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Excavator Supplement for 3066 Engine
Disassembly and Assembly Section
Hydraulic Oil Cooler - Remove
SMCS Code: 1374-011
Removal Procedure
WARNING
At operating temperature, the hydraulic oil is hot
and under pressure. Hot oils can cause burns.
To prevent possible personal injury, release the
pressure in the implement hydraulic circuit (boom,
stick, bucket, and swing), travel circuits, and the
hydraulic oil tank at the filler cap before any hy-
draulic lines or components are disconnected or
removed.
Remove the filler cap only when the engine is
stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch.
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.
NOTICE
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contamination of the hydraulic system with foreign
material will reduce the service life of the hydraulic
system components.
Note: A hydraulic oil sample should be obtained
before any maintenance is performed in order
to establish the system contaminant level. Refer
to Fluid Analysis Laboratory Guide, SEBF3116,
"Obtaining an Oil Sample for S.O.S Analysis". Refer
to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Sampling
Interval and Location of Sampling Valve" for the
correct location.
1. Release the pressure in the hydraulic system.
Reference: Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Hydraulic System Pressure - Release" in this
manual.
2. Drain the hydraulic oil tank into a suitable
container for storage or disposal. The capacity
of the hydraulic oil tank is 120 L (32 US gal).
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance,
"Hydraulic System Oil - Change" in the service
manual.
Illustration 83
3. Remove four bolts (1) and the washer. Remove
cover (2).
4. Open engine hood (3).
5. Remove four bolts (4) and the washer. Remove
cover (5).
To prevent contaminants from entering the hydraulic
system, always plug or cap the lines, fittings, or hoses
as they are disconnected. Cover any disassembled
components and clean them properly before assem-
bly.
Clean the hydraulic system properly after any major
component exchange or especially after a component
failure, to remove any contamination.
Illustration 84