3516C Locomotive 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.

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

When Required

Batteries - Replace
Closed Crankcase Ventilation (CCV) Fumes Disposal Filter - Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Clean/Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Maintenance Recommendations

Daily

Air Starting Motor Lubricator Oil Level - Check
Air Tank Moisture and Sediment - Drain
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Driven Equipment - Inspect/Replace/Lubricate
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Clean
Engine Oil Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Fuel Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Instrument Panel - Inspect
Walk-Around Inspection

Initial 250 Service Hours

Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust

Every 250 Service Hours

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain

Initial 500 Service Hours (or at first oil change)

Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect

Every 500 Service Hours

Air Shutoff - Test
Engine Oil and Filter - Change

Every 1000 Service Hours or Every 92 Day FRA Inspection

Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Inspect/Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace

Every 2000 Service Hours or Every 184 Day FRA Inspection

Air Starting Motor Lubricator Bowl - Clean
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine - Clean
Engine Mounts - Check

Every 3000 Service Hours

Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace

Every 4000 Service Hours or Every Yearly FRA Inspection

Air Compressor - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Prelube Pump - Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect

Every 6000 Service Hours

Air Shutoff Damper - Remove/Check
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect

Every 8000 Service Hours or Every 2 Year FRA Inspection

Air Starting Motor - Inspect
Alternator - Inspect
Turbocharger - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Overhaul

Aftercooler Core - Inspect/Clean
Overhaul (In-Frame)
Overhaul (Major)
Overhaul (Top End)
Overhaul Considerations