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:
3406 MARINE ENGINE Emergency Stopping Procedures
3406 MARINE ENGINE Operating Engine And Marine Gear
3406 MARINE ENGINE Starting The Engine
3406 MARINE ENGINE General
3406 MARINE ENGINE Foreword
1100 SERIES DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Maintenance Record
1100 SERIES DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Fuel In Crankcase Oil
1100 SERIES DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Loss Of Coolant
1100 SERIES DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Cooling System
1100 SERIES DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Difficult Starting
1100 SERIES DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Too Much Exhaust Smoke
1100 SERIES DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Misfiring And Running Rough
3406 MARINE ENGINE Woodward Governor Operation
3406 MARINE ENGINE Automatic Start-Stop
3406 MARINE ENGINE Emergency Alarms
3406 MARINE ENGINE Shutoff Devices
3406 MARINE ENGINE Operating Under Abnormal Conditions
3406 MARINE ENGINE Lubrication And Maintenance Chart
3406 MARINE ENGINE Engine Lubrication System
3406 MARINE ENGINE Air Induction And Exhaust System
3406 MARINE ENGINE Fuel System
3406 MARINE ENGINE Cooling System
3406 MARINE ENGINE Air Starting System
3406 MARINE ENGINE Electrical System