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Caterpillar 246D3 Maintenance

The Cat 246D3 skid steer loader is powered by 203.1 cu.in (3.3L) Caterpillar C3.3B DIT 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 72.9 hp (54.4 kW) at 2500 rpm. The Cat 246D3 is equipped with a two-speed hydrostatic transmission, radial-lift loader boom, 100HS continuous roller chains, and 12x16.5 tires. The hydraulic system has a high flow XPS pump with flow rate of 32 gpm (121 lpm). The high flow XPS hydraulic pressure is 4060 psi (280 bar). The skid steer loader has a rated operating capacity of 2200 lbs (1000 kg) and tipping load of 4400 lbs (2000 kg). The lift height is 124.2" (3155 mm) to hinge pin, and dump height is 97.1" (2465 mm).

Refill Capacities

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) .................... 13.7 (52.0)
Chain Case Oil Capacity, gal (L) .................... 3.35 (12.7)

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 .................... 377-6969
Engine Fuel Filter. Part Number .................... 541-6956
Primary Engine Air Filter. Part Number .................... 110-6326
Secondary Engine Air Filter. Part Number .................... 110-6331
Cab Air Filter. Part Number .................... 265-6619, 265-6618
Hydraulic Oil Filter. Part Number .................... 421-5479
Hydraulic Tank Breather. Part Number .................... 258-2829
Alternator/Fan Belt. Part Number .................... 5L-3979

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