TUBE AS 2394146 - Caterpillar

Literature Information
This manual contains safety, operation instructions, lubrication and maintenance information. Read, study and keep it with the truck literature and engine information.Some photographs or illustrations in this manual show details or attachments that may be different from your engine. Guards and covers may have been removed for illustrative purposes. Continuing improvement and advancement of product design may have caused changes to your engine which are not included in this manual. Whenever a question arises regarding your engine, or this manual, please consult your Caterpillar dealer for the latest available information.Safety
The safety section lists basic safety precautions. In addition, this section identifies hazardous, warning situations. Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the safety section before operating or performing lubrication, maintenance and repair on this product.Operation
Operating techniques outlined in this manual are basic. This manual will assist with developing the skills and techniques required to operate the engine more efficiently and economically.The operation section is a reference for operators. Photographs and illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures of inspecting, starting, operating and stopping the engine. This section also includes a discussion of gauges, indicators, features and controls, engine starting, operating and stopping and diagnostic information.Maintenance
The maintenance section is a guide to engine care. The illustrated, step-by-step instructions are grouped by Preventive Maintenance servicing intervals. Items in the Maintenance Schedule are referenced to detailed instructions that follow.Recommended service should always be performed at the fuel consumption interval first, however Caterpillar recognizes that distance traveled (odometer-kilometers/miles) or time (service hours) are more convenient. Under very severe, dusty or freezing cold operating conditions, more frequent maintenance than is specified in the Maintenance Schedule may be necessary. Refer to the Severe Service Application topics in this publication for the information.Maintenance Intervals
Perform maintenance on items at multiples of the original requirement. The maintenance interval for each item listed in the Maintenance Schedule is primarily based on the item and its relationship to either engine speed or load. Caterpillar recommends that a maintenance record be maintained as part of the engine's permanent record.See the Maintenance Records section in this manual for information regarding documents that are generally accepted as proof of maintenance or repair. Your authorized Caterpillar dealer can assist you in tailoring your Maintenance Schedule to meet the needs of your operating environment.Overhaul
Major engine repair such as overhaul is not covered in this manual. Major repairs are best left to the trained personnel of an authorized Caterpillar dealer. Your Caterpillar dealer offers a variety of options regarding overhaul programs. Contact your dealer for information regarding these options.If you experience a major engine failure which necessitates removal of the engine from the chassis, there are numerous overhaul options available from your Caterpillar dealer.California
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.