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Maintenance Section
Engine Valve Lash - Check
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Illustration 181
4. Apply a thin film of clean engine oil to the sealing
surface of the new filter element.
5. Install the new filter element by hand. When the
gasket contacts the filter base, tighten the filter
by an additional 3/4 turn.
6. Open the crankcase drain valve (2). Allow the
oil to drain into a suitable container. Close the
crankcase drain valve.
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Illustration 182
7. Open the access door that is located on the right
side of the machine. Remove oil filler plug (3).
Fill the crankcase with new oil.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Lubricant Viscosities” and Operation
and Maintenance Manual, “Capacities (Refill)”.
8. Clean the oil filler plug and install the oil filler
plug.
9. Start the engine and allow the oil to warm. Check
for leaks.
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Illustration 183
10. Check the engine oil level in dipstick (4).
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Engine Oil Level - Check” for the
correct procedure.
11. Stop the engine. Close the engine access doors.
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Engine Valve Lash - Check
SMCS Code: 1105-535
For the correct procedure, refer to the appropriate
Service Manual module for your machine’s engine
or consult your Caterpillar dealer.
Note: A qualified mechanic should adjust the engine
valve lash because special tools and training are
required.