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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 engine oil as close as possible to the recommended sampling interval. The recommended sampling interval is every 250 service hours. In order to receive the full effect of S·O·S oil analysis, you must establish a consistent trend of data. In order to establish a pertinent history of data, perform consistent oil samplings that are evenly spaced.
- Open the front engine access door that is on the left side of the machine.
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Illustration 1 g01230640 - Remove the protective cap.
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Illustration 2 g01178670 169-8373 Fluid Sampling Bottle Note: Use the supplied probe and flush the fitting with oil into an approved container before obtaining oil sample.
- Obtain a sample with 169-8373 Fluid Sampling Bottle.
- After you take a sample, remove the cap with the tube and the probe from the bottle. Discard the cap with the tube and the probe. Install the sealing cap that is provided with 169-8373 Fluid Sampling Bottle.
- Replace the protective cap.
- Close the engine access door.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities" for the correct fluid for your machine.