PL83 Pipelayer TA2 Technical Inspection{7000, 753T} Caterpillar


PL83 Pipelayer TA2 Technical Inspection{7000, 753T}

Usage:

PL83 KSD
Pipelayer:
PL83 (S/N: KSD1-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, SENR9832, "Electric 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

ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, SENR9832 for more detail on the following tests.

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    
2° ± 5°C (3° ± 9°F)    
       
    Jacket Water Inlet Temperature from Cooling System    
90 ° ± 3°C (192° ± 5°F)    
       
( 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     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Fuel Pressure    
689 ± 180 kPa (100 ± 26 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Lubrication System

Table 4
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Engine Oil Pressure at Low Idle    
103 to 600 kPa (15 to 87 psi)    
       
    Engine Oil Pressure at High Idle    
207 to 600 kPa (30 to 87 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Basic Engine

Table 5
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Engine Speed at Low Idle     700 ± 10 rpm            
    Engine Speed at High Idle     2200 ± 10 rpm            
    Torque Converter Stall Test Engine RPM     1300 ± 10 rpm            
    Cylinder Cutout Test     -         Caterpillar Electronic Technician    
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Air Inlet and Exhaust System

Table 6
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Torque Converter Stall Test Boost Pressure     113 ± 18 cm-Hg (45.5 ± 7 In-Hg)            
    Cylinder # 1 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
    Cylinder # 2 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
    Cylinder # 3 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
    Cylinder # 4 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
    Cylinder # 5 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
    Cylinder # 6 Exhaust Temperature (2)     -            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
( 2 ) Compare the exhaust temperature variance at each exhaust port.

Hydraulic System

ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR1312, "Hydraulic Systems" for more detail on the following test.

Piston Pump (Implement) - Test & Adjust

Table 7
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Normal operating pressure at port (BMR) at HIGH IDLE    
3500 ± 200 kPa (510 ± 30 psi)    
       
    Normal operating pressure at port (BML) at HIGH IDLE    
3500 ± 200 kPa (510 ± 30 psi)    
       
    Normal operating pressure at port (HMR) at HIGH IDLE    
3500 ± 200 kPa (510 ± 30 psi)    
       
    Normal operating pressure at port (HML) at HIGH IDLE    
3500 ± 200 kPa (510 ± 30 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Fan, Counterweight Relief Valves - Test and Adjust

Table 8
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Presure at (CWP) port at HIGH IDLE with the CTWT stalled    
20700 ± 350 kPa (3000 ± 50 psi)    
       
    Fan rpm clip speed at HIGH IDLE     1360 ± 25 rpm            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Accumulator - Test and Charge

Table 9
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Accumulator System Pressure    
3470 ± 200 kPa (503 ± 29 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Steering System

ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR1312, "Hydraulic Systems" for more detail on the following test.

Piston Pump (Steering) - Test and Adjust

Table 10
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Crossover Relief/Makeup Valve Pressure    
45000 ± 500 kPa (6525 ± 75 psi)    
       
    High Pressure Cutoff (HC) MAX STEER LEFT    
40160 ± 1205 kPa (5825 ± 175 psi)    
       
    High Pressure Cutoff (HD) MAX STEER RIGHT    
40160 ± 1205 kPa (5825 ± 175 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Power Train System

ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR0097, "Power Train System" for more detail on the following test.

Relief Valve (Transmission) - Test and Adjust

Table 11
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Low Idle (P1)    
2655 ± 105 kPa (385 ± 15 psi)    
       
    Pressure at clutch (5)    
2250 ± 170 kPa (325 ± 25 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Torque Converter Inlet) Pressure - Test

Table 12
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Cold oil, start at low idle slowly increase engine rpm (M)     Less than
900 ± 70 kPa (130 ± 10 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Torque Converter Outlet) Pressure - Test and Adjust

Table 13
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    High Idle THIRD SPEED FORWARD STALL at Pressure Port (N)    
630 ± 130 kPa (91 ± 19 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure - Test

Table 14
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Low Idle (L1)    
20 ± 15 kPa (3 ± 2 psi)    
       
    High Idle (L1)    
170 ± 35 kPa (25 ± 5 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Flywheel Lubrication Oil Pressure - Test

Table 15
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Low Idle (L2)    
105 ± 35 kPa (15 ± 5 psi)    
       
    High Idle (L2)    
255 ± 85 kPa (37 ± 12 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Braking System

ReferenceRefer to Testing & Adjusting, UENR0097, "Braking System" for more detail on the following test.

Brake Pressure - Test

Table 16
Status (1)     Description     Specification     Actual     Comments    
    Brake Pressure at Pressure Tap (B1) or (B2) with the Parking Brake On or the Service Brakes Fully Engaged    
70 kPa (10 psi) or less    
       
    Low Idle at Pressure Tap (B1) or (B2)    
2485 ± 170 kPa (360 ± 25 psi)    
       
    High Idle at Pressure Tap (B1) or (B2)    
2830 ± 205 kPa (410 ± 30 psi)    
       
    Low Idle Right Final Drive Brake    
2485 ± 170 kPa (360 ± 25 psi)    
       
    High Idle Right Final Drive Brake    
2830 ± 205 kPa (410 ± 30 psi)    
       
    Low Idle Left Final Drive Brake    
2485 ± 170 kPa (360 ± 25 psi)    
       
    High Idle Left Final Drive Brake    
2830 ± 205 kPa (410 ± 30 psi)    
       
    Low Idle Left Final Drive Lube (LB1)    
18 ± 17 kPa (3 ± 2 psi)    
       
    High Idle Left Final Drive Lube (LB1)    
155 ± 50 kPa (22 ± 7 psi)    
       
    Low Idle Right Final Drive Lube (LB2)    
18 ± 17 kPa (3 ± 2 psi)    
       
    High Idle Right Final Drive Lube (LB2)    
155 ± 50 kPa (22 ± 7 psi)    
       
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

S.O.S

ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8008, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on performing S.0.S samples.

Table 17
Status (1)     Description     Obtain     Comments    
    Engine Oil Sample            
    Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)            
    Hydraulic Oil Sample            
    Transmission Oil Sample            
    Right Final Drive Oil Sample            
    Left Final Drive Oil Sample            
( 1 ) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

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