Caterpillar Excavator 325FL CR

Park the machine on level ground and lower the bucket to the ground.

Remove bolts, washers, and cover from the top of the hydraulic tank.

Clean the area thoroughly to keep dirt out of the screen cover and filler cap.

Relieve the hydraulic tank pressure by turning the cap slowly.

Remove the hydraulic tank access cover to access the drain valve.

Remove plug and inspect the O-ring for wear or damage.

Install swivel hose with clear plastic tubing and loosen drain plug to drain the oil.

Air Conditioner/Cab Heater Filter (Recirculation) - Inspect/Replace

Slide the operator seat forward

Slide the filter element upward

Tap the air filter to remove dirt (Do not use compressed air)

Inspect the filter element for damage or contamination

Return used batteries to one of the following locations

Battery or Battery Cable - Inspect/Replace

Ensure protective clothing or equipment is worn to protect skin from hot parts and components.

Verify that the cooling system pressure cap is cool enough to touch with bare hand before removal.

Park the machine on level ground.

Unlatch and raise the engine hood.

Has the cooling system cooled down?

Apply lubricant through fittings for the linkages

Apply lubricant through fittings for the bucket

Insert the pin into the stick nose

Apply grease through fitting (5)

Fill until grease flows out of plug (8)

Obtain a sample of the engine oil from the engine oil sampling valve on the engine oil filter housing.

Final Drive Oil Sample - Obtain

Position the final drive so that oil drain plug is at the bottom.

Obtain a sample of the final drive oil through the hole for the oil level plug.

Wipe the fittings before lubricating the swing bearing.