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Caterpillar D30 Generator Set

The Caterpillar D30 is a 30 kW diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C2.2 engine. It operates at 60 Hz. It holds about 8.9 L (2.4 gal) of oil and 19.6 L (5.2 gal) of coolant.

30 kW
Standby
2.2 L
Displacement
8.9 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power30 kW
Prime power27 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 4 Interim
Oil capacity8.9 L

Engine

Caterpillar C2.2
Oil capacity8.9 L
Coolant capacity19.6 L
Displacement2.2 L
AspirationNA, T
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C2.2
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterReplaceable Element100 hr
Fuel filterReplaceable Element100 hr
Oil filterReplaceable Element100 hr
BeltReplaceable Element100 hr

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
TorqueBearing Nut Torque (129-3253 Spanner Socket, 121-9871 Bearing Nut)2375N·m
TorqueBearing Nut Torque (129-3254 Spanner Socket, 119-3711 Bearing Nut)2375N·m
TorqueLocknut torque (260-0626 Spanner Socket Assembly, 1T-0229 High Torque Locknut)985N·m
TorqueSolenoid nut torque (FT3198 Solenoid Tool, 352-2733 solenoid)3.75Nm+/- .75
TorqueTightening torque for 369-5916 Lifting Eyebolt (M12 Hex Bit)115N·m
TorqueWorking torque capacity of locknut spanner wrenches (126-6608 / 126-6609)950N·m

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Procedures

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Installation of two-piece seal into slack adjuster piston (209-6381 Seal Installer Group) maintenance

Tools: 207-3440 Loading Mandrel, 207-3442 Ring Pusher, 207-3444 Seal Sizer, 8F-8178 Bolt

  1. Place 207-3440 Loading Mandrel over small piston.
  2. Place inner portion of two-piece seal onto mandrel and push onto piston using 207-3442 Ring Pusher. Repeat for outer portion of seal.
  3. With both sets of seals installed, push piston assembly into 207-3444 Seal Sizer.
  4. Allow seals to compress for one minute and then install small piston into large piston.
Sprocket wheel removal - 8T-5243 Adapter Group installation maintenance

Tools: 8T-5243 Adapter Group, 7B-2499 Ring, 6H-4158 Pin, 5F-9306 Arm, 8S-9975 Ram Adapter, 9S-8900 Cylinder Group

  1. Install adapter groups evenly spaced in the holes in the sprocket flange; install the hooked adapter (1) first, then the plate (2).
  2. Fasten plate to adapter with two bolts (3) and washers (4); plate retains adapter in sprocket wheel.
  3. Before installing remainder of tooling, loosen bolt (5) to leave about 6.35 mm (0.25 in) gap between retainer (6) and sprocket wheel.
  4. Install the hydraulic cylinder and the remainder of the tooling in the conventional manner.
STOR Plug Assembly application for disc brake piston retainer spring (174-5354) repair

Tools: 174-5354 STOR Plug Assembly, 134-2562 Guides, 9S-9334 Plugs, 6N-9155 Pin

  1. Insert four 134-2562 Guides and discontinued 130-8718 Springs as an assembly into brake group anchor exterior holes where 9S-9334 Plugs are normally located.
  2. Insert four 174-5354 Plug Assemblies into exterior holes and finger tighten.
  3. Screw in attached bolts until guide noses protrude through brake piston.
  4. Insert discontinued 6N-9155 Pin into each guide hole and remove bolts and plugs.
  5. Insert four 9S-9334 Plugs into vacated holes.

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What size generator is the Caterpillar D30?

The Caterpillar D30 is rated 30 kW standby.

What engine is in the Caterpillar D30?

The Caterpillar D30 is powered by the Caterpillar C2.2 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Caterpillar D30 run on?

The Caterpillar D30 runs on diesel.

How much oil does the Caterpillar D30 take?

The Caterpillar C2.2 engine in the Caterpillar D30 has an oil capacity of 8.9 liters.

Parts

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1540867Connecting rodService part / kit Amazon eBay $87.00 FridayParts $90.83
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Available documents

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