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Caterpillar 242D Maintenance

The Cat 242D skid steer loader driveline system components: a 203.1 cu.in (3.3L) Caterpillar C3.3B DIT 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 73.2 hp (54.6 kW), and 1-speed or 2-speed hydrostatic transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 20 gal/min (76 l/min) or 30 gal/min (112 l/min). The Caterpillar 242D is equipped with a vertical-lift loader boom, 80HS drive chains, and 12.00x16.5 standard tires. The skid steer loader has a maximum lift height of 121.1" (3075 mm) to hinge pin and dump height of 90" (2285 mm). The rated operating capacity is 2150 lbs (975 kg), and tipping load is 4300 lbs (1950 kg).

Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 27.7 (105.0)
Engine Oil Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.9 (11.0)
Engine Coolant Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 3.7 (14.0)
Hydraulic Tank Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 10.3 (39.0)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 13.2 (50.0)
Chain Case Oil Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.3 (8.8)

Recommended Oil and Fluid

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

Service Intervals

Lubricate Cylinder Pivot Points ...................... Every 100 Hours
Check and Adjust Belts ...................... 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 Hydraulic Oil Filter ...................... Every 500 Hours
Check Chain Case Oil Level ...................... Every 500 Hours
Replace Hydraulic Tank Breather ...................... Every 500 Hours
Change Chain Case Oil ...................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Primary Engine Air Filter ...................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Secondary Engine Air Filter ...................... Every 1000 Hours
Change Hydraulic Fluid ...................... Every 1000 Hours
Replace Cab Air Filters ...................... Every 1000 Hours
Service And Refill Cooling System ...................... Every 3000 Hours

Replacement Parts

Engine Oil Filter. Part Number ...................... 377-6969
Primary Fuel Filter. Part Number ...................... 363-5819
In-line Fuel Filter. Part Number ...................... 416-5884
Primary Engine Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 110-6326
Secondary Engine Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 110-6331
Hydraulic Oil Filter. Part Number ...................... 421-5479 or 348-1862
Hydraulic Tank Breather. Part Number ...................... 258-2829
Cab Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 265-6619, 265-6618
Engine Drive Belt. Part Number ...................... 5L-3979

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