- Pipelayer:
- PL83 (S/N: KSD1-UP)
Introduction
Inspections are the most basic form of condition monitoring. They are easy to do and surprisingly effective at helping you spot equipment health issues. Proactive monitoring and analysis of equipment information will allow Dealers to effectively intervene before problems occur.
Note: Before adjusting product settings to comply with listed baseline TA2 values, consult SIS for the latest specification values.
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Electrical System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Inspect Battery Cables     | Cables between the battery, the starter, and the engine ground must be the correct size. Wires and cables must be free of corrosion. Wires and cables must have cable support clamps in order to prevent stress on battery connections (terminals).     |     |     |
    | Battery Test     | 12.4 VDC or more     |     | Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure".     |
    | Charging System Test     | 18 VDC to 32 VDC     |     | Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0354, "Charging System Troubleshooting".     |
    | Electric Starting System Test     | 12 to 16 V at −23° C (−10° F) to −7° C (19° F)     |
    | Refer to Testing and Adjusting, SENR9832, "Electric Starting System - Test".     |
14 to 18 V at −7° C (19° F) to 10° C (50° F) |
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16 to 24 V at 10° C (50° F) to 27° C (80° F) |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Engine
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, SENR9832 for more detail on the following tests.
Cooling System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) (2)     | -     |     |     |
    | Freezing Point of Engine Coolant     | -     |     |     |
    | Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant     | -     |     |     |
    | Belt Tension     | -     |     | Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual.     |
    | Difference between the Upper and Lower Radiator Tank Temperatures     | 2° ± 5°C (3° ± 9°F)     |
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    | Jacket Water Inlet Temperature from Cooling System     | 90 ° ± 3°C (192° ± 5°F)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Test for the pressure that is listed on the cap. |
Fuel System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Fuel Pressure     | 689 ± 180 kPa (100 ± 26 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Lubrication System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Engine Oil Pressure at Low Idle     | 103 to 600 kPa (15 to 87 psi)     |
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    | Engine Oil Pressure at High Idle     | 207 to 600 kPa (30 to 87 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Basic Engine
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Engine Speed at Low Idle     | 700 ± 10 rpm     |     |     |
    | Engine Speed at High Idle     | 2200 ± 10 rpm     |     |     |
    | Torque Converter Stall Test Engine RPM     | 1300 ± 10 rpm     |     |     |
    | Cylinder Cutout Test     | -     |     | Caterpillar Electronic Technician     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Torque Converter Stall Test Boost Pressure     | 113 ± 18 cm-Hg (45.5 ± 7 In-Hg)     |     |     |
    | Cylinder # 1 Exhaust Temperature (2)     | -     |     |     |
    | Cylinder # 2 Exhaust Temperature (2)     | -     |     |     |
    | Cylinder # 3 Exhaust Temperature (2)     | -     |     |     |
    | Cylinder # 4 Exhaust Temperature (2)     | -     |     |     |
    | Cylinder # 5 Exhaust Temperature (2)     | -     |     |     |
    | Cylinder # 6 Exhaust Temperature (2)     | -     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Compare the exhaust temperature variance at each exhaust port. |
Hydraulic System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR1312, "Hydraulic Systems" for more detail on the following test.
Piston Pump (Implement) - Test & Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Normal operating pressure at port (BMR) at HIGH IDLE     | 3500 ± 200 kPa (510 ± 30 psi)     |
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    | Normal operating pressure at port (BML) at HIGH IDLE     | 3500 ± 200 kPa (510 ± 30 psi)     |
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    | Normal operating pressure at port (HMR) at HIGH IDLE     | 3500 ± 200 kPa (510 ± 30 psi)     |
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    | Normal operating pressure at port (HML) at HIGH IDLE     | 3500 ± 200 kPa (510 ± 30 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Fan, Counterweight Relief Valves - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Presure at (CWP) port at HIGH IDLE with the CTWT stalled     | 20700 ± 350 kPa (3000 ± 50 psi)     |
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    | Fan rpm clip speed at HIGH IDLE     | 1360 ± 25 rpm     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Accumulator - Test and Charge
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Accumulator System Pressure     | 3470 ± 200 kPa (503 ± 29 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Steering System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR1312, "Hydraulic Systems" for more detail on the following test.
Piston Pump (Steering) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Crossover Relief/Makeup Valve Pressure     | 45000 ± 500 kPa (6525 ± 75 psi)     |
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    | High Pressure Cutoff (HC) MAX STEER LEFT     | 40160 ± 1205 kPa (5825 ± 175 psi)     |
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    | High Pressure Cutoff (HD) MAX STEER RIGHT     | 40160 ± 1205 kPa (5825 ± 175 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Power Train System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR0097, "Power Train System" for more detail on the following test.
Relief Valve (Transmission) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Low Idle (P1)     | 2655 ± 105 kPa (385 ± 15 psi)     |
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    | Pressure at clutch (5)     | 2250 ± 170 kPa (325 ± 25 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Relief Valve (Torque Converter Inlet) Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Cold oil, start at low idle slowly increase engine rpm (M)     | Less than 900 ± 70 kPa (130 ± 10 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Relief Valve (Torque Converter Outlet) Pressure - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | High Idle THIRD SPEED FORWARD STALL at Pressure Port (N)     | 630 ± 130 kPa (91 ± 19 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Low Idle (L1)     | 20 ± 15 kPa (3 ± 2 psi)     |
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    | High Idle (L1)     | 170 ± 35 kPa (25 ± 5 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Flywheel Lubrication Oil Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Low Idle (L2)     | 105 ± 35 kPa (15 ± 5 psi)     |
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    | High Idle (L2)     | 255 ± 85 kPa (37 ± 12 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Braking System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR0097, "Braking System" for more detail on the following test.
Brake Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Brake Pressure at Pressure Tap (B1) or (B2) with the Parking Brake On or the Service Brakes Fully Engaged     | 70 kPa (10 psi) or less     |
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    | Low Idle at Pressure Tap (B1) or (B2)     | 2485 ± 170 kPa (360 ± 25 psi)     |
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    | High Idle at Pressure Tap (B1) or (B2)     | 2830 ± 205 kPa (410 ± 30 psi)     |
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    | Low Idle Right Final Drive Brake     | 2485 ± 170 kPa (360 ± 25 psi)     |
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    | High Idle Right Final Drive Brake     | 2830 ± 205 kPa (410 ± 30 psi)     |
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    | Low Idle Left Final Drive Brake     | 2485 ± 170 kPa (360 ± 25 psi)     |
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    | High Idle Left Final Drive Brake     | 2830 ± 205 kPa (410 ± 30 psi)     |
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    | Low Idle Left Final Drive Lube (LB1)     | 18 ± 17 kPa (3 ± 2 psi)     |
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    | High Idle Left Final Drive Lube (LB1)     | 155 ± 50 kPa (22 ± 7 psi)     |
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    | Low Idle Right Final Drive Lube (LB2)     | 18 ± 17 kPa (3 ± 2 psi)     |
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    | High Idle Right Final Drive Lube (LB2)     | 155 ± 50 kPa (22 ± 7 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
S.O.S
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8008, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on performing S.0.S samples.
Status (1)     | Description     | Obtain     | Comments     | |
    | Engine Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)     |     |     | |
    | Hydraulic Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Transmission Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Right Final Drive Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Left Final Drive Oil Sample     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |