CD54B Vibratory Asphalt Compactor Machine Systems Caterpillar

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Diesel engine exhaust contains products of combustion which may cause personal injury. Always start and operate the engine in a well ventilated area, and, if in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.

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Personal injury can result from rotating and moving parts. Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts. Never attempt adjustments while the machine is moving or the engine is running unless otherwise specified. The machine must be parked on a level surface and the engine stopped. Attach a "Do Not Operate" or similar warning tag to the start switch and controls before servicing, repairing, or making adjustments to the machine.

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Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine movement. Sudden movement of the machine can cause injury to persons on or near the machine. To prevent injury or death, make sure that the area around the machine is clear of personnel and obstructions before operating the machine.

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Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil. Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system. Make sure all of the attachments have been lowered, and the oil is cool before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

Note: The machine is equipped with two vibratory motors. The vibratory motors are similar. The following procedure illustrates the test on the rear vibratory. motor. The same procedure can be used to test the front vibratory motor.

Note: Park the machine on soft dirt or place tires under the drums. Alternately, the machine can be lifted onto jacks, and the machine drums may be supported by air bags. The weight of the machine is approximately 11440 kg (25,220 lb).

1. Drive the machine to a smooth, horizontal surface.

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2. Move propel lever (1) to the NEUTRAL position.

3. Move parking brake switch (2) to the ON position.

4. Use throttle control switch (3) in order to operate the engine in ECO mode or in low idle.

   Note: Two things indicate when the engine is in ECO mode. First, "ECO" will appear on the display. Second, the second LED next to throttle control switch (3) will be illuminated. Two things indicate when the engine is at low idle. First, "Low Idle" will appear on the display. Second, the first LED next to the throttle control switch will be illuminated.

5. Move engine start switch (4) to the OFF position.

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6. Connect Tool (R) and Tool (S) to Tool (P). Connect Tool (S) to diagnostic connector (5). Connect Tool (R) to USB port on Tool (N) .

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7. Disconnect brake supply hose assembly (6) at the two propel motors. Use Tool (L) to cap the brake inlet port in the propel motors. Use Tool (M) to plug the brake supply hose assembly.

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8. Apply Tool (G) on the NPT side of each Tool (A). Install one Tool (A) in each side of Tool (B) .

9. Assemble Tool (C) and Tool (D). Connect one Tool (D) to each Tool (A) on Tool (B) .

10. Assemble Tool (E) and Tool (F). Make two sets of this tool assembly. Connect Tool (E) from one of tool assemblies to Tool (C) on each side of the flowmeter.

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11. Loosen clamp (8). Remove hose (7) from adapter (9). Remove adapter (9) from adapter (10). Leave adapter (10) in the vibratory motor.

12. Reconnect hose (7) to adapter (9). Tighten clamp (8) on the hose and the adapter.

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13. Install Tool (H) in adapter (10) in the vibratory motor.

14. Install Tool (E) from inlet side of Tool (B) onto Tool (H) .

15. Install Tool (J) onto adapter (9) .

16. Install Tool (E) from outlet side of Tool (B) onto Tool (J) .

17. Move engine start switch (4) to the START position. Release the switch when the engine starts.

18. Operate the engine at low idle for a few minutes. Depress throttle control switch (3) in order to operate the engine in high idle.

    Note: When the engine is at high idle, "High Idle" will appear on display, and all three LEDs next to throttle control switch (3) will be illuminated.

19. Monitor the hydraulic oil temperature with Tool (K). Operate the machine until the oil temperature reaches 43 ± 5.6 °C (110 ± 10 °F).

20. Move parking brake switch (2) to the OFF position.

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21. Use vibratory frequency switch (11) in order to set the vibratory system in the low frequency/high amplitude mode.

    Note: Two things indicate when the vibratory system is in the low frequency/high amplitude mode. First, "Vibe Frequency Mode Low" will appear on the display. Second, one LED next to vibratory frequency switch (11) will be illuminated.

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22. If necessary, use drum select switches (12) and (13) in order to select both drums.

    Note: Two things indicate when the machine is in dual drum mode. First, "Vibe Drum Select Dual" will appear on the display. Second, all three LEDs next to rear drum select switch (12) and the first LED next to "front drum" select switch (13) will be illuminated.

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23. Use auto vibratory decrease switch (14) in order to set the vibratory system in the manual mode.

    Note: Two things indicate when the vibratory system is in the manual mode. First, "Vibe Turn On Speed % Manual" will appear on the display. Second, none of the LEDs next to auto vibratory decrease switch (14) will be illuminated.

24. Launch the Plus+1^TM program on the computer in order to enable the vibe test mode.

    Note: First time users need to perform the tasks in the Communication and Connections Wizard. This wizard allows the Windows^® operating system to recognize the USB device. Follow the on screen instructions.

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25. Click on "Status" icon (15) .

26. Check "Active Codes" (16). Clear any open "Active Codes".

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27. Click on "Hydraulics" (17) .

28. Click on "Vibe Test Mode" (18) .

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29. Click on "Enable" icon (19) in order to enable the "Normal Vibe Test Mode".

30. When "Normal Vibe Test Mode" is in "Enabled" mode, the Plus+1^TM program is launched.

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31. Press vibratory control switch (20) on the propel lever. The vibratory control switch must be held in the ON position for at least 2 seconds for the vibratory system to actuate.

32. Read flow on Tool (B). The flow should be between 3.5–9.0 L/min (0.9–2.4 US gpm).

    Note: Motor case drain flow cannot be adjusted. If the case drain flow is greater than 9.0 L/min (2.4 US gpm), determine the source of excess flow and repair. The flow is less than 3.5 L/min (0.9 US gpm) inspect the flushing valve and orifices.

33. Use vibratory control switch (20) to stop the vibratory system.

34. Use vibratory frequency switch (11) in order to place the drums in the high frequency/low amplitude mode.

    Note: Two things indicate when the vibratory system is in the high frequency/low amplitude mode. First, "Vibe Frequency Mode High" will appear on the display. Second, two of the LEDs next to vibratory frequency switch (11) will be illuminated.

35. Press vibratory control switch (20) on the propel lever. The vibratory control switch must be held in the ON position for at least 2 seconds for the vibratory system to actuate.

36. Read flow on Tool (B). The flow should be between 3.5–9.0 L/min (0.9–2.4 US gpm).

    Note: Motor case drain flow cannot be adjusted. If the case drain flow is greater than 9.0 L/min (2.4 US gpm), determine the source of excess flow and repair. The flow is less than 3.5 L/min (0.9 US gpm) inspect the flushing valve and orifices.

37. Use vibratory control switch (20) to stop the vibratory system.

38. Move parking brake switch (2) to the ON position.

39. Use throttle control switch (3) in order to operate the engine in ECO mode or in low idle.

    Note: Two things indicate when the engine is in ECO mode. First, "ECO" will appear on the display. Second, the second LED next to throttle control switch (3) will be illuminated. Two things indicate when the engine is at low idle. First, "Low Idle" will appear on the display. Second, the first LED next to the throttle control switch will be illuminated.

40. Move engine start switch (4) to the OFF position.

41. Perform Step 11 through Step 19 in reverse order to remove the tooling, and reconnect the case drain line to the vibratory motor.

42. If necessary, repeat this test for the other vibratory motor.

43. Remove Tool (M) from brake supply hose assembly (6) at both drum propel motors. Remove Tool (L) from the brake inlet port in both drum propel motors. Connect brake supply hose (6) to the brake inlet ports on the propel motors.