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Product: EXCAVATOR
Model: M318 EXCAVATOR 8AL01789
Configuration: M318 Excavator 8AL01020-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3116 Engine
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance,
testing, adjusting and repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers
before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to "Tools
And Shop Products Guide", NENG2500 for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids in
Caterpillar machines. Dispose fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
NOTE: Put identification on all lines, hoses, wires and tubes for installation purposes. Cap and plug
all connectors, lines, hoses and tubes to prevent the loss of oil and keep foreign material from entering
the system.
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b. Adjust the position of the bucket so it will be flat on the ground when the boom is lowered.
e. Place the engine start switch in the "ON" position without starting the engine.
f. Move the control levers for the boom, stick, bucket and swing to all full stroke positions. This will
release any pressure that might be present in the pilot system.
g. Slowly move the travel pilot control pedal to "FORWARD" and "REVERSE" travel positions. This
will release any pressure in the travel circuit.
h. Slowly loosen and remove the pressure cap on the hydraulic tank to release the hydraulic pressure.
j. The pressure in the hydraulic system has been released and implement/travel lines and components
can be removed.
2. Drain the oil from the hydraulic oil tank into a suitable container for storage or disposal. The
capacity of the hydraulic oil tank is 135 liters (35.1 U.S. gal).
3. Remove the eight hex head fasteners and the two cover assemblies from under the right hand side
of the machine.
NOTE: The steering flow control valve is mounted to the bottom side of the brake/pilot
steering/cooling pump. The brake/pilot steering/cooling pump located on the front lower left side of
the engine.
NOTE: The following steps are for the installation of the steering flow control valve.
5. Install the steering flow control valve in the reverse order of removal.
6. Fill the hydraulic oil tank with oil to the correct level. See the Operation & Maintenance Manual
for the correct filling procedure.
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