BEARING 5D0244 - Caterpillar

Note: Oil pan immersion heaters are not recommended for heating the lube oil. To ensure the compatibility of the components, only use equipment that is recommended by Cat.Startability will be improved at temperatures below 12 °C (55 °F) with a starting aid. A jacket water heater may be needed and/or the crankcase oil warmed.Note: Circulate the heated fluid. This circulation will help to prevent localized overheating of the fluid.Jacket water heaters are available for cold weather starting. The heated water will help to keep the oil in the engine block warm enough to flow when the engine is started.When No. 2 diesel fuel is used, a fuel heater will maintain the temperature of the fuel above the cloud point. Fuel line insulation will help to maintain the fuel temperature.Consult your Cat dealer for more information on the starting aids that are available for cold weather starting.Electric Starting Motor
Maintain the proper level of electrolyte in the batteries. Keep the batteries fully charged.To maximize the battery power, heat the battery compartment or store the batteries in a warm location. Typically, batteries only have 50 percent of the capability at −10 °C (14 °F) versus 27 °C (80 °F).Extra battery capacity may be necessary for cold temperatures.Air Starting Motor (If Equipped)
Note: The maximum air pressure for starting must not exceed 1030 kPa (150 psi).To start the engine at colder temperatures, the following conditions may be necessary:
Maximum air pressure for the starting motor
An additional volume of air