Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine — Engaging the Driven Equipment
Operation
For the Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar 3126B, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine
Before you start
- Extended operation at low idle or at reduced load may cause increased oil consumption and carbon buildup.
Procedure
- Operate the engine at one-half of the rated rpm, when possible.
- Engage the driven equipment without a load on the equipment, when possible.
- Ensure that the ranges of the gauges are normal when the engine is operating at one-half of the rated rpm.
- Increase the engine rpm to the rated rpm before the load is applied.
- Apply the load. Begin operating the engine at low load. Check the gauges and equipment for proper operation.
Specs & values
- Full load when normal oil pressure is reached and temperature gauge begins to move
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar 3126B →, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine 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.