ELBOW 5P3264 - Caterpillar

This guide contains operation instructions and lubrication and maintenance information.The operation section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced one. Read - study - and keep it handy.Illustrations guide the operator through the correct procedures of checking, starting, operating and stopping the engine.The maintenance section is a guide to equipment care. The illustrated, step-by-step instructions are grouped by servicing intervals. Topics without specific intervals are listed under "When Required." Topics in the "Lubrication and Maintenance Chart" are referenced to detailed instructions that follow.Use the service meter to determine servicing intervals. Calendar intervals shown (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) may be used instead of service meter intervals if they provide more convenient servicing schedules and approximate the indicated service meter reading.Under extremely severe, dusty or wet operating conditions, more frequent lubrication than is specified in the "Lubrication and Maintenance Chart" may be necessary.Perform service on topics at multiples of the original requirement. For example, at Every 500 Service Hours or 3 Months, also service those topics listed under Every 250 Service Hours or Monthly, Every 50 Service Hours or Weekly and Every 10 Service Hours or Daily.Some photographs in this publication may show details or attachments that may be different from your engine.Continuing improvement and advancement of product design may have caused changes to your engine which may not be covered in this publication. Each publication is reviewed and revised, as required, to update and include these changes in later editions.Whenever a question arises regarding your engine or this publication, please consult your Caterpillar dealer for the latest available information.