CAT Vibratory Compactor CS-573E

Warning: Personal injury or death can result if the levelling blade is not blocked up. Block the levelling blade before changing the cutting edge.

Are there two cutting edges on the front of the blade (1)?

Are there two skid plates on the bottom of the blade (2)?

Is the cutting edge excessively worn?

Raise the leveling blade. Block the leveling blade securely. Place the blocks under the arms (3) of the blade.

Remove the bolts. Remove the cutting edge.

Is the opposite edge of the cutting edge worn?

Warning: Ensure the machine is in a safe and controlled environment before starting the test

Engine start switch turned to the ON position

Propel control lever moved to the REVERSE position

Backup alarm started to sound immediately

Backup alarm continued to sound until the transmission control lever is moved to the STOP position or to the FORWARD position

Did the backup alarm sound as expected?

If the backup alarm did not sound, make the necessary repairs immediately. Do not operate a machine without a backup alarm.

Sign off on the backup alarm test

Warning: Personal injury can result from air pressure. Personal injury can result without following proper procedure. When using pressure air, wear a protective face shield and protective clothing. Maximum air pressure at the nozzle must be less than 205 kPa (30 psi) for cleaning purposes.

Warning: Personal injury can result when using cleaner solvents. To help prevent personal injury, follow the instructions and warnings on the cleaner solvent container before using.

Warning: Personal injury or death can result from a fire. Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. Clean up all leaked or spilled fuel. Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the battery when changing fuel filters.

Machine stopped and engine shut off

Engine control switch turned to the OFF position

Fuel filter removed and inspected for debris

Mounting base of the fuel filter cleaned

Warning: Ensure to dispose of the used oil in an appropriate manner

Remove the differential drain plug

Drain the oil into a suitable container

Remove the differential level/fill plug

Clean and install the drain plug

Add the proper oil to the differential. Maintain the level of the oil to the bottom of the hole for the differential level/fill plug

Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Lubricant Viscosities and Capacities (Refill)” section for more information

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

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “General Hazard Information” for information on Containing Fluid Spillage

Remove the oil fill/drain plug. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container

Clean the plug and inspect the O-ring seal. If wear or damage is evident, replace the oil fill/drain plug and/or the O-ring seal

Install the oil fill/drain plug

Rotate the final drive so that the oil fill/drain plug is horizontal

Fill the final drive to the bottom of the opening on the oil fill/drain plug. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Lubricant Viscosities” and Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Capacities (Refill)”

Install the oil fill/drain plug

Perform Step 1 to Step 7 on the other final drive. Use a different container for the oil so that the oil samples from the final drives will be separate