Caterpillar 246B Skid Steer Maintenance Data

The Cat 246B skid steer loader driveline system components: a 201.2 cu.in (3.3L) Caterpillar 3044C DIT 4-cylinder turbocharged water-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 78 hp (58 kW), and one-speed or two-speed transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 21.9 gal/min (83 l/min). The system pressure is 3335 psi (230 bar). The Cat 246B is equipped with wet multi disc brakes, 100HS roller chains, and 12x16.5 tires. The skid steer loader has a boom lifting force of 4655 lbs (2112 kg) and bucket breakout force of 5485 lbs (2487 kg). The rated operating capacity is 2000 lbs (907 kg), and tipping load is 4188 lbs (1900 kg).

Refill Capacities

Engine Oil Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.65 (10.0)
Engine Coolant Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 2.75 (10.5)
Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 9.2 (35.0)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 13.7 (52.0)
Chain Case Oil Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 1.85 (7.0)

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
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 2000 Hours
Replace Cab Air Filters ...................... Every 2000 Hours
Service And Refill Cooling System ...................... Every 6000 Hours

Replacement Parts

Engine Oil Filter. Part Number ...................... 1R0734, 2672528
Fuel Water Separator. Part Number ...................... 2339856
In-line Fuel Filter. Part Number ...................... 1G7206
Primary Engine Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 1106326
Secondary Engine Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 1106331
Cab Air Filter. Part Number ...................... 2318132, 3036658
Hydraulic Oil Filter. Part Number ...................... 1G8878

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