CONNECTOR 2313041 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. recommends the retention of accurate maintenance records. Accurate maintenance records can be used for the following purposes:
Determine operating costs.
Establish maintenance schedules for other engines that are operated in the same environment.
Show compliance with the required maintenance practices and maintenance intervals.Maintenance records can be used for a variety of other business decisions that are related to engine maintenance. Maintenance records are a key element of a maintenance program that is well managed. Accurate maintenance records can help your Caterpillar dealer to fine tune the recommended maintenance intervals in order to meet the specific operating situation. This should result in a lower engine operating cost.Records should be kept for the following items:Fuel Consumption - A record of fuel consumption is essential in order to determine when the load sensitive components should be inspected or repaired. Fuel consumption also determines overhaul intervals.Service Hours - A record of service hours is essential to determine when the speed sensitive components should be inspected or repaired.Documents - These items should be easy to obtain, and these items should be kept in the engine history file. All of the documents should show this information: date, service hours, fuel consumption, unit number and engine serial number. The following types of documents should be kept as proof of maintenance or repair for warranty:Keep the following types of documents as proof of maintenance for warranty. Also, keep these types of documents as proof of repair for warranty:
Dealer work orders and itemized bills
Owner's repair costs
Owner's receipts
Maintenance log