HOSE 3876086 - Caterpillar

Table 1
Typical Voltage Of Electrical System During Cranking At Various Ambient Temperatures
Temperature 12V System 24V System
−23 to −7°C (−10 to 20°F) 6V to 8V 12V to 16V
−7 to 10°C (20 to 50°F) 7V to 9V 14V to 18V
10 to 27°C (50 to 80°F) 8V to 10V 16V to 24V The following table shows the maximum acceptable loss of voltage in the battery circuit. The battery circuit supplies high current to the starting motor. The values in the table are for engines which have service of 2000 hours or more.
Table 2
Maximum Acceptable Voltage Drop In The Starting Motor Circuit During Cranking
Circuit 12V System 24V System
Battery post "-" to the starting motor terminal "-" 0.7V 1.4V
Drop across the disconnect switch 0.5V 1.0V
Battery post "+" to the terminal of the starting motor solenoid "+" 0.5V 1.0V
Solenoid terminal "Bat" to the solenoid terminal "Mtr" 0.4V 0.8V Voltage drops that are greater than the amounts in Table 2 are caused most often by the following conditions:
Loose connections
Corroded connections
Faulty switch contactsDiagnosis Procedure
Table 3
Required Tools
Part Number Part Name Qty
225-8266 Ammeter Tool Gp 1
6V-7070 Digital Multimeter 1 The procedures for diagnosing the starting motor are intended to help the technician determine if a starting motor needs to be replaced or repaired. The procedures are not intended to cover all possible problems and conditions. The procedures serve only as a guide.
If equipped with electric start, do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds. Allow the starter to cool for two minutes before cranking again.Never turn the disconnect switch off while the engine is running. Serious damage to the electrical system can result.
If the starting motor does not crank or cranks slow, perform the following procedure:
Measure the voltage of the battery. Measure the voltage across the battery posts with the multimeter when you are cranking the engine or attempting to crank the engine. Do not measure the voltage across the cable post clamps.
If the voltage is equal or greater than the voltage in Table 1, then go to Step 2.
The battery voltage is less than the voltage in Table 1. A low charge in a battery can be caused by several conditions.
Deterioration of the battery
A shorted starting motor
A faulty alternator
Loose drive belts
Current leakage in another part of the electrical systemRefer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633 in order to test the battery.
Measure the current that is sent to the starting motor solenoid from the positive post of the battery. Note: If the following conditions exist, do not perform the test in Step 2 because the starting motor has a problem.
The voltage at the battery post is within 2V of the lowest value in the applicable temperature range of Table 1.
The large starting motor cables get hot.Use the 225-8266 Ammeter Tool Gp in order to measure the current. Place the jaws of the ammeter around the cable that is connected to the "bat" terminal. Refer to the Specifications Module, "Starting Motor" for the maximum current that is allowed for no load conditions.The current and the voltages