The Caterpillar Compact Track Loader 279C is a versatile and powerful machine designed for various construction and landscaping tasks. Known for its durability and efficiency, the 279C offers exceptional performance in tight spaces, making it an ideal choice for contractors and operators seeking reliability and productivity.

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Manual for Caterpillar Compact Track Loader 279C

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Tensioning Guide
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Daily Electrical System Inspection
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Caterpillar Compact Track Loader 279C

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Maintenance Plans for Caterpillar Compact Track Loader Model 279C

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10 Hourly or 1 Daily Compact Track Loader Maintenance

Air Cleaner Dust Valve - Clean/Inspect

Axle Bearings - Lubricate

Backup Alarm - Test

Cooling System Level - Check

Engine Oil Level - Check

Equipment Lowering Control Valve - Check

Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) - Drain

Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check

Lift Arm and Cylinder Linkage - Lubricate

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250 Hourly or 1 Monthly Compact Track Loader Maintenance

Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace

Stop the engine to inspect the belt

Open the engine access door

Remove the four bolts on the top of the guard

Loosen the two bolts on the bottom of the guard

Slide the guard upward from bottom bolts

Remove the guard for the V-belt

Inspect the condition of the belt and the adjustment of the belt. The belt should deflect 10 mm under a straight pull of 44 N. This measurement should be taken between the alternator pulley and the crankshaft pulley

Loosen the mounting bolt

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1000 Hourly or 6 Monthly Compact Track Loader Maintenance

Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) - Inspect

Sign off on the maintenance check

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3 Yearly Compact Track Loader Maintenance

Seat Belt Replacement

Date of seat belt installation

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 as indicated on belt webbing label, buckle housing, or installation tags (non-retractable belts).

Year of manufacture as indicated on belt webbing label, buckle housing, or installation tags (non-retractable belts)

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

Age of new seat belt

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

Complete seat belt system should be installed with new mounting hardware.

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Initial 250 Hours Compact Track Loader Maintenance

Final Drive Oil - Change

Is the final drive positioned so that the oil fill/drain plug is at the bottom?

Did you use an 8 mm (5/16 inch) allen wrench to remove the oil plugs?

Did you allow the oil to drain into a suitable container?

Did you check the drained oil for metal chips or particles?