COVER 4B5166 - Caterpillar

Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed. The user is responsible for the performance of maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, and filters. The user is also responsible for the replacement of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and procedures may result in diminished performance of the product and/or accelerated wear of components. Use fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance. Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous interval must be performed.When Required
Batteries - Replace
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Centrifugal Oil Filter - Inspect
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Dual Element) - Clean/Replace
Engine Air Cleaner Element (Single Element) - Clean/Replace
Fuel System - Prime
Generator - Dry
Generator Bearing - Lubricate
Generator Set - Test
Generator Set Alignment - Check
Heat Exchanger - Inspect
Maintenance Recommendations
Rotating Rectifier - Check
Rotating Rectifier - Test
Sea Water Strainer - Clean/Inspect
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Winding - Test
Zinc Rods - Inspect/Replace
Daily
Air Starting Motor - Inspect
Air Starting Motor Lubricator Oil Level - Check
Air Tank Moisture and Sediment - Drain
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check
Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect
Engine Oil Filter Differential Pressure - Check
Engine Oil Level - Check
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Generator Bearing Temperature - Test/Record
Generator Load - Check
Instrument Panel - Inspect
Power Factor - Check
Stator Winding Temperature - Measure/Record
Walk-Around Inspection
Every Week
Generator - Inspect
Space Heater - Check
Voltage and Frequency - Check
Initial 250 Service Hours
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Every 250 Service Hours
Battery Electrolyte Level - Check
Belts - Inspect/Adjust/Replace
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 1) - Obtain
Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add
Engine Oil and Filter - Change
Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace
Initial 500 Hours (for New Systems, Refilled Systems, and Converted Systems)
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Every 500 Service Hours
Air Shutoff - Test
Every 1000 Service Hours
Engine - Clean
Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean
Engine Protective Devices - Check
Fuel System Primary Filter - Clean/Inspect/Replace
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Every 2000 Service Hours
Air Starting Motor Lubricator Bowl - Clean
Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect
Driven Equipment - Check
Generator Set Vibration - Test/Record
Stator Lead - Check
Turbocharger - Inspect
Every Year
Cooling System Coolant Sample (Level 2) - Obtain
Generator Bearing - Inspect
Varistor - Check
Every 3000 Service Hours
Air Starting Motor - Inspect
Every 3000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change
Every 4000 Service Hours
Auxiliary Water Pump - Inspect
Camshaft Roller Followers - Inspect
Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust
Fuel Injector - Inspect/Adjust
Every 6000 Service Hours
Air Shutoff Damper - Remove/Check
Every 6000 Service Hours or 3 Years
Cooling System Coolant Extender (ELC) - Add
Every 6000 Service Hours or 6 Years
Alternator - Inspect
Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator - Replace
Prelube Pump - Inspect
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
Starting Motor - Inspect
Stator Lead - Check
Water Pump - Inspect
Every 12 000 Service Hours or 6 Years
Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change
Overhaul
Aftercooler Core - Inspect/Clean
Generator Bearing - Replace
Overhaul (Top End)
Overhaul (Major)
Overhaul Considerations