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Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance

Every 250 Hours

Operation 27

Change the Transmission Oil Filter (CAT TA22)

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The transmission filter (1) is located behind the transmission..

The transmission filter is a spin-on type and is removed by turning it counterclockwise..

NOTE: Dispose of used oil filters in accordance with federal, provincial, state, local laws and environmental regulations.

To install the new filter, lubricate the O-ring on top of the new filter with clean transmission oil.. Install the filter to the filter head, hand-tightening until the seal contacts the filter head.. Tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn..

NOTE: Some oil, approximately 2 L (4 qt.), may be lost when the filter changed. Be sure to replenish the lost oil.

Start the engine and check for leaks at the filter..

Replacement transmission filter P/N: 86034346

NOTE: Do not operate the transmission with oil levels above or below the recommended levels. Either condition can result in overheating or loss of power

and damage to the equipment.

Operation 28

Optional - Change the Transmission Oil after first 250 hours of operation (CAT TA22)

Check the oil level with the tractor parked on a level surface with the engine shut off..

Operate the tractor a sufficient amount of time to warm up the transmission oil.. Remove the drain plug

(2) from the transmission housing and allow the oil to drain into a pan..

Clean the drain plug with a none flammable cleaning solvent..

Replace the drain plug and torque to 108 N..m (80 ft-lbs ± 5%).. Refill the transmission with new oil through the fill tube (3) to the proper level as indicated by the sight gauge (4)..

NOTE: 3.8 L (1 US gal) of transmission oil will raise the level in the sight gauge 10 mm (0.4 inch).

Visually inspect the transmission for leaks.. Check for leaks under the transmission and around the drain plug..

Donaldson®

F4-100

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F4-101

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4

F4-99

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