Cat 16H Motor Grader Operation and Maintenance Manual (SEBU7478-04)

Out on haul roads, mine sites, and long highway stretches, a 16H grader lives in dust, vibration, and long hours. This operation and maintenance manual is about keeping that machine predictable—so when you drop the blade at 4 a.m., everything works like it did yesterday. You’ll use it to trace daily checks, line up your 250/500‑hour services, and verify adjustments before they turn into downtime. Picture this: you’re heading into a busy paving week, you trace a small coolant seep during a routine check from the book, isolate it early, and you’re grading instead of waiting on a lowboy and a field tech.

Applications & Use Cases

• Set up a daily walk‑around so you check fluids, cutting edges, tires, and leaks the same way every shift.
• Follow the service intervals to inspect filters, test coolant, and route hoses so they don’t rub through mid‑season.
• Use the procedures to bleed air from fuel or hydraulic systems when the machine’s been opened up or run dry.
• Verify correct blade, circle, and articulation operation after repairs so everything tracks straight and aligns properly.
• Trace electrical or warning light issues step‑by‑step so you can isolate simple faults before calling in a dealer tech.

FAQ

Q: Is this manual searchable on a laptop or tablet, or do I have to flip pages every time?

A: Most copies are PDF, so you can search by term; a lot of folks keep it on a tablet in the truck and print just the sections they use most.

Q: Can I print pages to keep in the cab without ruining the whole book?

A: Yeah, you can usually print specific chapters; I’d stick key checklists in plastic sleeves so they survive dust, grease, and coffee.

Safety Note

Always relieve system pressure and lock out the machine before you inspect, bleed, or disconnect any hydraulic or fuel lines.

Cat 16H Motor Grader Index:

• OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
• FORWARD
• SAFETY SECTION
• – Safety Messages
• – Additional Messages
• – General Hazard Information
• – Crushing and Cutting Prevention
• – Burn Prevention
• – Fire & Explosion Prevention
• – Fire Extinguisher Location
• – Tire Information
• – Elecrical Storm Injury Prevention
• – Before Starting Engine
• – Engine Starting
• – Before Operation
• – Operation
• – Engine Stopping
• – Parking
• – Equipment Lowering With Engine Stopped
• – Sound & Vibration Information
• – Operator Station
• – Guards, Operator Protection
• PRODUCT INFORMATION SECTION
• – Specifications
• – Plate & Film Locations
• – Emissions Certification
• OPERATION SECTION
• – Mounting & Dismounting
• – Daily Inspection
• – Steering Frame Lock
• – Alternate Exit
• – Seat
• – Seat Belt
• – Operator Controls
• – Backup Alarm
• – Monitoring System
• – Operation Information
• – Engine Starting
• – Engine & Machine Warmup
• – Moldboard Blade
• – Stopping The Machine
• – Stopping The Engine
• – Stopping the Engine if an Electrical Malfunction Occurs
• – Equipment Lowering With Engine Stopped
• – Leaving the Machine
• – Shipping the Machine
• – Roading the Machine
• – Lifting & Tying Down the Machine
• – Jacking Locations
• – Towing the Machine
• – Engine Starting With Jump Cables
• – Engine Starting with Auxiliary Start Receptacle
• MAINTENANCE SECTION
• – Tyre Inflation With Nitrogen
• – Tyre Shipping Pressure
• – Tyre Inflation Pressure Adjustment
• – Lubricant Viscosities
• – Refill Capacities
• – S.O.S Information
• – Access Doors & Covers
• – Welding on Machines & Engines with Electronic Controls
• MAINTENANCE INTERVAL SCHEDULE
• – Air Dryer, Check
• – Air Dryer Desiccant, Replace
• – Air Tank Moisture & Sediment, Drain
• – Articulation Bearings, Lubricate
• – Axle Oscillation Bearings, Lubricate
• – Backup Alarm, Test
• – Battery, Recycle
• – Battery or Battery Cable, Inspect/Replace
• – Belt, Inspect
• – Belt, Replace
• – Blade Cushion Accumulator, Check
• – Blade Lift Cylinder Socket, Check/Adjust/Replace
• – Blade Lift Cylinder Socket, Lubricate
• – Brakes, Indicators & Gauges, Test
• – Braking System Test
• – Cab Air Filter, Clean/Replace
• – Centershift Cylinder Socket, Check/Adjust/Replace
• – Centershift Cylinder Socket, Lubricate
• – Centershift Lock Bar, Clean/Lubricate
• – Circle Clearances, Check/Adjust
• – Circle Drive Oil, Change
• – Circle Drive Oil, Check
• – Circle Drive Pinion Teeth, Lubricate
• – Circle Top, Lubricate
• – Circuit Breakers, Reset
• – Condenser (Refridgerant), Clean
• – Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1), Obtain
• – Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2), Obtain
• – Cooling System Coolant (ELC), Change
• – Cooling System Coolant Level, Check
• – Cooling System Pressure Cap, Clean/Replace
• – Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator, Replace
• – Crankshaft Vibration Damper, Inspect
• – Cutting Edges & End Bits, Inspect/Replace
• – Drawbar Ball & Socket, Lubricate
• – Drawbar Ball & Socket End Play, Check/Adjust
• – Electronic Unit Injector, Inspect/Adjust
• – Engine Air Filter Primary Element, Clean/Replace
• – Engine Air Filter Secondary Element, Replace
• – Engine Air Filter Service Indicator, Inspect
• – Engine Air Filter Service Indicator, Inspect/Replace
• – Engine Air Filter Service Indicator Screen, Check/Replace
• – Engine Air Precleaner, Clean
• – Engine Oil Level, Check
• – Engine Oil Sample, Obtain
• – Engine Oil & Filter, Change
• – Engine Overheating
• – Engine Power Loss
• – Engine Valve Lash, Check
• – Engine Valve Rotators, Inspect
• – Ether Starting Aid Cylinder, Replace
• – Evaporator Coil & Heater Coil, Clean
• – Final Drive Preload, Check
• – Fuel System, Fill
• – Fuel System, Prime
• – Fuel System Secondary Filter, Replace
• – Fuel System Water Separator, Drain
• – Fuel System Water Separator Element, Replace
• – Fuel Tank Cap & Strainer
• – Fuel Tank Water & Sediment, Drain
• – Fuses, Replace
• – Hydraulic System Oil, Change
• – Hydraulic System Oil Filter, Replace
• – Hydraulic System Oil Level, Check
• – Hydraulic System Oil Level, Obtain
• – Kingpin Bearings, Lubricate
• – Moldboard Wear Strip, Inspect/Adjust/Replace
• – Oil Filter, Inspect
• – Radiator Core, Clean
• – Refrigerant Dryer, Replace
• – Ripper Cylinder Bearings, Lubricate
• – Ripper Tip, Inspect/Replace
• – Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS), Inspect
• – Seat Belt, Inspect
• – Seat Belt, Replace
• – Steering Accumulator, Check, If Equipped
• – Tandem Breather, Clean/Replace
• – Tandem Drive Oil, Change
• – Tandem Drive Oil Level, Check
• – Tandem Drive Oil Sample, Obtain
• – Tyre Inflation, Check
• – Transmission & Differential Oil, Change
• – Transmission & Differential Oil Filter & Screens, Replace/Clean
• – Transmission & Differential Oil Level, Check
• – Transmission & Differential Oil Sample, Obtain
• – Wheel Bearing Oil (Front), Change
• – Wheel Bearing Oil Level (Front), Check
• – Wheel Lean Bar Bearings, Lubricate
• – Wheel Lean Bearings, Lubricate
• – Wheel Lean Cylinder Bearings, Lubricate
• – Window Washer Reservoir, Fill
• – Window Wiper, Inspect/Replace
• – Windows, Clean
• – Reference Material
• – Decommissioning & Disposal

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