Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine — Ether Starting Aid Cylinder - Replace
Maintenance
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
- Ether is poisonous and flammable.
- Do not store ether cylinders in direct sunlight or at temperatures above 49 °C (120 °F).
Procedure
- Loosen the ether cylinder clamp. Unscrew and remove the empty ether cylinder.
- Remove the used gasket. Install the new gasket that is provided with each new ether cylinder.
- Install the new ether cylinder. Hand tighten the ether cylinder. Tighten the ether cylinder clamp securely.
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.