This official 287B CAT Multi Terrain Repair Manual provides service and maintenance procedures for the 287B CAT Multi Terrain Loader. Detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and illustrations make this manual the go-to source for service and repair jobs. Download this repair manual instantly and keep your 287B CAT Multi Terrain running smoothly.

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Media Number -RENR4883-01 Publication Date -01/11/2009
Product: MULTI TERRAIN LOADER
Model: 287B MULTI TERRAIN LOADER ZSA
Configuration: 267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loader ZSA00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Date Updated -17/11/2009
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Disassembly and Assembly
267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loaders Engine Supplement
Removal Procedure
Air Cleaner - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1051-010
1.Tilt the radiator. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Radiator Tilting".

3. Illustration 1 g01038364
2.Disconnect harness assembly (1) .

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3.Release clamps (2). Remove cover (3) for the air cleaner.

5. Illustration 3
Illustration 4
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4.Remove primary air cleaner (4) and secondary air cleaner (5) .

6. Illustration 5 g01038372
5.Remove bolt (6) and move fuse (7) out of the way.

7. Illustration 6
Illustration 7
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1. Install air cleaner housing (11) and install bolts (10). Connect hose (9) and tighten clamp (8) .
6.Loosen clamp (8) and disconnect hose (9). Remove bolts (10) and remove air cleaner housing
(11) .
Installation Procedure

8. Illustration 8 g01038372
2.Move fuse (7) into position and install bolt (6) .

9. Illustration 9
Illustration 10 g01038368
g01038369
3. Install secondary air cleaner (5) and install primary air cleaner (4) .

10. Illustration 11 g01038365
4. Install cover (3) for the air cleaner. Secure clamps (2) .

11. Illustration 12 g01038364
5.Connect harness assembly (1) .
6.Tilt the radiator back to the original position. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
"Radiator Tilting".
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Media Number -RENR7582-07 Publication Date -01/01/2010
Product: MULTI TERRAIN LOADER
Model: 287B MULTI TERRAIN LOADER ZSA
Configuration: 267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loader ZSA00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Date Updated -26/02/2010
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Disassembly and Assembly
3044C Industrial Engine and Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Removal Procedure
Exhaust Manifold - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1059-010
Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before
performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the
components to cool.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Start By:
A.Remove the turbocharger, if equipped. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger -
Remove".
NOTICE

13. Illustration 1
Illustration 2
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1.Remove bolts (1). Remove exhaust manifold (3) and gasket (2) .
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
1.Install gasket (2) and exhaust manifold (3). Install bolts (1). Tighten the bolts, beginning at the
center of the exhaust manifold and working toward the ends, to the following torque:
Naturally aspirated engines ... 15 to 22 N·m (11 to 16 lb ft)
Installation Procedure
NOTICE

14. Turbocharged engines ... 28 to 33 N·m (21 to 24 lb ft)
End By: Install the turbocharger, if equipped. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger -
Install".
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Media Number -SENR9823-00 Publication Date -01/06/2006
Product: MULTI TERRAIN LOADER
Model: 287B MULTI TERRAIN LOADER ZSA
Configuration: 267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loader ZSA00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Date Updated -29/06/2006
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Disassembly and Assembly
3044C Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines
Removal Procedure
Exhaust Manifold - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1059-010
Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before
performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the
components to cool.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Start By:
A.Remove the turbocharger, if equipped. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger -
Remove".
NOTICE

16. Illustration 1
Illustration 2
g01036153
g01036153
1.Remove bolts (1). Remove exhaust manifold (3) and gasket (2) .
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
1.Install gasket (2) and exhaust manifold (3). Install bolts (1). Tighten the bolts, beginning at the
center of the exhaust manifold and working toward the ends, to the following torque:
Naturally aspirated engines ... 15 to 22 N·m (11 to 16 lb ft)
Installation Procedure
NOTICE

17. Turbocharged engines ... 28 to 33 N·m (21 to 24 lb ft)
End By: Install the turbocharger, if equipped. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger -
Install".
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Media Number -RENR7582-07 Publication Date -01/01/2010
Product: MULTI TERRAIN LOADER
Model: 287B MULTI TERRAIN LOADER ZSA
Configuration: 267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loader ZSA00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Date Updated -26/02/2010
i 02003443
Disassembly and Assembly
3044C Industrial Engine and Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Removal Procedure
Exhaust Manifold - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1059-010
Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before
performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the
components to cool.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Start By:
A.Remove the turbocharger, if equipped. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger -
Remove".
NOTICE

19. Illustration 1
Illustration 2
g01036153
g01036153
1.Remove bolts (1). Remove exhaust manifold (3) and gasket (2) .
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
1.Install gasket (2) and exhaust manifold (3). Install bolts (1). Tighten the bolts, beginning at the
center of the exhaust manifold and working toward the ends, to the following torque:
Naturally aspirated engines ... 15 to 22 N·m (11 to 16 lb ft)
Installation Procedure
NOTICE

20. Turbocharged engines ... 28 to 33 N·m (21 to 24 lb ft)
End By: Install the turbocharger, if equipped. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger -
Install".
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Media Number -SENR9823-00 Publication Date -01/06/2006
Product: MULTI TERRAIN LOADER
Model: 287B MULTI TERRAIN LOADER ZSA
Configuration: 267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loader ZSA00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Date Updated -29/06/2006
i 02003443
Disassembly and Assembly
3044C Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines
Removal Procedure
Exhaust Manifold - Remove and Install
SMCS - 1059-010
Hot engine components can cause injury from burns. Before
performing maintenance on the engine, allow the engine and the
components to cool.
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Start By:
A.Remove the turbocharger, if equipped. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger -
Remove".
NOTICE

22. Illustration 1
Illustration 2
g01036153
g01036153
1.Remove bolts (1). Remove exhaust manifold (3) and gasket (2) .
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
1.Install gasket (2) and exhaust manifold (3). Install bolts (1). Tighten the bolts, beginning at the
center of the exhaust manifold and working toward the ends, to the following torque:
Naturally aspirated engines ... 15 to 22 N·m (11 to 16 lb ft)
Installation Procedure
NOTICE

23. Turbocharged engines ... 28 to 33 N·m (21 to 24 lb ft)
End By: Install the turbocharger, if equipped. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly, "Turbocharger -
Install".
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Media Number -RENR7582-07 Publication Date -01/01/2010
Product: MULTI TERRAIN LOADER
Model: 287B MULTI TERRAIN LOADER ZSA
Configuration: 267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loader ZSA00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Date Updated -26/02/2010
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Disassembly and Assembly
3044C Industrial Engine and Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Installation Procedure
Inlet Manifold - Install
1.
SMCS - 1058-012
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Install gasket (13) and elbow assembly (12). Install bolts (11). Install bracket (10) and bolt (9) .
NOTICE
Illustration 1 g01035495

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2.Install gasket (3) and position inlet manifold (2). Install bolts (1). Install bolts (4) and (5).
Connect the hose assembly and tighten clamp (7). Position crankcase breather (8) and install
bolts (6) .
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Media Number -SENR9823-00 Publication Date -01/06/2006
Product: MULTI TERRAIN LOADER
Model: 287B MULTI TERRAIN LOADER ZSA
Configuration: 267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loader ZSA00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Date Updated -29/06/2006
i 02001241
Disassembly and Assembly
3044C Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines
Installation Procedure
Inlet Manifold - Install
1.
SMCS - 1058-012
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Install gasket (13) and elbow assembly (12). Install bolts (11). Install bracket (10) and bolt (9) .
NOTICE
Illustration 1 g01035495

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2.Install gasket (3) and position inlet manifold (2). Install bolts (1). Install bolts (4) and (5).
Connect the hose assembly and tighten clamp (7). Position crankcase breather (8) and install
bolts (6) .
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Media Number -RENR7582-07 Publication Date -01/01/2010
Product: MULTI TERRAIN LOADER
Model: 287B MULTI TERRAIN LOADER ZSA
Configuration: 267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loader ZSA00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Date Updated -26/02/2010
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Disassembly and Assembly
3044C Industrial Engine and Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines
Removal Procedure
Inlet Manifold - Remove
SMCS - 1058-011
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Table 1
Required Tools
ToolPart NumberPart DescriptionQty
9U-7087 Tapered Cap/Plug 1
ZZ
9U-7089 Tapered Cap/Plug 1
Note: SERVICE DATA: TOOLING (ZZ) WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN PHOTOGRAPHS
IN THE REMOVAL OR THE INSTALLATION. THIS TOOLING IS SHOWN IN ORDER
TO ASSIST THE EXPERIENCED SERVICEMAN.
NOTICE

29. Illustration 1
Illustration 2
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g01035495
1.Remove bolts (6) and position crankcase breather (8) out of the way. Loosen clamp (7) and
disconnect the hose assembly. Remove bolts (4) and (5). Remove bolts (1). Remove inlet
manifold (2) and gasket (3) .
2.Remove bolt (9) and bracket (10). Remove bolts (11). Remove elbow assembly (12) and gasket
(13) .
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Media Number -SENR9823-00 Publication Date -01/06/2006
Product: MULTI TERRAIN LOADER
Model: 287B MULTI TERRAIN LOADER ZSA
Configuration: 267B, 277B and 287B Multi Terrain Loader ZSA00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3044C Engine
Date Updated -29/06/2006
i 02001104
Disassembly and Assembly
3044C Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines
Removal Procedure
Inlet Manifold - Remove
SMCS - 1058-011
Keep all parts clean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened component life.
Table 1
Required Tools
ToolPart NumberPart DescriptionQty
9U-7087 Tapered Cap/Plug 1
ZZ
9U-7089 Tapered Cap/Plug 1
Note: SERVICE DATA: TOOLING (ZZ) WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED IN PHOTOGRAPHS
IN THE REMOVAL OR THE INSTALLATION. THIS TOOLING IS SHOWN IN ORDER
TO ASSIST THE EXPERIENCED SERVICEMAN.
NOTICE

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