Caterpillar Lift Truck GP45K

WARNING! Hot oil and components could cause serious injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact your skin.

Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap only after the engine has been stopped and the cap is cool enough to remove with your hands.

Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.

Operate the lift truck for a few minutes to warm the oil.

Park the lift truck on a level surface, with the forks lowered, mast tilted back, parking brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL, engine stopped and the wheels blocked.

Remove the hydraulic tank filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.

Add oil needed to raise it to the correct level range on the dipstick.

Put the hydraulic tank filler cap back on.

Damage or Faulty Operation Found the Day Before

WARNING! When using compressed air for cleaning, wear an approved face shield and protective clothing. Use a maximum air pressure of 2 kgf/cm2 (30 psi) for cleaning purposes.

NOTICE: Never service the air cleaner with the engine running. Do not clean the elements by striking them against another object. Always inspect the element before and after cleaning. Use a light inside the element. Do not use elements with damaged pleats, gaskets or seals.

Park the lift truck on a level surface, with the forks lowered, the parking brake applied, the transmission in NEUTRAL, engine stopped and the wheels blocked.

CAUTION! Install the dust pan with its arrow mark up.

Remove the dust pan by releasing the latches at three places.

Unscrew the wing nut, and remove the element by pulling it.

Remove the cover from the dust pan, and clean the inside of the pan by removing dust.

Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing.

• If the brake fluid in the reservoir decreases rapidly, the brake system is leaking.

• Have your Cat lift truck dealer check the system.

- Before refilling the reservoirs, clean the ports to reduce the risk of dirt from getting inside the reservoirs

• Park the lift truck with the forks lowered, parking brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL, the engine stopped and the wheels blocked.

1. Check the brake fluid level at the reservoir.

2. Maintain the brake fluid level between the MAX and MIN marks on the reservoir.

WARNING! Antifreeze solution is TOXIC. In case of contact with your skin, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. Have your Cat lift truck dealer discard antifreeze solution drained from the engine.

At operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot and under pressure. Steam could cause severe burns.

Park the lift truck in an authorized refueling area, with the forks lowered, parking brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL, engine stopped and the wheels blocked.

Check the coolant level only after the engine has been stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.

Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid contact with your skin and eyes to reduce the risk of burns and other injuries. Allow cooling system components to cool before draining.

Use all cleaning solutions with care.

Antifreeze is TOXIC. In case of contact with your skin, FLUSH IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER. For disposal of the antifreeze coolant drained from the engine, consult your Cat lift truck dealer.

Loosen the radiator cover retaining knob. Lift and remove the radiator cover.