An authorized operator may perform the maintenance items with daily intervals. An authorized operator may perform the maintenance items with intervals of every week. The maintenance that is recommended for all other maintenance intervals must be performed by an authorized service technician or by your Cat dealer.
The user is responsible for the performance of all maintenance which includes the following items: performing all adjustments, using proper lubricants, fluids, and filters and replacing old components with new 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.
Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous intervals must be performed.
Choose the interval that occurs first in order to determine the correct maintenance interval: fuel consumption, service hours and calendar time . Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance.
All of the following will affect the oil change interval: operating conditions, fuel type, oil type and size of the oil sump . Scheduled oil sampling analyzes used oil in order to determine if the oil change interval is suitable for your specific engine.
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Oil and Filter - Change" in order to determine the oil change interval that is suitable for your specific engine.
To determine the maintenance intervals for the overhauls, refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Recommendations" .
Unless other instructions are provided, perform maintenance and perform repairs under the following conditions:
The starting system is disabled.
The engine is stopped.
The generator does not pose an electrical shock hazard.
The generator is disconnected from the load.
When Required
Battery - ReplaceBattery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Enclosure - Inspect
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Inspect/Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Trailer - Inspect
Daily
Cooling System Coolant Level - CheckEngine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel System Water Separator - Drain
Walk-Around Inspection
Between 250 Service Hours and 1000 Service Hours (or between first and fourth oil change)
Magnetic Pickups - Clean/InspectEvery 1000 Service Hours
Engine - CleanEvery Year
Fuel Ratio Control - Inspect/AdjustEvery 8500 L (2200 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours
Battery Electrolyte Level - CheckCooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Oil Sample - Obtain
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Fan Drive Bearing - Lubricate
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Radiator - Clean
Every 34 000 L (9000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours
Fuel Control Linkage - Check/LubricateEvery 67 000 L (18 000 US gal) of Fuel or 2000 Service Hours
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - InspectEngine Mounts - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Engine Valve Rotators - Inspect
Fuel Injection Nozzles - Test/Exchange
Fuel Ratio Control - Inspect/Adjust
Turbocharger - Inspect
Every 91 000 L (24 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours
Aftercooler Core - Clean/TestCooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Water Pump - Inspect
Every 136 000 L (36 000 US gal) of Fuel or 4000 Service Hours
Alternator - InspectStarting Motor - Inspect
Every 228 000 L (60 000 US gal) of Fuel or 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - ChangeCooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change