Diesel particulate filter regeneration (Caterpillar engine only)
DPF regeneration requires no operator interaction and may occur at any
time. A small increase in engine sound-level during filter regeneration is
normal and should be no reason for concern.
A separate fuel injector/nozzle, which requires periodic cleaning, is used
in the regeneration process. Refer to Caterpillar’sOperation and
Maintenance Manualfor details regarding cleaning requirements.
Diesel particulate filter regeneration (Cummins engine only)
Under most operating conditions, DPF regeneration will be transparent
to the operator. A small increase in engine/turbo sound-level is normal
during filter regeneration. If, however, your engine is operated for
extended periods of time under one of the following conditions, operator
assistance may be required to facilitate the filter regeneration process:
•Vehicle is operated in stop-and-go traffic and/or maintains low speeds
as in a city/delivery driving
•Engine is started and shut-off frequently
•Vehicle payload is relatively light
•Vehicle is regularly operated in cold ambient temperatures (i.e. below
0°F [-18°C])
Diesel Particulate Filter Four–Level Loading Chart
Level/Lamp status Filter status Requested action
Level 1
DPF lamp solidRegeneration required. Drive on highway at
highway speedsOR
start “parked
regeneration” to
prevent loss of engine
performance. Level 2
DPF lamp flashing
(once per second)Nearly full. Engine
performance is limited.
Level 3
DPF lamp flashing +
Service Engine Soon
lamp solidFull. Engine is
increasingly limited.Perform “parked
regeneration” to
prevent loss of engine
performance.
Level 4
Stop Engine lamp
solidOver full. Engine
performance is highly
limited. Continued
operation may result
in irreparable damage
to the filter.Pull vehicle safely off
roadway, turn on
hazard flashers and
shut down engine as
soon as possible. Seek
service immediately.
Maintenance and Specifications
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2010 F-650/750(f67)
Supplement(supplement), 1st Printing
USA(fus)
