PLATFORM AS 2559922 - Caterpillar

General
Accumulated grease and oil on an engine or deck is a fire hazard. Remove this debris with steam cleaning or high pressure water, at least every 1000 hours or each time any significant quantity of oil is spilled on an engine or deck.Wipe all fittings, caps and plugs before servicing.Keep a close watch for leaks. If leaking is observed, find and correct the source of the leak.Check the fluid levels more frequently than the recommended periods if leaking is suspected or observed.Keep maintenance records. Maintain a log or record keeping system.
Electrical System
When boost starting an engine, follow the instructions in "Starting the Engine" in the "Operation Section" to properly start the engine.This engine has a 12 volt starting system. Use only equal voltage for boost starting. The use of a welder or higher voltage will damage the electrical system.
Air Intake System
As the air cleaner elements become plugged, the difference of air pressure between the inlet side (dirty side) and the engine side (clean side) will increase. Service the air cleaners when the air cleaner restriction gauge registers 760 mm (30 inches) H2O.The primary element (Caterpillar air filters) can be cleaned up to six times before replacement. The element, when cleaned, should be thoroughly checked for rips or tears in the filter material. Replace the primary element every year even though it has not been cleaned six times.Scheduled Oil Sampling (S O S)
Use Scheduled Oil Sampling (S O S) to monitor the condition and maintenance requirements of your equipment. Each oil sample should be taken when the oil is hot and well mixed, to ensure that the sample is representative of the oil in the compartment. When using the drain stream to obtain the oil sample, do not sample from the first or final draining. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for complete information and assistance in establishing a Scheduled Oil Sampling program for your equipment.Bolt Torques for Ground Engaging Tools
General Torque for Standard Bolts, Nuts and Taperlock Studs
Torques for Bolts and Nuts With Standard Threads
Torques for Taperlock Studs
General Torque for Metric Fasteners
Be very careful never to mix metric with customary (standard) fasteners. Mismatched or incorrect fasteners will cause machine damage or malfunction and may even result in personal injury.Original fasteners removed from the machine should be saved for reassembly whenever possible. If new fasteners are needed, they must be of the same size and grade as the ones that are being replaced.The material strength identification is usually shown on the bolt head by numbers (8.8, 10.9, etc.). The following chart gives general torques for bolts and nuts with Grade 8.8.
Standard Torque for Hose Clamps - Worm Drive Band Type
The following chart gives the torques for initial installation of hose clamps on new hose and for reassembly or retightening of hose clamps on existing hose.