G3406 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 all maintenance including the following procedures: all adjustments , the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters and the installation of new components due to normal wear and aging . The performance of this product may be diminished if proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not followed. Components may experience accelerated wear if proper maintenance intervals and procedures are not followed.

Note: Use whichever of the following that occurs first in order to determine the maintenance intervals: fuel consumption , service hours and calendar time . Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous intervals must be performed.

Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.

When Required

Battery - Replace
Coolant - Change
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Overhaul Considerations
Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record

Daily

Air Tank Moisture and Sediment - Drain
Coolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Air Precleaner - Check/Clean
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Power Take-Off Clutch - Check
Walk-Around Inspection

Every 250 Service Hours

Engine Oil Sample - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain

Every 750 Service Hours

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Auxiliary Sump Oil - Change
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Valve Lash - Check
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Exhaust Piping - Check
Gas Pressure Regulator - Test
Gas Pressure Regulator Condensation - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Ignition System Timing - Check/Adjust
Inlet Air System - Check
Radiator - Clean
Spark Plugs - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Spark Plug Wires - Replace

Initial 750 Service Hours

Valve Stem Projection - Measure/Record

Every 1500 Service Hours

Actuator Control Linkage - Lubricate
Carburetor Air/Fuel Ratio - Check/Adjust
Crankcase Blowby - Test/Record
Cylinder Pressure - Test/Record
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Engine Speed/Timing Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect

Every Year

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 3000 Service Hours

Coolant Temperature Regulator - Replace
Driven Equipment - Check
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Ignition System Transformer Resistance - Test
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Every 4000 Service Hours

Alternator - Inspect

Every 8000 Service Hours

Turbocharger - Inspect

Between 9000 and 12 000 Service Hours

Overhaul (Top End)

Between 18 000 and 24 000 Service Hours

Overhaul (Major)