade 90° to the frame.
lower the blade to the ground and apply Lower the blade to the ground. Apply a
a slight down pressure. slight down pressure.

2. There are two 0.51 mm (.020 in) shims

2. There are two 0.51 mm (.020 in) shims on each side of each joint.
on each side of each joint. 3. As wear increases in the joint, shims
3. As wear increases in the joint, shims can be removed to reduce the
can be removed to reduce the clearance.
clearance.
To Adjust:
To Adjust:

1. Remove the bolts from the cap. Remove 1. Remove the bolts from the cap. Remove
the cap. the cap.

2. Remove one shim from either side of

the joint to reduce the clearance.
If two shims need to be removed, 2. Remove one shim from either side of
remove one from each side of the joint. the joint to reduce the clearance.
If two shims need to be removed,
3. When an insert needs to be replaced, remove one from each side of the joint.
install new inserts on each side of the
joint. 3. When an insert needs to be replaced,
4. Install the cap, and bolts. install new inserts on each side of the
joint.
4. Install the cap, and bolts.
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cylinder.

Ether Starting Aid

Seat Belts
WARNING
Ether is poisonous and flammable.

Do not store replacement cylinders in living

areas or in the operator's compartment.

Do not smoke while changing ether

cylinders.

Use ether only in well ventilated areas.

Use it with care to avoid fires. Inspect seat belts and mounting hardware.

Keep the cylinders out of the reach of Replace belt and/or mounting hardware if worn
children. or damaged.

Avoid breathing of the vapors or repeated

contact of ether with skin.

Do not store cylinders in direct sunlight.

Do not puncture or burn cylinders.

Discard cylinders in a safe place.

1. Loosen clamp (1) and unscrew the ether

cylinder (2).
2. Remove the used gasket and install the
new gasket provided with each new
cylinder.
3. Install the new cylinder. Tighten the
cylinder hand tight. Refasten the
cylinder clamp securely around the
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Every 10 Service Hours or (2) Precleaner

Daily

(1) Radiator

WARNING
At operating temperature, the engine coolant
is hot and under pressure.

Steam can cause personal injury. Inspect precleaner for accumulation of dirt or
debris. Remove screen and clean precleaner if
Check the coolant level ONLY when the necessary.
engine is stopped and the radiator fill cap is
cool enough to touch with your hand.
(3) Engine Crankcase
Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve Machine must be level, equipment lowered,
pressure. parking brake applied, engine running at low idle
or stopped.
Cooling System Conditioner contains alkali.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes to prevent
personal injury.

If it is necessary to add make-up water daily,

inspect for leaks.

1. Measure the oil level.

2. Engine Stopped: Maintain oil level
between ADD and FULL marks on
dipstick.
3. Engine Running: Maintain oil level
between ADD and FULL marks on
ENGINE RUNNING side of dipstick.
Remove radiator cap slowly to relieve pressure.
Observe coolant level. Maintain coolant level
within 2.5 cm to 3.8 cm (1 to 1-1/2 inches) below (4) Air Reservoir
top of fill pipe.

Drain Moisture and sediment from both sections

of the air reservoir.
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(5) Water Separator If water or sediment is not present, the drain

interval may be extended.

NOTICE
Observe water separator. Drain any water (7) Circle Guide Shoes
before starting engine.

Anytime the water separator becomes 1/2 full

of water, stop the engine and drain the water
separator.
______________________________________

When the inside of the water separator becomes

contaminated and the water level cannot be
Lubricate 6 fittings, one on each shoe.
seen through the glass cover, remove and
discard the old element. See "Water Separator"
in the "When Required" section of this guide.
(8) Tires

1. Close the fuel supply valve.

1. Visually inspect the tires for proper

inflation and for cuts, gouges, blisters or
tread separation.

WARNING
Use a self-attaching air chuck and stand behind
the tire tread while inflating the tire.
2. Open vent valve and drain valve. Allow
water to drain. Close drain and vent
valves.
3. Open the fuel supply valve.

(6) Fuel Tank

2. Inflate the tires, if necessary. See "Tires"

at "Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly."
1. Open drain valve. Allow water and
sediment to drain.
2. Close drain valve.
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Every 50 Service Hours or (11) Axle Oscillation Bearing

Weekly
(9) Ripper/Scarifier

Lubricate 2 fittings.

Lubricate 2 fittings, one on each side of the (12) Wheel Lean Bearings
trunnion.

Lubricate one fitting at the rod end of the

cylinder. Lubricate 4 fittings, 2 on each side.

(10) Front Mounted Scarifier (13) Lean Bar Bearings

Lubricate 4 fittings, 2 on each side.

Lubricate 2 fittings, 1 on each side.
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(14) Cylinder Lean Bearings (17) Tires

WARNING
Explosions of air-inflated earthmoving tires
have resulted from heat induced gas
combustion inside the tires. The heat can be
generated by welding or heating rim
components, external fire, or excesive use of
brakes.
Lubricate 1 fitting. A tire explosion is much more violent than a
blowout. The explosion can propel the tire,
and final drive components as far as 460 m
(15) King Pin Bearings (1500 feet) or more from the machine. Both
the force of the explosion and the flying
debris can cause personal injury or death,
and property damage.

Although the risk of an explosion is very low,

the hazard is very great, particularly with
large tires.

All personnel should be made aware of this

danger and the actions to take to minimize
the risk.

Lubricate 4 fittings, 2 on each side.

(16) Cylinder Pivot Bearing

1. Measure the tire pressure on each tire.

Consult your tire dealer for correct load
rating and operating pressure.
Lubricate 1 fitting.
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WARNING
Use a self-attaching air chuck and stand
behind the tire tread while inflating the tire.

2. Inflate the tires, if necessary. See "Tire

Inflation Information."
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Every 100 Service Hours or 2 (19) Batteries

Weeks

WARNING
(18) Hydraulic System Batteries give off flammable fumes that can
explode.

Electrolyte is an acid and can cause personal

injury if it contacts skin or eyes.
WARNING
Do not smoke when observing battery
Hot oil can cause burns.
electrolyte level.
At operating temperature, the hydraulic tank
Always wear protective glasses when
is hot and under pressure.
working with batteries.
Remove the fill cap ONLY when the engine is
stopped and the cap is cool enough to touch
with your hand. Remove the fill cap slowly to
relieve pressure.

Machine must be level, equipment lowered,

parking brake applied, engine stopped,
disconnect switch OFF and key removed.

1. Open cover on battery compartments

(one compartment on each side of
machine). Clean the top of the batteries.

1. Observe oil level.

2. Maintain oil at FULL mark in sight
gauge.
2. Remove the fill caps. Inspect the
electrolyte level. Add distilled water to
bring level to bottom of fill opening.
3. Coat all posts with petroleum jelly.
4. Observe electrolyte level. Maintain
electrolyte level to bottom of filler
openings.
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At proper charge rate, batteries should not

require more than 30 cc (1 ounce) of water per
cell per week.

5. Install filler caps and close battery

compartments.

(20) Upper Articulation Joint

Lubricate 1 fitting.
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Every 250 Service Hours or

Monthly

(21) Engine - 14G and 140G

6. Install new filter by hand. Turn filter 3/4

WARNING turn after seal contacts base.

Hot oil and components can cause personal

injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to
contact skin. NOTICE
Do not overtighten.

Machine must be level, parking brake applied,

equipment lowered to ground, engine stopped
and oil warm. The filters may have rotation index marks
spaced 90° apart. These marks should be used
when tightening the new filter an additional 3/4
turn.

1. Open drain valve and allow oil to drain. Drain

valve is accessible through opening in the
frame.

2. Close drain valve.

6. Fill crankcase to FULL mark on ENGINE
STOPPED side of dipstick. See "Refill
Capacities."

3. Remove and discard filter.

4. Clean filter housing base and be sure all of

old seal is removed.
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7. Start the engine and measure the oil level. (23) Fan Bearing
Inspect for leaks. Maintain oil level between
ADD and FULL marks on ENGINE RUNNING
side of dipstick. Add oil as necessary.

(22) Alternator and Fan Drive

Belts

Lubricate one fitting.

(24) Transmission and

Differential Housing
1. Inspect condition and measure deflection of
belts. Belts should deflect 12 mm (1/2 inch)
under 110 N·m (25 lbs) force.

Maintain oil level between the ADD OIL and

FULL marks on the dipstick.

2. Loosen alternator mounting bolts. Move

alternator to tighten belts. Tighten bolts and
check amount of deflection. Repeat if necessary.
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(25) Tandem Drive Housings (28) Air Dryer (If Equipped)

Machine must be level, equipment lowered to
ground, parking brake applied, engine stopped,
disconnect switch to OFF and key removed.

Measure oil level in each housing, with engine

stopped.
1. Open the drain valves and drain the moisture
Maintain oil level within the OPERATING from both sections of the air reservoir.
RANGE on the dipstick.
2. Close both air reservoir drain valves.

A small amount of moisture may be present due

(26) Centershift Cylinder to condensation in the system.

Excessive moisture may be present if air dryer

has been installed in a system that has been
previously used without an air dryer. Several
weeks may be required to completely dry the
system.

Lubricate two fittings, one at each end of

cylinder.

(27) Blade Lift Cylinders 3. The desiccant cartridge in the air dryer should
be rebuilt or replaced when its water absorption
capacity is unsatisfactory.

4. See your Caterpillar dealer for repair kits and

instructions.

Lubricate two fittings, one on each lift cylinder.

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(29) Refrigerant Compressor (30) Air Conditioner

Belt 1. Remove compressor access panel.

2. Start and run engine at high idle.

1. Inspect the condition and the adjustment of

the belt.
3. Set air conditioner for maximum cold with
2. Replace the belt if it is frayed or cracked. blower on high. Allow 2 minutes for system to
stabilize.

3. Apply 110 N·m (25 lb) of force midway

between the pulleys. Deflection should be 12 4. If poor cooling is experienced, turn the air
mm (1/2 inch). conditioner off and stop the engine.

5. Check the compressor belt for proper

adjustment. Adjust the belt if necessary. See
To Adjust Belt: Item Refrigerant Compressor Belt.

6. If an adjustment was made to the compressor

belt, start the engine and set the air conditioner
for maximum cold with the blower on HIGH.
Allow 2 minutes for the system to stabilize.

7. If poor cooling is still experienced, stop the

engine. Close access panel.

8. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for service of

the air conditioner system.

4. Loosen the compressor mounting bolts, and

move the compressor to tighten or loosen the
belt. Tighten the bolts and measure the amount
of belt deflection.
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(31) Cooling System It may be necessary to drain enough coolant to

allow for the addition of cooling system
Add Conditioner conditioner.

Add 0.50 liter (1 pint) of Caterpillar cooling

system conditioner, or equivalent, to this cooling
system. This will maintain the required 3%
WARNING concentration of conditioner.
At operating temperature, the engine coolant Make-up coolant should contain a 3%
is hot and under pressure. concentration of conditioner - 1 liter of
Steam can cause personal injury. conditioner per 33 liters of water (1 pint per 4
gallons).
Check the coolant level only after the engine
has been stopped and the fill cap is cool
enough to touch with your bare hand.

Remove the fill cap slowly to relieve

pressure.

Cooling system conditioner contains alkali.

Avoid contact with the skin and eyes to
prevent personal injury.

1. Loosen the radiator cap slowly to relieve any

pressure. Remove the radiator cap.

2. Add cooling system conditioner. See above

for the amount of conditioner to add.
NOTICE 3. Install the radiator cap.
Never add coolant to an overheated engine;
allow the engine to cool first.

Do not use Caterpillar cooling system

conditioner with Dowtherm 209 Full-Fill
coolant. Follow the instructions provided
with the Dowtherm 209 Full-Fill coolant.

Do NOT add liquid cooling system conditioner

MONTHLY unless the machine has actually
operated 250 Service Hours. Adding cooling
system conditioner before 250 Service Hours
will give an excessive concentration of
conditioner.

If the cooling system was drained and refilled,

see topic (46) "Cooling System" and "Every
2000 Service Hours or 1 Year."
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Every 500 Service Hours or 3 4. Clean filter housing base and be sure all
of old seal is removed.
Months

(32) Engine Crankcase - 12G

Only

WARNING
Hot oil and components can cause personal 5. Install new filter by hand. Turn filter 3/4
injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to turn after seal contacts base.
contact skin.

NOTICE
Machine must be level, parking brake applied,
equipment lowered to ground, engine stopped Do not overtighten.
and oil warm.

The filters may have rotation index marks

spaced 90° apart. These marks should be used
when tightening the new filter an additional 3/4
turn.

1. Open drain valve and allow oil to drain.

Drain valve is accessible through
opening in the frame.
2. Close drain valve.

6. Fill crankcase to FULL mark on ENGINE

STOPPED side of dipstick. See "Refill
Capacities."
7. Start the engine and measure oil level.
Inspect for leaks. Maintain oil level
between ADD and FULL marks on
3. Remove and discard filter.
ENGINE RUNNING side of dipstick. Add
oil as necessary.
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2. Loosen bolt at top of the breather.

3. Remove breather. Wash breather in
(33) Lower Articulation Pivot clean nonflammable solvent. Dry
breather element.
4. Inspect the breather seal. Replace seal
if used one is damaged.

Lubricate one fitting.

(34) Pump Drive Joints 5. Install clean breather. Install hose and
tighten clamps.

(36) Fuel Tank Filler Cap and

Screen

Lubricate three fittings. (Fittings are accessible

from either side of vehicle.)

It may be necessary to rotate the drive group so

fittings are in line with openings in access cover.

1. Remove filler cap. Disassemble and

wash in clean, nonflammable solvent.
(35) Engine Breather Inspect cap gasket. Replace if
damaged.
2. Remove the screen and wash it in
clean, nonflammable solvent.
3. Install the clean screen.
4. Lightly oil elements, assemble and
install cap.

1. Loosen the clamp and remove the hose

from the breather.
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(37) Transmission and 2. Remove strainer and wash in clean,

nonflammable solvent.
Differential Housing 3. Remove all metal particles from the
magnets.
4. Install the clean strainer and magnets.
5. Inspect gasket, replace with a new
Hot oil and components can cause personal gasket if necessary. Install gasket and
injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to cover.
contact skin.

NOTICE
Do not drop or rap magnets against hard
objects. Replace any damaged magnets.
6. Remove the upper strainer cover and
gasket.

7. Remove strainer and wash in clean

nonflammable solvent.
1. Remove the lower strainer cover and
gasket.

Approximately 19 liters (5 gallons) of oil will

drain out at this point.

8. Install clean strainer.

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12. Element will be full of oil. Remove and

discard filter element.
13. Wash the filter housing in clean
nonflammable solvent.

9. Inspect gasket, replace with a new

gasket if necessary. Install gasket and
cover.

14. Clean the filter housing base and

inspect seals. Replace the seal if
damaged.

If the seals must be replaced, be sure all of the

old seal is removed from the filter base.

15. Install new filter element in housing.

Do not overtighten housing. Nut on bottom of

housing is for removal purposes ONLY.
10. Remove the filter housing drain plug and
allow the oil to drain. 16. Install the filter housing hand tight only.

11. Loosen filter housing using hex on

bottom of housing. Remove housing and
filter element. Do not overtighten housing. Nut on bottom of
housing is for removal purposes ONLY.

17. Install the filter housing drain plug.

18. Measure oil level with engine running
and oil warm. Oil level should be within
OPERATING RANGE on dipstick.
19. Inspect for leaks.
20. Stop the engine. Add oil if necessary.
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(38) Hydraulic System

Hot oil and components can cause personal

injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to
contact skin.

Machine must be level, implements lowered, 4. Remove filter screen and wash in clean
parking brake applied, engine stopped and nonflammable solvent.
disconnect switch off. 5. Install new filters and clean filter screen.
Install filter housing cover.

6. Observe oil level. Add oil if necessary.

1. Remove filler cap slowly to relieve
Oil level should be between ADD and
pressure. Install filler cap after pressure
FULL marks on the sight gauge.
has been relieved.
7. Indicators on the cover will reset
automatically (if equipped).

(39) Front Axle Bearings

(Nonlubricated Axle)
This inspection is to be performed at first 500
service hours and every 2000 service hours
2. Remove bolts and filter housing cover. after initial inspection.

Machine must be level, implements lowered to

ground, parking brake applied, front wheels
vertical (not leaned to right or left), engine
stopped, disconnect switch OFF and key
removed.

3. Remove and discard filters.

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Also, measure pin to bearing clearance of the

front axle oscillation bearing, articulation
cylinders, blade lift cylinders and wheel lean
cylinder.

1. Remove two plugs or bolts, (1 on each

side of machine), from bottom of arm
assembly.

3. Measure clearance by inserting a feeler

gauge between axle lean arm and
spindle housing at top. With a new
thrust pack and correct counterbore
dimension, clearance should be .44 ±
2. Measure clearance by inserting a feeler .13 mm (.017 ± .005 in).
gauge between pin (1) and bearing (2),
of both arm assemblies. Clearance must Minimum clearance is .13 mm (.005 in).
be less than 2.3 mm (.090 inch).

If the front axle lower bearings require

replacement, inspect remaining front axle
bearings.
NOTICE
If axle lean arm to spindle housing clearance
is less than .13 mm (.005 inch), consult your
NOTICE Caterpillar dealer.
Clearance must be less than 2.3 mm (.090 in).
If pin to bearing clearance is greater, replace
bearings where necessary. Consult your
Caterpillar dealer.

If pin to bearing clearance is less than 2.3 mm

(.090 inch), the bearing does not require
replacing. Install new plugs.
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(40) Fuel System

1. Open the fuel system bleed valve.

2. Unlock the priming pump plunger and
1. Close the fuel supply valve. Remove operate the pump.
and discard fuel filter. 3. When fuel flows free of bubbles, close
2. Clean the filter base; be sure all of the the pump and lock the plunger.
old seal is removed. 4. Close the bleed valve.
5. Start the engine and inspect for leaks.
The filters may have rotation index marks
spaced 90° apart. These marks should be used If the engine continues to misfire or smoke,
when tightening the new filter. further bleeding is necessary. With the engine
running, loosen the fuel line nuts one at a time,
several times in succession and allow the fuel to
run until free of bubbles. Tighten the fuel line
nuts.

1. Lubricate the new filter seal with clean

diesel fuel and install. Tighten the filter
an additional 1/2to 3/4 turn after the filter 6. Tighten the nuts to 40.8 ± 6.8 N·m (30 ±
seal contacts the filter housing. 5 lb ft).
2. Open the fuel valve (1), prime the fuel
system. See the next topic.

Priming the Fuel System

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(41) Front Wheel Spindle

Bearing Housings

1. Remove fill plug (A) (one each wheel).

2. Fill each housing to bottom of opening.

3. Start engine and operate machine for a
few minutes. Inspect for leaks.
4. Stop engine, remove each fill plug and
observe lubricant levels. Maintain oil
level to bottom of fill plug opening. Add
lubricant if necessary.
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Every 1000 Service Hours or 6

Months

(42) Transmission and

Differential Housing
3. Remove drain plug from transmission
case. Allow oil to drain.

WARNING
Hot oil and components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to
contact skin.

4. Remove and discard plastic breather.

Machine must be level, implements lowered, Install a new breather.
parking brake applied, engine stopped, 5. Clean and install all drain plugs.
disconnect switch OFF and key removed.

6. Fill compartment. See "Refill

Capacities."
7. Operate vehicle a few minutes to fill
system. Inspect for leaks.
8. Stop the machine, engine running at low
1. Remove drain plug from differential idle, transmission in neutral, and the
case. Allow oil to drain. parking brake on. Measure oil level. Add
oil if necessary.

2. Remove drain plug from transfer gear

case. Allow oil to drain.
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(43) Air Dryer (If Equipped)

Replace desiccant in the dryer. See "Air Dryer"

in the "Every 250 Service Hours or Monthly"
section
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Every 2000 Service Hours or 1

Year

(44) Hydraulic System

WARNING 3. Remove drain plug and allow oil to

drain.
Hot oil can cause burns.
4. Clean and install drain plug.
At operating temperature, the hydraulic tank 5. Install filler screen.
is hot and under pressure. 6. Fill hydraulic tank. See "Refill
Capacities."
Remove the fill cap ONLY when the engine is 7. Install filler cap, start engine and inspect
stopped and the cap is cool enough to touch for leaks.
with your hand. Remove the fill cap slowly to
relieve pressure.

Machine must be level, implements lowered,

parking brake applied, engine stopped,
disconnect switch OFF and key removed.

8. Stop engine and observe oil level. Add

oil, if necessary. Maintain oil level up to
the FULL mark in the sight gauge.

1. Remove filler cap slowly to relieve (45) Circle Drive Housing

pressure.

2. Remove dipstick and filler screen. Wash

in clean nonflammable solvent. Allow
1. Remove drain plug and allow oil to
screen to dry.
drain.
2. Clean and install drain plug.
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(46) Cooling System - Change

Coolant

WARNING
At operating temperature, engine coolant is
hot and under pressure.

Steam can cause personal injury.

3. Fill compartment. See "Refill
Capacities." Check coolant level ONLY when engine is
stopped and radiator cap is cool enough to
touch with your bare hand.

Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve

pressure.

Cooling system conditioner contains alkali.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes to prevent
personal injury.

4. Start engine and operate machine for a

few minutes. Inspect for leaks.

5. Stop engine and observe lubricant level.

Maintain oil level to bottom of fill plug
opening. Add lubricant if necessary.
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NOTICE
Maintain a 3% concentration of Caterpillar
cooling system conditioner or equivalent.
Follow the recommendations on the
container.

If the engine is to be stored in, or shipped to

an area with below freezing temperatures,
the cooling system must be either protected 2. Open the radiator drain valves and drain
to the lowest expected ambient temperature the coolant. Close the drain valve.
or drained completely.
If liquid conditioner is used, do not completely fill
Use only the coolant conditioner element or the cooling system. Allow for addition of
liquid conditioner. Do not use both in the Caterpillar cooling system conditioner, or
cooling system at the same time. equivalent, so that the cooling system will have
a 3% concentration of conditioner.
When permanent antifreeze and water
solutions are used in the cooling system, the
solution should be drained and replaced
Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year. Filling the cooling system at over 19 liter/min (5
gpm) rate can cause air pockets in the cooling
When additions of cooling system system.
conditioner are made Every 250 Service
Hours, the cooling system drain and refill
period can be extended to 4000 Service 3. Add antifreeze solution. See "Refill
Hours or 2 Years. Capacities." Add 2 liters (2 pints) of
Caterpillar cooling system conditioner,
or equivalent.
4. Start and run the engine with the
Do not use Caterpillar cooling system
radiator cap removed.. Allow coolant to
conditioner with Dowtherm 209 Full-Fill coolant.
warm and level to stabilize. Add coolant
if necessary. Stop the engine.

If it is necessary to add make-up coolant mixture

daily, check for leaks.

5. Inspect the radiator cap gasket. Replace

it if it is damaged. Install the radiator
cap.

1. Loosen the radiator cap slowly to relieve

any pressure and remove the cap.
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(47) Engine Valve Lash

Measure Valve Lash (Clearance)

WARNING
To prevent possible injury, do not use the
starter motor to turn the flywheel.

Hot engine components can cause burns.

Allow additional time for the engine to cool Observe Rotation of Valves With Engine Idling
before measuring valve clearance. After Setting the Valve Clearances.

WARNING
When inspecting the valve rotators,
protective glasses or face shield and
NOTICE protective clothing must be worn, to prevent
being burned by hot oil spray.
Measure the valve lash with the engine
stopped. To obtain an accurate
measurement, allow at least 20 minutes for
the valves to cool to engine cylinder head After setting all valve clearances and before
and block temperature. installing the valve cover:

1. Start the engine.

If the valve clearance is within -+ 0.08 mm (.003 2. Move the governor control to low idle
in) of the nominal clearance given, adjustment is position.
not required. If the clearance is not within these 3. Watch the top surface on each valve
limits, set the clearance as given in the chart. rotator. Each valve rotator should turn
slightly each time the valve closes.

If a valve fails to rotate, contact your Caterpillar

dealer.

Refer to the Service Manual or your Caterpillar

dealer for the complete valve adjustment
procedure.
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(48) Tandem Drive Housings

WARNING
Hot oil and components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to
contact skin.

1. Remove the two drain plugs (one in

each compartment.)
2. Drain the oil.

3. Remove both dipsticks (one in each

compartment). Remove and wash
breathers in clean solvent.
4. Clean vent hole in breather.
5. Clean and install drain plugs. Install
breathers.
6. Fill compartment through dipstick
opening. (See "Refill Capacities.")
7. Install dipsticks finger tight, and
measure oil level. Maintain oil level
between ADD and FULL marks on
dipstick. Add oil if necessary.
8. Start engine and operate vehicle for a
few minutes. Inspect for leaks.
9. Stop engine and measure oil level. Add
oil if necessary.