CAT Skid Steer Loader 259 D Skid Steer

Position one final drive so that the oil fill/drain plug is at the bottom

Remove the oil plugs and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container

Check the drained oil for large metal chips or a significant number of metal particles

Clean the plugs and inspect the plugs. Replace a worn plug or a damaged plug

Position the final drive so that the oil fill/drain plug is at the top

Add oil through the opening of the oil fill/drain plug that is now at the top

Fill the final drive to the bottom of the opening for the oil check plug

Install the two oil plugs. Tighten the oil plugs to a torque of 27 ± 1 N·m (20 ± 0.7 lb ft)

Air Cleaner Dust Valve - Clean/Inspect

Bogie and Idler - Inspect/Replace

Engine Compartment - Inspect/Clean

Equipment Lowering Control Valve - Check

Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Drain

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

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.

Note: The cover for the cab air filter is on the lefthand side of the machine behind the cab.

1. Rotate the latch to free the cover from the ductwork. Do NOT use excessive force. Lift on the cover and remove the cover.

1. Turn the thumb screws until the thumb screws are free from the duct. Remove the cover.

2. Replace the element if the element is damaged or if the element seal is damaged. Replace the element if the air conditioner performance is low.