- Track-Type Tractor:
- D6R (S/N: 4FM1-UP; 8TM1-UP; 9BM1-UP; 3ZN1-UP; 5LN1-UP; 7KN1-UP; 9MN1-UP; 9PN1-UP; DMP1-UP; 4TR1-UP; 5PR1-UP; 5RR1-UP; 7DR1-UP; 7GR1-UP; 1RW1-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 intervene effectively before problems occur.
Note: Before adjusting product settings to comply with listed baseline TA2 values, consult SIS for the latest specification values.
Creating an Electronic Copy
Use the following procedure to create an editable electronic copy from SIS Web.
- Click format to print.
- Save the document as an HTML format.
- Open the document with Microsoft Word.
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, SERN5594, "Electric Starting System - Test".     |
14 to 18 V at −7° C (19° F) to 10° C (50° F) |
||||
16 to 24 V at 10° C (50° F) to 27° C (80° F) |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Engine
Cooling System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) (2)     | -     |     |     |
    | Freezing Point of Engine Coolant     | -     |     | Use 245-5829 Coolant/Battery Tester Gp .     |
    | Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant     | -     |     | Use 8T-5296 Coolant Conditioner Test Kit .     |
    | Belt Tension     |     |     |     |
    | Difference between the Upper Radiator Tank Temperature and Lower Radiator Tank Temperature     |     |     |     |
    | Jacket Water Inlet Temperature from Cooling System     |     |     |     |
( 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 at Low Idle     |     |     |     |
    | Fuel Pressure at High Idle     |     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Lubrication System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Engine Oil Pressure at Low Idle     |     |     |     |
    | Engine Oil Pressure at High Idle     |     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Basic Engine
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Engine Speed at Low Idle     |     |     |     |
    | Engine Speed at High Idle     |     |     |     |
    | Cylinder Cutout Test     |     |     | Use Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool     |
    | Engine Crankcase Pressure (Blowby)     |     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Torque Converter Stall Test Boost Pressure     |     |     |     |
    | Torque Converter Stall Test Engine RPM     |     |     |     |
    | 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)     | -     |     |     |
    | Cylinder # 7 Exhaust Temperature (2)     | -     |     |     |
    | Cylinder # 8 Exhaust Temperature (2)     | -     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Compare the exhaust temperature variance at each exhaust port. |
Performance Checks
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, SENR9498, "Hydraulic Systems" for more detail on the following tests.
Operation Checks
Test of Circuit Drift for the Bulldozer Lift
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Bulldozer Lift Cylinder Drift Test     | Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 38.1 mm (1.50 inch) at oil temperature of 38 to 49 °C (100 to 120 °F) is 5.0 mins     |
    |     |
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 38.1 mm (1.50 inch) at oil temperature of 49 to 66 °C (120 to 150 °F) is 2.7 mins |
||||
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 38.1 mm (1.50 inch) above oil temperature of 66 °C (150 °F) is 1.7 mins |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Test of Circuit Drift for the Bulldozer Tilt
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder Drift Test     | Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 11.2 mm (0.44 inch) at oil temperature of 38 to 49 °C (100 to 120 °F) is 5.0 mins     |
    |     |
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 11.2 mm (0.44 inch) at oil temperature of 49 to 66 °C (120 to 150 °F) is 2.7 mins |
||||
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 11.2 mm (0.44 inch) above oil temperature of 66 °C (150 °F) is 1.7 mins |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Test of Circuit Drift for the Ripper
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Ripper Cylinder Drift Test     | Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 25 mm (1.0 inch) (machine off the ground) at oil temperature of 38 to 49 °C (100 to 120 °F) is 3.5 mins     |
    |     |
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 25 mm (1.0 inch) (machine off the ground) at oil temperature of 49 to 66 °C (120 to 150 °F) is 1.1 mins |
||||
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 25 mm (1.0 inch) (machine off the ground) above oil temperature of 66 °C (150 °F) is 0.5 mins |
||||
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 9.6 mm (0.38 inch) (ripper off the ground) at oil temperature of 38 to 49 °C (100 to 120 °F) is 5.0 mins |
||||
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 9.6 mm (0.38 inch) (ripper off the ground) at oil temperature of 49 to 66 °C (120 to 150 °F) is 2.7 mins |
||||
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 9.6 mm (0.38 inch) (ripper off the ground) above oil temperature of 66 °C (150 °F) is 1.7 mins |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Cycle Time Tests
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder (Move the Bulldozer Blades "S" and "U" full travel from TILT RIGHT to TILT LEFT) at oil temperature of 65 ± 3 °C (149 ± 5 °F)     |
2.4 seconds     |     |     |
    | Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder (Move the Bulldozer Blade "A" full travel from TILT RIGHT to TILT LEFT) at oil temperature of 65 ± 3 °C (149 ± 5 °F)     |
1.8 seconds     |     |     |
    | Bulldozer Lift Cylinder (Move the Bulldozer Blades "S", "U", and "A" full travel from LOWER to RAISE) at oil temperature of 65 ± 3 °C (149 ± 5 °F)     |
4.3 seconds     |     |     |
    | Bulldozer Lift Cylinder (Move the Bulldozer Blades "S", "U", and "A" full travel from RAISE to LOWER (the operation of the quick drop valve)) at oil temperature of 65 ± 3 °C (149 ± 5 °F)     |
1.3 seconds     |     |     |
    | Ripper Cylinder (Move the Ripper Blade full travel from LOWER to RAISE without the shank)     | 2.8 seconds     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Steering Checks
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Steering Turn Diameter Check - Full Steer Left     | 1.8 to 2.3 m (5.9 to 7.5 ft)     |
    | Raise all of the equipment to a full raise.     |
    | Steering Turn Diameter Check - Full Steer Right     | 1.8 to 2.3 m (5.9 to 7.5 ft)     |
    | Raise all of the equipment to a full raise.     |
    | Steering Turn Diameter Check - Full Steer Right or Left     | 4.8 to 6.0 m (16 to 20 ft)     |
    | Hold the bulldozer control lever in the full RAISE position.     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Hydraulic System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, SENR9498, "Hydraulic Systems" for more detail on the following tests.
Pump Discharge Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Low Pressure Standby Test at HIGH IDLE     | 3000 kPa (435 psi)     |
    |     |
    | High Pressure Stall Test at HIGH IDLE     | 38500 ± 550 kPa (5585 ± 80 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Margin Pressure Test at HIGH IDLE     | 2100 ± 70 kPa (305 ± 10 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Pressure Limiter Valve - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Pressure setting for Pressure Limiter Valve for Bulldozer Lift Circuit     | 22750 ± 300 kPa (3300 ± 45 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Pressure setting for Pressure Limiter Valve for Bulldozer Tilt Circuit     | 17225 ± 300 kPa (2500 ± 45 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Pressure setting for Pressure Limiter Valve for Ripper Lift Circuit     | 22750 ± 300 kPa (3300 ± 45 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Power Train System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, SENR9495, "Power Train System" for more detail on the following tests.
Relief Valve (Torque Converter Inlet) Pressure - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Torque Converter Inlet Relief Valve Pressure at HIGH IDLE     | 720 ± 70 kPa (105 ± 10 psi) at operating temperature and 896 kPa (130 psi) for cold oil temperature     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Relief Valve (Torque Converter Outlet) Pressure - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Torque Converter Outlet Relief Valve Pressure at Third Speed Forward & Converter in Stall Condition with Service Brake Pedal Engaged     | 410 ± 70 kPa (60 ± 10 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Priority Valve - Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Priority Valve Pressure at LOW IDLE with Parking Brake Switch Disengaged     | 2925 ± 100 kPa (424 ± 15 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Priority Valve Pressure at HIGH IDLE with Service Brake Engaged     | 1100 kPa (160 psi) maximum     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Main Relief Valve - Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Transmission Main Relief Valve Pressure at LOW IDLE with Parking Brake Switch Engaged     | 2925 ± 100 kPa (424 ± 15 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Transmission Main Relief Valve Pressure at HIGH IDLE with Service Brake Engaged     | 3100 ± 150 kPa (450 ± 22 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure at LOW IDLE with Brakes OFF     | 3 kPa (0.44 psi) minimum     |
    |     |
    | Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure at HIGH IDLE with Brakes OFF     | 320 ± 55 kPa (46.4 ± 8.0 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Brake Pressure - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Right Brake Pressure (HIGH IDLE with Brakes OFF) with Parking Brake Switch Disengaged     | 2895 ± 140 kPa (420 ± 20 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Left Brake Pressure (HIGH IDLE with Brakes OFF) with Parking Brake Switch Disengaged     | 2895 ± 140 kPa (420 ± 20 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Left Brake Pressure (HIGH IDLE with Brakes ON) with Service Brake Engaged     | 10 kPa (1.5 psi) maximum     |
    |     |
    | Right Brake Pressure (LOW IDLE with Brakes OFF) with Parking Brake Switch Disengaged     | 2750 ± 150 kPa (400 ± 22 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Left Brake Pressure (LOW IDLE with Brakes OFF) with Parking Brake Switch Disengaged     | 2750 ± 150 kPa (400 ± 22 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Left Brake Pressure (LOW IDLE with Brakes ON) with Service Brake Engaged     | 10 kPa (1.5 psi) maximum     |
    |     |
    | Right Brake Lubrication Pressure (HIGH IDLE with Brakes OFF)     | 65 ± 25 kPa (9.5 ± 3.5 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Left Brake Lubrication Pressure (HIGH IDLE with Brakes OFF)     | 65 ± 25 kPa (9.5 ± 3.5 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Right Brake Lubrication Pressure (LOW IDLE with Brakes OFF)     | 5 kPa (0.73 psi) minimum     |
    |     |
    | Left Brake Lubrication Pressure (LOW IDLE with Brakes OFF)     | 5 kPa (0.73 psi) minimum     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Pump Drive Lubrication - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|---|
    | Pump Drive Lubrication Pressure at LOW IDLE with Brakes ON     | 170 ± 70 kPa (25 ± 10 psi) minimum     |
    |     |
    | Pump Drive Lubrication Pressure at HIGH IDLE with Brakes ON     | 520 ± 100 kPa (75.4 ± 14.5 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
S.O.S
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6887, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on the following S.O.S.
Status (1)     | Description     | Obtain     | Comments     |
---|---|---|---|
    | Engine Oil Sample     |     |     |
    | Engine Coolant Sample (Level I)     |     |     |
    | Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)     |     |     |
    | Hydraulic Oil Sample     |     |     |
    | Transmission Oil Sample     |     |     |
    | Rear Right Final Drive Oil Sample     |     |     |
    | Rear Left Final Drive Oil Sample     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |