Caterpillar — Generator Set Alignment - Check

Maintenance

From a Caterpillar owner's manual covering: C3.3, C3.3 Rental Generator Set, C4.4, C4.4 Rental Generator Set, D4D1-Up, GLE1-Up, N3X1-UP, N4R1-Up, N4X1-Up, X3B1-UP, XYC1-Up, XYD1-Up. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Caterpillar C3.3, Caterpillar C4.4

Procedure

1. Maintain proper alignment between the engine and the driven equipment.
2. Align the genset when it is moved into a final position or moved to a different position.
3. Keep a record of the alignment measurements to check and analyze trends.

Full service-parts list: Caterpillar C3.3 →, Caterpillar C4.4 →

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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