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13. Maintenance
Chapter Overview
This chapter contains maintenance requirements
and procedures for the following Rubber Track
Loader components.
• Engine oil
• Hydraulic fluid and filter
• Fuel separator and filter
• Track tension
• Air cleaner
• Fuse box
• Grease fittings
• Fuel bleeding
Maintenance Schedule
The general maintenance schedule for the Rubber
Track Loader is listed in the table below.
Item Frequency Lubricant Capacity
Hydraulic Fluid 500 hrs
ASV Posi-Lube
Hydraulic Oil,
or Rykon MV
8 gal/30 l
Hydraulic Filter 250 hrs
Engine Oil 250 hrs
Posi-Lube HD
Diesel Engine
Oil, or other
2.6 gal/9.8 l
Engine Filter 250 hrs
Fuel Filter 500 hrs
Primary Air
Filter
Check daily, clean and reuse as needed
up to 5 times; change at least once per
year
Secondary Air
Filter
Every 3 cleanings
of primary filter
Grease Fittings
10 hrs Posi-Lube Lithium Grease
Track Tension As needed
Coolant Test for coolant additive at 250 hrs.
Change at 1000 hrs or two years
NOTICE
When replacing engine coolant, use Posi-Lube Long Life
50/50 Antifreeze/Coolant, Caterpillar Extended Life Cool-
ant or equivalent antifreeze with the proper SCA
(Supplemental Cooling Additive)
Engine Oil
The normal oil change interval is every 250 service
hours or six months, whichever comes first. Engines
that are operated under severe conditions may need
the oil changed every 100 service hours or every 3
months, whichever comes first. Severe operating
conditions include: high temperatures, continuous
high loads and dusty conditions.
Oil Change Procedures
1. Run the engine for a few minutes to warm the
engine oil.
Figure 16-1 16-001
2. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the
engine.
3. Drain oil into suitable container.
4. Remove engine oil filter, making sure the gasket
is also removed.
5. Put some fresh oil on the new filter gasket and
install new filter.
6. Tighten filter to specifications on filter label.
7. Refill engine to capacity with oil, as specified.
Engine Oil Specifications
Due to the significant variations in the quality and
performance of commercially available oils, ASV
Posi-Lube Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil – 10W30
is recommended. If Posi-Lube is not available, use
one of the the following:
• Caterpillar Diesel
Engine Oil – 10W30
(-4°F to 104°F)
• Caterpillar Diesel
Engine Oil – 15W40
(5°F to 122°F)
Use only use commercial oils that meet the following
classifications:
• EMA LRG-1
multigrade oil
• API CH-4
multigrade oil
• API CG-4
multigrade oil
• API CF-4
multigrade oil
Oil Drain Plug
Oil
Filter
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