99 Maintenance Section Bucket Wear Plates - Inspect/Replace i01709216 Bucket Wear Plates - Inspect/Replace i01521741 Cab Air Filter - Clean/Replace SMCS Code: 6120-040; 6120-510 SMCS Code: 7342-070; 7342-510 Personal injury or death can result from the bucket falling. Block the bucket before changing bucket wear plates. g00790441 Illustration 146 Open the access door that is located on both sides of the cab. Remove the two air filters. g00879740 Illustration 145 Inspect the wear plates. Replace the wear plates before damage to the bottom of the bucket occurs. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for replacement of wear plates.
g00790464 Illustration 147 Remove the air filter that is located on the inside of the cab. Clean the filter elements with pressure air or wash the filter elements in warm water with a nonsudsing household detergent. If water and detergent are used to clean the filter elements, rinse the filter elements in clean water and allow the filter elements to air dry thoroughly. Note: If either filter element is damaged, install a new filter element. Install the filter elements. Install the filter covers and close the access doors.