CAT Skid Steer Loader 287D

Inspect the track visually for damage or missing fasteners

Replace any grousers that are damaged

Replace any fasteners that are missing

Loosen the greaser to relax the tension on the track

Tighten the greaser to increase the tension on the track

Apply grease to the greaser until the proper tension is achieved

Is the date of installation label present?

If the date of installation label is missing, replace belt within 3 years from the year of manufacture

Year of manufacture as indicated on belt webbing label, buckle housing, or installation tags

Consult your Cat dealer for the replacement of the seat belt and the mounting hardware

Does the age of new seat belt exceed install by date on label?

Complete seat belt system should be installed with new mounting hardware

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Filter - Replace

Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servicing or repair is performed.

Ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product.

Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

The DEF filter is located on the left side of the machine under the cab. Tilt the cab upward. Refer to the Maintenance Section, “Cab Tilting” for the procedure.

Remove the black plastic cover and then diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) filter assembly, which is shown.

Install new DEF filter. Replace DEF filter cap.

Tilt the cab downward. Refer to Maintenance Section, “Cab Tilting” for the procedure.

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.

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

NOTICE: Always use a designated pump for oil sampling, and use a separate designated pump for coolant sampling. Using the same pump for both types of samples may contaminate the samples that are being drawn. This contaminate may cause a false analysis and an incorrect interpretation that could lead to concerns by both dealers and customers.

Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual,

“Access Doors and Covers” for the location of the service points.

Warning: Pressurized system: Hot coolant can cause serious burn. To open cap, stop engine, wait until radiator is cool. Then loosen cap slowly to relieve the pressure.

Obtain the sample of the coolant from the radiator. When the system is cool, slowly remove the radiator cap (2).

Note: Do not take the sample from the Coolant Overflow Reservoir.

Obtain the sample of the coolant as close as possible to the recommended sampling interval. Supplies for collecting samples can be obtained from your Cat dealer. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain” for the guidelines for proper sampling of the coolant.

Submit the sample for Level 2 analysis.