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Literature Information
This Manual contains safety, operation instructions, lubrication and maintenance information. Read - study - and keep it with the truck/vehicle 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 Caterpillar for the latest available information.Safety
The safety section lists basic safety precautions. In addition, this sectio 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
The operation section is a reference for operators and 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, protection devices, engine controls and lifting and storage 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. Maintenance Intervals are listed for "ideal" operating conditions of vehicles on paved roads in good condition and at average travel speeds. Maintenance Intervals must be reduced when operating in adverse conditions. Refer to the Maintenance Reduction Factors in the Maintenance Section of this Manual for information.Recommended service should always be performed at the interval that occurs first. More frequent maintenance checks than specified in the Maintenance Schedule will be necessary when operating under very severe, dusty or freezing cold operating conditions. Refer to the Severe Service Application topics in this Manual for the information.Overhaul
Major engine repair such as overhaul is not covered in this Manual except for the overhaul interval and the maintenance items in that interval. Major repairs are best left to the trained personnel of Caterpillar. Caterpillar offers a variety of options regarding overhaul programs. If you experience a major engine failure which necessitates removal of the engine from the chassis, there are numerous after failure overhaul options available.