824 TRACTOR Lubrication Chart Caterpillar 824 Tractor Caterpillar


Lubrication Chart Caterpillar 824 Tractor
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1.1. CO - Crankcase Lubricating Oil
2.2. Diesel Engine Crankcase - Use Superior Lubricants (Series 3) Only
3.2. Steering Gear Sector Housing And Shaft Lower Bearing - Use Superior Lubricants (Series 3) Only
4.2. Hydraulic System
5.2. Transmission - Use Superior Lubricants (Series 3) Only
6.2. Diesel Engine Electric Starting Motor
7.2. Starting Engine Electric Starting Motor
8.2. Starting Engine Crankcase
9.1. BR Ball and Roller Bearing Lubricant
10.2. Water Pump
11.2. Steering Hydraulic Cylinder Bearings
12.2. Steering Pivot Bearings
13.2. Drive Shaft Support Bearing
14.2. Steering Follow Up Linkage
15.2. Steering Column Shaft Upper Bearing
16.2. Transmission Control Bellcrank Bearing
17.2. Drive Shaft Front Spline
18.2. Drive Shaft Universal Joints
19.2. Steering Control Valve Bellcrank And Brake Pedal Shaft Bearings
20.2. Drive Shaft Rear Spline
21.2. Transmission Drive Universal Joint
22.2. Rear Axle Trunnion Bearings
23.2. Charging Alternator
24.1. GL - Multipurpose-type Gear Lubricant
25.2. Front Differential And Final Drives
26.2. Rear Differential And Final Drives

The folded page is arranged for two purposes:

First, it is a complete outline of all the information required to lubricate the tractor.

Second, the illustration and identification of points of lubrication can be used with the detailed illustrations and information on the pages following the chart as a reference for lubrication and service information.

CO - Crankcase Lubricating Oil

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Diesel Engine Crankcase
Use Superior Lubricants (Series 3) Only

Every 10 service hours check oil level, with engine running. A guard to protect the gauge from spray makes it possible to do this. Always check the oil level when hot with the engine running at low idle speed with engine in a level position. Oil level should be between the "full" and "add oil" marks on the gauge (1). Add oil at (3) when the level drops to the "add oil" mark. Do not overfill. The oil level may be considerably higher than the "full" mark on the gauge if the full capacity of the crankcase is checked after the engine has been stopped for several minutes. See Note A.

Every 125 service hours or less, depending on the fuel sulphur content, drain the crankcase by loosening plug (2) when the engine is hot. For recommended oil change periods see the topic, "Diesel Engine Crankcase Lubricating Oil Change Periods." Also see the topic, "Crankcase Lubricating Oil." See Note A.

While the oil is draining from the crankcase, remove drain plug (8), cover screw (4), and cover (6). Remove the element (5) from the housing (7), and install the new element. Install a new element in the second housing. Clean and install the drain plug and the cover. Tighten the crankcase drain plug (2). Refill the crankcase at (3) and start the engine. Run the engine for two minutes then add oil to bring level to "full" mark on the gauge.

NOTE A: AVSpare Diesel Engines are built in a clean modern diesel engine factory and each crankcase is filled with a good quality of new crankcase oil. For these reasons the initial crankcase oil change period for this new engine should be at usual crankcase oil change period. See the topic, "Crankcase Lubricating Oil Change Periods."

Remove the breather element at (9) and wash it in clean kerosene or diesel fuel each time the crankcase oil is changed.

Every 250 service hours, remove the breather housing (10) and wash the housing with clean kerosene or diesel fuel. 8

Steering Gear Sector Housing And Shaft Lower Bearing
Use Superior Lubricants (Series 3) Only

Every 250 service hours check lubricant level in the steering gear sector housing. Lubricant should be up to filler plug opening at (1). Every 250 service hours lubricate the shaft lower bearing after removing plug (2) from housing. Lubricate with two or three shots of "Crankcase Lubricating Oil" from an oil can. 15

Hydraulic System

Every 10 service hours, before starting the engine when the oil is cool, check the oil level sight gauge (3). Oil should be above the "add" mark on the sight gauge. Add oil at (1) if necessary.

Replace the filter elements at (2) after the first 125 service hours of operation of a new machine or reconditioned unit and every 500 service hours thereafter.

The filter elements can be replaced either without draining system or when the system is drained. To service the filter without draining the system, stop the engine. Replace the filter elements as described below and open the filter bleed plug (7). Fill the hydraulic tank to above the "add" mark on the sight gauge. Install the filler cap loosely, start the engine, and tighten bleed plug (7) when oil flows out without air bubbles. Fill the tank to above the "add" mark on the sight gauge and install the filler cap tightly.

To replace the filter elements, loosen drain plug (10) and loosen bleed plug (7) to drain unfiltered oil from housing (4), then remove cover (8) and bypass valve (6). Replace filter elements (5) with new AVSpare filter elements. Install a new gasket (9), if it is damaged, in cover and install bypass valve and filter cover. Tighten the drain plug (10).

Drain the hydraulic system every 1000 service hours when oil is warm. If equipped with bulldozer, see, "Draining the Hydraulic System," in the Bulldozer Operation and Maintenance Instructions. Stop the engine.

Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure within the tank. Remove the drain plug (11). After oil has drained from the tank, clean the magnetic drain plug, make sure the ring seal is in place and reinstall in the hydraulic control tank.

Remove and clean oil filler strainer (12) during each oil change.

Replace the filter elements, as described above, before refilling the system.

Whenever the hydraulic system has been drained and the filter serviced, fill the system in the following manner.

Loosen bleed plug (7) and fill the hydraulic tank to above the "add" mark on the sight gauge. Install the filler cap loosely so entrapped air can escape. Start the engine and run it at half engine speed. When oil appears without air bubbles at bleed plug (7), tighten the bleed plug.

Check the oil level and bleed the system several times during the first day of operation after oil change period. 16

Transmission
Use Superior Lubricants (Series 3) Only

Check oil level every 10 service hours with the engine running at low idle speed, transmission in neutral, parking brake on and tractor level. Keep oil level up to full mark on gauge (3). Add oil at (1).

After the first 50 service hours operation of a new tractor or a reconditioned transmission, and at each oil change period thereafter, remove and clean the magnetic strainer. To service the magnetic strainer, remove the cover from the transfer case, then remove the two retaining nuts, tube (5) with magnets attached, and screen (4). Clean the magnets with a clean cloth or stiff brush, being careful not to drop or rap the magnets sharply against any hard object. Wash screen (4) with kerosene. Install the tube, magnets and screen as a unit, and install the two retaining nuts. Install the cover, using a new gasket if necessary.

Change the element in the transmission oil filter after the first 50 service hours operation of a new tractor or a reconditioned transmission and every 250 service hours thereafter.

Remove the drain cover (8) to drain the filter. Remove the filter cover (7) and the element (6). Install a new AVSpare element and the cover, using a new seal if necessary. Clean and install the drain cover. Operate the tractor for a few minutes to fill the filter housing with oil, then check the oil level in the transmission system and refill if necessary.

Every 1000 service hours, remove magnetic plug (9) to drain the transmission. Clean and install the magnetic drain plug. Fill the transmission to the correct level.

Remove, wash and oil breather (2) every 1000 service hours.

When extreme loads and high temperatures are encountered it may be necessary to change oil every 500 service hours. This can be determined by examining the oil on the oil level gauge, and if it appears to be extremely thick and black the oil should be changed. 18

Diesel Engine Electric Starting Motor

Electric starting motor for the diesel engine is equipped with bearings of a type that makes lubrication necessary only when the starter is disassembled for cleaning or reconditioning.

To lubricate, remove the starting motor and the plugs. Saturate the wicks with crankcase lubricating oil. Install the plugs and starting motor. See the topic, "Electric Starter". 18

Starting Engine Electric Starting Motor

The electric starting motor of the starting engine is equipped with bearings of a type that make lubrication necessary only when the starter is disassembled for cleaning or reconditioning. Two or three drops of oil for each bearing is sufficient. See the topic, "Electric Starter". 18

Starting Engine Crankcase

Check the oil level every 10 service hours with starting engine stopped. Oil should be up to "full" mark on gauge (2).

Every 125 to 250 service hours, depending on dust conditions, drain the crankcase at (3). When draining, the engine should be as level as possible so all the oil in the starting engine will drain. Wash the crankcase breather at each oil change period. Refill the crankcase at (1) to the full mark on the gauge.

BR Ball and Roller Bearing Lubricant

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Water Pump

Every 250 service hours lubricate the water pump bearings at (1) until grease appears at relief valve (2). Wipe off excess lubricant. 3

Steering Hydraulic Cylinder Bearings

Every 10 service hours lubricate the steering hydraulic cylinder bearings at (1) and (2). Two fittings on each side of machine.

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Steering Pivot Bearings

Every 10 service hours lubricate the upper and lower steering pivot bearings at (1) and (2) (two fittings). 5

Drive Shaft Support Bearing

Every 125 service hours lubricate the drive shaft support bearing with three strokes from a lever type grease gun. 6

Steering Follow Up Linkage

Every 125 service hours lubricate the steering follow up linkage at (1), located under the operator's seat and at (2) after removing plate at left front of the operator's platform. 7

Steering Column Shaft Upper Bearing

Every 250 service hours, lubricate the steering column shaft upper bearing with one or two strokes from the grease gun. 9

Transmission Control Bellcrank Bearing

Every 2000 service hours lubricate the transmission control bellcrank bearing. 10

Drive Shaft Front Spline

Every 2000 service hours lubricate the drive shaft front spline. Remove plug, install fitting and lubricate. Remove fitting and install plug. 11

Drive Shaft Universal Joints

Every 1000 service hours lubricate the intermediate drive shaft joints at (1) (two fittings).

Every 1000 service hours lubricate the rear differential universal joint at (2) (two fittings) and the front differential drive joint at (3) (one fitting). 13

Steering Control Valve Bellcrank And Brake Pedal Shaft Bearings

Every 2000 service hours lubricate steering control valve bellcrank at (1) and brake pedal shaft bearings at (2). Remove plate at right front of operator's platform, as shown, to lubricate steering control valve bellcrank. 14

Drive Shaft Rear Spline

Every 50 service hours lubricate the drive shaft rear spline. 17

Transmission Drive Universal Joint

Every 250 service hours lubricate the transmission drive universal joints (two fittings). 20

Rear Axle Trunnion Bearings

Every 50 service hours lubricate the rear axle trunnion bearings with 10 strokes from lever type grease gun. Two fittings ten strokes each. 21

Charging Alternator

Under normal operating conditions the alternator bearings will not require lubrication between reconditioning periods. At the time of reconditioning, half fill the reservoir in each end frame with a special lubrication, available from your AVSpare dealer.

GL - Multipurpose-type Gear Lubricant

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Front Differential And Final Drives

Every 125 service hours check the oil level in the differential compartment by removing oil filler plug (2) when the machine is in a level position. Oil should be to the level of the plug opening. The differential and final drive compartments are interconnected and oil can flow from one to the other during operation. This flow of oil can result in a final drive oil level which is above the filler plug (4), therefore, check level and add oil if necessary at differential filler plug (2) in between drain periods. Oil should not be drained or added to the final drives between changes unless disassembly is required.

Every 250 service hours, remove, wash and oil the breather (1).

Every 1000 service hours, drain the differential and final drive compartments.

Position each wheel with the plug (5) down and remove the plug to drain each final drive. Clean and install the drain plugs. Fill the compartments to the level of plug (4).

At the same time, drain the differential compartment by removing the plug (3). Clean and install the drain plug. Refill the compartment at (2). Oil should be up to the level of the plug opening.

Machines equipped with Torque Proportioning Differential require initial service at 250 service hours of a new or reconditioned unit. Drain, flush and refill the differential and final drive housings. 19

Rear Differential And Final Drives

Every 125 service hours check the oil level in the differential compartment by removing oil level plug (3) when the machine is in a level position. Oil should be to the level of the plug opening. The differential and final drive compartments are interconnected and oil can flow from one to the other during operation. This flow of oil can result in a final drive oil level which is above the filler plug (5), therefore, check level at (3) and add oil if necessary at (2) in between drain periods. Oil should not be drained or added at the final drives between changes unless disassembly is required.

Every 250 service hours, remove, wash and oil the breather (1).

Every 1000 service hours, drain the differential and final drive compartments.

Position each wheel with the plug (6) down and remove the plug to drain each final drive. Clean and install the drain plugs. Fill the compartments to the level of plug (5).

At the same time, drain the differential compartment by removing the plug (4). Clean and install the drain plug. Refill the compartment at (2). Oil should be up to the level of the plug opening (3).

Machines equipped with Torque Proportioning Differential require initial service at 250 service hours of a new or reconditioned unit. Drain, flush and refill the differential and final drive housings.