- Wheel Feller Buncher:
- 553C (S/N: PGR1-UP)
- 563C (S/N: JCB1-UP)
- 573C (S/N: RJT1-UP)
- 563C (S/N: JCB1-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.
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Engine
Cooling System
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     |     |     |     |
( 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     | 772 ± 179 kPa (112 ± 26 psi)     |
    |     |
( 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     | 315 kPa (45 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Basic Engine
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     | -     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
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)     | -     |     |     |
( 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
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | 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     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | 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
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)     |
    |     |
    | Margin Pressure at High Idle     | 2100 ± 100 kPa (305 ± 15 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Load Sensing Relief Valve (Implement) - Test & Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Load Sensing Relief Valve (engine speed 1000 rpm)     | 24200 kPa (3510 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Piston Pump (Hydraulic Fan) Pressure - Test and Adjust
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)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Piston Pump (Attachment) - Test & Adjust
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)     |
    |     |
    | Margin Pressure at High Idle     | 2100 ± 100 kPa (305 ± 15 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Accumulator (Pilot, Brake, Differential Lock) - Test and Charge
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Accumulator Pressure     | 20685 kPa (3000 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Pressure Reducing Valve (Front Brake Manifold) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Pressure Reducing Valve     | 11032 kPa (1600 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | 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
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Accumulator Pressure     | 20685 kPa (3000 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Pressure Reducing Valve (Front Brake Manifold) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Pressure Reducing Valve     | 11030 kPa (1600 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Piston Pump (Propel) (Hydraulic Neutral Adjustment) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Differential between M4 and M5 (engine speed High Idle     | 152 kPa (22 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Piston Pump (Propel) (Pressure Override) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Pressure Limiter (High Idle)     | 35000 kPa (5075 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Automatic Shifting Pressure - Test and Adjust
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)     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Parking Brake - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | High Idle     | 2600 kPa (377 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Low Idle     | 2600 kPa (377 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Service Brake - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | High Idle     | 5515 kPa (800 psi) Maximum     |
    |     |
    | Low Idle     | 5515 kPa (800 psi) Maximum     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Differential Lock - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | High Idle     | 2600 kPa (377 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Low Idle     | 2600 kPa (377 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Electrical System
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     |     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
S.O.S
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     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |