Specifications

166 SEBU7858-03
Maintenance Section
Transmission Oil - Change
6. Clean the area a
round oil filler cap (3). Remove
the oil filler cap. Fill the transmission with oil
through the filler tube to the “FULL” mark in sight
gauge (4). Ref
er to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Capacities (Refill)” and Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Lubricant Viscosities” for
additional i
nformation.
Note: Red dye is added to the transmission oil at the
factory. If
the oil in sight gauge (5) has a red color,
transmission oil has leaked into the differential. If oil
is leaking from the transmission, see your Caterpillar
dealer for f
urther information. 9U-5031 Red Oil Dye
may be added to your transmission oil. See your
Caterpillar dealer for further information.
7. Clean the oil filler cap. Install the oil filler cap.
8. Start the e
ngine. Run the engine at low idle.
9. Inspect the transmission for leaks.
10. Slowly operate the transmission control in order
to circulate the oil.
11. Maintain the oil level between the “FULL” and
“ADD” marks in sight gauge (4). Add oil through
the fille
r tube, if necessary.
12. Stop the engine.
Procedure for the Scraper
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The transmission oil reservoir for the scraper is
located on the right side of the engine.
Note: Move the ejector forward in order to have
better access to the transmission.
Note: Operate the machine until the transmission
oil is warm.
1. Perform Step 1 and Step 2 in “Procedure for the
Tractor”.
2. Clean the area around drain valve (8).
3. Open the drain valve. Drain the oil into a suitable
container.
4. Close the drain valve.
Note: Oil must also be drained from the suction
screen of the transmission in order to remove the oil
from the transmission.