I am brand new to heavy equipment. I have a CAT 955L s/n 85J7605. I am wanting to change the engine oil. Where is the drain located?
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There is a cover plate on the belly pan that needs to be removed to get at the drain plug. Just make sure you see the oil pan. I believe it's the furthest forward cover plate. One further back is for the transmission I believe.
I don't know just how yours is, but they can be heavy. I have one on a hinges and if you go to far it drops. I have a 4 bolter that I put a longer bolt in one corner then just swing it to the side. Best of Luck
Should be a hole in the side of the belly pan in front of the hard bar, 9/16 socket to open valve about 2 turns. Oil drains thru hole in bottom of pan. Bob
Like Bluox said look for a hole on the side use a long extension and a 9/16 socket you can get to it from up top if side panels are removed and bucket is up should be on the left side
Might I suggest that an Operation & Maintenance Manual would be a good investment.? It appears that for your specific machine Serial Number two manuals are required. SEBU6250 covers maintenance and can be downloaded from Cat Publications for $28. SEBU5511 covers controls & operation and is the same price - $28. Attached the parts manual listing for the crankccase guard for your machine. It may be of some help to you.
use and maintenance cat 955l I had bought years ago .. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z5BZ8fUXbl8xPwvL1NuC2RcD2Rl4aOLw/view?usp=sharing
Mine is a 85J (3304 engine) and there is a plug out the side of the pan. I get to it from the side, think its from the right side Doesn't pour straight out, get a bit messy but works.
Sounds like the access to the drain plug may have changed over the years. My former neighbor had a later 955K and it had a plate on the bottom of the skid plate to remove. Thought the 955L would have been similar.
you have to remove the plate to drain it but you open the valve from the side
Is there suppose to be a pipe plug on the bottom of the valve?
No that is if you need to add a extension hose