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2014/04/23 D6T Track-Type Tractor TA2 Technical Inspection {0372, 1000, 7000, 753T, 7565} (REHS8933-00)

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Track-Type Tractor
D6T (S/N: JHB1-UP; ZEB1-UP; SMC1-UP; JWD1-UP; LBD1-UP; LAE1-UP; DJG1-UP; WCG1-UP; WFH1-UP; LKJ1-

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UP; KJL1-UP; SKL1-UP; GCT1-UP; RLW1-UP; LAY1-UP; PEZ1-UP)

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Table 1

Status
(1)
Description Specification Actual Comments

Cables between the battery, the starter, and the engine

ground must be the correct size. Wires and cables must
Inspect Battery
be free of corrosion. Wires and cables must have cable
Cables
support clamps in order to prevent stress on battery
connections (terminals).
Refer to Special Instruction,
Battery Test 12.4 VDC or more SEHS7633 , "Battery Test
Procedure".
Refer to Special Instruction,
Charging
18 VDC to 32 VDC REHS0354 , "Charging
System Test
System Troubleshooting".
12 to 16 V at −23° C (−10° F) to −7° C (19° F) Refer to Testing and
Electric
Adjusting, SENR9830 ,
Starting 14 to 18 V at −7° C (19° F) to 10° C (50° F)
"Electric Starting System -
System Test
16 to 24 V at 10° C (50° F) to 27° C (80° F) Test".
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Engine
Cooling System
Table 2

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap)(2) -
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Use 245-5829
Freezing Point of Engine Coolant - Coolant/Battery Tester
Gp.
Use 8T-5296 Coolant
Conditioner Test of Engine Coolant -
Conditioner Test Kit.
Belt Tension 110 N (25 lb)
Difference between the Upper Radiator
6° + 5° - 5° C
Tank Temperature and Lower Radiator Tank
(43° + 41° - 41° F)
Temperature
Jacket Water Inlet Temperature from 89° + 3° - 3° C
Cooling System (192° + 37° - 37° F)
(1)
(2) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
Test for the pressure that is listed on the cap.

Fuel System
Table 3

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Fuel Pressure at Low Idle
Fuel Pressure at High Idle 550 ± 184 kPa (80 ± 27 psi)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Lubrication System
Table 4

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Engine Oil Pressure at Low Idle 175 + 225 - 75 kPa (25 + 33 - 11 psi)
Engine Oil Pressure at High Idle 280 + 320 - 30 kPa (41 + 46 - 4 psi)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Basic Engine
Table 5

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Engine Speed at Low Idle 800 ± 10 rpm
Engine Speed at High Idle 2010 ± 10 rpm
Use Cat® Electronic Technician (Cat ET)
Cylinder Cutout Test
Service Tool
Engine Crankcase Pressure
(Blowby)
(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 125.0 ± 18.8 kPa (18.1 ± 2.7 psi)
Torque Converter Stall Test Engine RPM 1560 ± 30 rpm
Cylinder # 1 Exhaust Temperature(2) -
Cylinder # 2 Exhaust Temperature(2) -

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Cylinder # 3 Exhaust Temperature(2) -

Cylinder # 4 Exhaust Temperature(2) -
Cylinder # 5 Exhaust Temperature (2)
-
Cylinder # 6 Exhaust Temperature(2) -
Cylinder # 7 Exhaust Temperature(2) -
Cylinder # 8 Exhaust Temperature (2)
-
(1)
(2) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
Compare the exhaust temperature variance at each exhaust port.

Performance Checks
Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR5129 , "Hydraulic System" for more detail on the following tests.

Operation Checks
Tests for Cycle Times
Table 7

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Bulldozer Lift Cylinder (Move the blade from the ground to
the fully raised position.) at oil temperature of 75° ± 3°C 2.5 seconds
(167° ± 5°F)
Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder (Move the bulldozer blade from TILT
RIGHT to TILT LEFT) at oil temperature of 75° ± 3°C 1.7 seconds
(167° ± 5°F)
Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder (Move the bulldozer blade from TILT
LEFT to TILT RIGHT) at oil temperature of 75° ± 3°C 1.4 seconds
(167° ± 5°F)
Ripper Lift Cylinder (Move the ripper to the fully raised
1.8 seconds
position from the fully lowered position)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Drift Tests for Bulldozer Lift Cylinders

Table 8

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 38.0 mm (1.50 inch) at
oil temperature of 49° to 68°C (120° to 155°F) is 2.7 mins
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 38.0 mm (1.50 inch)
above oil temperature of 69° to 88°C (156° to 190°F) is 1.7
mins
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Drift Tests for Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder

Table 9

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 11.2 mm (0.44 inch) at
oil temperature of 49° to 66°C (120° to 150°F) is 2.7 mins
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 11.2 mm (0.44 inch)
above oil temperature of above 66°C (150°F) is 1.7 mins
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

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Drift Tests for Ripper Lift Cylinder

Table 10

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 9.6 mm (0.38 inch) at
oil temperature of 49° to 66°C (120° to 150°F) is 2.7 mins
Minutes until maximum allowable drift of 9.6 mm (0.38 inch)
above oil temperature of above 66°C (150°F) is 1.7 mins
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Steering Operation Checks

Table 11

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Steering Turn Diameter Check - Full Steer Left in first
1.372 to 1.981 m
gear forward and HIGH IDLE with the blade raised and in
(4.5 to 6.5 ft)
the HOLD position
Steering Turn Diameter Check - Full Steer Right in first
1.372 to 1.981 m
gear forward and HIGH IDLE with the blade raised and in
(4.5 to 6.5 ft)
the HOLD position
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Hydraulic System
Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR5129 , "Hydraulic System" for more detail on the following tests.

Piston Pump (Implement) - Test and Adjust

Table 12

Status(1) Specification
Description PAT Blade Actual Comments
Standard(2) Winch(3) PAT Blade(4)
With Winch(5)
Low
Pressure
Standby Test 3600 kPa 3600 kPa 3600 kPa 3600 kPa
(520 psi) (520 psi) (520 psi) (520 psi)
at HIGH IDLE
maximum maximum maximum maximum
at Pressure
Tap (HA)
High
Pressure
Cutoff Test at 19300 ± 350 kPa 28000 ± 350 kPa 21500 ± 350 kPa 28000 ± 350 kPa
HIGH IDLE at (2800 ± 50 psi) (4050 ± 50 psi) (3100 ± 50 psi) (4050 ± 50 psi)
Pressure Tap
(HA)
Margin
Pressure Test
at HIGH IDLE 2100 ± 100 kPa 2100 ± 100 kPa 2100 ± 100 kPa 2100 ± 100 kPa
at Pressure (305 ± 15 psi) (305 ± 15 psi) (305 ± 15 psi) (305 ± 15 psi)
Tap (HA) and
(HB)
(1)
(2) N= Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(3) Machines that are equipped with bulldozer lift and bulldozer tilt or machines that are equipped with bulldozer lift, bulldozer tilt, and a ripper
(4) Machines that are equipped with bulldozer lift, bulldozer tilt, and a winch
(5) Machines that are equipped with a PAT blade
Machines that are equipped with a PAT blade and winch

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Pressure Limiter Valve - Test

Table 13

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Pressure setting for Pressure Limiter Valve for 19300 ± 300 kPa
Bulldozer Lift Circuit (Winch(2)) (2800 ± 45 psi)
Pressure setting for Pressure Limiter Valve for 21550 ± 300 kPa
Bulldozer Lift Circuit (PAT Blade With Winch(3)) (3125 ± 45 psi)
Pressure setting for Pressure Limiter Valve for 19300 ± 300 kPa
Bulldozer Tilt Circuit (Winch(2)) (2800 ± 45 psi)
Pressure setting for Pressure Limiter Valve for 21550 ± 300 kPa
Bulldozer Tilt Circuit (PAT Blade With Winch(3)) (3125 ± 45 psi)
Pressure setting for Pressure Limiter Valve for 19300 ± 300 kPa
Bulldozer Angle Circuit (PAT Blade With Winch(3)) (2800 ± 45 psi)
(1)
(2) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action
(3) Machines that are equipped with bulldozer lift, bulldozer tilt, and a winch.
Machines that are equipped with a PAT blade and winch.

Pressure Reducing Valve - Test and Adjust

Table 14

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Pilot Pressure for Pressure Reducing Valve at 3275 ± 175 kPa
HIGH IDLE (475 ± 25 psi)
6485 ± 345 kPa
Relief Valve Pressure setting (bench test only)
(940 ± 50 psi)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Accumulator (Pilot) - Test and Charge

Table 15

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Accumulator Charge Pressure at HIGH IDLE and 3275 ± 170 kPa
Pressure Tap (CPG) (475 ± 25 psi)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Main) - Test

Table 16

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Main Relief Valve Pressure for Standard Machine 21700 ± 400 kPa
(bench test only) (3150 ± 58 psi)
Main Relief Valve Pressure for Standard Machine with a
29600 ± 500 kPa
Winch and VPAT Machine with a Winch (bench test
(4300 ± 75 psi)
only)
Main Relief Valve Pressure for VPAT Machine (bench 24400 ± 400 kPa
test only) (3550 ± 60 psi)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Piston Pump (Steering) - Test and Adjust

Table 17

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Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

High Pressure Cutoff at Pressure Taps (HC) and 40300 ± 1050 kPa
(HD) (5850 ± 150 psi)
Crossover Relief/Makeup Valve Pressure 45000 ± 700 kPa
(bench test only) (6500 ± 100 psi)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Pilot Control Valve (Steering) - Test and Adjust

Table 18

Status(1) Specification
Description Pressure Tap Pressure Tap Actual Comments
(Y1) (Y2)
Pilot Pressure for Steering Control 0 ± 200 kPa 745 ± 100 kPa
Lever for STEER LEFT (A) position (0 ± 30 psi) (108 ± 15 psi)
Pilot Pressure for Steering Control 0 ± 200 kPa 1200 ± 170 kPa
Lever for STEER LEFT (B) position (0 ± 30 psi) (174 ± 25 psi)
Pilot Pressure for Steering Control 0 ± 200 kPa 2060 ± 240 kPa
Lever for STEER LEFT (C) position (0 ± 30 psi) (300 ± 35 psi)
Pilot Pressure for Steering Control
745 ± 100 kPa 0 ± 200 kPa
Lever for STEER RIGHT (A)
(108 ± 15 psi) (0 ± 30 psi)
position
Pilot Pressure for Steering Control
1200 ± 170 kPa 0 ± 200 kPa
Lever for STEER RIGHT (B)
(174 ± 25 psi) (0 ± 30 psi)
position
Pilot Pressure for Steering Control
2060 ± 240 kPa 0 ± 200 kPa
Lever for STEER RIGHT (C)
(300 ± 35 psi) (0 ± 30 psi)
position
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Relief Valve (Steering) - Test and Adjust - Charge Pressure

Table 19

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Steering Relief Valve Charge Pressure at HIGH IDLE 2570 ± 140 kPa
at Pressure Tap (H) (373 ± 20 psi)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Power Train System

Reference: Refer to Testing & Adjusting, KENR5124 , "Power Train" for more detail on the following tests.

Main Relief Valve - Adjust

Table 20

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Transmission Main Relief Valve Pressure at HIGH IDLE
2760 ± 140 kPa
with Brakes Disengaged for USA and European Union at
(400 ± 20 psi)
Pressure Tap (P)
Transmission Main Relief Valve Pressure at HIGH IDLE
2690 ± 140 kPa
with Service Brake Pedal Engaged and Third Speed
(390 ± 20 psi)
Forward Stall for XL, XW, and LGP at Pressure Tap (P)

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Transmission Main Relief Valve Pressure at LOW IDLE

2585 ± 105 kPa
with Parking Brake Switch Disengaged at Pressure Tap
(375 ± 15 psi)
(P)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

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

Table 21

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Torque Converter Inlet Relief Valve Pressure at LOW IDLE 380 ± 70 kPa
with Brakes Disengaged at Pressure Tap (M) (55 ± 10 psi)
Torque Converter Inlet Relief Valve Pressure at HIGH IDLE
900 ± 70 kPa
with Brakes Disengaged for USA and European Union at
(130 ± 10 psi)
Pressure Tap (M)
Torque Converter Inlet Relief Valve Pressure at HIGH IDLE
515 ± 70 kPa
with Service Brake Pedal Engaged and Third Speed
(75 ± 10 psi)
Forward Stall for XL, XW, and LGP at Pressure Tap (M)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

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

Table 22

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Torque Converter Outlet Relief Valve Pressure at LOW 380 ± 70 kPa
IDLE with Brakes Disengaged at Pressure Tap (N) (55 ± 10 psi)
Torque Converter Outlet Relief Valve Pressure at HIGH
493 ± 93 kPa
IDLE with Brakes Disengaged for USA and European
(72 ± 13 psi)
Union at Pressure Tap (N)
Torque Converter Outlet Relief Valve Pressure at HIGH
415 ± 70 kPa
IDLE with Service Brake Pedal Engaged and Third Speed
(60 ± 10 psi)
Forward Stall for XL, XW, and LGP at Pressure Tap (N)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure - Test

Table 23

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure at LOW IDLE with 24 ± 14 kPa
Brakes Disengaged at Pressure Tap (L1) (3.5 ± 2 psi)
Transmission Lubrication Oil Pressure at HIGH IDLE with
170 ± 35 kPa
Brakes Disengaged for USA and European Union at
(25 ± 5 psi)
Pressure Tap (L1)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Transmission Controls
Table 24

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Transmission Control Pressure at Pressure Tap (A) for
2585 ± 105 kPa
No. 1 Clutch at LOW IDLE and in FIRST SPEED REVERSE
(375 ± 15 psi)
position at oil temperature of 80° ± 5°C (176° ± 9°F)
Transmission Control Pressure at Pressure Tap (B) for 2585 ± 105 kPa
No. 2 Clutch at LOW IDLE and in FIRST SPEED (375 ± 15 psi)
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FORWARD position at oil temperature of 80° ± 5°C
(176° ± 9°F)
Transmission Control Pressure at Pressure Tap (C) for
2585 ± 105 kPa
No. 3 Clutch at LOW IDLE and in NEUTRAL position at oil
(375 ± 15 psi)
temperature of 80° ± 5°C (176° ± 9°F)
Transmission Control Pressure at Pressure Tap (D) for
No. 4 Clutch at LOW IDLE and in SECOND SPEED 2585 ± 105 kPa
FORWARD position at oil temperature of 80° ± 5°C (375 ± 15 psi)
(176° ± 9°F)
Transmission Control Pressure at Pressure Tap (E) for
No. 5 Clutch at LOW IDLE and in FIRST SPEED 2205 ± 205 kPa
FORWARD position at oil temperature of 80° ± 5°C (320 ± 30 psi)
(176° ± 9°F)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Accumulator - Test
Table 25

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Accumulator Charge Pressure at Oil Temperature of 1725 ± 100 kPa
20° C (70° F) (250 ± 15 psi)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Flywheel Lubrication Oil Pressure - Test

Table 26

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Pump Drive Lubrication Pressure at LOW IDLE with 205 ± 70 kPa
Brakes Disengaged at Pressure Tap (L2) (30 ± 10 psi)
Pump Drive Lubrication Pressure at HIGH IDLE with
310 ± 105 kPa
Brakes Disengaged for USA and European Union at
(45 ± 15 psi)
Pressure Tap (L2)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

Brake Pressure - Test

Table 27

Status(1) Description Specification Actual Comments

Brake Pressure at LOW IDLE with Brakes Disengaged at 2350 ± 140 kPa
Pressure Tap (B1) (340 ± 20 psi)
Brake Pressure at HIGH IDLE at Pressure Tap (B1) with
2550 ± 140 kPa
Parking Brake Switch Disengaged for USA and
(370 ± 20 psi)
European Union
Brake Pressure at HIGH IDLE at Pressure Tap (B1) with Less than 70 kPa
Service Brake Engaged for XL, XW, and LGP (10 psi)
Brake Pressure at HIGH IDLE at Pressure Tap (B1) with Less than 70 kPa
Parking Engaged (10 psi)
Left Brake Lubrication Pressure at LOW IDLE at 11 ± 10 kPa
Pressure Tap (LB1) with Brakes Disengaged (1.60 ± 1.50 psi)
Right Brake Lubrication Pressure at LOW IDLE at 11 ± 10 kPa
Pressure Tap (LB2) with Brakes Disengaged (1.60 ± 1.50 psi)
Left Brake Lubrication Pressure at HIGH IDLE at 105 ± 68 kPa
Pressure Tap (LB1) with Brakes Disengaged for USA (15 ± 10 psi)
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and European Union
Right Brake Lubrication Pressure at HIGH IDLE at
105 ± 68 kPa
Pressure Tap (LB2) with Brakes Disengaged for USA
(15 ± 10 psi)
and European Union
Left Brake Lubrication Pressure at HIGH IDLE at
55 ± 35 kPa
Pressure Tap (LB1) with Service Brake Engaged for XL,
(8 ± 5 psi)
XW, and LGP
Right Brake Lubrication Pressure at HIGH IDLE at
55 ± 35 kPa
Pressure Tap (LB2) with Service Brake Engaged for XL,
(8 ± 5 psi)
XW, and LGP
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

S.O.S
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8146 , "Maintenance Interval Schedule" for more detail on
the following S.O.S.

Table 28

Status(1) Description Obtain Comments

Engine Oil Sample
Engine Coolant Sample (Level I)
Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)
Hydraulic Oil Sample
Transmission Oil Sample
Rear Right Final Drive Oil Sample
Rear Left Final Drive Oil Sample
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action

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