Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader 272D XHP

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

Remove the oil plugs and allow the oil to drain into a suitable container

Check the drained oil for large metal chips or a significant number of metal particles

Clean the plugs and inspect the plugs. Replace a worn plug or a damaged plug

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

Add oil through the opening of the oil fill/drain plug that is now at the top

Fill the final drive to the bottom of the opening for the oil check plug

Install the two oil plugs. Tighten the oil plugs to a torque of 27 ± 1 N·m

Inspect the track visually for damage or missing fasteners

Replace any grousers that are damaged

Replace any fasteners that are missing

Loosen the greaser with an appropriate wrench or socket to relax the tension on the track

Tighten the greaser to tighten the tension on the track

Apply grease to the greaser until the proper tension is achieved

Inspect the track visually for damage or missing fasteners

Replace any grousers that are damaged

Replace any fasteners that are missing

Loosen the greaser with an appropriate wrench or socket to relax the tension on the track

Tighten the greaser and apply grease to achieve proper tension

Check the torque for the track grouser bolts and the master link bolts. Torque to the required value of 280 ± 15 N·m (206 ± 11 lb ft)

Engine Crankcase Breather - Replace

Note: Only applies to engines with aftertreatment.

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

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

The breather is located in the engine compartment on the right-hand side of engine. There is cap on the breather and a replaceable element inside.

Note: This service may be performed without removing the housing from the engine.

Remove the breather cap and remove the filter element.

Note: The C2.2 and C3.3B are equipped with cap on bottom portion of the canister. Use a wrench to remove the breather cap. The C3.8 is equipped with cap on top of canister, remove cap by applying downward pressure on the cap while turning.

Clean the housing and the cap for the breather.

Note: All models except for 226D, 232D, 239D, and 249D.

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

The release latch for the guard is located on the rear of the radiator. Pull the rubber T-handle down to release the guard. Tilt the guard upward.

To raise the radiator, remove the two bolts.

Raise the radiator. As the radiator raises, the latch will move (1).

Raise the radiator until the latch moves over the catch pin (2).

To lower the radiator downward, push up on the radiator. Move the latch to unlatch the lock. Lower the radiator.

Install the two bolts to secure the radiator.

To lower the radiator guard, move the support rod to the storage position and lower the guard.