AP600D and BG600D Asphalt Pavers Machine Systems Caterpillar

Solenoid Valve (Vibratory Motor) - Calibrate

Usage:

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Personal injury can result from rotating and moving parts. Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts.
Never attempt adjustments while the machine is moving or the engine is running unless otherwise specified.
The machine must be parked on a level surface and the engine stopped.

Attach a "Do Not Operate" or similar warning tag to the start switch and controls before servicing, repairing, or making adjustments to the machine.

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Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine movement.
Sudden movement of the machine can cause injury to persons on or near the machine.

To prevent injury or death, make sure that the area around the machine is clear of personnel and obstructions before operating the machine.

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Table 1
Required Tools
Tool	Part Number	Part Description	Qty
A	1U-6602	Photo-Tachometer	1

Drive the machine to a smooth, horizontal surface.

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Illustration 1	g01473996

Move propel lever (3) to the NEUTRAL position.

Rotate speed dial (2) to the MINIMUM position.

Move parking brake switch (1) to the ON position.

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Illustration 2	g01473997

Move screed lift switch (4) to the RAISE position. Completely lift the screed.

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Illustration 3	g01510335

Engage screed lock mechanism (5) on both sides of the machine.

Move screed lift switch (4) to the FLOAT position.
Note: The screed lift switch on the inactive instrument panel must also be in the FLOAT position in order to lower the screed.

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Illustration 4	g01510336

Move right screed extend switch (7) to the EXTEND position. Release the switch when the right screed extender is fully extended.

Move left screed extend switch (6) to the EXTEND position. Release the switch when the left screed extender is fully extended.

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Illustration 5	g01510338

Move throttle control switch (8) to the LOW IDLE position. Hold the switch in this position for less than 1 second.

After the engine reaches low idle, move engine start switch (9) to the OFF position.

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Illustration 6	g01514526

Install a small piece of reflective tape (10) from Tool (A) on the vibrator shaft.

Move screed lift switch (4) to the HOLD position.

Move engine start switch (9) to the START position. Release the engine start switch when the engine starts.

Move throttle control switch (8) to the HIGH IDLE position. Hold the switch in this position for less than 1 second. The engine speed should increase to 2200 rpm.

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Illustration 7	g01513853

Monitor the hydraulic oil temperature on the operator display. Operate the machine until the oil temperature reaches 43 ± 5.6 °C (110 ± 10 °F).

Press home key (11) .

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Illustration 8	g01510373

Press down key (12) until "Service" is highlighted on the display screen.

Press OK key (13) .

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Illustration 9	g01510393

Press down key (12) until "Calibrations" is highlighted on the display screen.

Press OK key (13) .

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Illustration 10	g01514527

Press down key (12) until "Vibe Motor Sol" is highlighted on the display screen.

Press OK key (13) .

Press OK key (13) in order to begin the calibration.

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Illustration 11	g01514531

Move parking brake switch (1) to the ON position.

Move throttle control switch (8) to the HIGH IDLE position.

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Illustration 12	g01514533

Move propel mode switch (14) to the PAVE position.

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Illustration 13	g01514566

Move vibrator switch (15) on the left instrument panel to the ON position.

Move propel lever (3) to the FORWARD position.

Press OK key (13) .

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Illustration 14	g01514567

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Illustration 15	g01514574

Rotate vibrator speed dial (16) on the right screed operator panel to the MINIMUM position.

Press OK key (13) .

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Illustration 16	g01514579

Rotate vibrator speed dial (16) on the right screed operator panel clockwise until the vibrator just begins to operate.

Press OK key (13) .

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Illustration 17	g01514589

Rotate vibrator speed dial (16) on the right screed operator panel clockwise until the speed of the vibrator shaft reaches 3000 ± 300 rpm. Use Tool (A) to measure the speed.