Caterpillar 3054C — Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar 3054C, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar 3054C engine
Before you start
- Failure to properly close the drain can allow air into the system.
Procedure
- Open the drain valve on the bottom of the fuel tank to drain water and sediment.
- Close the drain valve.
- Check the fuel daily; drain after operating the engine or after the tank has been filled.
- Allow five to ten minutes before performing this procedure.
- Fill the fuel tank after operating the engine to drive out moist air; do not fill to the top.
- Drain water and sediment from fuel storage tanks weekly, at oil change, and at refill.
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar 3054C engine →
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.