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3406E, C-10, C-12, C-15, and C-16 ON-HIGHWAY ENGINES
Maintenance Intervals

Excerpted from Operation & Maintenance Manual (SEBU7186-08-01)

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132 Maintenance Section Maintenance Interval Schedule

SEBU7186-08

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Maintenance Interval Schedule (3406E , C-15 , and C-16 Truck Engines)
SMCS Code: 1000; 7500 Ensure that allsafety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed. The user is responsible for the performance of maintenance, including all adjustments, the use of proper lubricants, fluids, filters, and the replacement of components due to normal wear and aging. Failure to adhere to proper maintenance intervals and proceduresmay result in diminished performance of the product and/or accelerated wear of components. Use mileage, fuel consumption, service hours, or calendar time, WHICH EVER OCCURS FIRST, in order to determine the maintenance intervals. Products that operate in severe operating conditions may require more frequent maintenance. Note: Before each consecutive interval is performed, all maintenance from theprevious interval must be performed.

When Required
Battery - Replace ................................................................................. 139 Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect ................................................. 142 Engine Air Cleaner Element - Clean/Replace ...................................... 173 Engine Oil Level Gauge - Calibrate..................................................... 180 Engine Oil Level Gauge - Calibrate ..................................................... 183 Fuel System - Prime ............................................................................ 196 Severe Service Application - Check .................................................... 217

Daily
Cooling System Coolant Level - Check............................................... 159 Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator - Inspect .................................... 173 Engine Oil Level - Check ..................................................................... 176 Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain ........................... 206 Fuel System Water Separator - Drain .................................................. 210 Walk-Around Inspection....................................................................... 220

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133 Maintenance Section Maintenance Interval Schedule

PM Level 1 - Every 24 000 km (15 000 miles) or 9500 L (2500 US gal) of Fuel or 300 Service Hours
Air Compressor Filter - Clean/Replace ................................................ 138 Alternator - Inspect.............................................................................. 138 Battery Electrolyte Level - Check ......................................................... 141 Belt - Inspect ........................................................................................ 142 Belt Tensioner - Inspect ....................................................................... 145 Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) -Test/Add ..... 163 Cylinder Head Grounding Stud - Inspect/Clean/Tighten ...................... 169 Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean .................................................... 175 Engine Oil Sample - Obtain ................................................................. 185 Engine Oil and Filter - Change ............................................................ 186 Fuel SystemPrimary Filter - Clean/Replace ........................................ 204 Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace ............................................. 208 Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain ................................................ 211 Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace ................................................. 213

Every 250 Service Hours
Cooling System Coolant Sample...