Product Identification
Caterpillar Skid Mounted Pumpers are identified with serial numbers. These numbers are shown on the Product Identification Plate that is mounted on the skid's rail.
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(1) Recommended Fluids and Recommended Filters (2) Product Identification Plates | |
Caterpillar dealers need these numbers in order to determine the components that were included with the pumper. This permits accurate identification of replacement part numbers.
Engine Identification
Caterpillar engines are identified with serial numbers, performance specification numbers, and arrangement numbers. In some of the cases, modification numbers are used. These numbers are shown on the Serial Number Plate and the Information Plate that are mounted on the engine.
Caterpillar dealers need these numbers in order to determine the components that were included with the engine. This permits accurate identification of replacement part numbers.
Serial Number Plate
The Serial Number Plate is on the left side of the cylinder block near the front of the engine.
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The following information is stamped on the Serial Number Plate: engine serial number, model and arrangement number.
Information Plate
The Information Plate is located on the valve cover.
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Typical Information Plate | |
The following information is stamped on the Information Plate: engine's maximum altitude, horsepower, high idle rpm, full load rpm, fuel settings and other information.