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Maintenance Section
Engine Oil Level - Check
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Illustration 176
2. Remove oil supply tube (3) from the governor.
3. Remove fitting (1) and seal (2) from the governor
housing.
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Illustration 177
4. Use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to remove screen
(4).
5. Wash the screen in a clean, nonflammable
solvent. Inspect the screen and the seal for
damage. Replace the screen and/or the seal,
if necessary.
6. Install the screen far enough into the governor
housing in order to allow clearance for the seal
and for the fitting.
7. Install seal (3), fitting (2), and oil supply tube (1).
8. Start the engine and check the engine governor
for leaks. Stop the engine and make any
necessary repairs.
9. Close the engine access door.
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Engine Oil Level - Check
SMCS Code: 1000-535-FLV
NOTICE
Do not under fill or overfill engine crankcase with oil.
Either condition can cause engine damage.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained
during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-
ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to
collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-
ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-
nent containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, “Caterpillar
Tools and Shop Products Guide” for tools and supplies
suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar
products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
mandates.
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Illustration 178
1. Open the engine access door on the right rear
side of the machine. The engine oil dipstick (1)
is located on the left side of the engine.
2. Remove engine oil dipstick (1) and wipe the
dipstick with a clean cloth. Then, insert the
dipstick and remove the dipstick again. This will
ensure a more accurate measurement of the
engine oil level.