326F Excavator Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Case Drain) - Replace Caterpillar


Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Case Drain) - Replace
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------ WARNING! ------

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




    Illustration 1g02022844

  1. Park the machine on level ground. Lower the bucket to the ground so that the stick is vertical.

  2. Move the hydraulic lockout control to the UNLOCKED position.

  3. Turn the engine start switch to the ON position.

  4. Move the joysticks and the travel levers/pedals to the full stroke positions in order to relieve the pressure in the pilot lines.

  5. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position and return the lever for the hydraulic lockout control to the LOCKED position.


    Illustration 2g02024028

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

    Pressurized system!

    The hydraulic tank contains hot oil under pressure. To prevent burns from the sudden release of hot oil, relieve the tank pressure with the engine off by slowly turning the cap approximately 1/8 of a turn until the cap reaches the secondary stop.




    Illustration 3g02275615
    Filler cap
    (A) LOCK position
    (B) PRESSURE RELEASE - START position
    (C) PRESSURE RELEASE - END position
    (D) OPEN position

  6. Release the pressure that may be present in the return hydraulic circuit with the following procedure. Refer to Illustration 3 for filler cap positions.

    1. Turn the filler cap counterclockwise, with no downward force applied, and move the arrow from position (A) to position (B).

    2. Release the pressure for a minimum of 45 seconds by moving the arrow from position (B) to position (C).

    3. Push the center of the filler cap down. Without tilting the filler cap, move the arrow from position (C) to position (D).

    4. The hydraulic tank pressure is relieved. The filler cap can now be removed if needed.

    5. Tighten the filler cap on the hydraulic tank to position (A).

  7. After the pressure is relieved, tighten the filler cap.

  8. Open the access door on the right side of the machine.


    Illustration 4g02160124
    The case drain filter is located near the pilot oil filter.

  9. Clean the area in order to keep dirt out of the filter base.

    Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information on containing fluid spillage.

  10. Remove the used case drain filter from the filter base.

    Note: Used filters should always be disposed of according to local regulations.

  11. Clean the filter base.


    Illustration 5g00101502

  12. Coat the seal of a new case drain filter with clean hydraulic oil.

  13. Install the new oil filter by hand.

    Instructions for the installation of the filter are printed on the side of each Cat spin-on filter. For filters that are not Cat branded, refer to the installation instructions that are provided by the supplier of the filter.

  14. Start the engine and operate the machine slowly for 10 to 15 minutes. Move each cylinder evenly through several cycles.


    Illustration 6g02022844

  15. Return the machine to the position that is shown in Illustration 6. Check the machine for oil leaks.

  16. Stop the engine.

  17. Check the hydraulic oil level.

    Reference: For the correct procedure, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check".

  18. Close the access door.

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