Caterpillar CCompact Track Loader 287

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.

The normal oil change interval for the machine is Every 500 Service Hours or every year when the following conditions are met:

• Caterpillar oil or API Specification CG-4 multigrade oil is used.

• Caterpillar filters are used.

• The altitude does not exceed 2300 m (7545 ft).

• Sulfur content in the fuel is between 0.05% and 0.50%.

An oil change interval of Every 250 Service Hours or every month is required when the following conditions occur:

• Caterpillar oil or API Specification CG-4 multigrade oil is not used.

• The altitude exceeds 2300 m (7545 ft).

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.

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.

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.

NOTICE: Mixing ELC with other products will reduce the effectiveness of the coolant. This could result in damage to cooling system components.

If Caterpillar products are not available and commercial products must be used, make sure they have passed the Caterpillar EC-1 specification for pre-mixed or concentrate coolants and Caterpillar Extender.

Note: The machine was shipped from the factory with Extended Life Coolant (ELC) in the cooling system.

For information about the addition of Extender to your cooling system, see the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Cooling System Coolant (ELC) Extender - Add” or consult your Caterpillar dealer.

Is the coolant dirty or foaming?

The radiator cap is located under the radiator guard on the top of the engine compartment.

Has the machine cooled before changing the coolant?

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