4 Foreword
Foreword
Literature Information
This manual should be stored in the literature storage area.
The information contained in this document is the most current information available for coolants, fuels, and lubricants. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for any special lubrication requirements for your engine.
Whenever a question arises regarding the engine, this publication, or the Operation and Maintenance Manual, please consult any Caterpillar dealer for the latest available information.
Safety
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for your engine for all safety information. Read and understand the basic safety precautions listed in the Safety Section. In addition to safety precautions, this section identifies the text and locations of safety signs used on the engine.
Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the Safety Section before operating or performing lubrication, maintenance and repair on this engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for your engine to determine all maintenance requirements.
Maintenance Intervals
Use the Maintenance Interval Schedule in the Operation and Maintenance Manual for your engine to determine servicing intervals. The actual operating environment of the engine also governs the maintenance interval schedule. Therefore, under extremely severe, dusty, wet or freezing cold operating conditions, more frequent lubrication and maintenance than is specified in the Maintenance Interval Schedule may be necessary.