Cat D8t Technical Specifications

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D8T TRACK-TYPE
TRACTOR
Maintenance Intervals

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Maintenance Section
Maintenance Interval Schedule

i02877581 Cab Filter (Fresh Air) - Clean/Inspect/Replace ... 136

Cooling System Coolant Level - Check .............. 146
Maintenance Interval Schedule Engine Oil Level - Check .................................... 154
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) -
SMCS Code: 7000 Drain ................................................................. 170
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain ............... 173
Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and Horn - Test .......................................................... 175
instructions are read and understood before any Hydraulic System Oil Level - Check ................... 180
operation or any maintenance procedures are Indicators and Gauges - Test .............................. 181
performed. Pivot Shaft Oil Level - Check .............................. 183
Power Train System Oil Level - Check ............... 188
The user is responsible for the performance of Seat Belt - Inspect .............................................. 193
maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of Walk-Around Inspection ...................................... 199
proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the replacement
of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure Every 50 Service Hours
to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and
procedures may result in diminished performance of Bulldozer Tilt Brace and Tilt Cylinders -
the product and/or accelerated wear of components. Lubricate ........................................................... 135
Cab Filter (Recirculation) - Clean/Inspect/
Use mileage, fuel consumption, service hours, or Replace ............................................................. 137
calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, Lift Cylinder Yoke Bearings - Lubricate ............... 182
in order to determine the maintenance intervals. Ripper Linkage and Cylinder Bearings -
Products that operate in severe operating conditions Lubricate ........................................................... 192
may require more frequent maintenance. Track Pins - Inspect ............................................ 197

Note: Before each consecutive interval is performed, Every 250 Service Hours
all maintenance from the previous interval must be
performed. Belt - Inspect/Adjust/Replace .............................. 133
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain ................................ 155
When Required Engine Oil and Filter - Change ........................... 156
Equalizer Bar End Pins Oil Level - Check .......... 160
Battery, Battery Cable or Battery Disconnect Switch - Final Drive Oil Level - Check .............................. 163
Replace ............................................................. 133 Track - Check/Adjust ........................................... 195
Bottom Guard (Power) - Clean ........................... 134 Winch Fairlead Rollers - Lubricate ...................... 199
Cooler Cores and A/C Condenser - Clean ......... 138 Winch Oil Level - Check ..................................... 199
Cutting Edges and End Bits - Inspect/Replace ... 148
Engine Air Filter Primary and/or Secondary Element - Initial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled
Clean/Replace .................................................. 149 Systems, and Converted Systems)
Engine Air Precleaner - Clean ............................ 151
Equalizer Bar Center Pin - Measure ................... 160 Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) -
Equalizer Bar End Pins - Measure ...................... 161 Obtain ............................................................... 142
Ether Starting Aid Cylinder - Replace ................. 161 Electronic Unit Injector - Inspect/Adjust .............. 149
Front Idler Position - Check ................................ 166 Engine Valve Lash - Check/Adjust ...................... 159
Fuel System - Prime ........................................... 168 Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect ......................... 159
Fuses and Circuit Breakers - Replace/Reset ...... 173 Winch Oil and Breather - Change/Clean ............ 200
High Intensity Discharge Lamp (HID) - Replace .. 174
Hydraulic System Filter Screens - Clean ............ 175 Every 500 Service Hours
Oil Filter - Inspect ................................................ 182
Power Train Scavenge Screen - Clean ............... 185 Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean ................... 151
Radiator Pressure Cap - Clean/Replace ............ 190 Engine Oil and Filter - Change ........................... 156
Ripper Tip and Shank Protector - Inspect/ Final Drive Oil Sample - Obtain .......................... 163
Replace ............................................................. 192 Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Replace ....... 169
Torque Converter Scavenge Screen - Clean ...... 195 Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace ............ 171
Winch Wire Rope - Install ................................... 201 Fuel Tank Cap Filter and Strainer -
Window Washer Reservoir - Fill .......................... 201 Replace/Clean .................................................. 172
Window Wipers - Inspect/Replace ...................... 202 Hydraulic System Oil Filters - Replace ............... 179
Windows - Clean ................................................. 202 Hydraulic System Oil Sample - Obtain ............... 181
Power Train Breather - Clean ............................. 184
Every 10 Service Hours or Daily Power Train Oil Filters - Replace ........................ 184
Power Train System Oil Sample - Obtain ........... 189
Backup Alarm - Test ............................................ 132 Recoil Spring Compartment Oil Level - Check ... 191
Braking System - Test ......................................... 135 Steering Charge Filter - Replace ........................ 194
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Maintenance Interval Schedule

Every 1000 Service Hours or 6 Months

Battery - Inspect .................................................. 132
Power Train System Oil And Screens -
Change/Clean ................................................... 186
Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) - Inspect .. 193
Winch Oil and Breather - Change/Clean ............ 200

Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year

Engine Mounts and Equalizer Bar - Inspect ....... 152
Final Drive Oil - Change ..................................... 162
Final Drive Seal Guard Packing - Replace ......... 164
Hydraulic System Oil - Change ........................... 176
Hydraulic System Oil Filter (Pilot) - Replace ....... 178
Radiator Guard Pin Joint - Inspect ...................... 190
Track Roller Frame - Inspect .............................. 198
Track Roller Frame Guides - Inspect .................. 198

Every Year
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) -
Obtain ............................................................... 142
Engine Air Filter Primary and/or Secondary Element -
Clean/Replace .................................................. 149
Refrigerant Dryer - Replace ................................ 192

Every 3 Years After Date of Installation or

Every 5 Years After Date of Manufacture
Seat Belt - Replace ............................................. 194

Every 4000 Service Hours

Electronic Unit Injector - Inspect/Adjust .............. 149
Engine Valve Lash - Check/Adjust ...................... 159
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect ......................... 159

Every 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add .. 145
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator -
Replace ............................................................. 148

Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change ........... 143
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Backup Alarm - Test

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Backup Alarm - Test Battery - Inspect

SMCS Code: 7406-081 SMCS Code: 1401-040

In order to test the alarm for proper functioning, turn Battery Inspect
the engine start switch to the ON position.

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g01017699 Illustration 189
Illustration 187
1. Open the battery access covers. The battery
Apply the service brake. Release the parking brake. access covers are located on the left side of the
Move the transmission direction selector to the machine outside the operator compartment.
REVERSE position.

The backup alarm should start to sound immediately.

The backup alarm will continue to sound until the
transmission gear selector is moved to the NEUTRAL
position or to the FORWARD position.

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Illustration 190

2. Tighten the battery retainers. Clean the top of the

batteries with a clean cloth. Keep the terminals
clean and coated with petroleum jelly. Install the
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terminal covers after you coat the terminals.
Illustration 188
3. Close the battery access covers.
The backup alarm is on the rear of the machine.

The nonadjustable backup alarm is set at the

appropriate sound level when the machine is shipped
from the factory.
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Battery, Battery Cable or Battery Disconnect Switch - Replace

i02019456 Inspect
Battery, Battery Cable or 1. Park the machine on level ground. Lower the
Battery Disconnect Switch - dozer blade to the ground. Move the transmission
control to the NEUTRAL position and engage the
Replace parking brake. Shut off the engine.

SMCS Code: 1401-510; 1402-510; 1411-510 2. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF
position.
1. Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF
position. Turn all of the switches to the OFF 3. Open the engine access doors on the right side.
position.

2. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF

position. Remove the key.

3. Disconnect the battery cable at the battery

disconnect switch. The battery disconnect switch
is inside the left engine access door.

4. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the

battery.

5. Replace the disconnect switch, the battery cables,

or the batteries, as required.

6. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery.

7. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery

disconnect switch.

8. Install the key and turn the battery disconnect

switch to the ON position. g01117063
Illustration 191

Battery Recycle
Always recycle a battery. Never discard a battery.

Always return used batteries to one of the following

locations:

• A battery supplier
• An authorized battery collection facility
• Recycling facility

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Belt - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
SMCS Code: 1357-025; 1357-040; 1357-510

Your engine is equipped with a serpentine belt

that drives the alternator and the air conditioner
compressor, if equipped.

This engine is equipped with a belt tightener that

automatically adjusts the belt to the correct tension.
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Bottom Guard (Power) - Clean

8. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON

position.

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Bottom Guard (Power) - Clean

SMCS Code: 7153-070

NOTICE
Do not operate the machine with the guard in the
lowered position. Damage to the machine or actuator
could result.

The guard is heavy. Personal injury or death may

result from being struck by or trapped under the
guard. Do not allow anyone to work near or un-
der the machine when the guard is being raised or
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Illustration 192 lowered.
Front and left side view
(1) Belt tensioner
(2) Alternator (reference only)
(3) Air conditioner compressor (reference only)
(4) Serpentine belt
(5) Idler pulley (reference only)
(6) Alternator guard (reference only)

4. Inspect the condition of serpentine belt (4).

Replace the serpentine belt if excessive wear or
cracking has occurred. Wear due to belt slippage
indicates that the belt tensioner possibly needs
to be replaced.

5. Close the engine access doors.

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6. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON Illustration 193
position.
The power guard control is located in a compartment
on the left fender in front of the fuel tank.
Replace
The power guard control opens the bottom guards
1. Park the machine on level ground. Lower the
for easier access during cleaning.
dozer blade to the ground. Move the transmission
control to the NEUTRAL position and engage the
parking brake. Shut off the engine.

2. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF

position.

3. Open the engine access doors.

4. Turn belt tensioner (1) in order to release the

tension from the belt with a square drive.

5. Remove the belt.

6. Install the new belt.

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Illustration 194
7. Close the engine access doors.
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Braking System - Test

Test the brakes on a dry, level surface.

NOTICE
Do not activate switches for power guard control with- Fasten the seat belt before you test the brakes.
out removing the bolts from the guard. Damage to the
actuator could result. 1. Start the engine.

2. Raise all attachments.

1. Position a jack under the bottom guard in order to
lower the guard. The head of the jack should not
be touching the guard.

2. Remove the bolts from the bottom guard and

move switch (1) downward in order to lower the
guard.

If the guard lowers completely onto the jack, it is

possible that the actuator has failed. Use the jack
to support the guard and lower the guard to the
ground.

3. If the guard remains supported above the jack,

remove the jack.
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Illustration 195
4. Lower the guard to the lowest position.
3. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Remove all foreign debris from the underside of
the engine compartment. 4. Release the parking brake.

6. Move the switch upward in order to raise the 5. While the brake pedal is depressed, move the
guard. directional control to the SECOND SPEED
FORWARD position.
7. Position the jack under the guard prior to replacing
the bolts. The head of the jack should not be 6. Gradually increase the engine speed to full load
touching the guard. speed. The machine should not move.

8. Install the bolts. 7. Move the directional control to the NEUTRAL

position.
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8. Reduce the engine speed to LOW IDLE. Engage
Braking System - Test the parking brake. Lower all attachments to the
ground. Apply a slight down pressure. Stop the
SMCS Code: 4100-081; 4267-081 engine.

NOTICE
If the machine moved while testing the brakes, contact
If the machine moves during the test, reduce the your Caterpillar dealer. Have the dealer inspect and,
engine speed immediately, and engage the park- if necessary, repair the service brake before returning
ing brake. the machine to operation.

If the machine moved while testing the brakes,

consult your Caterpillar dealer for brake inspec- i02229253
tion and repair. Damaged brakes must be repaired
before returning the machine to operation. Bulldozer Tilt Brace and Tilt
Cylinders - Lubricate
Note: The machine can drive through the brakes
in first gear. SMCS Code: 5104-086; 6050-086; 6074-086

Make sure that the area around the machine is clear Lubricate the two fittings with CAT multipurpose type
of personnel and clear of obstacles. grease with molybdenum disulfide (MPGM).

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