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Illustration 253
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1. To check the oil level on the final drive, position the machine on level ground. Position the plug for the final drive on the horizontal center line of the wheel.
Fully retract the boom and fully lower the boom. Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL position and engage the parking brake. Shut off the engine.
2. Fully retract the boom and fully lower the boom. Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL position and engage the parking brake. Shut off the engine.
Obtain a sample of oil from each final drive. Keep the oil samples separate from each other.
3. Clean the area around the plug. Remove the plug. 4. Check that the oil is level with the plug hole. If necessary, add oil through the plug hole. 5. Clean the plug and reinstall the plug. 6. Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 for each of the three remaining final drives.
Final Drive Oil Sample - Obtain
Select a final drive in order to obtain a sample of oil. Park the machine on level ground and position the plug for the final drive on the horizontal center line of the wheel. Clean the area around the plug and remove the plug. Use a sampling gun in the plug hole in order to obtain an oil sample from the final drive. Inspect the plug for damage. Install the plug. Repeat this procedure for the remaining final drives. Analysis of oil from the corresponding final drive will provide an accurate representation of oil condition within each system. Use SOS Oil Analysis in order to monitor the condition of your oil.
Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.
NOTICE 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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
For additional information, refer to the appropriate Service Manual.
