305 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator Engine Oil and Filter - Change Caterpillar


Engine Oil and Filter - Change
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305 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator [SEBU7428]
BASIC ENGINE
PAN GP-OIL
305 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator Engine Oil Level - Check
305 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Note: If the sulfur content in the fuel is greater than 1.5% by weight, use an oil that has a TBN of 30 and reduce the oil change interval by one-half.

Drain the crankcase while the oil is warm.



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  1. Open the crankcase access cover that is under the rear of the machine. Remove the bolts that secure the access cover.

    Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information on Containing Fluid Spillage.



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  2. Remove the crankcase drain plug. Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.

    Note: Discard any drained fluids according to local regulations.

  3. Clean the drain plug and install the drain plug.

  4. Install the crankcase access cover.

  5. Open the engine hood.


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  6. Remove the filter element with a filter wrench. Discard the used oil filter properly.

  7. Clean the filter housing base. Make sure that all of the former filter gasket is removed.

    Note: This oil filter is a cartridge type filter. This type of filter cannot be reused.

    Note: Always discard used filters according to local regulations.



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  8. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the gasket of the new filter.

  9. Install the new filter element by hand. When the gasket contacts the filter base, tighten the filter for an additional three quarters of a turn.


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  10. Remove the oil filler cap.

  11. Fill the crankcase with new oil. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, " Capacities (Refill)" and Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscosities".

  12. Clean the oil filler cap and install the oil filler cap.

  13. Start the engine and operate the engine at low idle for several minutes. While the engine is running, check the filter base for oil leaks.

  14. Stop the engine. Wait for thirty minutes in order to allow the oil to drain back into the crankcase.

  15. Remove the dipstick and wipe off the oil.

  16. Reinsert the dipstick.

  17. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level on the dipstick.


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  18. Maintain the oil within area (A) on the dipstick.

  19. Close the engine access door.

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