GENERAL INFORMATION - TM-9-2320-312-24P0332

TM 9-2320-312-24P

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

4. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Caterpillar engines are identified with Serial Numbers

and Arrangement Numbers. In some cases,

A table of contents (TOC) is found at the beginning

Modification Numbers are also used. The serial

of the manual. The TOC lists each section of the

number plate which shows these numbers is mounted

manual with a complete list of all information elements

on the engine.

organized as they appear in the manual. Page numbers

Caterpillar dealers need this information to determine

are provided for quick reference to detailed parts

which components were included on the engine when

identification illustrations and serviceable consist lists.

it was assembled at the factory. This permits accurate

identification of replacement part numbers.

5. MAINTENANCE PARTS INDEX

The Maintenance Parts Index, located near the

2. ORDERING PARTS

beginning of the manual, references most frequently

used maintenance part numbers, providing description,

quantity, usage and page number. This information is

organized alphabetically by part description.

6. INDEX

The index located near the front of the manual is an

alphabetical listing of all information elements included

in the manual. Page numbers are provided for quick

reference to detailed parts identification illustrations and

serviceable consist lists.

Quality Caterpillar replacement parts are available

7. PART NUMBER INDEX

from Caterpillar dealers throughout the world. Their

parts inventories are up to date and include all

A numerical index listing all part numbers and the

parts normally required to protect your investment in

corresponding page number(s) appears at the back of

Caterpillar Engines. Dealers may offer repair kits or

the manual.

remanufactured parts to allow selection of the most

effective repair alternative for a particular situation.

8. CAPTIONS

When ordering parts, your order should specify the

quantity, part number, part name, and the serial

Captions located at the top of each page of an

number/product identification number of the engine for

information element identify the part number and part

which the parts are needed.

name along with additional descriptive information.

S/N information found in each caption should be used

to select correct information for a specific engine.

3. PARTS MANUAL ORGANIZATION

Field replacement options, identification of optional

Product information in this manual is presented

attachment components, and where used ("part of")

as "information elements" that represent all of the

information is also provided.

components for the specific model. An Engine

Arrangement is an example of an information element.

The information elements are organized alphabetically

The first line of a caption is shown in larger type font

by part name and secondarily by part number within

to indicate the beginning of an information element.

each major section of the manual.

Captions for additional pages that may be required

to illustrate an information element will be shown in

standard type font and will include the term (contd.)

GENERAL INFORMATION

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