CP34 and CS34 Vibratory Soil Compactors Caterpillar

Stop the engine in order to check the oil level. DO NOT check the oil level when the engine is running.

Park the machine on a level surface.

1. Open the engine compartment.
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2. Remove oil level gauge (1). Wipe the oil level gauge with a clean cloth. Insert the oil level gauge. Remove the oil level gauge and note the oil level. Insert the oil level gauge.

   Note: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities and Capacities (Refill)" for the correct amount of oil that is used when the oil is changed. The correct amount of oil determines the correct level of the oil in the FULL range on the oil level gauge.

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   NOTICE
   Do not overfill the crankcase. The oil level must not reach the top of the FULL range mark or above the FULL range mark.

3. Maintain the oil level on the oil level gauge between the FULL RANGE mark and the ADD OIL mark . Add oil if the oil level is too low.

   Note: Operating your engine with the oil level above the FULL mark in the FULL Range could cause the crankshaft to dip into the oil. Operating above the FULL mark could result in excessively high operating temperatures. The high operating temperatures could result in reduced lubricating characteristics of the oil, which could cause bearing damage and loss of engine power.

Add The Engine Oil

1. Open the engine compartment.
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2. Remove oil filler plug (2).

3. Add the oil.

4. Clean the oil filler plug. Install the oil filler plug.

5. Close the engine compartment.