GLOBAL MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT

988K Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer,

and 836K Landfill Compactor
BRAKE AND FAN SYSTEMS
MODULE 9 - TEXT REFERENCE

SERV1975

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Participants will meet the following learning outcomes

during this Brake and Fan System module for the 988K
Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer, and 836K Landfill
Compactor course:
• Locate and identify the brake and fan system
components.
• Test and adjust the brake and fan system.
• Identify the function of the brake and fan system during
a Post-Assessment.

Pre-module Learning Outcomes Participants will meet the following learning outcomes during this Brake and Fan
(objectives): System module for the 988K Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer, and 836K Landfill
Compactor course:
•T
 his slide and statement for the
988K Wheel Loader/834K Wheel • Given a 988K Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer, or 836K Landfill
Dozer/836K Landfill Compactor Compactor, locate and identify the brake and fan system components
Brake and Fan System module during a lab exercise.
should be shown at the beginning
of the module. • Given a 988K Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer, or 836K Landfill
Compactor, and the appropriate reference material, test and adjust the
brake and fan system during a lab exercise.

• Given all the reference materials and class notes, identify the function of
the brake and fan system during a Post-Assessment.

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BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Front Service
Brakes (9)

Rear Service Service Brake

Brakes (10) Valve (6)
(988K/834K only)

Implement
and Steering
Front
Pilot Systems (4)
Brake
Accumulator
Rear (7)
Brake/Pilot Brake Combination Brake
Pump (3) Valve (1) Accumulator (8)
(988K/834K only)
CEM Fan Motor (5)
(836K HRC only)
Parking Parking
Brake Brake (11)
Control
Valve (2)

3_1
Brake Hydraulic System Block Diagram

•E
 xplain the flow of oil through the This block diagram of the brake hydraulic system shows the components and the oil
brake hydraulic system. flow. The brake charging valve has been replaced by the brake combination
valve (1) and the parking brake control valve (2) is now electronically controlled. The
brake/pilot pump (3) is a variable displacement pump that replaces the fixed
displacement pump on the H Series machines. The 836K Landfill Compactor is
equipped with only front service brakes and a front brake accumulator.

The brake/pilot pump is a variable displacement piston pump that provides oil to the
brake combination valve.

The brake combination valve maintains the pressure in the brake accumulators and
is equipped with a pressure reducing valve and a sequence valve. The pressure
reducing valve decreases the oil pressure in the brake circuit. The decreased
oil pressure is used for the pilot oil supply in the implement and steering pilot
systems (4). The sequence valve controls the oil flow from the brake/pilot pump to
the CEM fan motor (5) on the 836K Highly Regulated Countries (HRC) model.

NOTE: The sequence valve has no function on the 988K, the 834K, and the
836K Lesser Regulated Countries (LRC) model, since these machines are not
equipped with the CEM fan motor.

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Brake Hydraulic System Components

• Identify the main components of This image shows the locations of the following components in the 988K brake
the brake hydraulic system. hydraulic system:

• Brake/pilot pump (1)

• Brake pedal (2)
• Service brake valve (3)
• Parking brake valve (4)
• Parking brake (5)
• Brake oil filter (6)
• Brake combination valve (7)
• Brake accumulators (8)

NOTE: The 834K and 836K component locations are similar. The 836K is
equipped with only one brake accumulator.

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Brake/Pilot Pump

6_1 6_2

6_3 6_4
Brake/Pilot Pump

• Identify the brake/pilot pump. The brake/pilot pump is a variable displacement pump that provides oil to the brake
combination valve and pilot oil to the steering and implement hydraulic systems, via
the brake combination valve. The brake/pilot pump also provides oil to the autolube
system on the 988K. The brake/pilot pump (1) is attached to the left rear of the pump
drive (2) on the 988K machine. The brake/pilot pump (3) is attached to the right rear
of the pump drive (4) on the 834K and 836K machines The brake/pilot pump replaces
the fixed displacement pump on the H Series machines.

The pump compensator valve (5) controls the oil flow to the brake combination valve.
When pressure in the brake system is less than approximately 16000 ± 350 kPa
(2,320 ± 50 psi), the compensator valve keeps the swashplate at maximum angle.
The pump piston stroke is longest and pump displacement is maximum. As the brake
system pressure increases above 16000 ± 350 kPa (2,320 ± 50 psi) the pressure
compensator decreases the angle of the swashplate and the pump displacement.
The amount of oil per pump revolution is decreased to the amount needed to maintain
the system pressure at 16000 ± 350 kPa (2,320 ± 50 psi).

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Brake Components at
Front of Hydraulic Tank

7_1 988K 7_2

834K 7_3 836K 7_4

Brake Components at Front of Hydraulic Tank

• Identify the brake components at The above images show the brake components located in front of the hydraulic tank
the front of the hydraulic tank. on the 988K (top right view), 834K (bottom left view), and 836K (bottom right view).
The cover has been removed in this image.

Oil from the brake/pilot pump flows through the brake oil filter (1) to the brake
combination valve (2). The brake combination valve replaces the brake charging
valve. The brake combination valve allows oil to flow to the brake accumulators (3)
and to the service brake valve. The 836K is equipped with only one accumulator
for the front brakes. When the engine is running, the accumulators assist in
supplying pressurized oil to the service brake valve. If the engine stops or the
brake/pilot pump fails, the accumulators provide a temporary emergency oil supply
for braking. The nitrogen accumulator charging valves are located on the bottom of
the accumulators.

The brake oil filter contains a filter bypass switch (4), which informs the Implement
ECM if the brake oil filter is restricted.

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Brake System Pressure Taps

• Identify the brake system The following pressure taps can be used to check the brake system pressures:
pressure taps.
• Pilot oil supply pressure (1)
• Brake supply pressure (2)
• Front brake accumulator pressure (3)
• Rear brake accumulator pressure (4)

NOTE: This image shows the brake system pressure taps on the 988K. The
834K and 836K pressure tap locations are similar.

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Brake Combination Valve

• Identify the brake combination The brake combination valve allows oil to flow to the brake accumulators and to the
valve components. service brake valve. The brake combination valve is also equipped with a pressure
reducing valve (1). The pressure reducing valve reduces the oil pressure in the brake
circuit. The reduced oil pressure is used for the pilot oil supply in the implement and
steering circuits.

The sequence valve (2) controls the oil flow from the brake/pilot pump to the CEM
fan motor on the 836K HRC machine.

NOTE: The sequence valve has no function on the 988K, the 834K, and the
836K LRC machine, since these machines are not equipped with the CEM
motor.

The relief valve (3) limits the brake system pressure.

The brake pressure sensor (4) sends a signal to the Power Train ECM indicating
brake pressure.

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Service Brake Valve

• Identify the service brake valve. The service brake valve (1) is located below the right brake pedal (2). The left and
right brake pedals are mechanically connected. This connection allows the service
brake valve to be actuated by either brake pedal.

When the brake pedal is depressed, the brake switch (3) opens and the Engine ECM
deactivates the throttle lock.

Front service brake oil pressure can be checked at the front service brake pressure
tap (4), and rear service brake oil pressure on the 988K and 834K can be checked at
the rear service brake pressure tap (5).

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SERVICE BRAKE VALVE

BRAKE PEDAL BRAKE PEDAL

RELEASED ENGAGED

Piston (7)

Upper Upper Spool (9)

Springs (8)

Rear Brakes (4) Rear Brakes (4)

Lower Spool
Rear Accumulator (2)
(6)

Tank Front Brakes (5) Tank Front Brakes (5)

(3) (3)

Front Accumulator (1)

Lower
Spring (10)

11_1
Service Brake Valve Internal Components

• Identify the service brake valve This illustration shows the internal components of the service brake valve on the
internal components. 988K and 834K.

NOTE: The 836K service brake valve is similar, but only contains one brake
spool which directs oil to only the front brakes.

When the brake pedal is released (left view), the oil passages from the front
accumulator (1) and rear accumulator (2) to the brakes are closed, and the passages
from the brakes to the tank (3) are opened. Oil in the rear brakes (4) and front
brakes (5) flows through the respective brake spools to the tank. Spring force at the
bottom of the lower spool (6) moves the brake spools up.

When the operator depresses either brake pedal (right view), the piston (7) contacts
the upper springs (8), which move both the upper spool (9) and lower spool down.
The brake spools close the passages to the tank and open the passages from the two
accumulators. The oil from the rear accumulator flows through the rear brake spool
to ENGAGE the rear brakes and to fill the chamber between the lower and upper
spool. The oil from the front accumulator flows through the lower brake spool to
ENGAGE the front brakes and to fill the chamber at the bottom of the lower spool.

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Parking Brake Valve

• Identify the parking brake valve. The parking brake control valve (1) is located on top of the frame, below the cab. The
parking brake control valve directs oil flow to the parking brake. When the parking
brake switch in the cab is turned ON, the Power Train ECM de-energizes the parking
brake solenoid (2). The solenoid blocks oil to the spool inside the parking brake
valve. Spring force moves the spool, which allows the oil in the parking brake to flow
to the tank and spring force engages the parking brake.

When the parking brake switch in the cab is turned OFF, the Power Train ECM
energizes the parking brake solenoid. The solenoid directs oil to the spool inside the
parking brake valve. The spool moves and directs oil to release the parking brake.

Also shown in this view is the parking brake pressure sensor. The parking brake
pressure sensor (3) sends a signal to the Power Train ECM indicating parking brake
pressure.

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Parking Brake

• Identify the parking brake The spring engaged, hydraulically released, multiple disc parking brake is bolted to
components. the front of the output transfer gear case. The brake discs are splined to the hub,
which turns with the drive shaft. The plates are splined to the park brake housing,
which is held with bolts (1) anchored to the bearing cage (2).

When the parking brake is released, brake system oil acts against the piston, which
moves a plate (3) outward against spring force. With the spring force removed, the
discs, the hub, and the front drive shaft are allowed to rotate.

When the parking brake is depressed, brake system oil in the parking brake flows to
the tank. Spring force moves the nonrotating plates against the turning discs, which
are splined to the hub. The friction between the discs and plates causes the hub to
reduce speed or to stop.

If the brake/pilot pump fails or hydraulic oil flow stops, the parking brake can be
manually released to move the machine. To manually release the parking brake,
install brake release bolts (4) in the three brake release holes (5) spaced 120 degrees
apart. Tighten the bolts, which forces the plate outward against spring force. With
spring force removed, the discs, the hub, and the front drive shaft are allowed to
rotate. When not in use, the bolts are stored in the location shown in this view.

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988K/834K BRAKE SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES ENGAGED / PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED

Rear Brake Front Brake

Accumulator Accumulator (9)
Right Brake (10)
Pedal (12) Left Brake
Brake Lights Pedal (13) Accumulator
(18) Pressure Sensor
Inverse (11)
Shuttle Valve (7)
Service Brake
Valve (14) Pressure Reducing
Valve (6)
Implement and
Steering
Systems
Rear Service (8)
Brakes (16)

Relief Brake
Valve Sequence Combination
(4) Valve (5) Valve (3)
Front Service
Brakes (15)

Brake Oil
Filter (2)
Parking Brake
Solenoid
(19)
Parking Brake (17)
Parking Brake/Pilot
Brake Pump (1)
Spool (20)

Parking Brake Control Valve (21) 15_1

988K / 834K Brake System Schematic – Service Brakes Engaged / Parking
Brake Engaged

•E
 xplain the operation of the This schematic shows the 988K/834K brake hydraulic system with the service brakes
988K/834K brake hydraulic ENGAGED and the parking brake ENGAGED.
system with the service brakes
and parking brake engaged. The brake/pilot pump (1) sends oil through the brake oil filter (2) to the brake
combination valve (3). Inside the brake combination valve, oil flows to the relief
valve (4), the sequence valve (5), the pressure reducing valve (6), and through a
check valve to the inverse shuttle valve (7). The relief valve limits the maximum
pressure for the brake system. The pressure reducing valve decreases the brake
oil pressure, which is used as the pilot oil supply for the implement and steering
systems (8). The sequence valve directs oil from the brake/pilot pump to the Clean
Emissions Module (CEM) fan motor on the 836K HRC model.

NOTE: The sequence valve has no function on the 988K, the 834K, and the
836K LRC model, since these machines are not equipped with the CEM fan
motor.

In the 988K/834K/836K machines, the front brake accumulator (9) and rear
brake accumulator (10) are continuously charged when the engine is running.
The accumulators will continue to charge until the oil pressure increases to
16000 ± 350 kPa (2,320 ± 50 psi), which is the brake/pilot pump cutoff pressure. At
cutoff pressure, the brake/pilot pump will destroke. When the brake circuit pressure
decreases to approximately 10600 kPa (1535 psi), the brake accumulator pressure
sensor (11) will send a signal to the Power Train ECM.

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988K/834K BRAKE SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES RELEASED / PARKING BRAKE RELEASED

Rear Brake
Accumulator
Right Brake (7)
Pedal (1) Left Brake
Pedal (2)

Service Brake
Valve (3)

Implement and
Steering
Systems
Rear Service
Brakes (5)

Front Service
Brakes (4)

Parking Brake
Solenoid
(6)
Parking Brake (10)
Parking
Brake
Spool (8)

Parking Brake Control Valve (9) 17_1

988K / 834K Brake System Schematic – Service Brakes Released / Parking
Brake Released

•E
 xplain the operation of the In this image the right and left brake pedals (1-2) are not depressed. The service
988K/834K brake hydraulic brake valve (3) blocks oil to the front and rear service brakes (4-5), which releases
system with the service brakes the service brakes.
and parking brake released.
When the parking brake switch in the cab is in the OFF position, the Power Train
ECM energizes the parking brake solenoid (6). The parking brake solenoid directs oil
from the rear brake accumulator (7) to the parking brake spool (8) inside the parking
brake control valve (9). Rear brake accumulator oil is directed to the parking brake,
which releases the parking brake (10).

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836K BRAKE SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES ENGAGED / PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED
Left Brake Right Brake
Pedal (5) Pedal (4) Front Brake
Accumulator (1)

Brake Combination Valve (8)

Service Brake
Valve (3)
Pressure Reducing
Valve (11)
Implement and
Front Service Steering
Brakes (2) Systems

CEM Fan
Motor (12)
Relief (836K HRC)
Valve Sequence
(9) Valve (10)

Park Brake
Brake Oil
Filter (7)

Park Brake Brake/Pilot

Control Valve (13) Pump (6)

18_1
836K Brake System Schematic – Service Brakes Engaged / Parking Brake
Engaged

•E
 xplain the operation of the 836K This schematic shows the 836K brake hydraulic system with the service brakes
brake hydraulic system with the ENGAGED and the parking brake ENGAGED.
service brakes and parking brake
engaged. The 836K brake hydraulic system operates the same as the 988K/834K brake
hydraulic system, but has only a front brake accumulator (1) to provide oil to the front
service brakes (2). The service brake valve (3) has only one spool, which directs oil
to the front service brakes when the right brake pedal (4) or the left brake pedal (5)
is depressed.

Oil from the brake/pilot pump (6) flows through the brake oil filter (7) to the brake
combination valve (8). Inside the brake combination valve, oil flows to the relief
valve (9), the sequence valve (10), the pressure reducing valve (11), and through a
check valve to the front brake accumulator.

The sequence valve directs oil from the brake/pilot pump to the Clean Emissions
Module (CEM) fan motor on the 836K HRC model. If the oil pressure in the brake
circuit decreases below approximately 13800 kPa (2000 psi), the sequence valve will
block oil flow to the CEM fan motor and give priority to the brake circuit to ensure the
brake accumulators are charged.

NOTE: The CEM fan motor is not installed on the 836K LRC model.

The parking brake control valve (13) operates as previously described in the
988K/834K brake hydraulic system.

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Fan System Components

• Identify the fan system The image above shows the location of the fan system components on the 988K
components. Wheel Loader. The 834K and 836K fan system component locations are similar. The
988K/834K/836K machines are equipped with an on-demand hydraulic fan system.
The on-demand control fan system uses a variable displacement hydraulic fan
pump (1), which provides oil flow to the hydraulic fan motor (2). The hydraulic fan
motor rotates the fan blades to move the air through the radiator package. The oil
from the hydraulic fan motor then flows through the oil cooler (3) and return oil
filter (4) to the hydraulic tank. Case drain oil from the fan pump and fan motor flows
though the fan pump and motor case drain oil filter (5).

In an on demand fan system, the fan speed will increase or decrease to provide
the required amount of cooling. During light usage, the fan system will maintain a
minimum fan speed. During heavy usage or high ambient temperatures, the fan
system will supply the fan speed that is required to cool the machine fluids (hydraulic
oil, engine coolant). Also, the fan system cools the air that is flowing through the Air
to Air Aftercooler (ATAAC).

NOTE: The 836K is equipped with a reversing fan system.

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DEMAND FAN CIRCUIT

Engine ECM (1) Implement ECM (5)

Data
Link
(6)
Intake Manifold Air
Temperature Sensor (2)

Engine Coolant Hydraulic Oil

Temperature Sensor (3) Temperature Sensor (4)

Fan Solenoid (7)

20_1
Demand Fan Circuit

•E
 xplain the operation of the In the on demand fan system, the Engine ECM (1) receives input signals from the
demand fan circuit. intake manifold air temperature sensor (2), the engine coolant temperature
sensor (3), and the hydraulic oil temperature sensor (4), via the Implement ECM (5)
over the data link (6).

The Engine ECM processes the input signals and sends corresponding output
signals to the fan solenoid (7) to control the fan speed.

The following temperatures must be met to maintain the fan system at minimum fan
speed:

• Inlet air manifold temperature below 52°C (126°F)

• Hydraulic oil temperature below 87°C (189°F)
• Coolant temperature below 92°C (198°F)

When a sensor reads a temperature above the key target temperature, the Engine
ECM interprets a demand for additional cooling. The Engine ECM sends a reduced
amount of current to the solenoid valve and the pump starts to upstroke.

NOTE: The variable speed fan control feature can be enabled, disabled, and
calibrated using Cat ET. The variable speed fan default setting is enabled.

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988K Fan Pump

• Identify the 988K fan pump. The fan pump (1) on the 988K machine is attached to the rear of the pump drive (2).
The fan pump is a variable displacement piston pump that provides oil flow to drive
the fan motor. The fan pump solenoid (3) is now located on the pump and is no
longer remotely located. The fan solenoid controls the pump oil flow based on
temperature signals provided to the Engine ECM. The Engine ECM sends the
required current to the fan solenoid.

Fan system supply pressure can be checked at the fan supply pressure tap (4). Case
drain oil from the fan pump and fan motor flows though the fan pump and motor case
drain oil filter (5), which is located at the rear of the hydraulic tank.

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834K / 836K Fan Pump

• Identify the 834K/836K fan pump. The fan pump (1) on the 834K/836K machines is mounted to the front of the right
implement/steering pump (2). The fan pump solenoid (3) is now located on the pump
and is no longer remotely located.

Fan system supply pressure can be checked at the fan supply pressure tap (4). Case
drain oil from the fan pump and fan motor flows though the fan pump and motor case
drain oil filter (5), which is located below the platform on the right side of the machine.
Case drain oil pressure can be checked at the case drain oil pressure tap (6).

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988K / 834K Oil Cooler

• Identify the 988K/834K oil cooler. The hydraulic oil cooler (1) on the 988K and 834K machines is mounted horizontally
in front of the radiator (2) at the rear of the machine. A bypass valve (3) is installed in
the lines group below the oil cooler. The bypass valve opens when the oil pressure
is above 345 ± 45 (50 ± 7 psi) if the oil is cold or the oil cooler is restricted.

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836K Oil Cooler

• Identify the 836K oil cooler. The hydraulic oil cooler (1) on the 836K machine is mounted vertically in front of the
radiator (2) at the rear of the machine. A bypass valve (3) is installed in the lines
group near the bottom of the oil cooler. The bypass valve opens when the oil pressure
is above 345 ± 45 (50 ± 7 psi) if the oil is cold or the oil cooler is restricted.

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Return Oil
Filter

25_1 988K 25_2

834K 25_3 836K 25_4

Return Oil Filter

• Identify the return oil filter. The images above show the location of the return oil filter (1) on the 988K (top right
view), 834K (bottom left view), and 836K (bottom right view). Oil from the oil cooler
flows through the return oil filter and to the tank. The return oil filter contains a bypass
switch (2) which opens when the oil filter is restricted. The hydraulic oil S•O•S tap (3)
is located on the oil filter inlet line.

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988K / 834K FAN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

MAXIMUM FAN SPEED
Flow Control Valve (3)

Fan
Hydraulic
Motor
Oil Cooler (5)
(4)

Fan
Solenoid
Valve (2)

Fan Actuator
Pump Piston (7)
(1)
Return
Oil Filter (6)

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988K / 834K Hydraulic Fan Schematic – Maximum Fan Speed

•E
 xplain the operation of the The schematic above illustrates the oil flow and components in the 988K/834K fan
988K/834K fan hydraulic system hydraulic system. The 836K fan hydraulic system is similar, but is also equipped with
with the fan at maximum speed. a reversing fan.

When the engine is running, the fan pump (1) draws oil from the hydraulic tank and
sends the oil to the fan solenoid valve (2), the flow control valve (3), and to the fan
motor (4). The fan motor turns the cooling fan. Oil from the fan motor flows through
the hydraulic oil cooler (5) and the return oil filter (6) to the tank.

The fan solenoid controls the signal oil to the flow control valve. When a sensor
reads a temperature above the key target temperature, the Engine ECM sends a
reduced current to the fan solenoid for additional cooling. The solenoid shifts, which
blocks pump oil flow to the tank. The oil pressure on the right side of the flow control
valve increases, which shifts the flow control spool to the left. Oil at the actuator
piston (7) flows to the tank. The actuator piston moves to the right and the fan pump
upstrokes to increase the pump oil flow.

As one or more of the key target temperatures continues to increase, the Engine
ECM will continue to decrease the current sent to the solenoid valve, which will
cause the pump to increase flow.

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988K / 834K FAN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

MINIMUM FAN SPEED
Flow Control Valve (2)

Fan
Solenoid
Valve (1)

Fan Actuator
Pump Piston (4)
(3)

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988K / 834K Hydraulic Fan Schematic – Minimum Fan Speed

•E
 xplain the operation of the When the sensors detect a decrease in temperature, the Engine ECM starts
988K/834K fan hydraulic system increasing the current to the fan solenoid (1). The solenoid shifts and directs oil on
with the fan at minimum speed. the right side of the flow control valve (2) to the tank. Oil from the fan pump (3) on the
left side of the flow control valve shifts the flow control valve to the right and oil is
directed to the actuator piston (4). The actuator moves to the left and the swashplate
angle decreases. The fan pump oil flow decreases proportionally compared to the
temperature change of all three sensors.

As one or more of the key target temperatures continues to decrease, the Engine
ECM will continue to increase the current that is sent to the solenoid valve, which will
cause the pump to decrease flow.

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28_2
Reversing Fan Valve (836K)

• Identify the reversing fan valve The reversing fan will REVERSE the direction of the cooling fan to purge debris
components. trapped in the radiator grill. The auto reversing fan automatically REVERSES the
cooling fan for 20 seconds after every 20 minute interval.

The reversing fan switch (1) in the cab provides a manual override that initiates the
purge cycle when the engine is running. Pressing and releasing the top of the switch
manually activates the reversing fan and resets the timer for the automatic purge
cycle.

NOTE: The cooling fan may not automatically reverse when the parking brake is
applied. Pressing the reversing fan switch will override this feature.

The reversing fan valve (2) is located on the inside of the right frame rail near the rear
of the machine and controls the direction of oil flow to the fan motor. The reversing
fan valve components are:

• Diverter valve (3)

• Crossover relief valves (4)
• Reversing solenoid (5)
• Bypass solenoid (6)

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836K FAN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

MINIMUM FAN SPEED - FORWARD
Pressure
Reducing
Brake Combination Valve (4)
Valve (3)

Fan Solenoid (1)

Reversing
Diverter Solenoid
Valve (6) (5)

Fan Bypass
Solenoid (11)

Fan
Motor
(8)
Actuator
Piston (2) Oil Cooler (9)

Fan Pump (7)

Return
Oil Filter (10)

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Hydraulic Fan Schematic (836K) – Maximum Fan Speed FORWARD

•E
 xplain the operation of the 836K The schematic above illustrates the 836K fan hydraulic system at maximum speed
fan hydraulic system with the fan and rotating in the FORWARD direction. As previously described, with a decreased
rotating FORWARD at maximum current sent to the fan solenoid (1), spring force is holding the actuator piston (2) to
speed. the right and the pump swashplate is at the maximum angle.

Oil from the brake combination valve (3), via a pressure reducing valve (4), provides
the pilot oil supply to the reversing solenoid (5). In the FORWARD direction, the
reversing solenoid is de-energized, which blocks pilot oil from flowing to the top of
the diverter valve (6). Spring force moves the diverter valve up and oil from the fan
pump (7) flows to the fan motor (8), which turns the fan motor in the FORWARD
direction. Motor drain oil flows through the diverter valve and through the oil
cooler (9) and return oil filter (10) to the tank.

The fan bypass solenoid (11) will direct fan pump oil to the tank when energized by
the Engine ECM.

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836K FAN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

MINIMUM FAN SPEED - REVERSE
Pressure
Reducing
Brake Combination Valve (4)
Valve (3)

Fan Solenoid (1)

Reversing
Diverter Solenoid
Valve (6) (5)

Fan Bypass
Solenoid (11)

Fan
Motor
(8)
Actuator
Piston (2) Oil Cooler (9)

Fan Pump (7)

Return
Oil Filter (10)

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Hydraulic Fan Schematic (836K) – Maximum Fan Speed REVERSE

•E
 xplain the operation of the 836K The schematic above illustrates the 836K fan hydraulic system at maximum speed
fan hydraulic system with the fan and rotating in the REVERSE direction. As previously described, with a decreased
rotating in REVERSE at maximum current sent to the fan solenoid (1), spring force is holding the actuator piston (2) to
speed. the right and the pump swashplate is at the maximum angle.

Oil from the brake combination valve (3), via a pressure reducing valve (4), provides
the pilot oil supply to the reversing solenoid (5). In the REVERSE direction, the
reversing solenoid is energized, which directs pilot oil to the top of the diverter
valve (6). Oil pressure at the top of the diverter valve moves the diverter valve down
and oil from the fan pump (7) flows to the fan motor (8), which turns the fan motor in
the REVERSE direction. Motor drain oil flows through the diverter valve and through
the oil cooler (9) and return oil filter (10) to the tank.

The fan bypass solenoid (11) will direct fan pump oil to the tank when energized by
the Engine ECM.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Participants have met the following learning outcomes

during this Brake and Fan System module for the 988K
Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer, and 836K Landfill
Compactor course:
• Located and identified the brake and fan system
components.
• Tested and adjusted the brake and fan system.
• Identified the function of the brake and fan system
during a Post-Assessment.

Post-module Learning Outcomes Participants have met the following learning outcomes during this Brake and Fan
(objectives): System module for the 988K Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer/, and 36K Landfill
Compactor course:
•T
 his slide and statement for the
988K Wheel Loader/834K Wheel • Given a 988K Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer, or 836K Landfill
Dozer/836K Landfill Compactor Compactor, located and identified the brake and fan system
Brake and Fan System module components during a lab exercise.
should be shown at the end of the
module. • Given a 988K Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer, or 836K Landfill
Compactor, and the appropriate reference material, tested and adjusted
the brake and fan system during a lab exercise.

• Given all the reference materials and class notes, identified the function
of the brake and fan system during a Post-Assessment.

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