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| Illustration 1 | g01220968 |
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(1) Engine Information Plate
(2) Engine Serial Number Plate (3) Generator Serial Number Plate (4) Identification Plate for the Generator Set (5) Film for Generator Rating (6) Serial number plate for the Trailer | |
Caterpillar engines are identified with serial numbers, with performance specification numbers, and with 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.
Engine Serial Number Plate (1)
The Serial Number Plate is on the rear left side of the valve cover base.
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| Illustration 2 | g00123229 |
The following information is stamped on the Serial Number Plate: engine serial number, model and arrangement number.
The Information Plate is located toward the rear of the top flat surface of the valve cover. The engine information plate faces the right side of the engine.
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Typical information plate | |
The following information is stamped on the Information Plate: engine's maximum altitude, horsepower, high idle, full load rpm, fuel settings and other information.
Generator Serial Number Plate (3)
The serial number plate for the generator is located on the side of the generator.
When service is required, the information that is given on this plate should be used. The generator identification and information plate includes the following information: serial number, model number and the rating of the generator set. The generator set consists of the engine and the generator. All pertinent generator data is also included on the plate in order to provide the information that is necessary to order parts.
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| Illustration 4 | g00601027 |
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Serial number plate for the generator | |
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| Illustration 5 | g01201070 |
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Location of the serial number plate for the generator | |
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| Illustration 6 | g01260854 |
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Film for generator rating | |
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| Illustration 7 | g01260859 |
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Location of the film for generator rating | |
Identification Plate for the Generator Set (5)
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| Illustration 8 | g01225379 |
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Identification plate for the generator set | |
The identification plate for the generator set is located below the door for the changeover of the generator set voltage.
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| Illustration 9 | g01221004 |
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Location of the identification plate for the generator set | |
Serial Number Plate for the Trailer (6)
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| Illustration 10 | g01260651 |
The serial number plate for the trailer is located by the lever for the parking brake on the rear of the trailer.
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| Illustration 11 | g01260694 |
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Location of the serial number plate for the trailer on the rear of the trailer | |