SEAL-LINER 1427072 - Caterpillar

Maintenance records are a key element of a well managed maintenance program. Caterpillar recommends that accurate maintenance records be maintained. Accurate maintenance records can be used for determining operating costs, establishing maintenance schedules for other engines being operated in the same environment and for a variety of other related business decisions.Accurate maintenance records can also be used to show compliance with the required maintenance practices and intervals. This should result in a lower engine operating cost. Your Caterpillar dealer can help you fine tune the recommended maintenance intervals to meet your specific operating situation.The key elements to keep records on are:* Fuel and Oil ConsumptionThis is essential for determining when load-sensitive items should be inspected or repaired and for determining overhaul intervals.* Calendar time or distance accumulatedThis is essential for determining when revolution-sensitive items should be inspected or repaired.* DocumentsThe following types of documents are generally accepted and should be kept as proof of maintenance or repair for warranty and should not be difficult to obtain and keep in the engine history file. All documents should show date, time or distance figure, liters (gallons) of fuel consumed, unit number and engine serial number. If the engine is sold, transfer the records with the engine.The following types of documents should be kept as proof of maintenance or repair for warranty and should not be difficult to obtain and keep in the engine history file.1. Dealer work orders and itemized bills.2. Owner's repair orders.3. Owner's receipts.4. Maintenance log (see following example).