- Motor Grader:
- 14H (S/N: ASE1-UP)
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 intervene effectively before problems occur.
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Electrical System
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     | 28 ± 1 V     |     | 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, SENR9528, "Electric Starting System - Test".     |
14 to 18 V at −7° C (19° F) to 10° C (50° F) |
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16 to 24 V at 10° C (50° F) to 27° C (80° F) |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Engine
Cooling System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) (2)     | -     |     |     |
    | Freezing Point of Engine Coolant     | -     |     | Use 245-5829 Coolant/Battery Tester Gp .     |
    | Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant     | -     |     | Use 8T-5296 Coolant Conditioner Test Kit .     |
    | Belt Tension     | Auto-Tension     |     |     |
    | Difference between the Upper Radiator Tank Temperature and Lower Radiator Tank Temperature     | 3° + 5° - 5° C (37° + 41° - 41° F)     |
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    | Jacket Water Inlet Temperature from Cooling System     | 89° ± 3°C (192° ± 37°F)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Test for the pressure that is listed on the cap. |
Fuel System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Fuel Pressure at HIGH IDLE     | 687 + 233 - 227 kPa (100 + 34 - 33 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Lubrication System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Engine Oil Pressure at LOW IDLE     | 142 + 458 - 68 kPa (21 + 66 - 10 psi)     |
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    | Engine Oil Pressure at HIGH IDLE     | 322 + 278 - 72 kPa (47 + 40 - 10 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Basic Engine
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Engine Speed at LOW IDLE     | 800 ± 10 RPM     |     |     |
    | Engine Speed at HIGH IDLE     | 2100 ± 10 RPM     |     |     |
    | Cylinder Cutout Test     | -     |     |     |
    | Engine Crankcase Blowby Pressure     | -     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air Inlet and Exhaust System
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Boost Pressure Test     | 76.7 ± 11.6 kPa (11.1 ± 1.7 psi)     |
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    | 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. |
Performance Checks
Brake Performance Checks
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7477, "Braking System - Test" for more detail on the following test.
Status (1)     | Description     | Perform     | Comments     |
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    | Service Brake Test     |     |     |
    | Parking Brake Test     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Secondary Steering Performance Checks
ReferenceRefer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR4118, "Secondary Steering System" for more detail on the following tests.
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Relief Valve (Secondary Steering) - Test     | 17225 kPa (2498 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Hydraulic Performance Checks
ReferenceRefer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR4183, "Hydraulic and Steering System " for more detail on the following tests.
Cylinder Cycle Time - Check
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
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    | Blade Lift - Rod In (2)     | 2.8 ± 0.4     |     |     |
    | Blade Lift - Rod Out (2)     | 2.8 ± 0.4     |     |     |
    | Centershift - Rod In (3)     | 6.0 ± 0.9     |     |     |
    | Centershift - Rod Out (3)     | 6.0 ± 0.9     |     |     |
    | Wheel Lean - Rod In (3)     | 2.0 ± 0.3     |     |     |
    | Wheel Lean - Rod Out (3)     | 2.0 ± 0.3     |     |     |
    | Blade Tip - Rod In (3)     | 4.8 ± 0.7     |     |     |
    | Blade Tip - Rod Out (3)     | 4.8 ± 0.7     |     |     |
    | Side Shift - Rod In (3)     | 14.3 ± 1.9     |     |     |
    | Side Shift - Rod Out (3)     | 14.3 ± 1.9     |     |     |
    | Ripper (If Equipped) - Rod In (2)     | 3.6 ± 0.4     |     |     |
    | Ripper (If Equipped) - Rod Out (2)     | 4.7 ± 0.4     |     |     |
    | Articulation - Rod In (3) (4)     | 3.9 ± 0.9     |     |     |
    | Articulation - Rod Out (3) (4)     | 3.9 ± 0.9     |     |     |
    | Blade Circle - 1/4 rotation     | 12.0 ± 1.4     |     |     |
    | Steering Wheel - Number of Turns     | 6     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
( 2 ) | Cycle times are for a "running distance" of 305 mm (12 inch). |
( 3 ) | Cycle time is through full travel. |
( 4 ) | When checking cycle times of these cylinders, operate the machine at high idle and place the transmission control (lever) in the FIRST SPEED position. The differential must be unlocked. |
Hydraulic Cylinder Drift - Check
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     | ||
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Oil Temperature Range | ||||||
38° C (100° F) |
49° C (120° F) |
66° C (151° F)     |
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    | Maximum allowable movement for Blade Lift (Left or Right Cylinder) in 5 minutes     | 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
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    | Maximum allowable movement for Blade Lift (Left or Right Cylinder) in 3.2 minutes     | 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
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    | Maximum allowable movement for Blade Lift (Left or Right Cylinder) in 1.7 minutes     | 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
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    | Maximum allowable movement for Wheel Lean (Left or Right Cylinder) in 5 minutes     | 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
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    | Maximum allowable movement for Wheel Lean (Left or Right Cylinder) in 3.2 minutes     | 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
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    | Maximum allowable movement for Wheel Lean (Left or Right Cylinder) in 1.7 minutes     | 1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
1.5 mm (0.06 inch)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Hydraulic and Steering System
ReferenceRefer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR4183, "Hydraulic and Steering System" for more detail on the following test.
Pump Control Valve (Hydraulic, Steering) - Test and Adjust
Low Standby Pressure Adjustment
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Low Pressure Standby at HIGH IDLE     | 3310 ± 690 kPa (480 ± 100 psi)     |
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    | True Low Pressure Standby at HIGH IDLE     | 2100 ± 100 kPa (305 ± 15 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Hydraulic System Pressure
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Implement Cylinder Stall Pressure at HIGH IDLE     | 24132 ± 1034 kPa (3500 ± 150 psi)     |
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    | Implement Relief Valve Pressure at HIGH IDLE     | 27600 ± 400 kPa (3900 ± 60 psi)     |
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25500 ± 350 kPa (3700 ± 70 psi) |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Relief Valves (Implement) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Relief Valve Pressure     | 27600 ± 400 kPa (3900 ± 60 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Disc Pack Preload for Circle Drive - Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Spring Deflection     | 2.30 ± 0.25 mm (0.091 ± 0.010 inch)     |
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    | Bearing Preload     | 0.00 to 0.13 mm (0.000 to 0.005 inch)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Steering Wheel Slip - Check
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Steering Wheel Revolutions from Stop to Stop     | 6.5 turns     |     |     |
    | Maximum Steering Pressure     | 19300 ± 689 kPa (2800 ± 100 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Piston Pump Cutoff Pressure (Hydraulic Fan) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Hydraulic Fan Speed at HIGH IDLE     | 1210 ± 25 RPM     |     |     |
    | Reference Pressure     | 8000 ± 500 kPa (1160 ± 73 psi)     |
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    | Hydraulic Fan Speed at HIGH IDLE (HIGH AMBIENT)     | 1350 ± 25 RPM     |     |     |
    | Reference Pressure (HIGH AMBIENT)     | 10000 ± 500 kPa (1450 ± 73 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Piston Pump Margin Pressure (Hydraulic Fan) - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Hydraulic Fan Speed at LOW IDLE     | 500 ± 25 RPM     |     |     |
    | Reference Pressure     | 1300 kPa (189 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air and Brake System
ReferenceRefer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR4189, "Air System and Brakes" for more detail on the following test.
Air System - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Pressure Loss     | 34 kPa (5 psi) or less     |
    | Record the cut out air pressure to the nearest 3.0 kPa (0.5 psi). After 150 seconds, take another reading. Difference should be within specification.     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air Pressure Gauge - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Pressure difference between Air Pressure Gauge and Test Pressure Gauge for Right or Left Tank gauge     | 35 kPa (5 psi) Maximum     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Air Compressor Governor - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Cut IN, Pressure     | 793 kPa (115 psi)     |
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    | Cut OUT, Pressure     | 1000 ± 34 kPa (145 ± 5 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Pressure Switch (Low Brake Air) - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Cut IN, Pressure     | 530 ± 40 kPa (77 ± 6 psi)     |
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    | Cut OUT, Pressure     | Above 640 kPa (93 psi)     |
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    | Low Brake Air Pressure Alarm Test     | 530 ± 40 kPa (77 ± 6 psi)     |
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    | Low Brake Air Pressure - Indicator     | 530 ± 40 kPa (77 ± 6 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Pressure Switch (Brake Air) (Stop Lamp) - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Stop Lamp Brake Air Pressure Switch Test     | 60 kPa (9 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Power Train System
ReferenceRefer to Testing and Adjusting, RENR4174, "Power Train" for more detail on the following test.
Transmission Charging Pump Pressure - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Transmission Charging Pump Pressure at LOW IDLE     | 2600 kPa (375 psi) minimum     |
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    | Transmission Charging Pump Pressure at HIGH IDLE     | 2861 ± 35 kPa (415 ± 5 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure at LOW IDLE in NEUTRAL position     | 159 ± 69 kPa (23 ± 10 psi)     |
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    | Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure at HIGH IDLE in NEUTRAL position     | 552 ± 103 kPa (80 ± 15 psi)     |
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    | Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure at LOW IDLE in FIRST GEAR FORWARD position     | 41 ± 21 kPa (6 ± 3 psi)     |
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    | Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure at HIGH IDLE in FIRST GEAR FORWARD position     | 386 ± 55 kPa (56 ± 8 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Direction Clutch Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Direction Clutch Pressure at the Transmission Control Valve at LOW IDLE     | 2200 kPa (319 psi) minimum     |
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    | Direction Clutch Pressure at the Transmission Control Valve at HIGH IDLE     | 2400 ± 70 kPa (348 ± 10 psi)     |
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    | Direction Clutch Pressure for the Transmission at the Cover     | 414 ± 35 kPa (60 ± 5 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Speed Clutch Pressure - Test and Adjust
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Speed Clutch Pressure at LOW IDLE in NEUTRAL position     | 621 ± 41 kPa (90 ± 6 psi)     |
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    | Speed Clutch Pressure at HIGH IDLE in NEUTRAL position     | 621 ± 34 kPa (90 ± 5 psi)     |
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    | Speed Clutch Pressure at LOW IDLE in FIRST GEAR FORWARD position     | 2515 kPa (365 psi) minimum     |
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    | Speed Clutch Pressure at HIGH IDLE in FIRST GEAR FORWARD position     | 2859 ± 103 kPa (415 ± 15 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Pilot Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Pilot Pressure in NEUTRAL position     | 682 ± 69 kPa (99 ± 10 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Transmission Oil Cooler Pressure - Test
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Transmission Oil Cooler Pressure at LOW IDLE in NEUTRAL position     | 690 kPa (100 psi)     |
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    | Transmission Oil Cooler Pressure at HIGH IDLE in NEUTRAL position     | 1380 kPa (200 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
Differential Lock Pressure - Check
Status (1)     | Description     | Specification     | Actual     | Comments     |
    | Differential Lock Pressure     | 2620 kPa (380 psi)     |
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( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |
S.O.S
ReferenceRefer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7477, "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on the following test.
Status (1)     | Description     | Obtain     | Comments     |
    | Engine Coolant Sample (Level 1)     |     |     |
    | Engine Coolant Sample (Level 2)     |     |     |
    | Engine Oil Sample     |     |     |
    | Hydraulic Oil Sample     |     |     |
    | Transmission/Differential Oil Sample     |     |     |
    | Tandem Drive Oil Sample     |     |     |
    | Wheel Bearing Oil Sample (Front)     |     |     |
( 1 ) | N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action |