3176C and 3196 Industrial Engines Caterpillar

Note: Ensure that the Safety Information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before operation or maintenance procedures are performed.

Before each consecutive interval is performed, all of the maintenance requirements from the previous interval must also be performed.

When Required

Battery - Recycle
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check

Daily

Air Starting Motor Lubricator Oil Level - Check
Air Tank Moisture and Sediment - Drain
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Clean
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Power Take-Off Clutch - Check/Adjust/Lubricate
Walk-Around Inspection

Every 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change

PM Level 1 - Every 11 400 L (3000 US gal) of Fuel or 300 Service Hours or 1 Year

Air Compressor Filter - Clean/Replace
Alternator - Inspect
Alternator and Fan Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean

Between 300 and 1200 Service Hours (or between first and fourth oil change)

Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect

PM Level 2 - Every 152 000 L (40 000 US gal) of Fuel or 4000 Service Hours or 2 Years

Air Compressor - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Speed/Timing Sensors - Check/Clean/Calibrate
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect

Every 380 000 L (100 000 US gal) of Fuel or 10 000 Service Hours

Cylinder Head Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Overhaul Considerations

Every 190 000 L (50 000 US gal) of Fuel or 5000 Service Hours

Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect