GEAR PLANET 2105934 - Caterpillar

Wheel Loader AllIntroduction
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 TA1 values, consult SIS for the latest specification values.
Table 1
Serial Number: Inspector: Temperature:
Model: Work Order: Time:
Engine S/N: SMU: Date:
Manufacture: Unit Location:
Note: Review Machine & S.O.S. History and check for Active Service Letters prior to inspection.
Status of the Machine(1)
The status recommendation of your Wheel Loader is:
(1) N = Normal, D = Down Machine, M = Monitor/Needs AttentionCreating an Electronic Copy
Use the following procedure to create an editable electronic copy from SIS web.
Click format to print.
Save the document as an HTML format.
Open the document with Microsoft Word.Visual Inspection
1.0 Prepare Machine Inspection
Refer to "1.0 Inspection Preparation" section in "Inspection Reference" for more information for performing machine inspection preparation.
Table 2
Sl.No. Status(1) Description Comments
1.1 Check with customer for operator complaints
1.2 Prepare the machine for the inspection
1.3 Perform safety/preparatory inspection
1.4 Download machine fault codes
1.5 Check Product Link
Is machine equipped with Product Link
Is Product Link activated
Is Product Link functioning properly
1.6 Observe engine exhaust colors
1.7 Listen for unusual noises (hydraulic pumps, engine, transmission, and axles)
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable2.0 Lower-Level Inspection
Refer to "2.0 Lower-Level Inspections" section in "Inspection Reference" for more information for performing lower-level inspection.
Table 3
Sl.No. Status(1) Description Comments
2.1 Tires and rims
2.2 Final drives and wheel spindles
2.3 Front and rear differentials
2.4 Front, center, and rear drive shafts
2.5 Center support bearing
2.6 Torque converter, transmission, and transfer gear box compartment
2.7 Hydraulic pump compartment
2.8 Upper and lower hitch pins/bores
2.9 Main machine frame
(1) N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable3.0 Middle-Level Inspection
Refer to "3.0 Middle-Level Inspections:" section in "Inspection Reference" for more information for performing middle-level inspection.