- Excavator:
- M318C (S/N: H2D1-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.
Note: Specification values are based on the following machine settings, unless otherwise stated.
- Engine Speed Dial "10"
- HP Mode
- AEC OFF
- A/C OFF
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Electrical System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | 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, RENR2416, "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) |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Engine
Cooling System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) (2)     | NA     |     | Refer to System Operation Testing and Adjusting.     |
    | Freezing Point of Engine Coolant     | NA     |     | Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual.     |
    | Belt Tension     | 13 to 19 mm (0.5 to 0.7 inch)     |
    | Measure point midway between pulleys for alternator and fan drive belts with 110 N (25 lb). Air conditioner belt will deflect 7 to 10 mm (0.3 to 0.4 inch) with 98 N (22 lb) force.     |
    | Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant     | 80° to 84°C (176° to 183°F)     |
    | Opening temperature. Fully open temperature of the water temperature regulator is 96° C (205° F).     |
    | 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     |
    | Minimum Pressure (2)     | 26 kPa (3.8 psi)     |
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    | Maximum Pressure (2)     | 35 to 55 kPa (5 to 8 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Crank the engine for ten seconds. |
Lubrication System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Engine Oil Pressure at LOW IDLE     | 150 kPa (22 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Engine Oil Pressure at HIGH IDLE     | 280 kPa (41 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Basic Engine
"Engine Performance - Test (Engine Speed)"     | ||||
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Low Idle AEC OFF     |
-     |     |     |
    | Low Idle AEC ON     |
-     |     |     |
    | High Idle No Load     |
2100 rpm     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Pump Stall Boost Pressure     | 106 to 126 kPa (15 to 18 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Engine Speed - Full Load     | 2000 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)     |     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Compare the exhaust temperature variance at each exhaust port. |
Performance Checks
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, RENR9125, "Hydraulic System" for more detail on the following test.
Operational Checks
Swing Speed and Overswing on Level Ground - Check
Swing Speed and Overswing on Level Ground - Check     | ||||
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications (2)     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Left Swing     | 10 to 10.5     |     |     |
    | Right Swing     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Number of Revolutions in 60 seconds. |
Cylinder Drift - Check
Cylinder Drift Per Minute     | |||||
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     | |
Pressure | |||||
28000 kPa (4060 psi) |
28000 kPa (4060 psi) (3) |
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    | Stick Cylinder     | 37 mm (1.46 inch) (2)     |
2.9 mm (0.11 inch) (3)     |
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    | Boom Cylinder     | 12 mm (0.47 inch) (2)     |
2.9 mm (0.11 inch) (3)     |
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    | Bucket Cylinder     | 28 mm (1.10 inch) (2)     |
2.9 mm (0.11 inch) (3)     |
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    | VA Boom Cylinder     | 14.8 mm (0.58 inch) (2)     |
2.9 mm (0.11 inch) (3)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 3 ) | Maximum drift with lowering control valve |
( 2 ) | Maximum drift |
Cylinder Speed - Check
Cylinder Operating Speed (seconds)     | ||||
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Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     |
Comments     |
    | Boom Extension     | 6.6 ± 0.2     |     |     |
    | Boom Retraction     | 4.5 ± 0.2     |     |     |
    | Stick Extension     | 3.2 ± 0.2     |     |     |
    | Stick Retraction     | 3.5 ± 0.2     |     |     |
    | Bucket Extension     | 2.1 ± 0.2     |     |     |
    | Bucket Retraction     | 2.6 ± 0.2     |     |     |
    | VA Boom Extension     | 4.5 ± 0.2     |     |     |
    | VA Boom Retraction     | 10.2 ± 0.2     |     |     |
    | Stabilizer Extension (2)     | 8.0 ± 0.2     |     |     |
    | Stabilizer Retraction (2)     | 8.0 ± 0.2     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Movement of two cylinders at the same time |
Hydraulic System
ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, RENR9125, "Hydraulic System" for more detail on the following test.
Pilot System
Relief Valve (Pilot) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Pilot Pressure     | 3100 to 3300 kPa (450 to 479 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Accumulator - Test and Charge
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Pilot accumulator gas charge pressure (2)     | 1000 kPa (145 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Nitrogen gas pressure varies with the temperature. To obtain the most accurate nitrogen charge, the temperature of the accumulator must be identical to the air temperature around the accumulator. The specification is with an air temperature of 21 °C (70 °F). Refer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR9125, "Accumulator - Test and Charge" for additional charging pressure and temperature relationships. |
Pump System
Margin Pressure - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     | |
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    | Low Pressure Standby     | 2800 to 3500 kPa (406 to 508 psi)     |
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    | Margin Pressure (2)     | 2100 to 2300 kPa (305 to 334 psi)     |
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    | Margin Pressure     | Hydraulic Modulation 1     | 1800 ± 200 kPa (261 ± 29 psi)     |
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    | Hydraulic Modulation 2 | 1400 ± 200 kPa (203 ± 29 psi)     |
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    | Hydraulic Modulation 3 | 1000 ± 200 kPa (145 ± 29 psi)     |
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    | Main Pump Pressure     | 35100 to 36300 kPa (5091 to 5265 psi)     |
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    | Load Sensing Signal Limiter Pressure     | 33000 to 34000 kPa (4786 to 4931 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Use Electronic Technician to override the travel pilot solenoid, with the machine in FIRST GEAR, and the engine speed at the HIGH IDLE position. |
Main Pump (Proportional Reducing Valve) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     | |
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No load | |||||
    | Main pump pressure (Proportional reducing valve)     | Mode E     | 1590 ± 50 kPa (231 ± 7 psi)     |
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    | Mode P | 1970 ± 50 kPa (286 ± 7 psi)     |
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    | Mode T | 2480 ± 50 kPa (360 ± 7 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Main Pump (Destroke Pressure) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Destroke Pressure at Mode P (2)     | 15000 ± 1000 kPa (2176 ± 145 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Use the Electronic Technician to adjust the constant mode from 1970 kPa (285 psi). |
Main Pump (Unloading Valve) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Main Pump Pressure     | 2800 to 3400 kPa (406 to 493 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Main Control Valve System
Relief Valve (Main) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Main Relief Valve (implement or travel)     | 41000 to 43000 kPa (5947 to 6237 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Relief Valve (Signal Limiter) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Signal Limiter Relief Valve pressure     | 33000 to 34000 kPa (4786 to 4931 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Relief Valve (Line) - Test and Adjust - Implement
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     | ||
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    | Line relief valve     | Boom Cylinder     | Head End     | 38000 to 40000 kPa (5512 to 5802 psi)     |
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    | Rod End |     | ||||
    | Stick Cylinder | Head End     |     | |||
    | Rod End |     |     | |||
    | Bucket Cylinder | Head End     |     | |||
    | Rod End |     |     | |||
    | VA Boom Cylinder | Head End     |     | |||
    | Rod End | 40000 to 42000 kPa (5802 to 6092 psi)     |
    |     | ||
    | Combination Valve (2) | 41000 kPa (5947 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | This circuit should be set according to the attachment that is going to be used on the machine. The pressure should never exceed 41000 kPa (5947 psi). |
Boom System
Control Valve (Boom Lowering) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Lowering Control Valve pressure     | 38000 to 40000 kPa (5512 to 5802 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Pressure Switch (Overload Warning) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Overload Warning Pressure     | 15000 to 16500 kPa (2175 to 2393 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Stick System
Control Valve (Stick Lowering) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Lowering control valve pressure     | 38000 to 40000 kPa (5512 to 5802 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Swing System
Swing Pump Control (Mechanical Zero) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Swing charge pressure (pump)     | 2000 to 2200 kPa (290 to 319 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Swing Pump Control (High Pressure Cutoff) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Swing cutoff pressure     | 31000 to 32500 kPa (4496 to 4714 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Swing Brake Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Swing Brake Pressure     | 3000 to 3300 kPa (435 to 479 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Solenoid Valve (Swing Pump Proportional Relief) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     | |
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    | Swing pump pressure (Proportional relief valve)     | Mode E     | 1100 ± 50 kPa (160 ± 7 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Mode P | 1500 ± 50 kPa (218 ± 7 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Relief Valve (Swing Charge Pressure) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Swing Charge Pressure     | 2000 to 2200 kPa (290 to 320 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Relief Valve (Swing Pump) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Line relief valve - Swing     | 35200 to 37200 kPa (5105 to 5395 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Travel System
Travel Motor (Destroke Point) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Destroke Pressure     | 550 ± 50 kPa (80 ± 7 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Travel Motor (Upstroke Point) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Upstroke Pressure     | 13000 to 13500 kPa (1886 to 1959 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Relief Valve (Travel Motor) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Travel System Pressure     | 42000 kPa (6092 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Steering and Brake Systems
Accumulator (Wheel Brake Charge Pressure) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Service Brake Accumulator Gas Charge Pressure (2)     | 4500 kPa (650 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Nitrogen gas pressure varies with the temperature. To obtain the most accurate nitrogen charge, the temperature of the accumulator must be identical to the air temperature around the accumulator. The specification is with an air temperature of 21 °C (70 °F). Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Accumulator - Test and Charge" for additional charging pressure and temperature relationships. |
Relief Valve (Steering) - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Steering pressure     | 19500 to 21000 kPa (2828 to 3046 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Work Tool Systems
Relief Valve (Medium Pressure Function) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specifications     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Line relief valve     | 21000 to 23000 kPa (3046 to 3336 psi)     |
    |     |
    | Relief valve     | 17500 to 18500 kPa (2538 to 2683 psi)     |
    |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
S.O.S
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7945, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on performing S.O.S samples.
Status (1)     | Description     | Obtain     | Comments     | |
    | Engine Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)     |     |     | |
    | Hydraulic Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Swing Drive Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Right Final Drive Oil Sample     |     |     | |
    | Left Final Drive Oil Sample     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |