Technical Analysis 1 (TA1) Visual Inspection for Compact Wheel Loaders {0372, 1000, 7000, 753S, 7565} Caterpillar

Technical Analysis 1 (TA1) Visual Inspection for Compact Wheel Loaders {0372, 1000, 7000, 753S, 7565}

Usage:

906 6ZS

Compact Wheel Loader: All

Introduction

Inspections are the most basic form of condition monitoring. They 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 before problems occur.

Note: Before adjusting product settings to comply with listed baseline TA1 values, consult SIS for the latest specification values.

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Table 1
Serial Number:	Inspector:	Temperature:
Model:	Work Order:	Time:
Engine S/N:	SMU:	Date:
Manufacture:		Unit Location:
Note: Review Machine & S.O.S. History and check for Active Service Letters prior to inspection.
Status of the Machine⁽¹⁾
The status recommendation of your Compact Wheel Loader is:

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, D = Down Machine, M = Monitor/Needs Attention

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Visual Inspection

1.0 Prepare Machine Inspection

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Table 2
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description		Comments
1.1		Check with customer for operator complaints
1.2		Prepare the machine for the inspection
1.3		Perform safety/preparatory inspection
1.4		Download machine fault codes
1.5		Check Product Link
			Is machine equipped with Product Link?
			Is PL activated?
			Is PL functioning properly?
1.6		Observe engine exhaust colors
1.7		Listen for unusual noises (Engine, hydraulic pumps and motors, and axles)

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

2.0 Lower-Level Inspection

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Table 3
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
2.1		Tires and rims
2.2		Final drives and wheel spindles
2.3		Front and rear differentials
2.4		Drive shaft
2.5		Parking brake
2.6		Hydrostatic drive motor
2.7		Transfer gear box
2.8		Implement control valve
2.9		Upper and lower hitch pins/bores
2.10		Steering cylinders
2.11		Fuel tank
2.12		Main machine frame
2.13		ROPS

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

3.0 Middle-Level Inspection

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Table 4
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
3.1		Steps and handrails
3.2		Work light/hazard lights
3.3		Cab mounts
3.4		Fenders
3.5		Priority control valve, brake valve, and HMU
3.6		Electronic control module
3.7		Battery and battery cables
3.8		Hood and platform
3.9		Radiator cap
3.10		Radiator and oil cooler
3.11		Upper and lower radiator hoses
3.12		Oil cooler lines
3.13		Condenser and condenser lines
3.14		Cooling fan, fan guard, and shroud
3.15		Pulleys and belts
3.16		Alternator
3.17		Air conditioning compressor and compressor clutch
3.18		Water pump
3.19		Cylinder head and valve cover
3.20		Exhaust manifold
3.21		Turbocharger
3.22		Fuel lines and fuel pump
3.23		Engine mounts
3.24		Electric starting motor
3.25		Engine wiring harness
3.26		Engine oil pan
3.27		Air cleaner and pre-cleaner
3.28		Air inlet lines
3.29		Hydrostatic Pump & Implement Pump
3.30		Fan, charge, and pilot pump
3.31		Hydraulic tank

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

4.0 Upper-Level Inspection

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Table 5
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
4.1		Cab exterior
4.2		Cab interior

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

5.0 Implement/Attachment Inspection

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Table 6
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
5.1		Lift cylinder
5.2		Area where lift arm attaches to frame
5.3		Tilt cylinder
5.4		Area where tilt lever attaches to lift arm
5.5		Bucket linkage
5.6		Bucket wear plates
5.7		Bucket side cutters
5.8		Bucket edges, tips, and adapters
5.9		Quick coupler
5.10		Quick coupler cylinder

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

6.0 Site Conditions

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Table 7
Sl.No.	Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Comments
6.1		Ambient Temperature
		NORMAL: −18 to 32°C (0 to 90°F)
		MONITOR: 32 to 46°C (90 to 115°F) or −18° to -29°C (0 to -20°F)
		ACTION: Above 46° C (115° F) or Below −29° C (−20° F)
6.2		Altitude
		NORMAL: 0 to 1524 m (0 to 5000 ft)
		MONITOR: 1524 to 3048 m (5000 to 10000 ft)
		ACTION: Above 3048 m (10000 ft)
6.3		Haul Road Grade
		NORMAL: Flat
		MONITOR: Mild
		ACTION: Steep
6.4		Haul Road Condition
		NORMAL: Positive Banking, Gradual Turns, Good Erosion Control
		ACTION: Negative Banking, Sharp Turns, Poor Erosion Control
6.5		Humidity
		NORMAL: Below 25%
		MONITOR: 25 to 60%
		ACTION: Above 60%
6.6		Air Quality
		NORMAL: No Dust
		MONITOR: Light Dust
		ACTION: Heavy Dust
6.7		Underfoot Condition
		NORMAL: Dry Flat Surface
		MONITOR: Moderate Grades, Mixture of Muddy / Dry Surfaces
		ACTION: Steep Grades, Muddy, Snow, Ice
6.8		Machine Utilization
		NORMAL: 0 to 10 Hours
		ACTION: Above 10 hours
6.9		Equipment Role
		NORMAL: Utility
		MONITOR: Support
		ACTION: Production
6.10		Working Material
		NORMAL: Uncompacted, Low Abrasion
		MONITOR: Moderately Compacted, Moderate Abrasion
		ACTION: High Abrasion, Compacted, Dense
6.11		Maintenance Practices
		NORMAL: Excellent
		MONITOR: Good
		ACTION: Poor
6.12		Primary Industries

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

Performance Inspection

Hydraulic Performance Checks

Cylinder Speed Tests

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Table 8
Status⁽¹⁾	Description		Specification	Actual	Comments
	Lift Cycle Time for Hoist Cylinders
		Full LOWER to Full RAISE
	Tilt Cylinder Speed Test
		Full TILT BACK to Full DUMP

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

Cylinder Drift Tests

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Table 9
Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Oil Temperature
	Tilt Cylinder Drift
	Lift Cylinders Drift

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⁽¹⁾	N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable

Steering Time (Stop to Stop)

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Table 10
Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Left Steering Time (Low Idle)
	Right Steering Time (Low Idle)
	Left Steering Time (High Idle)
	Right Steering Time (High Idle)