C-9 Industrial Engine Caterpillar

Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed.

The user is responsible for the performance of maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the replacement of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and procedures may result in diminished performance of the product and/or accelerated wear of components.

Use mileage, fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, in order to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.

Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Engine Oil and Filter - Change" for your specific oil change interval.

Note: Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous interval must be performed.

When Required

Battery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Ether Starting Aid Cylinder - Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Severe Service Application - Check

Daily

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

Initial 20 to 40 Service Hours

Belt - Inspect

Every Week

Battery Charger - Check
Jacket Water Heater - Check

Initial 500 Service Hours

Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust

Every 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change

PM Level 1 - Every 10 400 L (2750 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 6 Months

Air Compressor Filter - Clean/Replace
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
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

PM Level 1 - Every 20 800 L (5500 US gal) of Fuel or 500 Service Hours or 6 Months

Air Compressor Filter - Clean/Replace
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
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

PM Level 2 - Every 83 250 L (22 000 US gal) of Fuel or 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year

Aftercooler Core - Inspect
Alternator - Inspect
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect

PM Level 3 - Every 166 500 L (44 000 US gal) of Fuel or 4000 Service Hours or 2 Years

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
Air Compressor - Inspect
Belt Tensioner - 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

Every 208 000 L (55 000 US gal) of Fuel or 5000 Service Hours

Starting Motor - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Every 340 000 L (90 000 US gal) of Fuel or 10 000 Service Hours

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