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Caterpillar 246D Maintenance

The Caterpillar 246D skid steer loader is powered by Caterpillar C3.3B DIT four-cylinder direct injection turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 72.9 hp (54.4 kW) at 2400 rpm. The Cat 246D is equipped with a radial-lift loader boom, one-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 23 gpm (86 lpm) or 32 gpm (121 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 124.2 inches (3155 mm) to hinge pin, and dump height is 97.1 inches (2465 mm).

Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 24.8 (94.0)
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) ...................... 13.7 (52.0)
Chain Case Oil Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 3.4 (12.7)

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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