
100 SEBU8219-01
Maintenance Section
Engine Mounts - Check
2. Remove the bolt
s (1) and remove the breather
from the engine.
3. Check the cond
ition of the seal. Replace the seal
if the seal is damaged.
4. Remove the bre
ather element. Wash the breather
element and wash the breather in a clean
nonflammable solvent.
5. Shake the breather element until the breather
element is dry. You may also use pressurized air
in order to dr
y the breather element.
6. Check the condition of the tube. Replace the tube
if the tube is
damaged.
7. Install the element into the breather and install the
breather.
8. Install the tube onto the outlet of the breather
cover and ti
ghten the clamp.
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Engine M o unt s - Check
SMCS Code: 1152-535
Misalignment of the engine and the driven equipment
will cause extensive damage. Excessive vibration
can lead to misalignment. Excessive vibration of the
engine and the driven equipment can be caused by
the following conditions:
•
Improper mounting
•
Loose bolts
•
Deterioration of the isolators
Ensure that the mounting bolts are tightened
to the proper torque. For standard torques, see
Specifications, SENR3130, “Torque Specifications”.
Ensure that the isolators are free of oi l and
contamination. Inspect the isolators for deterioration.
Ensure that the bolts for the isolators are tightened to
the proper torque.
Replace any isolator that shows deterioration. For
more information, see the literature that is provided
by the OEM of the isolators. Also see the Application
and Installation Guide for the engine. Consult your
Caterpillar dealer for assistance.
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Engine Oil Level - Check
SMCS Code: 1348-535-FLV
Hot oil and hot components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to
contact the sk
in.
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Illustration 73
(Y) “ADD” mark
(X) “ FULL” mark
NOTICE
Perform this maintenance with the engine stopped.
1. Maintain the oil level between “ADD” mark (Y) and
“FULL” mark (X) on the oil level gauge. Do not fill
the crankcase above “FULL” mark (X).
NOTICE
Engine damage can occur if the crankcase is filled
above the “FULL” mark on the oil level gauge (dip-
stick).
An overfull crankcase can enable the crankshaft to
dip into the oil. This will reduce the power that is de-
veloped and also force air bubbles into the oil. These
bubbles (foam) can cause the following problems: re-
duction of the oil’s ability to lubricate, reduction of oil
pressure, inadequate cooling of the pistons, oil blow-
ing out of the crankcase breathers, and excessive oil
consumption.
Excessive oil consumption will enable deposits to form
on the pistons and in the combustion chamber. De-
posits in the combustion chamber lead to the following
problems: guttering of the valves, packing of carbon
under the piston rings, and wear of the cylinder liner.
If the oil level is above the “FULL” mark on the oil level
gauge, drain some of the oil immediately.