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Welcome to your source for Cat® equipment maintenance how-tos. Doing your own maintenance can help you plan your downtime and save on total cost of ownership. Dive into the guides below and discover how a little do-it-yourself maintenance can keep your construction equipment ready for action on your next job.
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Learn how to install a fire extinguisher mount kit on Cat® equipment, including the 299D3 Compact Track Loader.
MOUNT YOUR KITLearn how to install a Cat® front cab guard upgrade kit on a Cat 317 Hydraulic Excavator.
SEE STEPSProtect your Cat® heavy equipment with durable guards. See for yourself how to install them.
WATCH INSTALLATIONDiscover the best Cat rubber tracks for your compact track loader, from Heavy Duty Bar to General Duty.
SEE TRACK GUIDELearn how Cat® rubber tracks work, improve traction and reduce ground disturbance.
SEE BENEFITSHow to complete 500-hour maintenance for Cat equipment, featuring the 299D3 Compact Track Loader.
SEE THE GUIDEHow to complete 1,000-hour maintenance for Cat equipment, featuring the 299D3 Compact Track Loader.
START SERVICEHow to complete 2,000-hour maintenance for Cat equipment, featuring the 299D3 Compact Track Loader.
Learn about PM4Learn how to replace the primary fuel filter on any Cat® equipment.
FUEL FILTER GUIDEHow to complete 250-hour maintenance for Cat equipment, featuring the 299D3 Compact Track Loader.
DO IT YOURSELFCheck out the steps for replacing spin-on engine oil filters for Cat® equipment.
SEE STEPSLearn how to keep up with wear, maintenance and replacements for your Cat® mini excavator rubber tracks.
See MoreGet ahead of contamination issues with Cat S•O•SSM Services oil analysis.
EXPLORE S•O•SLearn how to evaluate track wear and when to replace them on Cat® compact track loaders.
CHECK TRACK WEARHaving Cat® oils in your Customer Value Agreement (CVA) benefits equipment health.
CHOOSE CAT OILSMaintain your machine’s performance. Learn how to replace Cat® hydraulic filters with this easy guide.
START FILTER CHANGEExplore the tracks available for Cat 320-335 Hydraulic Excavators.
CHOOSE YOUR TRACKSee your options for Cat® large excavator track configurations.
SELECT TRACKSLearn how to track efficiency by testing Cat® hydraulics cylinder drift, cycle times and more.
TEST YOUR HYDRAULICSLearn how to select, remove and install Cat J Series bucket tips for excavators and wheel loaders.
REPLACE BUCKET TIPSExtend oil drain intervals when you combine Cat fluids, filters and S•O•SSM Services fluid analysis.
GET STARTEDSave with Cat dealer undercarriage programs, including wear inspections and extended coverage options.
GET SUPPORTLearn how to choose the best steel track for your Cat small dozer undercarriage.
SEE TRACK TYPESDiscover your best option for Cat 311-317 small excavator tracks.
FIND YOUR FITChoose the best steel tracks for Cat D4-D8 Dozers and track loaders.
EXPLORE TRACKSThis simple daily routine can extend your equipment's life and enhance performance.
DISCOVER HOWDiscover how to maintain Cat® equipment fluids to prevent breakdowns and extend machine life.
GET FLUIDS GUIDEInspect Cat® hydraulic hose assemblies daily, and follow these tips to prevent costly downtime.
START HERELearn how to maintain your Cat hydraulic pump with daily inspections and contamination control tips.
GET ESSENTIAL TIPSThe steps you need to do PM1 on your Cat equipment.
GET STEPSLearn how sensors help track Cat® engine air filter life and cut down on maintenance costs.
TRACK FILTER LIFEThe steps you need to do PM2 with confidence
GET STEPSStep-by-step guide to help you tackle PM4 service items.
VIEW GUIDEStep-by-step guide to help you tackle PM3 service items.
SEE STEPSLearn how to safely replace the linkage pin for a Cat® wheel loader bucket.
DO IT YOURSELFLearn how to maintain your Cat® drive train with daily and scheduled inspections.
View TipsBy properly handling fluids, you can extend drive train life.
GET TIPSEngine air filters protect your engine from contaminants. Here’s how to keep them functioning properly.
READ ONLearn how to properly take drive train fluid samples for Cat S•O•S Services without contamination.
START SAMPLINGCheck your Cat® steel tracks as part of your planned maintenance. Here’s how to complete daily inspections.
START HEREGreasing your Cat® linkage pins is important to make sure your machine moves smoothly.
HERE'S HOWPerform daily checks on your Cat® rubber tracks to help prevent unexpected undercarriage costs.
SEE HOWUnderstanding the risk of hydraulic system contamination is necessary for all equipment owners.
READ MORECheck your Cat® drive train magnetic plugs regularly to reduce the risk of engine contamination.
HERE’S THE PROCESSMaking precleaner checks a part of daily maintenance will help extend the life of your filter.
CHECK IT OUTMake checking your Cat® Precision cutting edge wear indicators part of your daily maintenance.
FOLLOW THESE STEPSCat® ultra high efficiency (UHE) filters last longer than standard filters. Learn how to service them.
FOLLOW THESE STEPSPerform regular checks on your Cat® equipment’s service brakes to help you operate safely.
GET THE DETAILSReplacing your Cat® alternator yourself keeps your machine working hard on the jobsite.
DO IT YOURSELFFollow these steps to install new tips for your Cat® Advansys™ System and protect your machine’s adapter.
SEE THE PROCESSCat® Extreme Application Grease lubricates your machine’s joints. Examine the available grease types.
LEARN MOREYou need to replace your Cat® machine’s electrical starter at regular intervals — and it’s easy to do this work yourself.
FOLLOW THESE STEPSKeep your Cat® FirstCut system in top shape with these tips.
READ ONThere is no industry standard for o-ring colors, and knowing more about this can help you pick the right rings.
SEE HOWBefore installation, you may want to check a battery’s date code, which tells you when it was made.
READ ONFrom cylinders to pumps, and from visual checks to audible checks, here are some tips for inspection.
LEARN HOWCat® batteries need maintaining just like any other part of your hardworking equipment.
SEE STEPSBefore charging a battery, be sure to test it. Here are the steps for both testing and charging.
SEE HOW