Caterpillar 242D3 Skid Steer Maintenance Data

The Caterpillar 242D3 skid steer loader driveline system components: a 203.1 cu.in (3.3L) Cat C3.3B DIT 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 73.2 hp (54.6 kW), and 2-speed hydro transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 20.3 gal/min (77 l/min) or 26 gal/min (99 l/min). The system pressure is 3335 psi (230 bar). The Cat 242D3 is equipped with vertical-lift loader boom, 80HS continuous roller chains, and 12x16.5 tires. The skid steer has a boom lifting force of 4085 lbs (1853 kg) and bucket breakout force of 4963 lbs (2250 kg). The rated operating capacity is 2200 lbs (1000 kg), and tipping load is 4400 lbs (2000 kg).

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) .................... 13.2 (50.0)
Chain Case Oil Capacity, gal (L) .................... 2.3 (8.8)

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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