ENGINE AR 7W3301 - Caterpillar

Personal injury can result from rotating and moving parts. Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts.Never attempt adjustments while the machine is moving or the engine is running unless otherwise specified.The machine must be parked on a level surface and the engine stopped.Attach a "Do Not Operate" or similar warning tag to the start switch and controls before servicing, repairing, or making adjustments to the machine.
Park the machine on a level surface. Move the parking brake control to the ENGAGED position. Ensure that the oil is at operating temperature. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "General Information" for information on warming the oil.Move the parking brake control to the ENGAGED position and shut off the engine after each test has been completed.Steering Time
Start the engine and run the engine at high idle.
Move the parking brake control to the DISENGAGED position.
Fully articulate the machine into one of the stops and release the steering wheel.
Fully articulate the machine into the other stop. Begin timing when you start turning the steering wheel.
Repeat this procedure several times in each direction in order to obtain an average time. The steering time and the number of turns of the steering wheel will vary depending on the rotational speed of the steering wheel. If you rotate the steering wheel faster, the steering time will be reduced and the number of turns of the steering wheel will be reduced. If you rotate the steering wheel slowly, the steering time will be greater and the number of rotations of the steering wheel will be greater. This feature allows better control of the machine at high speed and at low speed.When the steering wheel is rotated at 60 rpm, the steering time should not exceed the following time: ... 4.6 secondsWhen the steering wheel is rotated at 90 rpm, the steering time should not exceed the following time: ... 3 secondsIf the steering times do not match