ALTERNATOR GP-CHARGING 2348087 - Caterpillar

Note: Continuous flow ether is controlled by the engine software. Continuous flow ether DOES NOT require manual operation during starting.Note: Use only Caterpillar 15W-40, Caterpillar 10W-30 and any SAE multigrade that meets Engine Crankshaft Fluid (ECF)-1. Also refer to the engines Operation and Maintenance Manual or refer to Special Instruction, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations ".Category 2
Temperature Range for Starting the Engine −9.5 °C (15 °F) to −18 °C (0 °F)
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Category 2    
Altitude     Engine Model     Starting Aid    
Recommended Optional    
All Models     All Models     Continuous Flow Ether     Coolant Heater    
Battery that is Heavy Duty and a Starter Package Note: Use only Caterpillar 10W-30 or a lower viscosity SAE multigrade that meets ECF-1. Also refer to the engines Operation and Maintenance Manual or refer to Special Instruction, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations ". Do not use SAE 15W-40 oil viscosity grade or any SAE 15W-XX multigrade oil in category 2.Category 3
Temperature Range for Starting the Engine −18 °C (0 °F) to −30 °C (−22 °F)
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Category 3    
Altitude     Engine Model     Starting Aid    
All Models     All Models     Recommended     Optional    
Continuous Flow Ether Oil Heater    
Coolant Heater Fuel Heater    
Battery that is Heavy Duty and a Starter Package Warmer for the Battery    Note: Consult with a local Caterpillar Dealer about availability for your machine model.Note: Use only Caterpillar 5W-40 or a lower viscosity SAE multigrade that meets ECF-1. Also refer to the engines Operation and Maintenance Manual or refer to Special Instruction, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations ". Do not use SAE 15W-40 or 10W-30 oil viscosity grade or any SAE 15W-XX or 10W-XX multigrade oil in category 3.Category 4
Temperature Range for Starting the Engine −30 °C (−22 °F) to −40 °C (−40 °F)
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Category 4    
Altitude     Engine Model     Starting Aid    
All Models     All Models     Recommended     Optional    
Continuous Flow Ether Oil Heater    
Coolant Heater Fuel Heater    
Battery that is Heavy Duty and a Starter Package Warmer for the Battery    Note: Consult with a local Caterpillar Dealer about availability for your machine model.Note: Use only Caterpillar 0W-40 or a lower viscosity SAE multigrade that meets ECF-1. Also refer to the engines Operation and Maintenance Manual or refer to Special Instruction, SEBU6250, "Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations ". Do not use SAE. 15W-40, 10W-40, 10W-30, 5W-40 and 5W-30 oil viscosity grade or any SAE 15W-XX, 10W-XX and 5W-XX multigrade oil in category 4Starting Diesel Engines Equipped With A Continuous Flow Ether System
The use of continuous flow ether as a starting aid in cold weather is controlled by the ECM (Electronic Control Module) and engine software. The continuous flow ether is dependent on coolant temperature and the altitude. The starting procedure is not affected during ether injection.Note: Make sure that the