Milton CAT 972H - Manual (Page 16)

• Grouped service points and sight
gauges for easy daily maintenance
• Convenient access to engine
compartment for excellent
serviceability
• Swing-out grill and cooling cores
for easy cleaning
• Electronic systems to monitor
product health
HYDRAULIC SERVICE CENTER.
Transmission oil and hydraulic filters
are located in the Hydraulic Service
Center, behind the hinged, right-side
access ladder. The hydraulic oil tank
can be drained from this location using
the access port.
• Hydraulic filter change interval at
500 hours
• Transmission filter change interval
at 1,000 hours
ELECTRIC SERVICE CENTER. Batteries,
relay panel and an optional tool box are
conveniently located below the left-side
access platform. The engine shutdown
switch is housed with the relay panel.
A compartment integrated into the
access platform contains the hood tilt
actuation switch, master switch and
jump-start receptacle.
GROUND LEVEL GREASE POINTS.
Grease fittings are grouped on the right
side of the machine in two convenient
locations – in a service compartment
just below the right-side service platform,
and a bank located just off the non-engine
end frame. These locations facilitate easy
lubrication of vital components located
throughout the machine.
AUTOLUBE. Reduce time spent on daily
maintenance and downtime for unplanned
repairs due to inadequate greasing with
the optional Caterpillar Automatic
Lubrication System. Precise lubrication
of pins and bushings at specific intervals
improves component wear and reduces
ground contamination from excessive
greasing.
REMOTE PRESSURE TAPS. Pressure taps
for the steering and hydraulic systems,
transmission (optional) and brakes are
grouped behind an access panel just
below the right-side service platform.
S•O•S SERVICES. Sampling valves on
the 972H allow quick access to engine,
transmission and hydraulic oils for S•O•S
analysis. Oil change intervals and other
services can be optimized according to
your work schedule, reducing downtime
and managing expenses.
SIGHT GAUGES. Well-protected, yet
easily visible sight gauges for the
transmission, hydraulic oil and radiator
coolant allow easy daily checks while
reducing the risk of contaminants
entering the systems.
BRAKE WEAR INDICATORS. Axles are
equipped with standard brake wear
indicators, allowing a technician to
easily determine when it is necessary
to service the brakes.
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Easy To Maintain – Easy To Service
SERVICEABILITY