Caterpillar Mini Hydraulic Excavator 310

Is the date of installation label attached to the seat belt retractor and buckle?

If the date of installation label is missing, replace the belt within 3 years from the year of manufacture as indicated on the 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.

Is the age of the new seat belt determined before installing on seat?

A manufacture label is on the belt webbing and imprinted on the belt buckle. Do not exceed the install by date on the label.

A complete seat belt system should be installed with new mounting hardware.

Are date of installation labels marked and affixed to the seat belt retractor and buckle?

Note: Date of installation labels should be permanently marked by punch (retractable belt) or stamp (non-retractable belt).

1. Position one final drive so that oil drain plug (1) is at the bottom.

Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “General Hazard Information” for information on containing fluid spillage.

2. Remove oil drain plug (1), level plug (2), and filler plug (3). Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

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

4. Apply pipe sealant to oil drain plug (1), level plug (2), and filler plug (3).

6. Add oil through the opening of filler plug (3).

Note: Overfilling the final drive will cause the seals to move out of place in the travel motor. Hydraulic oil or water may then enter the final drive and contaminate the final drive.

Clean the battery surface with a clean cloth

Keep the terminals clean and coated with petroleum jelly

Install the post cover after coating the terminal post with petroleum jelly

Tighten the hold-downs for the battery to prevent movement during machine operation

Open the engine access door and remove the fan guard

Loosen mounting bolt and adjusting bolt

Move alternator and remove the old belt. Replace with a new belt

Adjust the belt tension by moving alternator

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain” for the guidelines for proper sampling of the coolant.

Obtained the sample of the coolant as close as possible to the recommended sampling interval?

Supplies for collecting samples can be obtained from your Cat dealer.

Sample submitted for Level 2 analysis?

For additional information about coolant analysis, refer to Special Publication, SEBU6250, “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” or consult your Cat dealer.

Sign off on the coolant sample collection

Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add

WARNING: Engine hood and engine hood parts can be hot while engine is running or immediately after engine shutdown. Hot parts or hot components can cause burns or personal injury. Do not allow these parts to contact your skin, when engine is running or immediately after engine shutdown.

Use protective clothing or protective equipment to protect your skin.

WARNING: Personal injury can result from hot coolant, steam and alkali.

At operating temperature, engine coolant is hot and under pressure. The radiator and all lines to heaters or the engine contain hot coolant or steam. Any contact can cause severe burns.

Remove cooling system pressure cap slowly to relieve pressure only when engine is stopped and cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

Do not attempt to tighten hose connections when the coolant is hot, the hose can come off causing burns.

Cooling System Coolant Additive contains alkali.

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.