CAT CAT Skid Steer Loader 242D 242D

Inspect the track visually for damage or missing fasteners

Replace any grousers that are damaged

Replace any fasteners that are missing

Loosen the greaser with an appropriate wrench or socket to relax the tension on the track

Tighten the greaser and apply grease to achieve the proper tension

Check the torque for the track grouser bolts and the master link bolts

Note: All models except for 226D, 232D, 239D, and 249D.

Open the engine access door. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Access Doors and Covers”.

The release latch for the guard is located on the rear of the radiator. Pull the rubber T-handle down to release the guard. Tilt the guard upward.

To raise the radiator, remove the two bolts.

Raise the radiator. As the radiator raises, the latch will move (1).

Raise the radiator until the latch moves over the catch pin (2).

To lower the radiator downward, push up on the radiator. Move the latch to unlatch the lock. Lower the radiator.

Install the two bolts to secure the radiator.

To lower the radiator guard, move the support rod to the storage position and lower the guard.

Inspect the track visually for damage or missing fasteners

Replace any grousers that are damaged

Replace any fasteners that are missing

Loosen the greaser with an appropriate wrench or socket to relax the tension on the track

Tighten the greaser to tighten the tension on the track

Apply grease to the greaser until the proper tension is achieved

Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add

When a Cat Extended Life Coolant is used, an extender must be added to the cooling system periodically.

Open the engine access door and raise the radiator guard. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Access Doors and Covers”.

Note: The radiator cap may be located either on the left side of the radiator (C3.3B and C3.8 engines) or the right side of the radiator (C2.2 engine).

Slowly loosen the radiator cap in order to relieve system pressure. Remove the radiator cap.

If necessary, drain enough coolant from the radiator in order to allow the addition of the coolant additive.

Add 0.17 L (0.18 qt) of cooling system additive.

Inspect the radiator cap and the gasket. If the cap or the gasket is damaged, replace the cap. Install the radiator cap.

Check the coolant level in the sight gauge on the radiator. Maintain the coolant level to the top of the sight gauge with the radiator in the LOWERED position.

Warning: Fingers can be burned from hot pins and bushings. The pins and bushings in a dry joint can become very hot. It is possible to burn the fingers if there is more than brief contact with these components.

Use the recommendations to extend the life of the undercarriage. Use the recommendations to avoid excessive downtime.

During the machine operation, listen for unusual squeaking and for unusual squealing. This noise can indicate a dry joint.

Check the machine for dry joints weekly. Check for dry joints immediately after machine operation.

After machine operation, lightly touch the end of each track pin or bushing. Touch the track pin or the track bushing with the back of your hand. Make a mark on any dry track pin joint that is hot to the touch.

Consult the Custom Track Service expert at any Cat dealer if you detect dry joints or leaks. The Custom Track Service expert at the Cat dealer can perform track inspection.

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