Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader 216B3

The plugs for the drive chain cases as the plugs are viewed from the underside of the machine.

1. Remove the drain plug for the left drive chain case and the right drive chain case. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

2. Apply 169-5464 Quick Cure Primer and 5P-3413 Pipe Sealant to the threads on the drain plugs. Install the drain plugs.

3. Remove the filler plug for the right side drive chain case. Fill the drive chain case with oil to the bottom of the threads on the fill port. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Lubricant Viscosities” and Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Refill Capacities”.

4. Apply 169-5464 Quick Cure Primer and 5P-3413 Pipe Sealant to the threads on the filler plug. Install the filler plug.

5. Repeat the process for the left side drive chain case.

The breathers for the drive chain cases are located underneath the cab (1). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Cab Tilting”.

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: Always use a designated pump for oil sampling, and use a separate designated pump for coolant sampling. Using the same pump for both types of samples may contaminate the samples that are being drawn. This contaminate may cause a false analysis and an incorrect interpretation that could lead to concerns by both dealers and customers.

Select the location of the radiator cap

Is the sample taken from the radiator and not from the Coolant Overflow Reservoir?

Enter the coolant sample reading

Enter any additional observations

Sign off on the coolant sample 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.

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

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.

Drain the coolant whenever the coolant is dirty or whenever the coolant is foaming.

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

Allow the machine to cool before you change the coolant.

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

Raise the radiator guard. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Radiator Tilting”.

Fuel timing specification from the Engine Information Plate

Monitoring the Condition of the Oil

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain

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.

Note: Do not take the sample from the Coolant Overflow Reservoir.

Sample obtained from the correct location?

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

Are the unused sampling bottles stored in plastic bags?

Is the lid on the empty sampling bottle until you are ready to collect the sample?