D10R Track-Type Tractor Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check Caterpillar


Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check
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At operating temperature, the hydraulic tank is hot and under pressure.

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.

Remove the filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Remove the filler cap slowly in order to relieve pressure.




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Lower the bulldozer and the ripper to the ground.

The hydraulic tank is on the right rear side of the machine.



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  1. Maintain the oil level to the "FULL" mark in the sight gauge. Check the oil level when the oil is cold. Verify that the oil level is below the "FULL" mark before you remove the filler cap.

  2. If the hydraulic system requires additional hydraulic oil, remove the filler cap slowly in order to relieve the pressure. Add oil through the filler tube.

  3. Clean the filler cap and install the filler cap.