Storage
Usage:
If the engine is not started for several weeks, the lubricating oil drains from the cylinder walls and piston rings. This lack of oil permits the piston rings to rust; and causes metal-to-metal contact between the piston rings, the pistons and the cylinder liners when the engine is started. This metal-to-metal contact will result in shorter engine life. To prevent excessive engine wear:
- 1. Be sure all lubrication points mentioned in the LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART are serviced.
- 2. Once a week, start and run the engine until it is thoroughly warm. For unattended automatic start-stop systems, an engine exerciser can be installed for this purpose.
- 3. Check the cooling system for adequate protection against freezing if freezing temperatures can be expected.
If it will be impossible to start the engine every week, see you Caterpillar dealer for instructions to prepare your engine for further storage.
Caterpillar Information System:
D343 MARINE ENGINE Emergency Stopping Procedures
D343 MARINE ENGINE Operating Engine And Marine Gear
D343 MARINE ENGINE Starting The Engine
D343 MARINE ENGINE General
D343 MARINE ENGINE Foreword
3406C DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Engine Oil Cooler
3406C DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Jacobs Engine Brake [If So Equipped]
3406C DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Oil Pump (BrakeSaver) [If So Equipped]
3406C DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Oil Pan (BrakeSaver) [If So Equipped]
3406C DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE BrakeSaver [If So Equipped]
3406C DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE BrakeSaver Control Valve [If So Equipped]
3406C DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Flywheel (BrakeSaver) [If So Equipped]
D343 MARINE ENGINE Woodward Governor Operation
D343 MARINE ENGINE Automatic Start-Stop
D343 MARINE ENGINE Emergency Alarms
D343 MARINE ENGINE Shutoff Devices
D343 MARINE ENGINE Operating Under Abnormal Conditions
D343 MARINE ENGINE D343 Marine Engine (33B2504-Up)
D343 MARINE ENGINE Engine Lubrication System
D343 MARINE ENGINE Air Induction And Exhaust System
D343 MARINE ENGINE Engine Valves
D343 MARINE ENGINE Fuel System
D343 MARINE ENGINE Cooling System
D343 MARINE ENGINE Starting System