Caterpillar Telehandler TH360B

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.

Note: Level 1 results may indicate a need for Level 2 Analysis.

Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, 'Access Doors and Covers' for the location of the service points.

Obtain the sample of the coolant as close as possible to the recommended sampling interval. In order to receive the full effect of SOS analysis, you must establish a consistent trend of data. In order to establish a pertinent history of data, perform consistent samplings that are evenly spaced. Supplies for collecting samples can be obtained from your Caterpillar dealer.

Use the following guidelines for proper sampling of the coolant:

Keep the unused sampling bottles stored in plastic bags.

Keep the lids on empty sampling bottles until you are ready to collect the sample.

Complete the information on the label for the sampling bottle before you begin to take the samples.

Use a designated pump to collect the sample in order to avoid contamination.

Steps for Boom Chain Inspection

Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace

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

NOTICE: Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product.

NOTICE: Failure to replace the engine's water temperature regulator on a regularly scheduled basis could cause severe engine damage.

NOTICE: Since Caterpillar engines incorporate a shunt design cooling system, it is mandatory to always operate the engine with a water temperature regulator.

Steps for Replacing Water Temperature Regulator

Cooling System Coolant Level - Check

Fuel System Water Separator - Drain

Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain

Longitudinal Stability Indicator-Test

Turn the ignition to the OFF position. Wait for 30 seconds.

Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank the engine.

Note: The machine will perform the self test. Refer to 'Engine Start Switch' topic in Operation and Maintenance Manual, 'Operator Controls' for more information.

After the self tests are completed, the machine will test the longitudinal stability indicator system.

Note: This test is performed automatically. The test will be conducted when the ignition is switched from the OFF position to the ON position.

Note: If the machine continues to fail system tests of the longitudinal stability indicator, the machine must not be operated. Call your Caterpillar dealer for recalibration of the longitudinal stability indicator system.

Only qualified service personnel should perform this maintenance. Refer to the Service Manual or your Caterpillar Dealer for the complete engine valve lash adjustment procedure.

WARNING: Be sure the engine cannot be started while this maintenance is being performed. To prevent possible injury, do not use the starting motor to turn the flywheel.

Hot engine components can cause burns. Allow additional time for the engine to cool before measuring/adjusting engine valve lash clearance.

NOTICE: Operation of Caterpillar Engines with improper engine valve lash adjustments will reduce the engine efficiency. This reduced efficiency could result in excessive fuel usage and/or shortened engine component life.

Measure the engine valve lash with the engine stopped. To obtain an accurate measurement, allow at least 20 minutes for the valves to cool to engine cylinder head and block temperature.

WARNING: Personal injury can result from contact with refrigerant. Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep face and hands away to help prevent injury. Protective goggles must always be worn when refrigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges indicate the system is empty of refrigerant. Always use precaution when a fitting is removed. Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still under pressure, release it slowly in a well ventilated area.

Personal injury or death can result from inhaling refrigerant through a lit cigarette. Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling fumes released from a flame contacting air conditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or death. Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or wherever refrigerant gas may be present.