Caterpillar C15 Industrial Engine — Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar C15 Industrial Engine, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar C1.5 engine
Before you start
- Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair.
Procedure
- Open the drain valve on the bottom of the fuel tank to drain water and sediment. Close the drain valve.
- Check the fuel daily. Drain water and sediment after operating the engine or after the fuel tank has been filled. Allow five to ten minutes before performing this procedure.
- Fill the fuel tank after operating the engine to drive out moist air. Do not fill the tank to the top.
- For fuel storage tanks: drain water and sediment weekly, at oil change, and at refill of the tank.
Tools required
- suitable container Amazon
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Specs & values
- A 4 micron filter for the breather vent on the fuel tank is recommended
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.