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Caterpillar 242B3 Maintenance

The Cat 242B3 skid steer loader is powered by 207.5 cu.in (3.4L) Caterpillar C3.4 DIT four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 71 hp (53 kW) at 2500 rpm. The Caterpillar 242B3 is equipped with a two-speed hydrostatic transmission, radial-lift loader boom, 80HS continuous roller chains, and 12x16.5 tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 22 gpm (83 lpm) or 31 gpm (117 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 3335 psi (230 bar). The skid steer loader has a rated operating capacity of 2150 lbs (975 kg) and tipping load of 4300 lbs (1950 kg). The boom lifting force is 4305 lbs (1953 kg), and bucket breakout force is 4507 lbs (2044 kg).

Refill Capacities

Engine Oil Capacity, gal (L) .................... 2.4 (9.0)
Engine Coolant Capacity, gal (L) .................... 2.6 (10.0)
Hydraulic Tank Fluid Capacity, gal (L) .................... 9.2 (35.0)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity, gal (L) .................... 14.5 (55.0)
Chain Case Oil Capacity, gal (L) .................... 1.6 (6.0)

Recommended Oil and Fluid

Engine Oil Type .................... Cat DEO-ULS, SAE 10W-30, 15W-40. API Service CE, CF-4, CG-4, CH-4
Engine Coolant Type .................... Caterpillar Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant
Hydraulic Fluid Type .................... Cat HYDO Advanced, Cat DEO, SAE 15W-40, 5W-40
Chain Case Oil Type .................... Cat DEO-ULS, SAE 15W-40, 5W-40

Service Intervals

Lubricate Cylinder Pivot Points .................... Every 100 Hours
Check and Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt .................... Every 250 Hours
Clean Cab Air Filters .................... Every 250 Hours
Clean Primary Engine Air Filter .................... Every 250 Hours
Check and Adjust Drive Chain .................... Every 250 Hours
Change Engine Oil .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Engine Oil Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Primary Fuel Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Final Fuel Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Primary Engine Air Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Secondary Engine Air Filter .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Hydraulic Tank Breather .................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Cab Air Filters .................... Every 500 Hours
Check Chain Case Oil Level .................... Every 500 Hours
Change Chain Case Oil .................... Every 1000 Hours
Change Hydraulic Fluid .................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Hydraulic Oil Filter .................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Alternator/Fan Belt .................... Every 1000 Hours
Service And Refill Cooling System .................... Every 3000 Hours

Replacement Parts

Engine Oil Filter. Part Number .................... 267-2528
Engine Fuel Filter. Part Number .................... 233-9856, 361-9555
Primary Engine Air Filter. Part Number .................... 110-6326
Secondary Engine Air Filter. Part Number .................... 110-6331
Cab Air Filter. Part Number .................... 231-8130, 231-8132, 303-6658
Hydraulic Oil Filter. Part Number .................... 1G-8878
Hydraulic Tank Breather. Part Number .................... 207-9729
Alternator/Fan Belt. Part Number .................... 529-7680

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