Usage:
This guide contains operation instructions and lubrication and maintenance information.
The operation section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced one. Read - study - and keep it handy.
Illustrations guide the operator through the correct procedures of checking, starting, operating and stopping the engine.
The maintenance section is a guide to equipment care. The illustrated, step-by-step instructions are grouped by servicing intervals. Topics without specific intervals are listed under "When Required." Topics in the "Lubrication and Maintenance Chart" are referenced to detailed instructions that follow.
Use the service hour meter to determine servicing intervals. Calendar intervals shown (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) may be used instead of service hour meter intervals if they provide more convenient servicing schedules and approximate the indicated servce meter reading. Recommended service should always be performed at the interval that occurs first.
Under extremely severe, dusty or wet operating condition, more frequent lubrication than is specified in the "Lubrication and Maintenance Chart" may be necessary.
Perform service on topics at multiples of the original requirement. For example, at Every 500 Service Hours or 3 Months, also service those topics listed under Every 250 Service Hours or Monthly, Every 125 Service Hours or 2 Weeks, Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly, and Every 10 Service Hours or Daily.
Some photographs in this publication may show details or attachments that may be different from your engine. Also, guards and covers may have been removed for illustrative purposes.
Continuing improvement and advancement of product design may have caused changes to your engine which may not be covered in this publication.
Whenever a question arises regarding your engine or this publication, please consult your Caterpillar dealer for the latest available information.
Caterpillar engines are identified with SERIAL NUMBERS and ARRANGEMENT NUMBERS. In some cases MODIFICATION NUMBERS are also used. These numbers are shown on the serial nuber plate mounted on the engine.
Caterpillar dealers need all of these numbers to determine which components were included on the engine when it was assembled at the factory. This permits accurate identification of replacement part numbers.
Quality Caterpillar replacement parts are available from Caterpillar dealers throughout the world. Their parts stocks are up to date and include all parts normally required to protect your investment in Caterpillar engines. When ordering parts, your order should specify the quantity, part number, part name and serial number, arrangement number and modification number of the engine for which the parts are needed. If in doubt about the part number, please provide your dealer with a complete description of the needed item.