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D3K, D4K, and D5K Track-Type Tractor TA2 Technical Inspection {0372, 1000, 7000, 753T, 7565} Caterpillar


D3K, D4K, and D5K Track-Type Tractor TA2 Technical Inspection {0372, 1000, 7000, 753T, 7565}

Usage:

D3K XL FFF
Track-Type Tractor
D3K (S/N: JTD1-UP; FFF1-UP; LLL1-UP)
D4K (S/N: MMM1-UP; RRR1-UP)
D5K (S/N: JLF1-UP; WWW1-UP; YYY1-UP)

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 effectively intervene before problems occur.

Note: Before adjusting product settings to comply with listed baseline TA2 values, consult SIS for the latest specification values.

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Electrical System

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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      Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure" 
  Charging System Test      Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0354, "Charging System Troubleshooting" 
  Electric Starting System Test      Refer to Testing and Adjusting, KENR6643, "Electric Starting System - Test". 
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Engine

Cooling System

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Table 2
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap)(2)       
  Freezing Point of Engine Coolant       
  Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant       
  Belt Tension      Refer toOperation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8213, Belt - Inspect/Replace. 
  Difference between the Upper and Lower Radiator Tank Temperatures       
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(2) Test for the pressure that is listed on the cap.

Fuel System

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Table 3
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Fuel Pressure of the Low-Pressure Fuel System at 1000 rpm  425 ± 125 kPa (62 ± 18 psi)     
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Lubrication System

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Table 4
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Minimum Engine Oil Pressure at High Idle and at Normal Operating Temperature  280 kPa (40 psi)     
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Basic Engine

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Table 5
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Engine Speed at Low Idle  950 ± 25 rpm     
  Engine Speed at High Idle  2150 ± 25 rpm     
  Cylinder Cutout Test      Caterpillar Electronic Technician 
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Air Inlet and Exhaust System

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Table 6
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Cylinder # 1 Exhaust Temperature(2)       
  Cylinder # 2 Exhaust Temperature(2)       
  Cylinder # 3 Exhaust Temperature(2)       
  Cylinder # 4 Exhaust Temperature(2)       
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(2) Compare the exhaust temperature variance at each exhaust port.

Performance Checks

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR5705, "Testing and Adjusting Section" for more detail on the following test.

Operational Checks

Cycle Times

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Table 7
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Bulldozer RAISE (ground level to maximum height)  2.2 ± 0.3 seconds     
  TILT (tilt fully to the left)  0.9 ± 0.2 seconds     
  TILT (tilt fully to the right)  1.0 ± 0.2 seconds     
  ANGLE(time to angle the blade fully to the left)  2.9 ± 0.2 seconds     
  ANGLE(time to angle the blade fully to the right)  2.9 ± 0.2 seconds     
  Ripper RAISE (ground to maximum height)  1.3 ± 0.2 seconds     
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Drift

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Table 8
Status(1)  Description  Beginning rod length  Rod length at 5 minutes  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Bulldozer Lift Cylinder Drift Test (Oil temperature of 38°C to 65°C (100°F to 149°F))      17.0 mm (0.67 inch)     
  Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder Drift Test (Oil temperature of 38°C to 65°C (100°F to 149°F))      33.0 mm (1.30 inch)     
  Ripper Cylinder Drift Test (Oil temperature of 38°C to 65°C (100°F to 149°F))      6.0 mm (0.24 inch)     
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Power Train System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR6172, "Testing and Adjusting Section" for more detail on the following test.

Final Hydrostatic Speed - Test

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Table 9
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Forward maximum ground speed  9 km/h (5.6 mph)     
  Reverse Maximum Ground Speed  10 km/h (6.2 mph)     
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Table 10
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Engine Speed  2150 ± 25 rpm     
  Right Travel Forward Pressure (Cat ® ET)  7500 ± 2500 kPa (1088 ± 363 psi)     
  Left Travel Forward Pressure (Cat ® ET)  7500 ± 2500 kPa (1088 ± 363 psi)     
  Speed of right drive motor (Cat ® ET)  3155 ± 150 rpm(2)
3146 ± 150 rpm(3) 		    
  Speed of left drive motor (Cat ® ET)  3155 ± 150 rpm(4)
3146 ± 150 rpm(5) 		    
  Right Travel Reverse Pressure (Cat ® ET)  7500 ± 2500 kPa (1088 ± 363 psi)     
  Left Travel Reverse Pressure (Cat ® ET)  7500 ± 2500 kPa (1088 ± 363 psi)     
  Speed of right drive motor (Cat ® ET)  −3506 ± 150 rpm(6)
−3496 ± 150 rpm(7) 		    
  Speed of left drive motor (Cat ® ET)  −3506 ± 150 rpm(8)
−3496 ± 150 rpm(9) 		    
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(2) Drive motor speeds for the following tractors FFF1-Up,; LLL1-Up,; MMM1-Up,; RRR1-Up and ; JTD1-Up
(3) Drive motor speeds for the following tractors WWW1-Up,; YYY1-Up and ; JLF1-Up
(4) Drive motor speeds for the following tractors FFF1-Up,; LLL1-Up,; MMM1-Up,; RRR1-Up and ; JTD1-Up
(5) Drive motor speeds for the following tractors WWW1-Up,; YYY1-Up and ; JLF1-Up
(6) Drive motor speeds for the following tractors FFF1-Up,; LLL1-Up,; MMM1-Up,; RRR1-Up and ; JTD1-Up
(7) Drive motor speeds for the following tractors WWW1-Up,; YYY1-Up and ; JLF1-Up
(8) Drive motor speeds for the following tractors FFF1-Up,; LLL1-Up,; MMM1-Up,; RRR1-Up and ; JTD1-Up
(9) Drive motor speeds for the following tractors WWW1-Up,; YYY1-Up and ; JLF1-Up

Charge Relief Valve - Test and Adjust

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Table 11
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Charge Oil Pressure for the Front Pump (Low Idle)  2450 +400 −225 kPa (355 +60 −33 psi)     
  Charge Oil Pressure for the Rear Pump (Low Idle)  2450 +400 −225 kPa (355 +60 −33 psi)     
  Charge Oil Pressure for the Front Pump (High Idle)  2650 +200 −150 kPa (384 +30 −22 psi)     
  Charge Oil Pressure for the Rear Pump (High Idle)  2650 +200 −150 kPa (384 +30 −22 psi)     
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Crossover Relief Valve - Test and Adjust

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Table 12
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Engine Speed  2150 ± 25 rpm     
  Left Travel Pressure (Forward) (Cat ® ET)  44500 ± 1500 kPa (6450 ± 220 psi)     
  Right Travel Pressure (Forward) (Cat ® ET)  44500 ± 1500 kPa (6450 ± 220 psi)     
  Left Travel Pressure (Reverse) (Cat ® ET)  44500 ± 1500 kPa (6450 ± 220 psi)     
  Right Travel Pressure (Reverse) (Cat ® ET)  44500 ± 1500 kPa (6450 ± 220 psi)     
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Steering System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR6172, "Testing and Adjusting Section" for more detail on the following test.

Steering - Test

Forward Left Detent

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Table 13
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Engine speed  2150 ± 25 rpm     
  Right Travel Forward Pressure  4000 ± 1500 kPa (580 ± 220 psi)     
  Left Travel Forward Pressure  7500 ± 2500 kPa (1090 ± 363 psi)     
  Speed of the left drive motor  631 ± 200 rpm     
  Speed of the right drive motor  3154 ± 150 rpm     
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Forward Right Detent

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Table 14
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Engine speed  2150 ± 25 rpm     
  Right Travel Forward Pressure  7500 ± 2500 kPa (1090 ± 363 psi)     
  Left Travel Forward Pressure  4000 ± 1500 kPa (580 ± 220 psi)     
  Speed of the left drive motor  3154 ± 150 rpm     
  Speed of the right drive motor  631 ± 200 rpm     
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Reverse Left Detent

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Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Engine speed  2150 ± 25 rpm     
  Left Travel Backward Pressure  4000 ± 1500 kPa (580 ± 220 psi)     
  Right Travel Backward Pressure  7500 ± 2500 kPa (1090 ± 363 psi)     
  Speed of the left drive motor  -701 ± 200 rpm     
  Speed of the right drive motor  -3504 ± 150 rpm     
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Reverse Right Detent

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Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Engine speed  2150 ± 25 rpm     
  Left Travel Backward Pressure  7500 ± 2500 kPa (1090 ± 363 psi)     
  Right Travel Backward Pressure  4000 ± 1500 kPa (580 ± 220 psi)     
  Speed of the left drive motor  -3504 ± 150 rpm     
  Speed of the right drive motor  -701 ± 200 rpm     
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Braking System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR6172, "Testing and Adjusting Section" for more detail on the following test.

Deceleration/Brake Pedal - Test

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Table 17
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Parking brake engaged at pressure tap (AA)  100 ± 100 kPa (15 ± 15 psi)     
  Decelerator/brake pedal released high idle (AA)  2650 +200 −150 kPa (385 +30 −22 psi)     
  Decelerator/brake pedal depressed to first detent (AA)  2650 +200 −150 kPa (385 +30 −22 psi)     
  Decelerator/brake pedal fully depressed (AA)  100 ± 100 kPa (15 ± 15 psi)     
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Winch System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR6174, "Testing and Adjusting Section" for more detail on the following test.

Charge Relief Valve (Winch) - Test and Adjust

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Table 18
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Winch Pump Charge Oil Pressure  2650 ± 150 kPa (384 ± 22 psi)     
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Crossover Relief Valve (Winch) - Test and Adjust

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Table 19
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Engine Speed  2150 ± 25 rpm     
  Winch Motor Pressure (Reel In) (Cat ® ET)  44150 ± 750 kPa (6453 ± 113 psi)     
  Winch Motor Pressure (Reel Out) (Cat ® ET)  44150 ± 750 kPa (6453 ± 113 psi)     
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Pressure Override Valve (Winch) - Test and Adjust

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Table 20
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Pressure Override Pressure (Full Reel In) (Cat ® ET)  41150 ± 5000 kPa (5968 ± 725 psi)     
  Pressure Override Pressure (Full Reel Out) (Cat ® ET)  41150 ± 5000 kPa (5968 ± 725 psi)     
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S.O.S

Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8213, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on the following S.O.S.

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Status(1)  Description  Obtain  Comments 
  Engine Oil Sample  Every 250 Service Hours   
  Engine Coolant Sample (Level I)  Every 500 Service Hours   
  Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)  Initial 500 Service Hours
Every 2000 Service Hours or 1 Year 		  
  Hydraulic Oil Sample  Every 500 Service Hours   
  Final Drive Oil Sample  Every 500 Service Hours   
  Winch Oil Sample  Every 500 Service Hours   
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