TOOL GP- 2232454 - Caterpillar

Note: For procedures on adjusting the valve lash, see the Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting Manual, "Valve Lash and Valve Bridge Adjustment". For correct valve lash settings, see the Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting Manual, "Valve Lash and Valve Bridge Adjustment". Consult your Cat dealer for assistance.
Only qualified service personnel should perform this maintenance. Refer to the Systems Operation/Testing and Adjusting Manual, "Valve Lash and Valve Bridge Adjustment" article or consult your Caterpillar dealer for the complete valve lash adjustment procedure.Operation of Caterpillar engines with improper valve adjustments can reduce engine efficiency. This reduced efficiency could result in excessive fuel usage and/or shortened engine component life.
Perform the valve lash setting when the engine is cold. After the engine has been shut down and the valve covers are removed, the engine is considered cold. Before performing maintenance, prevent the entry of foreign matter into the top of the cylinder head and the valve mechanism. Thoroughly clean the area around the valve mechanism covers.