Maintenance Interval Schedule
Before performing any operation or maintenance procedures, ensure that the Safety Information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood.
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Fuel Control Linkage - Check/Lubricate
Alternator and Fan Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belt Tensioner - Inspect
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 - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fuel Ratio Control - Inspect/Adjust
Turbocharger - Inspect
Alternator - Inspect
Fuel Injection Nozzles - Test/Exchange
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
To determine the maintenance intervals, use fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, which ever occurs first.
Before each consecutive interval is performed, all of the maintenance requirements from the previous interval must be performed.
When Required
Battery - ReplaceBattery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine - Clean
Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check
Daily
Air Tank Moisture and Sediment - DrainCooling System Coolant Level - Check
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Walk-Around Inspection
Initial 20 to 40 Service Hours
Belt - InspectEvery 1000 Service Hours
Engine Protective Devices - CheckFuel Control Linkage - Check/Lubricate
Every 9500 L (2500 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or Yearly
Aftercooler Core - Clean/TestAlternator and Fan Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belt Tensioner - Inspect
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 - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Every 10 800 L (2800 US gal) of Fuel or 2000 Service Hours
Air Compressor Filter - Clean/ReplaceEvery 114 000 L (30 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours or 2 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeCooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fuel Ratio Control - Inspect/Adjust
Turbocharger - Inspect
Every 190 000 L (50 000 US gal) of Fuel or 5000 Service Hours
Air Compressor - InspectAlternator - Inspect
Fuel Injection Nozzles - Test/Exchange
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect
Every 228 000 L (60 000 US gal) of Fuel or 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - ChangeEvery 380 000 L (100 000 US gal) of Fuel or 10 000 Service Hours
Overhaul ConsiderationsCaterpillar Information System:
EMCPII+ for Gas Engines Instrument Panel
HT400 Pumper Fuel System Primary Filter - Replace
C1.5 and C2.2 Engines For Caterpillar Built Marine Generator Sets Water Temperature Regulator - Test
C9 On-highway Engines Safety Messages
EMCPII+ for Gas Engines EMCP Electronic Control (Generator Set)
G3600 Engines Exhaust Bypass Valve
C9 Marine Auxiliary and Generator Set Engines Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
3126E and 3126B Commercial and Truck Engines Product Lifting
3054E Industrial Engine Piston Cooling Jet
3606, 3608, 3612, 3616 and 3618 Engines and C280-12, C280-16, C280-6 and C280-8 Marine Engines Panel View Monitor Connections
3406E and C15 Marine Engines Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) System
G3520B Engines Compressor Bypass
HT400 Pumper Safety Messages
EMCPII+ for Gas Engines Normal Mode
C-10 and C-12 Truck Engines Wastegate Solenoid
C-10 and C-12 Truck Engines Fuel Lines
G3520B Engines MID 033 - CID 0041 - FMI 03 8 Volt DC Supply short to +batt
G3520B Engines MID 033 - CID 0041 - FMI 04 8 Volt DC Supply short to ground
3056E Industrial Engine Engine Oil Filter Bypass Valve
G3600 Engines Fuel Control
C-10, C-12 and C-15 On-highway Engines 0166-11 Rated Engine Power Derate
3054E Industrial Engine Exhaust Manifold
G3520B Engines MID 036 - CID 1720 - FMI 05 Turbo Compressor Bypass Valve Solenoid open
G3520B Engines MID 036 - CID 1720 - FMI 06 Turbo Compressor Bypass Valve Solenoid shrt to gnd