Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine — Starting the Engine
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
- Do not engage the starting motor when flywheel is turning.
- Do not start the engine under load.
- DO NOT USE ETHER (starting fluids) if the engine is equipped with an Air Inlet Heater.
Procedure
- Place the transmission in NEUTRAL. Disengage the flywheel clutch to allow the engine to start faster.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Push the start button or turn the ignition switch to the START position to crank the engine.
- If the engine fails to start within 30 seconds, release the start button and wait two minutes for the starting motor to cool.
- Allow the engine to idle for approximately three minutes. Idle until the water temperature gauge has begun to rise. Check all gauges during warm-up.
Specs & values
- Oil pressure should rise within 15 seconds after the engine starts
- Limit unnecessary idle time to ten minutes
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.