AP300F Asphalt Paver Propel System Caterpillar


Steering Wheel - Calibrate

Usage:

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------ WARNING! ------

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.


------ WARNING! ------

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.


------ WARNING! ------

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.


Introduction

Input from the steering sensor is used to determine the desired turning radius. This input is a control parameter to calculate the speed differential of the drive wheels during turns. The machine control software requires three calibration points to be established for the sensor. The following procedure sets the calibration points.

Perform the calibration procedure under any of the following conditions:

  • The steering sensor has been replaced.

  • The transmission ECM has been replaced.

  • The speed differential between the drive wheels during turns causes one of the wheels to drag.

The following calibration procedure can be done on the machine display. The right and left sensors must be calibrated independently.

Required Tools

Table 1
Required Tools 
Tool  Item  Qty  Part No  Description 
  Straight Edge 1.2 m (4 ft) 

Calibration Preparation

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


    Illustration 1g03890163

  2. Move propel lever (4) to the NEUTRAL position.

  3. Press parking brake switch (5) to change the status of the parking brake to "engaged". When the parking brake status is "engaged", an LED next to the parking brake switch will be illuminated.

  4. Use travel mode switch (3) to select the pave mode. When the travel mode is set to pave, an LED next to pave symbol (2) will be illuminated.

    Note: The machine must be in pave mode to operate the screed lift system, hopper system, tow point system, and auger lift system.

  5. Press and hold screed raise switch (1). Release the switch when the screed is raised fully.


    Illustration 2g03890192

  6. Engage screed lock lever (6) on each side of the machine.


    Illustration 3g03890385

  7. Use screed float switch (7) to place the screed in the FLOAT position. When the screed is in the FLOAT position, an LED next to the screed float switch will illuminate. Allow the tow arms to rest on the screed lock mechanisms.


    Illustration 4g03891412

  8. Use left hopper raise switch (8) and right hopper raise switch (9) to raise the hoppers.


    Illustration 5g03891434

  9. Engage hopper service lock mechanism (10) on each side of the machine.


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  10. If necessary, press rpm decrease switch (11) once to operate the engine in low idle.

  11. Use the steering wheel to bring the front wheels near the straight travel position.


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  12. Use Tool (A) to gauge rim alignment.

  13. If necessary, rotate steering wheel until rims (12) are aligned. Do not rotate the steering wheel after the rims are aligned, until instructed to do so.


    Illustration 8g06003720

  14. If the display is not on the home screen, tap home icon (13).

Calibration Procedure



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  1. Tap service icon (14).


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  2. Tap "Calibrations" (15).


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  3. Tap "Steering Wheel" (16).


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  4. Tap "Front Steering Sensor" (17).


    Illustration 13g06003932

  5. Read on-screen warnings (18).

  6. After fulfilling requirements of on-screen warnings (18), tap "OK" icon (19).


    Illustration 14g06003951

  7. Tap "OK" icon (19) to start the calibration.


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  8. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the calibration of the front steering sensor.


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  9. When the calibration is complete, press and hold push to start switch (20). Release the switch when the engine stops.


    Illustration 17g06003967

  10. Move machine power switch (21) to the OFF position.

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