553C, 563C, and 573C Wheel Feller Bunchers TA2 Technical Inspection{1000, 7000, 753T} Caterpillar

553C, 563C, and 573C Wheel Feller Bunchers TA2 Technical Inspection{1000, 7000, 753T}

Usage:

563C JCB

Wheel Feller Buncher:: 553C (S/N: PGR1-UP); 563C (S/N: JCB1-UP); 573C (S/N: RJT1-UP)

Introduction

Inspections are the most basic form of condition monitoring. The inspections 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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Engine

Cooling System

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Table 1
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) ⁽²⁾	100 kPa (15 psi)
	Freezing Point of Engine Coolant
	Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant
	Belt Tension			Auto Adjust Belt Tensioner
	Difference between the Upper and Lower Radiator Tank Temperatures

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^( 1 )	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
^( 2 )	Test for the pressure that is listed on the cap.

Fuel System

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Table 2
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Fuel Pressure	772 ± 179 kPa (112 ± 26 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Lubrication System

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Table 3
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Engine Oil Pressure at Low Idle	-
	Engine Oil Pressure at High Idle	315 kPa (45 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Basic Engine

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Table 4
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Engine Speed at Low Idle	800 ± 10 RPM
	Engine Speed at High Idle (563C/573C	1800 ± 10 RPM
	Engine Speed at High Idle (553C)	2200 ±10 RPM
	Cylinder Cutout Test	-
	Engine Crankcase Blowby Pressure	-

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Air Inlet and Exhaust System

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Table 5
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	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⁾	-

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^( 1 )	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
^( 2 )	Compare the exhaust temperature variance at each exhaust port.

Performance Checks

ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR7574, "553C, 563C, and 573C Wheel Feller Bunchers Machine Systems" for more detail on the following test.

Operational Checks

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Table 6
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Steering Cylinders (Right turn)	3.3 seconds
	Steering Cylinders (Left turn)	3.3 seconds
	Gather Arm Cylinder (Move the arm from close to open position.)	.75 seconds
	Gather Arm Cylinder (Move the arm from open to close position.)	1.0 seconds
	Buncher Arm Cylinder (Move the arm from close to open position.)	.85 seconds
	Buncher Arm Cylinder (Move the arm from open to close position.)	1.0 seconds
	Lift Cylinder Drift Test	2 mm (0.08 inch) Maximum per minute

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Hydraulic System

ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR7574, "553C, 563C, and 573C Wheel Feller Bunchers Machine Systems" for more detail on the following test.

Piston Pump (Auxiliary) - Test & Adjust

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Table 7
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Low Pressure Standby (Low Idle)	2100 ± 70 kPa (305 ± 10 psi)
	High Pressure Cutoff (High Idle)	31026 kPa (4500 psi)
	High Pressure Cutoff (High Idle)	31026 kPa (4500 psi)
	Margin Pressure at High Idle	2100 ± 100 kPa (305 ± 15 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Load Sensing Relief Valve (Implement) - Test & Adjust

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Table 8
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Load Sensing Relief Valve (engine speed 1000 rpm)	24200 kPa (3510 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Piston Pump (Hydraulic Fan) Pressure - Test and Adjust

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Table 9
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Fan Speed	2050 RPM at 77° C (170° F)
	Fan Stand by Pressure at 1250 RPM	1516 kPa (220 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Piston Pump (Attachment) - Test & Adjust

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Table 10
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Low Pressure Standby (Low Idle)	2100 ± 70 kPa (305 ± 10 psi)
	High Pressure Cutoff (High Idle)	31026 kPa (4500 psi)
	High Pressure Cutoff (High Idle)	31026 kPa (4500 psi)
	Margin Pressure at High Idle	2100 ± 100 kPa (305 ± 15 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Accumulator (Pilot, Brake, Differential Lock) - Test and Charge

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Table 11
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Accumulator Pressure	20685 kPa (3000 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Pressure Reducing Valve (Front Brake Manifold) - Test and Adjust

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Table 12
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Pressure Reducing Valve	11032 kPa (1600 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Power Train System

ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR7570, "553C, 563C, and 573C Wheel Feller Bunchers Power Train System" for more detail on the following test.

Accumulator (Pilot, Brake, Differential Lock) - Test and Charge

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Table 13
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Accumulator Pressure	20685 kPa (3000 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Pressure Reducing Valve (Front Brake Manifold) - Test and Adjust

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Table 14
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Pressure Reducing Valve	11030 kPa (1600 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Piston Pump (Propel) (Hydraulic Neutral Adjustment) - Test and Adjust

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Table 15
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Differential between M4 and M5 (engine speed High Idle	152 kPa (22 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Piston Pump (Propel) (Pressure Override) - Test and Adjust

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Table 16
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Pressure Limiter (High Idle)	35000 kPa (5075 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Automatic Shifting Pressure - Test and Adjust

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Table 17
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	573C (Flat )	25900 kPa (3750 psi)
	573C (Hill)	23800 kPa (3450 psi)
	553C/563C (Flat)	24100 kPa (3500 psi)
	553C/563C (Hill)	22100 kPa (3200 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Parking Brake - Test and Adjust

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Table 18
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	High Idle	2600 kPa (377 psi)
	Low Idle	2600 kPa (377 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Service Brake - Test and Adjust

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Table 19
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	High Idle	5515 kPa (800 psi) Maximum
	Low Idle	5515 kPa (800 psi) Maximum

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Differential Lock - Test and Adjust

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Table 20
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	High Idle	2600 kPa (377 psi)
	Low Idle	2600 kPa (377 psi)

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Electrical System

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Table 21
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Battery Voltage (engine stopped)	24 VDC
	Battery Voltage at Low Idle)
	Battery Voltage at High Idle	28 +/- 1
	Inspect Battery Cables
	Starter Draw Test

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N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

S.O.S

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Table 22
Status ⁽¹⁾	Description	Obtain	Comments
	Engine Oil Sample
	Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)
	Hydraulic Oil Sample
	Propel Oil Sample
	Front Final Drive Oil Sample
	Rear Final Drive Oil Sample