GEHS0707-01 (en-us)

26 January 2016

Special Instruction
i06587472 Safety Section
Installation Procedure for the NOTICE
449-3165 Front Lines Gp on Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are con-
tained during performance of inspection, mainte-
Certain Hydraulic Excavators nance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product.
SMCS Code: 5057 Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable contain-
ers before opening any compartment or disassem-
Excavator bling any component containing fluids.
320D (S/N: MDE1-Up; JGZ1-Up) Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, “Dealer
320D2 (S/N: DNP1-Up) Service Tool Catalog” for tools and supplies suitable
329D (S/N: YFW1-Up; DTZ1-Up) to collect and contain fluids on Cat ® products.
Hydraulic Kit Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
HYDRAULIC KIT (S/N: HKD1-Up) mandates.

Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................................1
Safety Section .......................................................1
Required Parts ......................................................2
Installation Procedure ............................................4
Introduction
This Special Instruction covers the installation
procedure for 449-3165 Front Lines Gp Revision
Level 00 on the models and applications listed above.
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pres-
sure and hot oil.
Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic
system after the engine has been stopped. Seri-
ous injury can be caused if this pressure is not re-
leased before any service is done on the
hydraulic system.
Make sure all of the work tools have been lowered
to the ground, and the oil is cool before removing
any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap
only when the engine is stopped, and the filler
cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.