Caterpillar Caterpillar CCompact Track Loader 287 287

Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add

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.

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

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

2. Tilt the radiator guard upward. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Radiator Tilting”.

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

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

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

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

Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them.

Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts.

The fuel filter is located on the left side of the engine compartment.

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

2. Support the filter element (2) and rotate the locking ring (1) counterclockwise. Remove the locking ring.

3. Remove the filter element. Inspect the fuel filter for debris by cutting the filter open. Discard the filter properly.

4. Clean the mounting base of the fuel filter. Remove any part of the old seal that remains on the mounting base of the fuel filter.

Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace

The fuel filter/water separator for the fuel system is located in the engine compartment.

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

2. Open the drain on the fuel filter/water separator (2). Allow the water and fuel to drain into a suitable container.

3. Support the fuel filter/water separator and rotate the locking ring (1) counterclockwise. Remove the fuel filter/water separator.

4. Clean the mounting base for the fuel filter/water separator.

5. Install the new fuel filter/water separator. Rotate the locking ring clockwise in order to fasten the fuel filter/water separator to the mounting base.

6. Prime the fuel system in order to fill the fuel filter/water separator with fuel. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fuel System Priming Pump - Operate”.

7. Close the engine access door.

Stop the engine to inspect the belt.

Remove the guard for the V-belt.

Measure the belt deflection. It should deflect 10 mm (0.39 inch) under a straight pull of 44 N (10 lb).

Loosen the mounting bolt and the adjusting locknut.

Move the alternator until the correct tension is reached.

Tighten the adjusting locknut and the mounting bolt.

Recheck the belt deflection. If the amount of deflection is incorrect, repeat step 4 to step 7.

Refer to the Service Manual for the complete adjustment procedure for the engine valve lash.

A qualified mechanic should adjust the engine valve lash and the fuel injector timing because special tools and training are required.