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Caterpillar 246C Maintenance
The
Cat 246C skid steer loader is powered by 207.5 cu.in (3.4L) Caterpillar C3.4 DIT
4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 73
hp (54 kW) at 2500 rpm. The Caterpillar 246C is equipped with a radial-lift
loader boom, single-speed or two-speed hydrostatic transmission, 100HS drive
chains, and 12.00x16.5 standard tires. The hydraulic system has a pump with
fluid flow rate of 22 gpm (84 lpm) or 33 gpm (125 lpm). The skid steer loader
has a rated operating capacity of 2150 lbs (975 kg) and tipping load of 4300 lbs
(1950 kg). The lift height is 122.9 inches (3120 mm) to hinge pin, and dump
height is 95.4 inches (2425 mm).
| Refill Capacities |
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 26.0 (98.0)
Engine Oil Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.6 (10.0)
Engine Coolant Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 3.7 (14.0)
Hydraulic Tank Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 11.0 (42.0)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 15.0 (57.0)
Chain Case Oil Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.6 (10.0)
| 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 ...................... 1R-0734
Engine Fuel Filter. Part Number ...................... 361-9555
Fuel Water Separator. Part Number ...................... 233-9856
Primary Engine Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 110-6326
Secondary Engine Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 110-6331
Hydraulic Oil Filter. Part Number ...................... 1G-8878
Hydraulic Tank Breather. Part Number ...................... 258-2829
Cab Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 231-8132, 303-6658
Engine Drive Belt. Part Number ...................... 529-7680
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