AIR CLEANER GP 5069454 - Caterpillar

New Tractor Initial Service: The first duty of anyone charged with the care and operation of a tractor is to give it a detailed inspection, and to lubricate all parts as directed in the LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS section of this book.Fill the diesel fuel tank, taking care no dirt, water, or other foreign substances are admitted with the fuel. Give particular attention to the details of fuel handling as outlined under the topic, CARE OF THE FUEL SUPPLY. Fill the starting engine fuel tank with gasoline.Fill the cooling system with clean soft water and rust inhibitor, or with the correct anti-freeze solution if temperatures below freezing are likely to be encountered. See the topic, COOLING SYSTEM. Tires should be inflated to the correct pressures. See the topic, TIRES. New Tractor Recheck: After the first 100 to 125 service hours of operation, tighten the air inlet and exhaust manifolds, and the turbocharger mounting bolts and nuts. When equipped with a gasoline starting engine, tighten the starting engine cylinder head bolts and the carburetor elbow nuts. Check the diesel engine valve clearance and adjust if necessary as described in the topic, DIESEL ENGINE VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT. New Operator's Responsibility: The operator who is given the responsibility of care and operation of a tractor already in service, should first, check it for necessary lubrication, fuel supply and coolant in the radiator. The water level in the battery should be maintained 3/8inch above the top of the separators. See the topic, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.Second, the tractor should have any necessary adjustments made to obtain satisfactory performance. Tire pressures should be maintained at the correct operating pressures. See the topic, TIRES.