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Caterpillar C15 Industrial Engine — Engine Speed/Timing Sensors - Check/Clean/Calibrate

Maintenance

For the Caterpillar C15 Industrial Engine, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.

Applies to: Caterpillar C1.5 engine

Procedure

  1. Remove the speed/timing sensors from the front housing.
  2. Check the condition of the plastic end of the sensors for wear and contaminants.
  3. Clean metal shavings and other debris from the face of the sensors.
  4. Use the procedure in the Service Manual to calibrate the speed/timing sensors.

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.

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