Caterpillar Lift Truck GP40KL

• Cat Lift Trucks strongly recommends that the air cleaner element be changed if it is dirty.

• If you attempt to clean the element, handle it carefully.

1. Normal conditions - Every 1200 service hours or 6 months, whichever comes first

2. Severe dust or lint conditions - Every 200 service hours or monthly, whichever comes first

- Check the radiator core frequently for clogging or dirt accumulation. Clean or wash the truck as needed.;

Park the lift truck on a level surface, parking brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL, forks lowered, lubricant warm, engine stopped and the wheels blocked.

Lift bracket raised high enough to gain access to the level/fill plug

Blocking used under inner mast to secure the lift bracket in this position

Drain plug and the level/fill plug removed

Oil drained. Clean and reinstall the drain plug

Oil filled to the bottom of the level/fill hole

Level/fill plug put back in place

Blocking removed. Lift bracket lowered

Sign off on the oil replacement

WARNING! Hot oil components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact your skin. At operating temperature, the hydraulic tank is hot and can be under pressure.

Park the lift truck with the forks lowered on a level surface, parking brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL, engine stopped and the wheels blocked.

Remove the battery and tank cover.

Remove the gasket and strainer.

Remove the gasket and return oil filter. Discard the filter element.

Clean the filter parts and replace the seal and gasket, if necessary. Install a new filter element.

Put the filter body assembly back in place and tighten the retaining bolts.

WARNING! Hot oil and components could cause serious injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact your skin.

Park the lift truck on a level surface with the forks lowered, parking brake applied, transmission in NEUTRAL, engine stopped and the wheels blocked.

Remove the drain plug. Allow the oil to drain. Remove the cover, the O-ring seal and the strainer.

Wash the strainer and the plug in clean, nonflammable solvent. Dry the strainer and the plug. Wipe off the O-ring seal, check and replace if necessary. Install the strainer, the O-ring seal, and the cover. Put the drain plug back in place.

Remove the filler cap. Fill the transmission with oil. See Refill Capacities. Put the filler cap back in place.

Warning: If acid gets in your eyes, FLUSH THEM IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER AND SEE A DOCTOR AT ONCE.

Caution: If distilled water has to be often added, have your Cat lift truck dealer check the battery.

Did you clean the top of the battery before removing the caps?

Did you tighten the caps securely after adding the water?

Enter the specific gravity of the battery cells

Sign off on the battery electrolyte level check