- Agricultural Tractor:
- MT855 (S/N: A3A1-UP)
- Engine:
- C-15 (S/N: C2A1-UP; EGH1-UP; MBN1-UP; 6NZ1-UP; 9NZ1-UP)
- C15 (S/N: KRA1-UP; TRB1-UP; SWE1-UP; LDN1-UP; JEP1-UP; MHP1-UP; SDP1-UP; B5R1-UP; BXS1-UP; MXS1-UP; NXS1-UP; RKS1-UP; HAZ1-UP)
- Generator Set:
- C15 GEN SET (S/N: ZKA1-UP; PEC1-UP; C5E1-UP; STG1-UP; C5H1-UP; C5L1-UP; NKL1-UP; X4R1-UP; MBS1-UP; SNW1-UP; CYY1-UP)
- Industrial Engine:
- C-15 IND (S/N: BEM1-UP)
- C15 IND (S/N: JRE1-UP; MCW1-UP)
- C15 INDUSTRIAL (S/N: JKG1-UP; JAS1-UP)
- C15 IND (S/N: JRE1-UP; MCW1-UP)
- Marine Engine:
- C15 MARINE (S/N: RLA1-UP)
- Excavator:
- 365C (S/N: LHX1-UP)
- Petroleum Engine:
- C-15 PETROLEUM (S/N: Z2C1-UP)
- C15 PET GS ENG (S/N: PET1-UP)
- C15 PETROLEUM (S/N: JDK1-UP)
- C15 PET GS ENG (S/N: PET1-UP)
- Petroleum Power Train Package:
- C15 KNOCKDOWN K (S/N: 1151-UP)
Introduction
European Union Compliant, CE marked
Important Safety Information
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Think Safety | |
Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform these functions properly.
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance, or repair of this product can be dangerous and could result in injury or death.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication, maintenance, or repair on this product until you have read and understood the operation, lubrication, maintenance, and repair information.
Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons.
The hazards are identified by the Safety Alert Symbol and followed by a Signal Word such as "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION". The Safety Alert "WARNING" label is shown below.
A non-exhaustive list of operations that may cause product damage are identified by "NOTICE" labels on the product and in this publication.
Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in this publication and on the product are, therefore, not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method, or operating technique that is not recommended by Caterpillar is used, the operator must be sure that the procedures are safe. The operator must also be sure that the product will not be damaged or made unsafe by any unspecified procedures.
The information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are based on information that was available at the time that the publication was written. The specifications, torques, pressures, measurements, adjustments, illustrations, and other items can change at any time. These changes can affect the service that is given to the product. Obtain the complete and most current information before you start any job.
When replacement parts are required for this product Caterpillar recommends using Caterpillar replacement parts or parts with equivalent specifications including, but not limited to, physical dimensions, type, strength, and material.
Literature Information
This manual contains safety information, operation instructions and maintenance information and should be stored with the tool group.
Some photographs or illustrations in this publication may show details that can be different from your service tool. Guards and covers might have been removed for illustrative purposes.
Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your service tool, which are not included in this publication.
Whenever a question arises regarding your service tool or this publication, consult Cat Dealer Service Tools (DST) for the latest available information.
Safety Section
The Safety section lists basic safety precautions.
Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the Safety section before operating or performing maintenance and repair on this service tool.
General Information Section
The General Information section describes tooling functions and features. The section provides useful information on individual parts, additional tooling, and resources.
Operation Section
The Operation section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced operator.
Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures for using the tool group.
Operating techniques outlined in this publication are basic. Skill and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the service tool and tool capabilities.
Maintenance Section
The Maintenance section is a guide to tool inspection, cleaning, storage, and tool disposal
Safety Section
Safety Icon Nomenclature
Personal Protection/Important Information
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Personal Protection/Important Information | |
Prohibited Action
| Do not drill |
| Do not weld |
Hazard Avoidance
| Crushing hazard |
| Electrical hazard |
| Pinch point |
| Safety alert symbol |
General Information Section
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The 370-8083 Lifting Plate is used to remove and install the cylinder heads on all C15 engines with exhaust manifold and turbocharger still attached.
The 370-8083 Lifting Plate has a working load limit of 430.91kg (950lbs).
The lifting adapter is to be used with an overhead lifting crane.
Note: For additional information on specific applications, refer to the appropriate service manual.
Operation Section
Operation
Fitting the 370-8083 Lifting Plate to the cylinder head of the engine as shown in the following illustration.
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(1) C15 Cylinder Head with exhaust and turbocharger attached. (2) 370-8083 Plate Assembly Lift (3) 5/16" x 18-1" grade 8 bolts (4) 1/2" x 13-3 1/4" grade 8 bolts | |
Note: The 370-8083 Lifting Bracket weighs 4.5 kg (10 lb).
Attach the plate to the cylinder head using 3-5/16" x 18-1" grade 8 bolts, and 2- 1/2" x 13-3 1/4" grade 8 bolts. Tighten the bolts to standard torque.
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Fitting the 370-8083 Lifting Bracket to the cylinder head of the C15 Engine should look like the above picture. | |
Note: Do not use spacers of any kind. Lifting plate should sit flat on the cylinder head surface.
Maintenance Section
Inspection
- Inspect tooling prior to each use for dents, cracks, bent, or worn parts. If damage is found, destroy the tool, dispose of as scrap, and replace with new product.
- Do not use unless Working Load Limit (WLL) identification markings are legible.
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- Do not use if lifting plate is bent, cracked, or damaged. Do not use if lifting holes are elongated (1) .
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- Do not use if the hardware is damaged or missing.
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- Have the tooling inspected annually by an approved inspector.
Cleaning
Clean the tooling using a non-solvent based cleaner.
Storage
Store tooling indoors in a clean, dry location to prevent rust or corrosion.
Tool Disposal
At the end of the operational life of the tool, destroy the tool and dispose of as scrap.
Additional Contact Information
For additional product support questions concerning this tool, contact Cat Dealer Service Tools Hotline at:
USA: 800-542-8665, Option 1
International: 1-309-578-7372
Email: dealerservicetool_hotline@cat.com