C32 Petroleum Engines 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 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.

Use whichever of the following that occurs first in order to determine the maintenance intervals: fuel consumption , service hours and calendar time . Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.

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

When Required

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
Battery - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
Fuel System - Prime

Daily

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

Initial 20 to 40 Service Hours

Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace

Initial 250 Service Hours

Engine Valve Lash - Check

Every 250 Service Hours

Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace

Initial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain

Every 500 Service Hours

Air Shutoff - Test
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate

Every Year

Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace

Every 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Coolant (DEAC) - Change

Every 4000 Service Hours

Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust

Every 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years

Coolant (ELC) - Change

Every 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years

Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add

Every 8000 Service Hours

Fan Drive Bearing - Replace

First 19 000 L (5000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours

Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect

Every 19 000 L (5000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours

Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Inspect/Clean/Replace
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean

Every 38 000 L (10 000 US gal) of Fuel or 500 Service Hours

Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace

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

Engine Valve Lash - Check

Every 228 000 L (60 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours

Air Compressor - Check
Auxiliary Water Pump - Inspect
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Engine - Clean
Engine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect

Every 379 000 L (100 000 US gal) of Fuel or 5000 Service Hours

Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Water Pump - Inspect

Overhaul

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