Storage
Usage:
If the engine is not started for several weeks, the lubricating oil drains from the cylinder walls and piston rings. This lack of oil permits the piston rings to rust; and causes metal-to-metal contact between the piston rings, the pistons and the cylinder liners when the engine is started. This metal-to-metal contact will result in shorter engine life. To prevent excessive engine wear:
- 1. Be sure all lubrication points mentioned in the LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART are serviced.
- 2. Once a week, start and run the engine until it is thoroughly warm. For unattended automatic start-stop systems, an engine exerciser can be installed for this purpose.
- 3. Check the cooling system for adequate protection against freezing if freezing temperatures can be expected.
If it will be impossible to start the engine every week, see you Caterpillar dealer for instructions to prepare your engine for further storage.
Caterpillar Information System:
D346 MARINE ENGINE Emergency Stopping Procedures
D346 MARINE ENGINE Operating Engine And Marine Gear
D346 MARINE ENGINE Starting The Engine
D346 MARINE ENGINE General
D346 MARINE ENGINE Foreword
3100 SERIES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES Miscellaneous Maintenance
3100 SERIES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES Power Coupling System
3100 SERIES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES Electrical System
3100 SERIES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES Cooling System
3100 SERIES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES Fuel System
3100 SERIES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES Air Induction And Exhaust System
3100 SERIES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES Engine Lubrication System
D346 MARINE ENGINE Woodward Governor Operation
D346 MARINE ENGINE Automatic Start-Stop
D346 MARINE ENGINE Emergency Alarms
D346 MARINE ENGINE Shutoff Devices
D346 MARINE ENGINE Operating Under Abnormal Conditions
D346 MARINE ENGINE Foreword
D346 MARINE ENGINE Model Views
D346 MARINE ENGINE Safety
D346 MARINE ENGINE Generator Identification
D346 MARINE ENGINE Generator Lead Connections
D346 MARINE ENGINE Generator Performance
D346 MARINE ENGINE Generator Set Control Panel (If Equipped)