Technical Analysis (TA1) Visual Inspection for Track-Type Loaders {0372, 1000, 7000, 753S, 7565} Caterpillar

Technical Analysis (TA1) Visual Inspection for Track-Type Loaders {0372, 1000, 7000, 753S, 7565}

Usage:

943 03Y

Track-Type 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 Track-Type Loader (Oval Track) 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	https://productsupportglobalcontent.cat.com/cda/files/712700/7/Product%20Link%20Dealer%20Validation.pdf
		Is machine equipped with Product Link
		Is Product Link activated
		Is Product Link functioning properly
1.6		Observe engine exhaust colors
1.7		Listen for unusual noises

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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		Final drives and sprockets
2.2		Carrier rollers
2.3		Track rollers
2.4		Front idlers and yokes
2.5		Track roller guards
2.6		Track shoes
2.7		Track links, pins, and bushings
2.8		Track roller frame
2.9		Equalizer bar
2.10		Pivot shaft
2.11		Bottom guards

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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 & handrails
3.2		Work lights
3.3		Hood, platform, and access doors
3.4		Fan guard and fan
3.5		Radiator, condenser, oil cooler, and aftercooler
3.6		Upper and lower radiator hoses and oil cooler hoses
3.7		Aftercooler lines
3.8		Fuel lines and fuel pump
3.9		Cylinder head and valve cover
3.10		Air cleaner
3.11		Turbocharger
3.12		Exhaust manifold
3.13		Pulleys, belts, and compressor clutch
3.14		Water pump
3.15		Engine wiring harness
3.16		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
4.3		Batteries and battery cables
4.4		Power train and hydraulic oil filter compartment
4.5		Pilot control valve
4.6		Air conditioning condenser and fan assembly
4.7		ROPS
4.8		Radiator Cap
4.9		Precleaner

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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 arms attach to frame
5.3		Tilt Cylinder
5.4		Area where tilt lever attaches to lift arms
5.5		Bucket linkage
5.6		Bucket wear plates
5.7		Bucket side plates
5.8		Bucket edges, tips, and adapters
5.9		Ripper
5.10		Ripper cylinders

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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 Cylinders Speed Test
		Raise (Ground Level to Maximum Height)
		Power Lower (Maximum Height to Ground)
		Float (Maximum Height to Ground)
	Tilt Cylinder Speed Test
		Dump at maximum height (moving from full tilt back to full dump)
		Tilt Back at maximum height (moving from full dump to full tilt back)
		Tilt Back at ground level (moving from level to full tilt back)

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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 Test
	Lift Cylinders Drift Test
	Ripper Cylinder Drift Test
	Multi-purpose Bucket Cylinder Drift Test