D6R Track-Type Tractor TA2 Technical Inspection{0372, 1000, 7000, 753T, 7565}
- Track-Type Tractor:
- D6R (S/N: EMM1-UP; JEN1-UP; S6T1-UP; S6X1-UP; S6Y1-UP)
Introduction
Inspections are the most basic form of condition monitoring. 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 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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Electrical System
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| 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, KENR5291, "Electric Starting System - Test". | ||
| 14 to 18 V at −7° C (19° F) to 10° C (50° F) |
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| 16 to 24 V at 10° C (50° F) to 27° C (80° F) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Engine
Cooling System
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) (2) | - | |||
| Freezing Point of Engine Coolant | - | |||
| Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant | - |
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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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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Fuel Pressure at Rated Speed | 365.4 kPa to 731 kPa (53 to 106 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Lubrication System
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Engine Oil Pressure at Rated Speed | 248 to 414 kPa (36 to 60 psi) |
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| Engine Oil Pressure at Low Idle | 103 to 200 kPa (15 to 29 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Basic Engine
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Engine Speed at Low Idle | 800 ± 10 rpm | |||
| Engine Speed at High Idle | 2100 ± 10 rpm | |||
| Torque Converter Stall Test Engine RPM | 1300 ± 10 rpm | |||
| Cylinder Cutout Test | - | Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Torque Converter Stall Test Boost Pressure (High Idle) | 78.2 CM_HG (30.8 IN_HG) |
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| 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, KENR8566 for more detail on the following test.
Operational Checks
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
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| Bulldozer Lift Cylinder RAISE (ground level to full RAISE) | 2.5 seconds | |||
| Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder TILT (full right to full left) | 1.7 seconds | |||
| Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder TILT (full left to full right) | 1.4 seconds | |||
| Ripper Cylinder RAISE (full LOWER to full RAISE) | 1.8 seconds | |||
| Bulldozer Lift Cylinder Drift Test | 38 mm (1.5 inch) Maximum at 28° to 48°C (82° to 119°F) for 5 minutes |
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38 mm (1.5 inch) Maximum at 49° to 68°C (120 to 155°F) for 2.7 minutes |
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38 mm (1.5 inch) Maximum at Over 69°C (Over 156°F) for 1.7 minutes |
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| Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder Drift Test | 11.2 mm (0.44 inch) Maximum at 38° to 48°C (100° to 119°F) for 5 minutes |
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11.2 mm (0.44 inch) Maximum at 49° to 66°C (120 to 150°F) for 2.7 minutes |
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11.2 mm (0.44 inch) Maximum at Over 66°C (Over 150°F) for 1.7 minutes |
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| Ripper Lift Cylinder Drift Test | 9.6 mm (0.38 inch) Maximum at 38° to 48°C (100° to 119°F) for 5 minutes |
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9.6 mm (0.38 inch) Maximum at 49° to 66°C (120 to 150°F) for 2.7 minutes |
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9.6 mm (0.38 inch) Maximum at Over 66°C (Over 150°F) for 1.7 minutes |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Hydraulic System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR8566 for more detail on the following test.
Pressure Reducing Valve - Test and Adjust
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Pressure Reducing Valve (High Idle) at pressure tap (HA) | 3275 ± 175 kPa (475 ± 25 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Pressure Limiter Valve - Test
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Pressure Limiter Valve Test (High Idle) at pressure tap (HA) for each implement control valve | 19300 ± 300 kPa (2800 ± 45 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Pump Discharge Pressure - Test
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Low Pressure Standby (High Idle) at pressure tap (HA) | 3000 kPa (435 psi) |
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| High Pressure Cutoff (High Idle) at pressure tap (HA) | 39000 ± 700 kPa (5655 ± 100 psi) |
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| Margin Pressure (High Idle) (Difference between (HA) and (HB) ) | 2100 ± 100 kPa (305 ± 15 psi) |
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| Maximum Differential Pressure at 66° C (151° F) oil temperature (HA) and (HB) ) |
345 kPa (50 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Accumulator (Pilot) - Test and Charge
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Accumulator Charge Pressure at pressure tap (CPG) (High Idle ) | 3275 ± 170 kPa (475 ± 25 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Power Train System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR8564, "Testing and Adjusting Section" for more detail on the following test.
Priority Valve - Test and Adjust
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Priority Valve (High Idle) at pressure tap (PV) | 2854 ± 125 kPa (414 ± 18 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Transmission Controls - Test
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Pressure at Tap (P1) at High Idle | 2482 ± 140 kPa (360 ± 20 psi) |
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| Pressure at Tap (P2) at High Idle | (P1) minus 380 ± 35 kPa (55 ± 5 psi) |
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| Pressure at tap (P1) at Low Idle | > 2206 kPa (320 psi) |
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| Pressure at tap (P2) at Low Idle | (P1) - 380 ± 35 kPa (55 ± 5 psi) |
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| Pressure at Tap (P1) with load plug (LP) removed at Low Idle | 531 ± 34 kPa (77 ± 5 psi) |
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Relief Valve (Torque Converter Outlet) Pressure - Test and Adjust
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| High Idle at pressure tap (N) |
414 ± 14 kPa (60 ± 2 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Flywheel Lubrication Oil Pressure - Test
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| (High Idle) at pressure tap (L2) | 310 ± 105 kPa (45 ± 15 psi) |
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| (Low Idle) at pressure tap (L2) | 205 ± 70 kPa (30 ± 10 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure - Test
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| (High Idle) at pressure tap (L1) | 245 ± 35 kPa (36 ± 5 psi) |
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| (Low Idle) at pressure tap (L1) | > 9 kPa (1 psi) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Steering System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR8566 for more detail on the following test.
Steering Hydraulic Circuit - Test
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Right and Left Steer Stall Pressure (High Idle) at pressure tap (HA) and (HB) | 39000 ± 700 kPa (5655 ± 100 psi) |
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| Engine Lug | (50 RPM) |
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| ( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Braking System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR8564 for more detail on the following test.
Brake Pressure - Test and Adjust
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| Status (1) | Description | Specification | Actual | Comments |
| Parking brake or service brake fully engaged (Low Idle) | <7 kPa (1 psi) |
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| Pressure tap (High Idle) at pressure tap (B1) | 2828 ± 138 kPa (410 ± 20 psi) |
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| Pressure tap (Low Idle) at pressure tap (B1) | 2625 ± 175 kPa (380 ± 25 psi) |
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| Right Brake (High Idle) at pressure tap (2) | 2828 ± 138 kPa (410 ± 20 psi) |
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| Right Brake (Low Idle) at pressure tap (2) | 2625 ± 175 kPa (380 ± 25 psi) |
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| Left Brake (High Idle) at pressure tap (2) | 2828 ± 138 kPa (410 ± 20 psi) |
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| Left Brake (Low Idle) at pressure tap (2) | 2625 ± 175 kPa (380 ± 25 psi) |
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| Right brake lubrication (High Idle) at pressure tap (LB2) | 90 ± 35 kPa (13 ± 5 psi) |
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| Right brake lubrication (Low Idle) at pressure tap (LB2) | > 3 kPa (0.4 psi) |
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| Left brake lubrication (High Idle) at pressure tap (LB2) | 90 ± 35 kPa (13 ± 5 psi) |
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| Left brake lubrication (Low Idle) at pressure tap (LB2) | > 3 kPa (0.4 psi) |
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S.O.S
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8419, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on the following S.O.S.
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| Status (1) | Description | Obtain | Comments | |
| Engine Oil Sample | Every 250 Service Hours | |||
| Engine Coolant Sample (Level I) | Every 250 Service Hours | |||
| Engine Coolant Sample (Level II) | Initial 500 Service Hours Every Year |
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| Hydraulic Oil Sample | Every 500 Service Hours | |||
| Transmission Oil Sample | Every 500 Service Hours | |||
| Final Drive Oil Sample | Every 500 Service Hours | |||
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