
134 SEBU8213-04
Maintenance Section
Winch Oil Level - Check
1. Open the access
panel on the left side of the
machin e in o rder to access the winch oil filter. The
winch oil filter is located beside the hydraulic oil
filters.
2. Use a strap type wrench to remove the oil filter.
Clean the filt
er base and dispose of the used filter
properly.
3. Apply a thin
coat of oil to the seal of the new filter.
Install a new winch oil filter by hand.
Note: Instr
uctions for the installation of the filters are
printed on the side of each Caterpillar spin-on filter.
For non-Caterpillar filters, refer to the installation
instructi
ons that are provided by the supplier of the
filter.
4. Close the a
ccess panel.
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Winch Oil Level - Check
SMCS Code: 5163-535-FLV; 5163
g016
26970
Illustration 210
(1) Drain plug
(2) Oil filler plug and oil level c heck
1. Pos
itionthemachineonaflat, level surface.
2. Inspect the winch for leaks. Repair any leaks.
3. Remove oil level check plug (2) for a quick check
of the oil level.
Note: Th e oil must be filled to the bottom of the port
of the oil level check plug.
4. Fill the winch case with oil until the oil is at the
proper level.
5. Install plug (2). Tighten to a torque of 175 ± 15 N·m
(130±10lbft).
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Winch O il Sample - O btain
SMCS Code: 5163-008; 7542-008
g01011 91
3
Illustration 211
Remove the filler plug for the winch. Obtain a sample
of the winch oil by pulling a sample through the filler
plug ope
ning.
Refer to Special Publication, SEBU6250, “Caterpillar
Machine
Fluids Recommendations”, “S·O·S Oil
Analysis” for information that pertains to obtaining a
sample of the winch oil. Refer to Special Publication,
PEHP60
01, “How To Take A Good Oil Sample” for
more information about obtaining a sample of the
winch oil.
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Winch Ven t Plu g - Clean
SMCS Code: 5163-070-VN
g01010194
Illustration 212
1. Remove the vent plug.
2. Clean the vent plug in a suitable solvent.
3. Install the vent plug.