Caterpillar — Caterpillar C11 and C13 Industrial Engines Operation and Maintenance Manual

SEBU7901-01 13 Safety Section Mounting and Dismounting i01372247 Mounting and Dismounting i02136012 Engine Starting SMCS Code: 1000; 7405 SMCS Code: 1000 Inspect the steps, the handholds, and the work area before mounting the engine. Keep these items clean and keep these items in good repair. If a warning tag is attached to the engine start switch or to the controls, DO NOT start the engine or move the controls. Consult with the person that attached the warning tag before the engine is started. Mount the engine and dismount the engine only at locations that have steps and/or handholds. Do not climb on the engine, and do not jump off the engine.

All protective guards and all protective covers must be installed if the engine must be started in order to perform service procedures. To help prevent an accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work around the parts carefully. Face the engine in order to mount the engine or dismount the engine. Maintain a three-point contact with the steps and handholds. Use two feet and one hand or use one foot and two hands. Do not use any controls as handholds. If there is a possibility that unburned gas remains in the exhaust system, refer to the purge procedure in this Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine Starting” topic in the Operation Section.

Do not stand on components which cannot support your weight. Use an adequate ladder or use a work platform. Secure the climbing equipment so that the equipment will not move. Start the engine from the operator’s compartment or from the engine start switch. Do not carry tools or supplies when you mount the engine or when you dismount the engine. Use a hand line to raise and lower tools or supplies. Always start the engine according to the procedure that is described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine Starting” topic in the Operation Section. Knowing the correct procedure will help to prevent major damage to the engine components.

Knowing the procedure will also help to prevent personal injury. i00911989 Before Starting Engine SMCS Code: 1000 To ensure that the jacket water heater (if equipped) and/or the lube oil heater (if equipped) is working properly, check the water temperature and the oil temperature during heater operation. Inspect the engine for potential hazards. Before starting the engine, ensure that no one is on, underneath, or close to the engine. All protective guards and all protective covers must be installed if the engine must be started in order to perform service procedures. To help prevent an accident that is caused by parts in rotation, work around the parts carefully.

Engine exhaust contains products of combustion which can be harmful to your health. Always start the engine and operate the engine in a well ventilated area. If the engine is started in an enclosed area, vent the engine exhaust to the outside. i01462046 Engine Stopping Do not bypass the automatic shutoff circuits. Do not disable the automatic shutoff circuits. The circuits are provided in order to help prevent personal injury. The circuits are also provided in order to help prevent engine damage. SMCS Code:

1000 Stop the engine according to the procedure in the Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Engine Stopping (Operation Section)” in order to avoid overheating of the engine and accelerated wear of the engine components. On the initial start-up of a new engine or an engine that has been serviced, prepare to stop the engine if an overspeed condition occurs. This may be accomplished by shutting off the fuel supply to the engine and/or shutting off the air supply to the engine. See the Service Manual for repairs and for adjustments.