Caterpillar C13 C15 Engines Operation Maintenance Manual
Caterpillar C13 and C15 On-highway Engines
Operation and Maintenance Manual
S3C1-Up (Engine)
LEE1-Up (Engine)
SDP1-Up (Engine)
B5R1-Up (Engine)
Table of Contents
Foreword…….. 4
Safety Section
Safety Messages…. 6
General Hazard Information….. 7
Burn Prevention…… 9
Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention ………… 10
Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention …….. 12
Mounting and Dismounting….. 12
Before Starting Engine…… 12
Engine Starting…….. 13
Engine Stopping…… 13
Electrical System….. 13
Engine Electronics… 15
Product Information Section
General Information…. 16
Model Views…… 17
Product Identification Information… 20
Operation Section
Lifting and Storage… 23
Features and Controls… 24
Engine Diagnostics….. 29
Engine Starting.. 36
Engine Operation….. 39
Engine Stopping…… 41
Cold Weather Operation…… 42
Maintenance Section
Refill Capacities…. 44
Maintenance Interval Schedule…. 47
Maintenance Section:
Refill Capacities
Maintenance Interval Schedule (C13 and C15 On-highway Engines with
Standard (Deep) Oil Pans)
Maintenance Interval Schedule (C13 Engines with Standard (Deep)
Sumps and 500 HP Field Up Rates or C13 Engines with Standard
(Deep) Sumps and 525 HP RV Ratings or C13 Engines with Center Oil
Pans)
Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing the machine. Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual, Operator’s Handbook, and signs (decals) on the machine. Follow warnings and instructions in the manuals when making repairs, adjustments, or services. Check for correct function after adjustments, repairs, or service. Untrained operators and failure to follow instructions can cause injury or death.
Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing the machine. Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual, Operator’s Handbook, and signs (decals) on the machine. Follow warnings and instructions in the manuals when making repairs, adjustments, or services. Check for correct function after adjustments, repairs, or service. Untrained operators and failure to follow instructions can cause injury or death.