Engine Performance - Test - Engine Speed
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| Engine Speed | ||
| Item | 305E CR | 305.5E CR |
| High Idle(1) | 2360-2460 RPM | 2540-2640 RPM |
| Low Idle(1) | 1020-1120 RPM | 1000 - 1100 RPM |
| Auto Idle(1) | 1020-1120 RPM | 1000 - 1100 RPM |
| ECO Mode | -170 ± 50 RPM(2) | |
| Engine speed with load(3) | 2200 RPM(4) | 2400 RPM(4) |
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| (1) | No load |
| (2) | Engine speed reduction |
| (3) | Pressure is relieved from both pumps. |
| (4) | Minimum RPM |
The following test is used to measure engine speed at the flywheel housing.
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| Required Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Description | Qty |
| 1U-6602 | Photo-Tachometer | 1 |
- Position the machine on level ground.
- Stop the engine.
- Install a piece of reflective tape on the flywheel of the engine.
- Start the engine.
- Increase the hydraulic oil temperature to
55° ± 5°C (131° ± 9°F) . - Read the engine speed display (rpm) on the photo-tachometer. Refer to Table 1 for the specifications for engine speed at the desired engine operation.
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