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Keep hands clear of fan and belts while engine is running. |
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Do not operate or work on this engine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility. |
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Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. Allow the electric starting motor to cool for 2 minutes before cranking again. |
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Check the engine rpm, which is displayed on the status screen of Cat ET.
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Tool (A) | |
| Tool | Items | Qty | Part No | Description |
| A | A1-A11 | 1 | 348-5430 | Multi-Tool Gp |
| Sensor and Cable Groups Used with Multi-Tool | |||
| 285-0897 Engine Timing Pickup Group | |||
| Item | Qty | Part Number | Description |
| A1 | 1 | 5P-7362 | Cable Assembly - Signal TDC |
| A2 | 1 | 6V-2197 | Transducer - Magnetic TDC Pickup |
| A3 | 1 | 6V-2199 | Adapter - Transducer, 1/8 inch NPTF |
| A4 | 1 | 6V-3093 | Adapter - Transducer, 1/4 inch NPTF |
| A5 | 1 | 8T-5184 | Transducer - Magnetic TDC Pickup 8.9 cm (3.5 inch) Long |
| A6 | 1 | 8T-5185 | Transducer - Magnetic 17.8 cm (7.0 inch) Long |
| 8T-5301 Diesel Engine Timing Adapter Group | |||
| Item | Qty | Part Number | Description |
| A7 | 1 | 5P-7435 | Tee Adapter Gp |
| A8 | 1 | 5P-7436 | Adapter |
| A9 | 1 | 5P-7437 | Adapter |
| A10 | 1 | 6V-2198 | Cable As |
| A11 | 1 | 6V-3016 | Washer |
Note: Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) can also be used to check the engine "RPM".
Remove the pertinent covers to expose the magnetic pickup that is located in the flywheel housing.
The 348-5430 Multi-Tool Gp can measure engine rpm from a magnetic pickup. This magnetic pickup is located in the flywheel housing. Refer to Tool Operating Manual, NEHS1087 for the testing procedure.
The 348-5430 Multi-Tool Gp is also a photo-tachometer that is held by hand for general use. The multi-tool can measure the engine speed by placing a piece of reflective tape on the crankshaft pulley. Refer to Tool Operating Manual, NEHS1087 for the testing procedure.
Note: The measurement of engine rpm can be set with the Cat ET. Refer to the Troubleshooting manual.