Caterpillar Lift Truck GP50K

• 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, drain plug cleaned and reinstalled?

Oil filled to the bottom of the level/fill hole?

Level/fill plug put back in place?

Blocking removed and lift bracket lowered?

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.

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

Drain plug removed and oil drained.

Cover, O-ring seal and strainer removed.

Strainer and plug washed in clean, nonflammable solvent.

Strainer, O-ring seal, and cover reinstalled. Drain plug put back in place.

Filler cap removed. Transmission filled with oil. Filler cap put back in place.

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

If the electrolyte level is low, remove the filler caps and add distilled water to the cells. Before removing the caps, clean the top of the battery.

After adding the water, were the caps tightened securely?

Using a battery hydrometer, enter the specific gravity of the battery cells.

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

Sign off on the battery electrolyte level check