PUMP GP-WATER 10R8660 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar recommends the retention of accurate maintenance records. Accurate maintenance records can be used for the following purposes:* Determine operating costs.* Establish Maintenance Interval Schedules for other engines which 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 well managed maintenance program. 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:* Dealer work orders and itemized bills* Owner's repair costs* Owner's receipts* Maintenance log