CLIP 4D6466 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar recommends that accurate maintenance records be maintained. Accurate maintenance records can be used for determining operating costs, establishing maintenance schedules for other engines being operated in the same environment and for a variety of other related business decisions.Accurate maintenance records can also be used to show compliance with the required maintenance practices and intervals. Maintenance records are a key element of a well managed maintenance program. With accurate maintenance records your Caterpillar dealer can help you fine tune the recommended maintenance intervals to meet your specific operating situation. This should result in a lower engine operating cost.The key elements to keep records on are:* Fuel Consumption This is essential for determining when load-sensitive items should be inspected or repaired and for determining overhaul intervals.* Service Hours This is essential for determining when revolution-sensitive items should be inspected or repaired.* Documents The following types of documents should be kept as proof of maintenance or repair for warranty and should not be difficult to obtain and keep in the engine history file. All documents should show date, service hours, liters (gallons) of fuel consumed, unit number and engine serial number. If the engine is sold, transfer the records with the engine.1. Dealer work orders and itemized bills.2. Owner's repair orders.3. Owner's receipts.4. Maintenance log (see following example).