CABLE AS 4329118 - Caterpillar

For more information on air cleaner element cleaning, refer to the OEM manufacturer's reusability requirements for cleaning of air filters.Fuel Tank
Drain water and Sediment
This maintenance should be performed Every Week (or as necessary) to remove water and sediment. Water in the system could freeze, corrode internal parts or cause the fuel system to malfunction.Drain moisture and sediment at each running shop (terminal) inspection.1. Open the drain valve on bottom of tank (if equipped) to drain water and sediment.2. Close the drain valve.Refer to Fuel Specifications and Cold Weather Operation topics in this manual for additional information on fuel tanks and fuel lines.Scheduled Oil Sampling (S O S)
Refer to the information in the Scheduled Oil Sampling section found previously in this publication regarding the description and specifications for acceptable sampling.Obtain Sample
To compliment a good preventive maintenance program, Caterpillar recommends using S O S at regular scheduled intervals to monitor the condition of your engine, the engine oil and to help determine the maintenance requirements of your engine.Normal test results from the oil samples will be used to develop a "baseline" which will be used as a basis for determining the oil change interval for your engine, giving you the ultimate time between oil changes without the risk of engine damage.Each oil sample should be taken when the oil is warm and well mixed to ensure that the sample is representative of the oil in the crankcase. There are two methods recommended to obtain S O S samples from Caterpillar diesel engines.There are two methods used to obtain S O S samples.* Use a sampling gun inserted into the sump.* Use the drain stream method when changing oil.Caterpillar recommends the first method. However, if this method is not possible, then use a drain stream method when changing the oil.If the drain stream method is used to obtain the oil sample, do not sample from the first or final draining. The oil at the beginning or end of the drain stream is not mixed well enough to be representative of the oil in the crankcase.Refer to How to Take a Good Oil Sample, PEHP6001 for a step-by-step explanation if using this method of sampling crankcase oil.Contact your Caterpillar dealer for information and assistance in establishing the S O S program for your engine and application.Oil Change Interval
There is no scheduled Oil Change Interval in the Maintenance Schedule. The oil change interval is determined by oil analysis with considerations for type of fuel and oils used and application. Refer to the information in the Lubricant Specifications and the Scheduled Oil Sampling (S O S) topic in this manual.If the engine crankcase oil has reached its condemning limits as established by the S O S oil analysis program, use the following procedure to replace the crankcase oil.
Refer to the Safety and Lubricant Specifications section of this manual for the recommended oil to use for this engine.
As oil cools, suspended waste particles will settle on the bottom of the crankcase or oil pan and