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Operation and Maintenance Manual  C32 Marine Engine Maintenance Interval Schedule Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed. The user is responsible for the performance of maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the replacement of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and procedures may result in diminished performance of the product and/or accelerated wear of components. Use mileage, fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, in order to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance. Note:  Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous interval must be performed. When Required Battery - Replace Battery or...

Operation and Maintenance Manual   C32 Marine Engine Model View Illustrations View Image Illustration 1 g03119543 View of the right side of a typical C32 Marine Engine (1) Turbocharger (2) Crankcase breather (3) Aftercooler (4) Filler cap for the expansion tank for the jacket water cooling system (5) Fuel priming pump (6) Expansion tank for the jacket water cooling system (7) Selector valve for the fuel filter system (8) Secondary fuel filter (9) Coolant sampling valve (10) Engine oil sampling valve (11) Engine oil filters (12) Filler tube for the lubrication system (13) Engine oil gauge (14) Flywheel View Image Illustration 2 g03182477 View of the front side of a typical C32 Marine Engine (15) Heat exchanger for the separate circuit aftercooling system (SCAC system) (16) Guard for the engine damper and for the alternator belt View Image Illustration 3 g03119544 View of the left side of a typical C32 Marine Engine (17) Electronic control module ...

Operation and Maintenance Manual C32 Marine Engine Refill Capacities Lubrication System The refill capacities for the engine crankcase reflect the approximate capacity of the crankcase or sump plus standard oil filters. Auxiliary oil filter systems will require additional oil. Refer to the OEM specifications for the capacity of the auxiliary oil filter. Table 1 Approximate Refill Capacities   Compartment or System   Liters   Quarts   Engine crankcase  85  90  Coolant System Table 2 Approximate Refill Capacities for Coolant   Compartment or system (1)   Liters   Quarts   Engine and Expansion Tank  79  83.5  (1) The stated capacity is for engines that have expansion tanks that are installed in the factory. Cooling systems which are installed by the OEM for the vessel may differ. Refer to the OEM specifications. Fluid Recommendations Note:  Refer to the emissions label on the engine to det...

Operation and Maintenance Manual C18 Marine Engine Maintenance Interval Schedule Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed. The user is responsible for the performance of maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, and filters. The user is also responsible for the replacement of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and procedures may result in diminished performance of the product and/or accelerated wear of components. Use fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance. Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from the previous interval must be performed. When Required Battery - Replace Battery ...

Operation and Maintenance Manual C18 Marine Engine Refill Capacities For information about the correct fluids for use in your Caterpillar Marine Engine, refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fluids Recommendations". Lubrication System Table 1 Approximate Refill Capacities   Compartment or System   Liters   Quarts   Engine Crankcase  49.2  52  Cooling System Table 2 Approximate Refill Capacities for Coolant   Compartment or System   Liters   Quarts   Engine and Expansion Tank (1)   45.4  48  (1) The following capacities are for engines that have expansion tanks that are installed in the factory. Cooling systems which are installed by the OEM for the vessel may differ. Refer to the OEM specifications.    Fluid Recommendations SMCS - 1280; 1348; 1395; 7560...