

The Caterpillar Mini Hydraulic Excavator 303.5C CR is a versatile and compact machine designed for efficient digging and excavation in tight spaces. Known for its reliability and performance, this excavator is ideal for construction, landscaping, and utility work, providing exceptional maneuverability and power.
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Tensioning Guide
Belt-diagram
C-120 pulleys
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Daily Electrical System Inspection
Replace Roller and Pulley
Install Engine B-120
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Caterpillar Mini Hydraulic Excavator 303.5C CR
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100 Hourly Mini Hydraulic Excavator Maintenance
Swing Gear and Bearing - Lubricate
Lowered all work tools to the ground?
Opened the right side access door?
Wiped all grease fittings before lubrication?
Applied lubricant through fitting (1) until the old lubricant is pushed out from the seal surface?
Applied lubricant through fitting (2)?
Rotated the upper structure for 90°?
Repeated Step 5 and Step 6 until the upper structure has rotated 360°?
Closed the right side access door?
3 Yearly Skid Steer Loader Maintenance
Seat Belt Replacement
Date of seat belt installation
Is the date of installation label missing?
If the date of installation label is missing, replace belt within 3 years from the year of manufacture
Year of manufacture as indicated on belt webbing label, buckle housing, or installation tags
Consult your Cat dealer for the replacement of the seat belt and the mounting hardware
Age of new seat belt
Do not exceed install by date on label
Complete seat belt system installed with new mounting hardware?
50 Hourly Mini Hydraulic Excavator Maintenance
Blade Linkage - Lubricate
Lower all the work tools and the blade to the ground.
Wipe all grease fittings before lubricating.
1. Apply lubricant to grease fitting (2) at the head end of the blade cylinder. Apply lubricant to grease fitting (1) at the rod end of the blade cylinder.
2. Apply lubricant to grease fittings (3) and (4) for the blade linkage.
Bucket Linkage - Lubricate
Note: Caterpillar recommends the use of 5% molybdenum grease for lubricating the bucket linkage. Refer to Special Publication, SEBU6250, “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” for more information on molybdenum grease.
Apply lubricant through all fittings after operation under water.
Wipe all fittings before you apply lubricant.
6000 Hourly or 3 Yearly Mini Hydraulic Excavator Maintenance
WARNING: Pressurized system: Hot coolant can cause serious burn. To open cap, stop engine, wait until radiator is cool. Then loose the cap slowly to relieve the pressure.
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
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10 Hourly Mini Hydraulic Excavator Maintenance
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
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.
1. Open the right side access door.
2. Maintain the coolant level between “FULL” mark (A) on the coolant reservoir and “LOW” mark (B) on the coolant reservoir.
Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “General Hazard Information” for information on containing fluid spillage.
3. If additional coolant is necessary, remove the filler cap for the coolant reservoir and add the appropriate coolant mixture. Install the filler cap
4. If the coolant reservoir is empty, remove the cooling system pressure cap slowly in order to relieve pressure. Add coolant to the radiator.
5. Inspect the condition of the cap gasket. If necessary, replace the cap.
6. Install the cooling system pressure cap.
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750 mm (30 inch) Bucket 88 kg (194 lb)
279-4321
500 mm (20 inch) Bucket 90 kg (199 lb)
303-1327
1200 mm (47 inch) Bucket 101 kg (222 lb)
279-4323
500 mm (20 inch) Bucket 69 kg (152 lb)
279-4313
450 mm (18 inch) Bucket 82 kg (181 lb)
303-1326
750 mm (30 inch) Bucket 88 kg (194 lb)
279-4321
500 mm (20 inch) Bucket 90 kg (199 lb)
303-1327
1200 mm (47 inch) Bucket 101 kg (222 lb)
279-4323
500 mm (20 inch) Bucket 69 kg (152 lb)
279-4313
450 mm (18 inch) Bucket 82 kg (181 lb)
303-1326
750 mm (30 inch) Bucket 88 kg (194 lb)
279-4321
500 mm (20 inch) Bucket 90 kg (199 lb)
303-1327
1200 mm (47 inch) Bucket 101 kg (222 lb)
279-4323
500 mm (20 inch) Bucket 69 kg (152 lb)
279-4313
450 mm (18 inch) Bucket 82 kg (181 lb)
303-1326
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