314F and 315F Excavator TA2 Technical Inspection {0372, 1000, 7000, 753T, 7565} Caterpillar

Excavator

314F (S/N: RAF1-UP)

315F (S/N: TDY1-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 stated otherwise

• Engine Speed Dial "10"

• AEC OFF

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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(2)	12.4 VDC or more
	Charging System Test(3)	18 VDC to 32 VDC
	Electric Starting System Test(4)	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
(2)	Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure".
(3)	Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0354, "Charging System Troubleshooting".
(4)	Refer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR2415, "Electric Starting System - Test".

Engine

Cooling System

Table 2

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap)(2)			Refer to System Operation Testing and Adjusting.
	Freezing Point of Engine Coolant			Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual.
	Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant			Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual.
	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

Table 3

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Fuel Pressure of the Low-Pressure Fuel System at Idle Speed	150 kPa (22 psi)
	Maximum Fuel Pressure of the High-Pressure Fuel System	200 MPa (29000 psi)

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

Lubrication System

Table 4

Status(1)	Description		Specification	Actual	Comments
	Minimum Engine Oil Pressure at Maximum Engine Speed		280 kPa (40 psi)

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

Basic Engine

Table 5

314F (LHP mode)
"Engine Performance - Test (Engine Speed)"
Conditions						Specifications
Status(1)	Engine	"AEC" Switch Position	"Engine Speed Dial" Position	Time (sec)		New	Rebuild	Service Limit	Actual	Comments
	No load	OFF	10	0 to 5		1450 ± 50 rpm
		OFF	10	> 5		1350 ± 50 rpm
		ON	10	> 5		1000 ± 50 rpm
		OFF	1	> 5		900 ± 50 rpm
		One touch low idle		> 0		1000 ± 50 rpm
	Load(2)	OFF	10	> 3 to 5	Implement	1450 ± 50 rpm		≥ 1400 rpm
					Travel	Low Load	1600 ± 50 rpm	≥ 1550 rpm
						High Load	2000 ± 50 rpm	≥ 1950rpm

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	Two pump main relief (Boom UP operation).

Table 6

"Engine Performance - Test (Engine Speed)"
Conditions						Specifications
Status(1)	Engine	"AEC" Switch Position	"Engine Speed Dial" Position	Time (sec)		New		Service Limit	Actual	Comments
315F L (Standard Horsepower) (2)
	No load	OFF	10	0 to 5		1500 ± 50 rpm
		OFF	10	> 5		1400 ± 50 rpm
		ON	10	> 5		1000 ± 50 rpm
		OFF	1	> 5		900 ± 50 rpm
		One touch low idle		> 0		1000 ± 50 rpm
	Load (3)	OFF	10	> 3 to 5		1500 ± 50 rpm		≥ 1450 rpm
	Travel Low Load	OFF	10	> 3 to 5		1600 ± 50 rpm		≥ 1550 rpm
	Travel High Load					2000 ± 50 rpm		≥ 1950 rpm
315F L (High Horsepower) (4)
	No load	OFF	10	0 to 5		1650 ± 50 rpm
		OFF	10	> 5		1550 ± 50 rpm
		ON	10	> 5		1000 ± 50 rpm
		OFF	1	> 5		900 ± 50 rpm
		One touch low idle		> 0		1000 ± 50 rpm
	Load (3)	OFF	10	> 3 to 5		1650 ± 50 rpm		≥ 1600 rpm
	Travel Low Load	OFF	10	> 3 to 5		1650 ± 50 rpm		≥ 1600 rpm
	Travel High Load					2000 ± 50 rpm		≥ 1950 rpm

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	Specifications for machines TDY 1-11966 or machines for the Japan market (or engine rpm increase disabled)
(3)	Two pump main relief (Boom UP operation).
(4)	Specifications for machines TDY 11967-Up located outside of Japan (or engine rpm increase enabled after latest machine software installed)

Air Inlet and Exhaust System

Table 7

Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
Inlet Manifold Pressure - Test
	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.

Travel on Level Ground - Test

Table 8

"Travel on Level Ground - Test"
Status(1)	Travel Speed		New	Rebuild	Service Limit	Actual	Comments
Travel Time (time in seconds)
	HIGH	Forward	13.4 or less		17.4 or less
		Reverse
	LOW	Forward	19.7 or less		25.6 or less
		Reverse
Travel Deviation(2)
	HIGH	Forward	650 mm (25.6 inch) or less		1500 mm (59.0 inch) or less
		Reverse
	LOW	Forward
		Reverse

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	Travel deviation (distance) from the reference line

Performance Checks

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR5659, "Performance Tests" for more detail on the following test.

Operational Checks

Travel on Level Ground - Test (Optional Test)

Table 9

"Travel on Level Ground - Test (Optional Test)"
Time For Three Revolutions (time in seconds)
Status(1)	Machine	Travel Speed		New	Rebuild	Service Limit	Actual		Comments
							Right	Left
	Standard	HIGH	Forward	14.4 ± 1.0		18.7 or less
			Reverse
		LOW	Forward	21.3 ± 1.5		27.7 or less
			Reverse
	Long	HIGH	Forward	15.4 ± 1.0		20.0 or less
			Reverse
		LOW	Forward	22.7 ± 1.5		29.5 or less
			Reverse

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

Automatic Travel Speed Control - Test

Table 10

"Automatic Travel Speed Control - Test"
Status(1)	Machine Settings			Engine Speed
				Engine Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF
	Blocked Track	Pressure tap	Speed	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Right Travel	Drive Pump	High to Low	32000 ± 500 kPa (4641 ± 73 psi)
			Low to High	18000 ± 1500 kPa (2611 ± 218 psi)
	Left Travel	Idler Pump	High to Low	32000 ± 500 kPa (4641 ± 73 psi)
			Low to High	18000 ± 1500 kPa (2611 ± 218 psi)

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

Machine Drift on a Slope - Check

Table 11

"Machine Drift on a Slope - Check"
Status(1)	Description	Specification		Actual	Comments
		New	Service Limit
	Machine Drift	0 mm	0 mm

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

Swing Speed and Overswing on Level Ground - Check

Table 12

Swing Speed and Overswing on Level Ground - Check
Overswing mm (inch)
Status(1)	Sales Model	Item	New	Rebuild	Service Limit	Actual	Comments
	314F (S/N: RAF)	Right Swing	514 mm (20.2 inch) or less
		Left Swing
	315F (S/N: TDY)	Right Swing	746 mm (29.4 inch) or less
		Left Swing
Swing Time(2) (seconds)
	314F (S/N: RAF)	Right Swing	3.7 or less		4.8 or less
		Left Swing
	315F (S/N: TDY)	Right Swing	3.6 or less		4.7 or less
		Left Swing

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	The time that is required to complete a 180 degree swing operation

Table 13

Swing Speed and Overswing on Level Ground - Check (POB Equipped)
Overswing mm (inch)
Status(1)	Sales Model	Item	New	Rebuild	Service Limit	Actual	Comments
	314F (S/N: RAF)	Right Swing	454 mm (17.9 inch) or less
		Left Swing
	315F (S/N: TDY)	Right Swing	655 mm (25.8 inch) or less
		Left Swing
Swing Time(2) (seconds)
	314F (S/N: RAF)	Right Swing	3.6 or less		4.7 or less
		Left Swing
	315F (S/N: TDY)	Right Swing	3.5 or less		4.6 or less
		Left Swing

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	The time that is required to complete a 180 degree swing operation

Swing Speed and Swing Drift on a Slope -Check

Table 14

"Swing Speed and Swing Drift on a Slope"
Status(1)	Description	New	Rebuild	Service Limit	Actual	Comments
Swing Time (seconds)
	Right Swing	2.7 ± 0.3 or less		3.5
	Left Swing
Swing Drift mm (inch)
	Right Swing	0		0
	Left Swing

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

Cylinder Drift - Check (Loaded Bucket)

Table 15

"Cylinder Drift - Check (Loaded Bucket)"
Status(1)	Description	Cylinder Drift	New	Service Limit	Actual	Comments
	Boom Cylinder	Retract	4.5 mm (0.18 inch) or less	11.3 mm (0.44 inch) or less
	Stick Cylinder	Extend	12.0 mm (0.47 inch) or less	30.0 mm (1.18 inch) or less
	Bucket Cylinder	Retract	18.0 mm (0.71 inch) or less	45.0 mm (1.77 inch) or less

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

Cylinder Drift - Check (Empty Bucket)

Table 16

"Cylinder Drift (Empty Bucket)"
Status(1)	Description	Cylinder Drift	New(2)	Service Limit(2)	Actual	Comments
	Boom Cylinder	Retract	4.5 mm (0.18 inch) or less	11.3 mm (0.44 inch) or less
	Stick Cylinder	Extend	10.0 mm (0.39 inch) or less	25.0 mm (0.98 inch) or less
	Bucket Cylinder	Retract	10.0 mm (0.39 inch) or less	25.0 mm (0.98 inch) or less
	Stick Cylinder	Retract	25.0 mm (0.98 inch)	62.5 mm (2.46 inch)
	Bucket Cylinder	Extend	20.0 mm (0.79 inch)	50.0 mm (1.97 inch)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	per 5 minutes

Cylinder Drift - Check (Blade (If Equipped))

Table 17

"Cylinder Drift (Blade)"
Status(1)	Description	New	Service Limit	Actual	Comments
	Blade Cylinder	9.0 mm (0.35 inch) or less	22.5 mm (0.89 inch) or less

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

Cylinder Speed - Check

Table 18

"Cylinder Speed - Check"
Status(1)	Sales Model	Description		Cylinder Position	Cylinder Operating Speed (seconds)
					New	Service Limit(2)	Actual	Comments
	314F	Boom		Extension(3)	3.7 ± 0.3	5.6
				Retraction	2.6 ± 0.3	3.8
		Stick		Extension	2.6 ± 0.3	3.9
				Retraction	2.6 ± 0.3	3.9
		Bucket		Extension	3.9 ± 0.3	5.9
				Retraction	2.0 ± 0.3	3.0
		Blade(4)		Extension	1.0 ± 0.3	1.5
				Retraction	1.8 ± 0.3	2.7
	315F	Boom		Extension (5)	5.1± 0.3	7.7
				Extension (3)	3.6 ± 0.3	5.4
				Retraction	2.5 ± 0.3	3.8
		Stick		Extension	2.5 ± 0.3	3.8
				Retraction	2.5 ± 0.3	3.8
		Bucket		Extension	3.8 ± 0.3	5.7
				Retraction	2.0 ± 0.3	3.0
		Blade (4)		Extension	1.0 ± 0.3	1.5
				Retraction	1.7 ± 0.3	2.6

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	Maximum
(3)	Without electric snubber
(4)	If Equipped
(5)	With electric snubber

Table 19

"Cylinder Speed - Check"
Status(1)	Sales Model	Description	Cylinder Position	Cylinder Operating Speed (seconds)
				New	Service Limit (2)	Actual	Comments
	314F	Boom	Extension (3)	3.3 ± 0.3	5.0
			Retraction	2.6 ± 0.3	3.9
		Stick	Extension(3)	2.2 ± 0.3	3.3
			Retraction	2.1 ± 0.3	3.2
		Bucket	Extension	3.9 ± 0.3	5.9
			Retraction	2.1 ± 0.3	3.2
		Blade(4)	Extension	1.0 ± 0.3	1.5
			Retraction	1.8 ± 0.3	2.7
		Offset Boom Cylinder	Extension(3)	2.8 ± 0.3	4.2
			Retraction(3)	1.9 ± 0.3	2.9
	315F	Boom	Extension (5)	5.1 ± 0.3	7.7
			Extension (3)	3.6 ± 0.3	5.4
			Retraction	2.5 ± 0.3	3.8
		Stick	Extension	2.1 ± 0.3	3.2
			Retraction	2.0 ± 0.3	3.0
		Bucket	Extension	3.8 ± 0.3	5.7
			Retraction	2.0 ± 0.3	3.0
		Blade (4)	Extension	1.0 ± 0.3	1.5
			Retraction	1.7 ± 0.3	2.6
		Offset Boom Cylinder	Extension (3)	2.7 ± 0.3	4.1
			Retraction (3)	1.8 ± 0.3	2.7

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	Maximum
(3)	Without electric snubber
(4)	If Equipped
(5)	With electric snubber

Pilot System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR5659 for more detail on the following tests.

Pressure Reducing Valve (Pilot Oil) - Test and Adjust

Table 20

"Pressure Reducing Valve (Pilot)- Test and Adjust"
Status(1)	Machine Settings	Item	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	Pressure reducing valve	4100 ± 300 kPa (595 ± 44 psi)

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

Accumulator (Pilot) - Test and Charge

Table 21

"Accumulator (Pilot) - Test"
Status(1)	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Pilot Accumulator	1035 kPa (150 psi)		Should stay above 1035 kPa (150 psi) for 20 seconds

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

Power Shift Pressure - Check

Table 22

"Power Shift Pressure - Check"
Status(1)	Item	Machine Settings	Specification	Commanded(2)	Actual(3)	Comments
	Power Shift Pressure (No Load)	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	3500 ± 250 kPa (508 ± 36 psi)
	Power Shift Pressure (4) (Full Load)	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	1470 ± 300 kPa (213 ± 44 psi)
	Power Shift Pressure (5) (Full Load)	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	1100 ± 300 kPa (159 ± 43 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	Value from the monitor
(3)	Value from the pressure gauge
(4)	Standard horsepower
(5)	High horsepower

Main Control Valve

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR5659 for more detail on the following tests.

Relief Valve (Main) - Test and Adjust

Table 23

"Relief Valve (Main) - Test and Adjust"
	Machine Settings		Engine Speed
			Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF
Status(1)	Description		Specification	Actual	Comments
	Main Relief(2)	Implement	30500 ± 500 kPa (4424 ± 73 psi)
		Travel	35000 ± 500 kPa (5076 ± 73 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	To adjust the main relief valve, always adjust the travel main relief valve before adjustments are made to the implement main relief valve. An adjustment to the travel operation of the main relief valve will change the pressure setting of the implement operation of the main relief valve.

Relief Valve (Main) - Test and Adjust - Power Offset Boom ( If Equipped)

Table 24

"Relief Valve (Main) - Test and Adjust"
	Machine Settings		Engine Speed
			Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF
Status(1)	Description		Specification	Actual	Comments
	Main Relief(2)	Implement	29900 ± 500 kPa (4337 ± 73 psi)
		Travel	35000 ± 500 kPa (5076 ± 73 psi)

(1)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2)	To adjust the main relief valve, always adjust the travel main relief valve before adjustments are made to the implement main relief valve. An adjustment to the travel operation of the main relief valve will change the pressure setting of the implement operation of the main relief valve.

Relief Valve (Line) - Test and Adjust

Table 25

"Relief Valve (Line) - Test and Adjust"
			Machine Settings	Main Relief Pressure(1)
				30500 ± 500 kPa (4423 ± 73 psi)
Status(2)	Cylinder	Cylinder Position	Engine Speed	Relief Pressure Setting	Actual	Comments
	Boom	Extended	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	32000 ± 500 kPa (4641 ± 73 psi)
		Retracted
	Stick	Extended	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	32000 ± 500 kPa (4641 ± 73 psi)
		Retracted
	Bucket	Extended	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	32000 ± 500 kPa (4641 ± 73 psi)
		Retracted
	Demolition Bucket ( if equipped)	Extended	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	23500 ± 500 kPa (3408 ± 145 psi)
		Retracted		25500 ± 500 kPa (3698.5 ± 145 psi)

(1)	System pressure setting before temporary setting adjustment
(2)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Line) - Test and Adjust - Power Offset Boom ( If Equipped)

Table 26

"Relief Valve (Line) - Test and Adjust"
	Machine Settings			Main Relief Pressure(1)
				Implement	29900 ± 500 kPa (4337 ± 73 psi)
				Travel	35000 ± 500 kPa (5076 ± 73 psi)
Status(2)	Cylinder	Cylinder Position	Engine Speed	Relief Pressure Setting	Actual	Comments
	Boom	Extended (3)	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	32000 ± 500 kPa (4641 ± 73 psi)
		Retracted
	Stick	Extended	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	32000 ± 500 kPa (4641 ± 73 psi)
		Retracted
	Bucket	Extended	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	29000 ± 500 kPa (4206 ± 73 psi)
		Retracted		32000 ± 500 kPa (4641 ± 73 psi)
	Offset	Extended	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	24000 ± 500 kPa (3481 ± 73 psi)
		Retracted		32000 ± 500 kPa (4641 ± 73 psi)

(1)	System pressure setting before temporary setting adjustment
(2)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(3)	A Boom Up Limit Solenoid override is required before testing the boom cylinder head end relief pressure.

Relief Valve (Blade)- Test and Adjust (If Equipped)

Table 27

"Blade Relief Valve (Main)- Test and Adjust"
Status(1)	Control Valve		Engine Speed	Relief Pressure Setting	Actual	Comments
	Blade Main Relief		Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	20600 ± 500 kPa (2988 ± 73 psi)

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

Table 28

"Blade Relief Valve (line)- Test and Adjust"
Status(1)	Cylinder	Cylinder Position	Engine Speed	Relief Pressure Setting	Actual	Comments
	Blade Line Relief	Extended	Speed Dial "10" AEC switch OFF	24500 ± 500 kPa (3553 ± 73 psi)
		Retracted

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

Swing System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR5659 for more detail on the following tests.

Relief Valve (Swing) - Test and Adjust

Table 29

"Relief Valve (Swing) - Test and Adjust"
Status(1)	Description	Machine Settings	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Right Swing	Engine speed dial "10" AEC switch OFF	24500 ± 1000 kPa (3553 ± 145 psi)
	Left Swing

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

Swing Bearing Movement - Measure

Table 30

"Swing Bearing Movement - Measure"
Status(1)	Description	Specification		Actual	Comments
		New	Service Limit
	Vertical Movement of Swing Bearing	1.5 mm (0.06 inch)	3.0 mm (0.12 inch)
	Circular Movement of Swing Bearing	4.0 mm (0.16 inch)	12.0 mm (0.47 inch)

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

Travel System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR5659 for more detail on the following tests.

Relief Valve (Crossover) - Test

Table 31

"Relief Valve (Crossover) - Test"
		Machine Settings	Engine Speed	Main Relief Pressure(1)
			Engine speed dial "10" AEC switch OFF	Implement	30500 ± 500 kPa (4424 ± 73 psi)
				Travel	35000 ± 500 kPa (5076 ± 73 psi)
Status(2)	Sales Model	Description	Direction	Service Limit(3)	Actual	Comments
	314F (S/N: RAF10076-UP)315F (S/N: TDY11034-UP)	Left Travel	Forward	36800 kPa (5337 psi)
			Reverse
		Right Travel	Forward
			Reverse

(1)	System Pressure setting before temporary setting adjustment
(2)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(3)	Minimum

Relief Valve (Crossover) - Test and Adjust

Table 32

"Relief Valve (Crossover) - Test and Adjust"
		Machine Settings	Engine Speed	Main Relief Pressure(1)
			Engine speed dial "10" AEC switch OFF	Travel		35000 ± 500 kPa (4423 ± 73 psi)
Status(2)	Sales Model	Description	Direction	Relief Pressure Setting		Actual	Comments
	314F (S/N: RAF1-10075)315F (S/N: TDY1-11033)	Left Travel	Forward	37500 ± 500 kPa (5439 ± 73 psi)
			Reverse
		Right Travel	Forward
			Reverse

(1)	System Pressure setting before temporary setting adjustment
(2)	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

S.O.S

Table 33

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