215B LC AND 215B SA TRACK-TYPE EXCAVATORS Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly Caterpillar


Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly
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1.1. Pump Drive
2.2. Check Oil Level
3.1. Hydraulic System
4.2. Check Oil Level
5.1. Batteries
6.2. Check Electrolyte Level
7.1. Swing Gear
8.2. Lubricate Fitting
9.1. Swing Bearing
10.2. Lubricate Fitting
11.1. Boom and Stick
12.2. Lubricate Fittings
13.1. Backhoe Bucket and Linkage
14.2. Lubricate Fittings
15.1. Clamshell Bucket and Linkage
16.2. Lubricate Fittings
17.1. Clamshell Rotator Gear Drive
18.2. Check Oil Level

Pump Drive

Check Oil Level

------ WARNING! ------

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

------WARNING!--------


NOTICE

Overfilling can cause the pump drive to overheat.


1. Unlatch and open the right rear access door.

2. Remove the oil level plug. The oil level should be to the bottom of the plug opening.

3. If necessary, remove the oil fill plug and add oil.
4. Clean and install the plugs. Close the access door.

Hydraulic System

Check Oil Level

------ WARNING! ------

At operating temperature, the hydraulic tank is hot and under pressure.

Hot oil can cause burns.

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

------WARNING!--------

BACKHOE - Position the bucket flat on the ground, with the stick cylinder fully extended.

CLAMSHELL - Position the clamshell open on the ground, with the stick cylinder fully extended.

1. The engine must be stopped and the hydraulic oil cool. The hydraulic and directional lock must be engaged.


NOTICE

An improper hydraulic oil level can result in machine damage.


2. Unlatch and open the right side front access door.

3. Maintain the oil level to the FULL mark in the sight gauge.

4. To add oil, remove the fill cap slowly to relieve pressure.
5. Replace the cap gasket if it is damaged. Install the fill cap.

Close and secure the access door.

Batteries

Check Electrolyte Level

------ WARNING! ------

Batteries give off flammable fumes that can explode.

Do not smoke when observing the battery electrolyte levels.

Electrolyte is an acid and can cause personal injury if it contacts skin or eyes.

Always wear protective glasses when working with batteries.

------WARNING!--------

At the proper charging rate, in a moderate climate, a battery should not require more than 30 cc (1 ounce) of water per cell per week.

1. Unlatch and open the left side rear access door.

2. Clean the top of the batteries with a clean cloth. Keep the terminals clean and coated with petroleum jelly.

3. Inspect the electrolyte level in each battery cell. Maintain the level to the bottom of the fill openings with distilled water. If distilled water is not available, use clean drinking water.
4. Close and secure the access door.

Swing Gear

Lubricate Fitting

Fitting located in the cab.

Lubricate the swing gear through the left fitting, located on the cab floor.

Swing the upper structure 720° (two full rotations). Stop at each 90° (1/4 turn) and lubricate the bearing through the right grease fitting, located on the cab floor.

Swing Bearing

Lubricate Fitting

Fitting located in the cab.

Swing the upper structure 720° (two full rotations). Stop at each 90° (1/4 turn) and lubricate the gear through the right grease fitting located on the cab floor.

Lubricate at each position until grease is visible (flowing from behind the bearing seal).

Boom and Stick

Lubricate Fittings

Lubricate two fittings at the head end of the boom cylinders.

Lubricate three fittings for the lower boom bearings.

Lubricate one fitting at the end of the stick.

Lubricate two fittings at the rod ends of the boom cylinders and one fitting at the head end of the stick cylinder.

Lubricate one fitting at the rod end of the stick cylinder, and one fitting at the boom to stick bearing.

Backhoe Bucket and Linkage

Lubricate Fittings

Lubricate one fitting at each end of the bucket cylinder.

Lubricate one fitting at the stick and three fittings on the power link.

Clamshell Bucket and Linkage

Lubricate Fittings

Lubricate two fittings on the swivel.

Lubricate two fittings on the rotator.

Lubricate two fittings at each side of the clamshell links.

Lubricate three fittings at each side of the bucket.

Lubricate one fitting on the rod end of the bucket cylinder.

Clamshell Rotator Gear Drive

Check Oil Level

------ WARNING! ------

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

------WARNING!--------

1. Remove the fill plug at the top of the rotator.
2. Maintain the oil level to the bottom of the fill opening.
3. Clean and install the plug.

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