Caterpillar — Stopping the Engine (Manual Operation)

Operation · Control Panel

From a Caterpillar owner's manual covering: 7C-1000, 9Y-1300, 9Y-1400, SR4. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Caterpillar SR4

Procedure

1. Remove the load from the engine.
2. If high idle cool down at no load is desired, turn the Engine Control Switch (ECS) to the Stop position for the preset or programmed cool down time.
3. Reduce engine speed to Low idle (approximately 2/3 the full load speed of 60 Hz units or 4/5 full load speed of 50 Hz units).
4. While the engine is at low idle, measure the engine oil level; maintain between the Add and Full marks on the dipstick.
5. Allow the engine to cool down while running at low idle (approximately five minutes), then turn the Engine Control Switch to the Off-Reset position.

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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