D6M Track-Type Tractor Transmission Oil - Change Caterpillar


Transmission Oil - Change
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------ WARNING! ------

Hot oil and components can cause personal injury.

Do not allow hot oil or components to contact skin.

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Operate the engine in order to warm the oil. Park the machine on level ground. Lower all attachments to the ground. Apply slight downward pressure.

Engage the parking brake switch. Stop the engine.




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  1. Remove the transmission oil drain plug. Use a 4C-8563 Drain Adapter to open the internal drain valve. Drain the oil into a suitable container.

  1. Remove the drain adapter. Clean the transmission oil drain plug and install the transmission oil drain plug.

  1. Change the filter element. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Transmission Oil Filter - Replace".

  1. Remove the bottom guard in order to access the transmission magnetic screen. Remove the screen cover. Remove the screen.

  1. Wash the transmission magnetic screen in a clean, nonflammable solvent.

  1. Install the screen, the cover and the bottom guard.

  1. Open the access door for the transmission oil filler cap. The access door is on the left side of the machine.



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  1. Remove the transmission oil filler cap.

  1. Addoil. To determine the correct amount of oil, see Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities".

  1. Clean the transmission oil filler cap and install the transmission oil filler cap.



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  1. Maintain the oil level to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick.



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  1. Unscrew the transmission breather and remove the transmission breather.

  1. Wash the transmission breather in a clean nonflammable solvent.

  1. Install the transmission breather.

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