Caterpillar Wheel Loader 924H

NOTICE: Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Reference: See Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Cooling System Level - Check” in order to access the overflow tank for coolant sample.

Obtain the sample of the coolant as close as possible to the recommended sampling interval. Supplies for collecting samples can be obtained from your Caterpillar dealer.

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain” for the guidelines for proper sampling of the coolant. Submit the sample for Level 2 analysis. The Level 2 analysis is a comprehensive chemical evaluation of the coolant. This analysis is also a check of the overall condition of the inside of the cooling system.

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

Upload the coolant sample analysis report

Sign off on the coolant sample analysis

Hold the steering wheel with both hands and try to move it from one side to the other. Is the movement within the allowed limit of 25 mm (1.0 inch)?

If the movement is not within the limit, perform the following steps:

WARNING: Failure to perform this inspection and repair may cause loss of steering control, which may result in personal injury or death. Do not operate the machine until the inspection and repair are completed.

Contact your Caterpillar dealer for any other required service.

Sign off on the wheel loader maintenance

Is the date of installation label present?

If the date of installation label is missing, replace belt within 3 years from the year of manufacture as indicated on belt webbing label, buckle housing, or installation tags (non-retractable belts).

Year of manufacture as indicated on 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.

Does the new seat belt exceed the install by date on label?

Complete seat belt system should be installed with new mounting hardware.

Bucket Tips Inspection/Replacement Procedure

Cooling System Coolant Level - Check

Cooling System Coolant Level Check Procedure

Engine Oil Level Check Procedure

Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check

Axle Oscillation Bearings - Lubricate

Apply grease to the remote grease fittings for the trunnion bearings. The grease fittings are located on the left side of the machine near the articulation joint.

Bucket Linkage and Loader Cylinder Bearings - Lubricate

Wipe off the fittings before you apply any lubricant.

Apply lubricant to the grease fittings. The grease fittings are located on each side of the bucket and loader linkage.

Note: The lower bucket pivot bearing needs to be greased at every 50 hour interval.

Steering Cylinder Bearings - Lubricate

Wipe all grease fittings before you apply any lubricant to the grease fittings.