Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine — Stopping 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
- Stopping the engine immediately after it has been working under load can result in overheating and accelerated wear.
Procedure
- Remove the load, when possible. Reduce the engine rpm to low idle.
- Increase the engine rpm to no more than one-half of the rated rpm for three to five minutes to cool the engine.
- Reduce the engine rpm to low idle.
- After the cool down period, turn the start/run switch to the OFF position.
- To stop the engine, turn the ignition key switch to the OFF position.
Specs & values
- Run at low idle for at least three minutes after high rpm/high load
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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.