Maintenance Interval Schedule
Note: Ensure that the Safety Information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before operation or maintenance procedures are performed.
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Water Separator - Drain
Walk-Around Inspection
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Cylinder Head Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Air Compressor - Inspect
Alternator - Inspect
Belt Tensioner - Inspect
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Note: Use distance (odometer), fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, whichever occurs first , in order to determine the maintenance intervals. Engines that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.
Before each consecutive interval is performed, all of the maintenance requirements from the previous interval must also be performed.
When Required
Battery - ReplaceBattery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check
Daily
Cooling System Coolant Level - CheckEngine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Water Separator - Drain
Walk-Around Inspection
Initial 17 700 km (11 000 miles) or 4150 L (1100 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 6 Months
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/AdjustPM Level 1 - Every 17 700 km (11 000 miles) or 4150 L (1100 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 6 Months
Aftercooler Core - InspectBattery Electrolyte Level - Check
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Cylinder Head Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
PM Level 2 - Every 161 000 km (100 000 miles) or 56 850 L (15 000 US gal) of Fuel or 2000 Service Hours or 2 Years
Aftercooler Core - Clean/TestAir Compressor - Inspect
Alternator - Inspect
Belt Tensioner - Inspect
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Every 6 Years or 966 000 km (600 000 miles)
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - ChangeEvery 483 000 km (300 000 miles) or 3 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeCooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Every 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel
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