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Excavator Supplement for 3066 Engine
Disassembly and Assembly Section
Illustration 405
View behind shield (22)
28. Remove six bolts (24) and the washers from the
top shield and the bottom shield.
29. Remove four bolts (23) and the washers from
support (21).
30. Remove support (21).
31. Loosen
but do not remove bolt (25).
32. Remove two bolts (26).
33. Remove the muffler.
Reference: Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Muffler - Remove" in the service manual.
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Illustration 406 900721971
34. Remove three bolts (27) and the washers.
35. Remove
access panel (28).
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained
during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-
ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to
collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-
ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-
nent containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar
Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies
suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar
products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
mandates.
WARNING
At operating temperature, the engine coolant is
hot and under pressure.
Steam can cause personal injury.
Check the coolant level only after the engine has
been stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to
touch with the bare hand.
Remove the filler cap slowly to relieve pressure.
Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes to prevent personal in-
jury.
36. Allow the coolant to cool down before you drain
the radiator. Open the drain valve and allow the
coolant to drain from the cooling system into a
suitable container for storage or disposal.
37. The drain valve is located on the bottom of the
radiator. The capacity of the cooling system is
30 L (7.9 US gal).
38. Close the drain valve after the coolant has been
drained.