Technical Analysis 1 (TA1) Visual Inspection for Underground Articulated Trucks {0372, 1000, 7000, 753S, 7565} Caterpillar

Technical Analysis 1 (TA1) Visual Inspection for Underground Articulated Trucks {0372, 1000, 7000, 753S, 7565}

Usage:

AD40 1YZ

Underground Articulated Truck: All

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 effectively 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:
Manufacturer:		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 Underground Truck 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 PL?
		Is PL activated?
		Is PL 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		Tires and rims
2.2		Final drives, wheels, and wheel spindles
2.3		Brake Lines & Components
2.4		Front Suspension Frame
2.5		Front Suspension Cylinder
2.6		Front differential
2.7		Front drive shaft
2.8		Front Machine Frame
2.9		Center drive shaft & support bearing
2.10		Center differential
2.11		Center Suspension Frame
2.12		Steering cylinders & pins
2.13		Articulating Hitch and Oscillating Hitch
2.14		Upper and lower hitch pins/bores
2.15		Hitch Hydraulic Hoses
2.16		Articulation joint & drive shaft
2.17		Torque converter, transmission, and transfer gear box
2.18		Rear drive shaft
2.19		Rear differential
2.20		Rear machine frame
2.21		Rear Suspension Frame
2.22		Rear suspension cylinders

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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		Work light/hazard lights
3.2		Steps and handrails
3.3		Cab exterior
3.4		Cab interior
3.5		Cab mounts
3.6		Hydraulic oil cooler
3.7		Fire Suppression System (if equipped)
3.8		Cooling fan, fan guard
3.9		Radiator Core & coolant lines
3.10		Radiator cap
3.11		Refrigerant Dryer
3.12		Transmission & engine mounts
3.13		Steering control valve, steering neutralizer valve, brake valve
3.14		Steering/Fan & Brake/Hoist hydraulic tanks & mounts
3.15		Fuel tank & mounts
3.16		Battery and battery cables
3.17		Sealed Electrical Connectors, Harnesses
3.18		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		Hood and platform
4.2		Alternator, compressor/clutch, belts, pulleys/tensioner
4.3		Fan motor
4.4		Water pump
4.5		Cylinder heads and valve covers
4.6		Oil filters, filter bases, coolers & lines
4.7		Fuel pumps, filters, filter bases, lines
4.8		Air cleaner & pre-cleaner
4.9		Engine wiring harness
4.10		Engine Block
4.11		Aftercooler, intake manifold & boost air lines
4.12		Turbocharger
4.13		Exhaust manifold
4.14		Exhaust Purifier
4.15		Starting motor
4.16		Brake Accumulator

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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		Truck body & pins
5.2		Body Support Pads
5.3		Body Pivot Bearings
5.4		Hoist cylinders
5.5		Ejector cylinder
5.6		Ejector blade, carriage & cylinder mount
5.7		Ejector yaw, pitch & floor rollers
5.8		Tailgate and Tailgate 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 Checks

Hydraulic Performance Checks

Body Hoist Cycle Time - Check

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Table 8
Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Raise
	Lower

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

Body Hoist Cycle Drift - Check

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Table 9
Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Oil Temperature
	Body Hoist Cylinder

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

Ejector Cycle Time - Check (if equipped)

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Table 10
Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Eject
	Retract

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

Brake Performance Checks

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Table 11
Status⁽¹⁾	Description	Specification	Actual	Comments
	Service Brake - Check (Test from OMM)
	Parking Brake - Check (Test from OMM)