910M, 914M, 918M, 910K, and 914K Compact Wheel Loaders TA2 Technical Inspection {0372, 0374, 1000, 7000, 753T, 7565} Caterpillar


910M, 914M, 918M, 910K, and 914K Compact Wheel Loaders TA2 Technical Inspection {0372, 0374, 1000, 7000, 753T, 7565}

Usage:

910M H22
Compact Wheel Loader
910K (S/N: L221-UP)
910M (S/N: H221-UP)
914K (S/N: L241-UP)
914M (S/N: H241-UP)
918M (S/N: H261-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

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 in order to prevent stress on battery connections (terminals).     
  Battery Test  12.4 VDC or more    Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure". 
  Charging System Test  18 VDC to 32 VDC    Refer to Special Instruction, REHS0354, "Charging System Troubleshooting". 
  Electric Starting System Test  12 to 16 V at −23° C (−10° F) to −7° C (19° F)    Refer to Testing and Adjusting, KENR9884, "Electrical Starting System - Test". 
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

Engine

Cooling System

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 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  Sales Model  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Fuel Pressure  910K
914K 
26 kPa (4 psi)     
  910M
914M
918M
150 kPa (22 psi)     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Lubrication System

Table 4
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Engine Oil Pressure at Low Idle  48 kPa (7 psi)     
  Engine Oil Pressure at High Idle  280 kPa (41 psi)     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Basic Engine

Table 5
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Engine Speed at Low Idle  2320 rpm to 2400 rpm     
  Engine Speed at High Idle  975 rpm to 1050 rpm     
  Cylinder Cutout Test    Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET) Service Tool 
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Air Inlet and Exhaust System

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)     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(2) Compare the exhaust temperature variance at each exhaust port.

Performance Checks

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0068380, "Machine Systems" for more detail on the following test.

Operational Checks

Table 7
Status(1)  Description  Sales model  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Cycle Times  910K
910M 
Lift 5.5 ± 0.5 seconds
Lower 5.5 ± 0.5 seconds
Dump 1.55 ± 0.3 second
Rack Back 2.3 ± 0.3 second 
   
914K
914M
Lift 5.1 ± 0.4 seconds
Lower 5.5 ± 0.5 seconds
Dump 1.4 ± 0.3 second
Rack Back 2.2 ± 0.3 second
   
918M Lift 4.7 ± 0.5 seconds
Lower 5.5 ± 0.5 seconds
Dump 1.9 ± 0.3 second
Rack Back 2.2 ± 0.3 second
   
  Hydraulic Fan Speed (High Idle)  910K
910M
914K
914M
918M 
1700 ± 50 rpm     
  Line Relief Valve (Auxiliary)  910K
910M
914K
914M` 
25000 kPa - 27300 kPa (3626 psi - 3960 psi)     
918M 32000 kPa - 35200 kPa (4641 psi - 5105 psi)    
  Main Relief Valve  910K
910M 
23000 ± 400 kPa (3336 ± 58 psi)     
914K
914M
35000 ± 400 kPa (5076 ± 58 psi)    
918M 30000 + 3000 / - 0 kPa (4351 + 435 / - 0 psi)    
  Lift and Tilt Cylinder Drift Test  910K
910M
914K
914M
918M 
Lift 5.0 minutes 10 mm (0.39 inch)
Dump 5.0 minutes 10 mm (0.39 inch) 
   
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Hydraulic System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0068380, "Machine Systems" for more detail on the following test.

Piston Pump (Implement) - Test & Adjust

Table 8
Status(1)  Description  Sales Model  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Low-Pressure Standby  910K
910M
914K
914M
918M 
1500 kPa (218 psi) to 4000 kPa (580 psi) at High Idle     
  High-Pressure Stall  910K
910M 
22700 kPa (3292 psi) to 24700 kPa (3582 psi)     
914K
914M
918M
27300 kPa (3959 psi) to 28700 kPa (4162 psi)
  Margin-Pressure  910K
910M
914K
914M
918M 
1700 ± 100 kPa (247 ± 15 psi) at 50% Displacement     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Pilot System Pressure - Test

Table 9
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Pilot Pump Pressure Low Idle  3000 ± 200 kPa (435 ± 29 psi)     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Pressure Reducing Valve (Quick Coupler) - Test and Adjust

Table 10
Status(1)  Description  Sales Model  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Quick Coupler Pressure Reducing Valve  910K
910M 
14000 ± 1000 kPa (2031 ± 145 psi)     
914K
914M
13500 ± 1000 kPa (1958 ± 145 psi)    
918M 15000 ± 1000 kPa (2176 ± 145 psi)    
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Power Train System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0068370, "Power Train System" for more detail on the following test.

Hydrostatic System- Test (Test A Baseline for the Hydrostatic System)

Table 11
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Charge pressure Low Idle  3400 ± 200 kPa (493 ± 29 psi)     
  Charge pressure High Idle  3900 ± 700 kPa (566± 102 psi)     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Hydrostatic System- Test (Test B Start to Move Test)

Table 12
Status(1)  Description  Motor RPM  Actual  Comments 
  Engine RPM 1175± 75 rpm  5 rpm to 50 rpm     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Hydrostatic System- Test (Test C Hydrostatic Stall Test in FORWARD)

Table 13
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Hystat High-Pressure Loop at Engine Speed 2280 ± 80 rpm Engine Speed  45000 ± 1500 kPa (6527 ± 218 psi)     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Hydrostatic System- Test (Test D Travel at Full Speed)

Table 14
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Speed range 1
Engine speed 2500 ± 50 rpm 
vehicle speed 10 ± 0.5 km/h (6.2± 0.3 mph)     
  Speed range 2
Engine speed 2500 ± 50 rpm 
vehicle speed 20 ± 1 km/h (12.4 ± 0.6 mph)     
  High Reverse
Engine speed 2500 ± 50 rpm 
vehicle speed 30.5 ± 1 km/h (19 ± 0.6 mph)     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Hydrostatic System- Test (Test E Double Stall)

Table 15
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Implement Pressure at Engine Speed 2280 ± 80 rpm  22000 ± 1000 kPa (3191 ± 145 psi)     
  Hystat Loop Pressure at Engine Speed 2280 ± 80 rpm  45000 ± 1500 kPa (6527 ± 218 psi)     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Steering System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0068380, "Machine Systems" for more detail on the following test.

Piston Pump (Steering) - Test & Adjust

Table 16
Status(1)  Description  Sales Model  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Low-Pressure Standby  910K
914K
914M 
1500 ± 100 kPa (218 ± 15 psi)     
910M
918M
1750 ± 750 kPa (254 ± 109 psi)
  High-Pressure Stall  910K
910M 
18500 ± 1000 kPa (2683 ± 145 psi)     
914K
914M
918M
22000 ± 1000 kPa (3191 ± 145 psi)
  Margin-Pressure  910K
910M
914K
914M
918M 
1500 ± 100 kPa (218 ± 15 psi)     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Braking System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, M0068380, "Machine Systems" for more detail on the following test.

Brake Accumulator - Test and Adjust

Table 17
Front and Rear Brake Accumulator Pressure 
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Accumulator Cut in pressure  8600 kPa (1247 psi) to 10600 kpa (1537 psi)     
  Accumulator Cut out pressure  14500 kPa (2103 psi) to 20000 kpa (901 psi)     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Brake Pressure - Test and Adjust

Table 18
Status(1)  Description  Specification  Actual  Comments 
  Service Brake  5000 to 6000 kpa (725 to 870 psi)     
  Parking Brake Off  Enter Value     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

S.O.S

Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, M0064226, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on performing S.0.S samples.

Table 19
Status(1)  Description  Obtain  Comments 
  Engine Oil Sample     
  Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)     
  Hydraulic Oil Sample     
  Transmission Oil Sample     
  Front Right Final Drive Oil Sample     
  Front Left Final Drive Oil Sample     
  Rear Right Final Drive Oil Sample     
  Rear Left Final Drive Oil Sample     
  Front Axle/Diff Oil Sample     
  Center Axle/Diff Oil Sample     
  Rear Axle/Diff Oil Sample     
  Transfer Case Oil Sample     
  Brake Fluid Oil Sample     
  Power Steering Oil Sample     
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

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