C13 Engine for Caterpillar Built Machines Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

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Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel working on the equipment. To avoid accidental engine starting, disconnect the battery cable from the negative (−) battery terminal. Completely tape all metal surfaces of the disconnected battery cable end in order to prevent contact with other metal surfaces which could activate the engine electrical system. Place a Do Not Operate tag at the Start/Stop switch location to inform personnel that the equipment is being worked on.

1. Disconnect the batteries.
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2. Disconnect ground strap (1).

3. Fasten a suitable lifting device to electric starting motor (2). The weight of electric starting motor (2) is approximately 37 kg (81 lb).

4. Remove bolts (3) and electric starting motor (2).

Installation Procedure

1. Install electric starting motor (2) in reverse order of removal.
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   1. Tighten nuts (4) to a torque of 3± 0.25 N·m (20 ± 2.2 lb in).

   2. Tighten nuts (5) and nuts (6) to a torque of 31 ± 4 N·m (23 ± 3 lb ft).