3516C Locomotive Engine and Generator Set Caterpillar

Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed. The user is responsible for the performance of maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, and filters. The user is also responsible for the replacement of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and procedures may result in diminished performance of the product and/or accelerated wear of components. Use mileage, fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance. Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous interval must be performed.

When Required

Fuel System - Prime
Maintenance Recommendations

Daily

Coolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Walk-Around Inspection

Every 250 Service Hours

Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust

Initial 500 Service Hours (or at first oil change)

Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect

Every 1000 Service Hours or Every 92 Day FRA Inspection

Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Clean/Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace

Initial 1500 Service Hours

Flexible Coupling Oil - Change

Every 2000 Service Hours or Every 184 Day FRA Inspection

Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine - Clean
Engine Mounts - Inspect

Every 3000 Service Hours

Coolant (DEAC) - Change
Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Flexible Coupling Oil - Change
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace

Every Year

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 4000 Service Hours or Every Yearly FRA Inspection

Engine Valve Lash - Check
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Starting Motor - Inspect

Every 6000 Service Hours

Coolant (ELC) - Change
Coolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect

Every 8000 Service Hours or Every 2 Year FRA Inspection

Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Flexible Coupling - Inspect

Overhaul

Aftercooler Core - Inspect/Clean/Test
Maintenance Recommendations
Overhaul (In-Frame)
Overhaul (Top End)
Overhaul (Major)