854K Wheel Dozer TA2 Technical Inspection {0372, 0374, 1000, 7000, 753T, 7565} Caterpillar

Wheel Dozer

854K (S/N: KK31-UP; RM31-UP; KK61-UP; RM61-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 effectively 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

Table 1

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 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	28 ± 1V		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)
		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

Table 2

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap)(2)	-
	Freezing Point of Engine Coolant	-
	Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant	-
	Belt Tension	-		Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual.
	Difference between the Upper and Lower Radiator Tank Temperatures	-
	Aftercooler Water Outlet Temperature

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

Basic Engine

Table 3

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Engine Speed at Low Idle
	Engine Speed at High Idle
	Torque Converter Stall Test Engine RPM
	Cylinder Cutout Test	-		Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET Service Tool

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Air Inlet and Exhaust System

Table 4

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Torque Converter Stall Test Boost Pressure
	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.

Hydraulic Performance Checks

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0074761, "Hydraulic System" for more detail on the following test.

Ripper Cylinder Drift - Check

Table 5

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Ripper Cylinder	Must move more than 10 mm (0.39 inch) at oil temperature of 28° to 48°C (50° to 86°F) for 5 minutes
		Must move more than 10 mm (0.39 inch) at oil temperature of 49° ± 68°C (88° ± 122°F) for 2.7 minutes
		Must move more than 10 mm (0.39 inch) at oil temperature of 69° ± 88°C (124° ± 158°F) for 1.7 minutes

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Lift Cylinder and Tilt Cylinder (Tilt, Tip Function) Drift - Check

Table 6

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Lift Cylinder	Max. Drift 38.1 mm (1.5 inch) at oil temperature of 38° to 49°C (100° to 120°F) for 5 minutes
		Max. Drift 38.1 mm (1.5 inch) at oil temperature of 50° to 65°C (122° to 149°F) for 2.7 minutes
		Max. Drift 38.1 mm (1.5 inch) at oil temperature of above 66° C (150° F) for 1.7 minutes
	Tilt Cylinder	Max. Drift 11.2 mm (0.44 inch) at oil temperature of 38° to 49°C (100° to 120°F) for 5 minutes
		Max. Drift 11.2 mm (0.44 inch) at oil temperature of 50° to 65°C (122° to 149°F) for 2.7 minutes
		Max. Drift 11.2 mm (0.44 inch) at oil temperature of above 66° C (150° F) for 1.7 minutes

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Lift and Tilt Cylinder Speed - Check

Table 7

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Time needed to move the tilt cylinder rod from the fully retracted position to the fully extended position	5.1 seconds
	Time needed to move the tilt cylinder rod from the fully extended position to the fully retracted position	4.2 seconds
	Time needed to move the lift cylinder rod from the fully extended position to the fully retracted position (Blade fully lowered to blade fully raised)	6.5 seconds

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Steering Performance Checks

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0074624, "Pump Performance (Steering) - Test" for more detail on the following test.

Steering Time - Check and Adjust

Table 8

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Steering cycle Time	4.4 ± 0.3 seconds

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Hydraulic System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0074761, "Hydraulic System" for more detail on the following test.

Relief Valve (Implement Pilot) - Test and Adjust

Table 9

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Pilot Oil Pressure at Low Idle	3800 ± 200 kPa (551 ± 29 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Torque Converter Stall (3FWD) - Test

Table 10

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Torque Converter Stall Speed (3FWD) - Nominal(2)	1745 ± 40 RPM

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	Check the stall speed with the hydraulic fan at maximum speed.

Pressure Reducing Valve Pressure for Dead Engine Pilot Supply (Engine OFF - Test and Adjust)

Table 11

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Pilot Oil Pressure for dead engine	3705 ± 605 kPa (537 ± 88 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Lift Cylinder) - Test and Adjust

Table 12

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Lift Cylinder Relief Valve Pressure at High Idle	22675 ± 125 kPa (3290 ± 20 psi)
	Main Relief Valve Pressure	22675 ± 125 kPa (3290 ± 20 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Tilt, Tip Cylinder) - Test and Adjust

Table 13

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Tilt Cylinder Relief Valve Pressure at High Idle	24560 ± 50 kPa (3560 ± 10 psi)
	Relief Valve Pressure for Tilt and Tip Circuit	24560 ± 50 kPa (3560 ± 10 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Ripper) - Test and Adjust

Table 14

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Ripper Relief Valve Pressure (High Idle)	24407 ± 400 kPa (3540 ± 58 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Piston Pump (Ripper) Margin Pressure - Test and Adjust

Table 15

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Ripper Piston Pump Margin Pressure (High Idle)	2068 kPa (300 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Piston Pump (Ripper) High-Pressure Cut off - Test and Adjust

Table 16

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Ripper Piston Pump High-Pressure Cut off (High Idle)	21200 ± 351 kPa (3075 ± 51 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Power Train System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0074624, "Power Train - Testing and Adjusting" for more detail on the following test.

Torque Converter Impeller Clutch Pressure - Test

Table 17

Torque Converter Pressure
Pressure	Pressure Tap	Pressure at High Idle	Adjustment
Lockup Clutch Hold Pressure (If equipped)	(C)	Minimum pressure is 1965 kPa (285 psi). Minimum pressure is 2100 kPa (305 psi).	-
Torque Converter Inlet	(D)	Maximum pressure with cold oil is 930 kPa (135 psi).	-
Impeller Clutch (Pedal Released)	(F)	Impeller clutch pressure is 1980 ± 300 kPa (287 ± 44 psi).	-
Impeller Clutch (Pedal Depressed)		Minimum pressure is 356 kPa (52 psi). Maximum pressure is 657 kPa (95 psi).	-
Torque Converter Outlet	(H)	Torque converter outlet pressure is 70 ± 10 kPa (10 ± 1.5 psi).	Add spacers (17) or remove spacers (17).

Torque Converter Lockup Clutch Pressure - Test

Table 18

Torque Converter Pressure
Pressure	Pressure Tap	Pressure at High Idle	Adjustment
Lockup Clutch Hold Pressure (If equipped)	(C)	Minimum pressure is 1965 kPa (285 psi). Minimum pressure is 2100 kPa (305 psi).	-
Torque Converter Inlet	(D)	Maximum pressure with cold oil is 930 kPa (135 psi).	-
Impeller Clutch (Pedal Released)	(F)	Impeller clutch pressure is 1980 ± 300 kPa (287 ± 44 psi).	-
Impeller Clutch (Pedal Depressed)		Minimum pressure is 356 kPa (52 psi). Maximum pressure is 657 kPa (95 psi).	-
Torque Converter Outlet	(H)	Torque converter outlet pressure is 70 ± 10 kPa (10 ± 1.5 psi).	Add spacers (17) or remove spacers (17).

Torque Converter Stall Speed (First Gear Override) (Operator Monitor) - Test

Table 19

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Torque Converter Stall Speed (1FWD) - Nominal(2)	1605 ± 20 RPM

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	Check the stall speed with the hydraulic fan at maximum speed.

Torque Converter Stall Speed (Third Gear Override) (Operator Monitor) - Test

Table 20

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Torque Converter Stall Speed (3FWD) - Nominal(2)	1730 ± 40 RPM

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	Check the stall speed with the hydraulic fan at maximum speed.

Transmission Pressures - Test and Adjust

Table 21

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Speed Clutch P1 Pressure (Low Idle) (Initial Pressure)	The pressure is 530 ± 35 kPa (77 ± 5 psi) when the direction switch is in the NEUTRAL position and plug (K) for the load piston is removed.
	Speed Clutch P1(Low Idle)	The pressure must not be more than 480 kPa (70 psi) below the pressure at high idle. Plug (K) for the load piston is installed.
	Speed Clutch P1 (High Idle)	The pressure is 2551 ± 140 kPa (365 ± 20 psi) when the direction switch is FORWARD or in REVERSE and any speed is selected. Plug (K) for the load piston is installed.
	Direction Clutch P2 (Low Idle) (High Idle)	The pressure is 380 ± 35 kPa (55 ± 5 psi) lower than the speed clutch pressure at pressure tap (E). Plug (K) for the load piston is installed.
	Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure (High Idle)	This pressure is approximately 172 ± 27 kPa (25 ± 4 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Steering System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0074624, "Steering System" for more detail on the following test.

Steering System Pressure (High-Pressure Stall) - Test and Adjust

Table 22

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Steering System Pressure at High Idle (High-Pressure Stall)	31000 kPa (4500 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Piston Pump (Steering) Margin Pressure - Test and Adjust

Table 23

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Piston Pump (Steering) Margin Pressure	2100 kPa (305 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Steering Pilot System Pressure - Test and Adjust

Table 24

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Steering Pilot Pump at High Idle	2400 ± 100 kPa (350 ± 15 psi)
	Primary Steering Pump Pilot Pressure at High Idle	1650 ± 150 kPa (240 ± 20 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Steering Cylinder Crossover) - Test and Adjust

Table 25

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Steering Cylinder Crossover Relief Valve Pressure	31000 ± 700 kPa (4500 ± 100 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Pump Backup) - Test and Adjust

Table 26

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Relief Valve Pressure	24160 ± 700 kPa (3500 ± 100 psi)
	Backup Relief Valve Pressure	34500 ± 700 kPa (5000 ± 100 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Secondary Steering) - Test and Adjust - If Equipped

Table 27

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Relief Valve Pressure	17300 ± 700 kPa (2509 ± 100 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Steering Neutralizer Valve - Check and Adjust

Table 28

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Right Side Gap (Engine Frame to Non-Engine Frame	19 ± 3 mm (0.75 ± 0.12 inch)
	Left Side Gap (Engine Frame to Non-Engine Frame	19 ± 3 mm (0.75 ± 0.12 inch)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Braking System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0074624, "Braking System" for more detail on the following test.

Piston Pump (Brake) Pressure - Test and Adjust

Table 29

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Piston Pump Pressure	13790 ± 345 kPa (2000 ± 50 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Service Brake System Pressure - Test

Table 30

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Brake Pressure (Brake ON)	4310 ± 350 kPa (625 ± 50 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Brake Accumulator - Test and Charge

Table 31

Charging Pressure and temperature Relationship for a Typical 4820 kPa (700 psi) Accumulator
Temperature	Pressure(1)
−7° C (20° F)	4350 kPa (631 psi)
−1° C (30° F)	4470 kPa (648 psi)
4° C (40° F)	4500 kPa (653 psi)
10° C (50° F)	4650 kPa (674 psi)
16° C (60° F)	4740 kPa (688 psi)
21° C (70° F)	4830 kPa (701 psi)
27° C (80° F)	4900 kPa (711 psi)
32° C (90° F)	5000 kPa (725 psi)
38° C (100° F)	5105 kPa (740 psi)
43° C (110° F)	5200 kPa (754 psi)
49° C (120° F)	5300 kPa (769 psi)

(1)	Nominal allowable tolerance equals ± 70 kPa (10 psi)

Parking Brake System Pressure - Test

Table 32

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Parking Brake System Pressure	6035 ± 515 kPa (875 ± 75 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Fan System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0074761, "Hydraulic System" for more detail on the following test.

Hydraulic Fan Speed - Test and Adjust

Table 33

854K Hydraulic Fan Speeds(1)
	854K Standard	854K High Ambient
Altitude	Target Max Fan Speed	Target Max Fan Speed
240 m (787 ft)	950 rpm	1100 rpm
500 m (1640 ft)	970 rpm	1120 rpm
1000 m (3281 ft)	1000 rpm	1150 rpm
1500 m (4921 ft)	1020 rpm	1190 rpm
2000 m (6562 ft)	1060 rpm	1220 rpm
2500 m (8202 ft)	1090 rpm	1260 rpm
3000 m (9843 ft)	1130 rpm	1300 rpm
3500 m (11483 ft)	1160 rpm	1350 rpm
4000 m (13123 ft)	1200 rpm	1400 rpm
4500 m (14764 ft)	1240 rpm	1420 rpm
5000 m (16404 ft)	1290 rpm	1420 rpm

(1)	The hydraulic fan speed is at high RPM. Calibration of the Hydraulic Fan System is done through Caterpillar Electronic Technician.

Piston Pump Cut off Pressure (Hydraulic Fan) - Test and Adjust

Table 34

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Pump Cut off Pressure	24000 ± 350 kPa (3481 ± 51 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Piston Pump Margin Pressure (Hydraulic Fan) - Test and Adjust

Table 35

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Control Pressure	4650 to 9050 kPa (675 to 1310 psi)
	Margin Pressure	2100 ± 100 kPa (305 ± 15 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

S·O·S Samples

Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, M0074688, "854K Wheel Dozer", "Maintenance Section" for more detail on performing S.O.S samples.

Engine Oil Sample

Table 36

Status(1)	Description	Obtain	Comments
	Engine Oil Sample

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Engine Coolant Sample

Table 37

Status(1)	Description	Obtain	Comments
	Engine Coolant Sample

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Hydraulic Oil Sample

Table 38

Status(1)	Description	Obtain	Comments
	Hydraulic Oil Sample

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Differential & Final Drive Oil Samples (Inboard Final Drives)

Table 39

Status(1)	Description	Obtain	Comments
	Front Differential & Final Drive Oil Sample
	Rear Differential & Final Drive Oil Sample

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Differential & Final Drive Oil Samples (Outboard Final Drives)

Table 40

Status(1)	Description	Obtain	Comments
	Front Differential Oil Sample
	Rear Differential Oil Sample
	Left Front Final Drive Oil Sample
	Right Front Final Drive Oil Sample
	Left Rear Final Drive Oil Sample
	Right Rear Final Drive Oil Sample

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Transmission/Torque Converter Oil Sample

Table 41

Status(1)	Description	Obtain	Comments
	Transmission/Torque Converter Oil Sample

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action