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Maintenance Section (D6T LGP (OEM)) WEBM1000
Maintenance Support
• Frequent hot shutdowns (shutting down the engine
without the minimum of 2 minutes to 5 minutes of
cool down time)
• Operation above the engine rated speed
• Operation below the peak torque speed
• Operating with fuel which does not meet the
standards
for distillate diesel fuel as stated in
Special Publication, SEBU6250, “Caterpillar
Machine Fluids Recommendations”“Distillate
Diesel Fuel”
• Operating with a blend of dis
tillate fuel which
c
ontains more than 5 percent biodiesel
Improper Maintenance Procedures
(Maintenance Procedures Which
May Contribute to a Severe Service
Application)
• Inadequate maintenance of fuel storage tanks
from causes such as excessive water, sediment,
and microorganism growth.
• Extending maintenance intervals beyond the
r
eco
mmended intervals
• Using fluids which are not recommended in
Special Publication, SEBU6250, “Caterpillar
Mach
ine Fluids Recommendations”
• Extending maintenance intervals for changing the
e
ngin
e oil and engine coolant without S·O·S
validation
• Extending maintenance intervals for changing air
filters
, oil filters, an
d fuel filters
• Failure to use a water separator
• Using filters which are not recommended by
Special
Publication, PEWJ0074, “2008 Cat Filter
and Fluid Application Guide”
• Storing the engine for more than 3 months but less
t
ha
n 1 yr (For information about engine storage,
refer to Special Publication, SEHS9031, “Storage
Procedure for Caterpillar Products”)