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Caterpillar Tractor Diesel Engine Mechanic Specialist

Introduction to Caterpillar Diesel Engines

Course #: 00E1
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: In-Frame Overhaul, Part 2 (Diesel) (0A25);
What Students Learn: Caterpillar Engine Applications; Engine Models; Engine Performance Charts; Description of Engine Components; Fuel System; Air Inlet and Exhaust Systems; Lubricating System; Cooling System; Electrical System.

Engine Disassembly (Caterpillar)

Course #: 00E2
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Introduction to Caterpillar Diesel Engines (00E1);
What Students Learn: Using a Planned Procedure; Use of Equipment and Tools for Disassembly; Cleaning the Engine Externally; Removing Engine Accessories; Disassembly of the 3406 Engine Proper; Disassembly of Caterpillar Truck Engines other than the 3406; Engine Cleaning.

Caterpillar D7, D8, and D9 Tractors, Part 1

Course #: 00P5
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Introduction to Caterpillar Diesel Engines (00E1);
What Students Learn: D7 Tractor Description: Engine, Operator's Controls, Drive Line, Track Roller Frame Assembly, Tracks; D8 Tractor Description: Engine, Operator's Controls, Drive Line; D9 Tractor Description: Engine, Operator's Controls, Drive Line.

Caterpillar D7, D8, and D9 Tractors, Part 2

Course #: 00P6
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Caterpillar D7, D8, and D9 Tractors, Part 1 (00P5);
What Students Learn: Operation; Starting the Tractor Engine; Checks after Starting; Operating the Tractor; Stopping the Tractor; Cold Weather Starting; High Altitude Operation; Maintenance: Air Intake System, Fuel System, Lubrication Cooling System, Electric System.

Caterpillar D7, D8, and D9 Tractors, Part 3

Course #: 00P7
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Caterpillar D7, D8, and D9 Tractors, Part 2 (00P6);
What Students Learn: Engine Repair; Engine Removal; Installation; Disassembly; Cleaning, Service, and Assembly; Gasoline Starting Engine.

Caterpillar D7, D8, and D9 Tractors, Part 4

Course #: 00P8
Duration: 15 hours
Course Prerequisites: Caterpillar D7, D8, and D9 Tractors, Part 3 (00P7);
What Students Learn: Universal Joint Repair; Flywheel Clutch Repair; Torque Converter Repair; Transmission Repair; Bevel Gear Removal; Steering Brake Repair; Steering Clutch Repair; Final Drive Repair; Track Repair Hydraulic System Repair.

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