MAINTENANCE
06.6
Maintenance
11-04
RoGator 418
6. Apply clean engine oil to the new oil filter gas-
ket.
7. Install the oil filter. Tighten the oil filter until the
oil filter gasket contacts the base. Tighten the
oil filter by hand according to the instructions
that are shown on the oil filter. Do not over
tighten the oil filter.
8. Remove the oil filler cap. Fill the crankcase
with the proper amount of oil.
9. Start the engine, and run the engine at low idle
for two minutes. Perform this procedure in or-
der to ensure that the lubrication system has
oil and that the oil filters are filled. Inspect the
oil filter for oil leaks.
10. Stop the engine and allow the oil to drain back
to the sump for a minimum of ten minutes.
11. Remove the oil level gauge in order to check
the oil level. Maintain the oil level between the
“ADD” and “FULL” marks on the oil level
gauge.
Engine Oil Filters
Engine Oil Filters
Engine Belts
Check the tension of the V-belts every
50 hours of operation. Adjust the belt
tension, if necessary. (See the engine
operating manual.)
Engine Coolant
DANGER
!
Do not remove the coolant res-
ervoir cap when the engine is
hot. Do not add coolant if the
vehicle is overheated.
Check the coolant level every day.
Loosen the coolant reservoir cap to
add coolant. Add coolant until the co-
olant level is just below the base of the
filler opening. Flush the cooling sys-
tem and replace the coolant every
1000 hours of operation or every year.
Radiator Tank
1. Cooler reservoir cap.
Supplemental Coolant Additives
(SCA’s)
IMPORTANT: Check inhibitors between drain
intervals every 600 hours or 12 months of op-
eration. Replenish inhibitors by the addition of
a supplemental coolant additive as necessary.
DO NOT over inhibit antifreeze solutions.
See P. 68 of the Caterpillar Operation and
maintenance manual.
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