LOCKNUT 3P2550 - Caterpillar

Table 1
Required Tools    
Description    Qty    
Measuring Tape     1    
Stopwatch     1    
Illustration 1 g01932313
(A) Preliminary run 5 m (16.4 ft) (B) Travel distance 20 m (65.6 ft) (C) Bucket height 0.5 to 1 m (1.6 to 3.3 ft)
Travel distance must be at least 25 m (82 ft) long. Travel test ground must be hard and as level as possible.
Draw a 25 m (82 ft) straight line on travel test ground as a reference line.
Start the engine.
Place the machine controls at the following settings: Engine speed dial "10" and AEC switch OFF.
Increase the hydraulic oil temperature to 55° 5°C (131° 9°F).
The bucket (If Equipped) should be empty.
Position the machine so that one side of the machine is parallel with the reference line. Position the machine for the travel test. Refer to Illustration 1.
Place the travel speed control switch in first gear and activate the creeper speed switch.
Move the machine by fully depressing the travel pedal.
The first 5 m (16.4 ft) are for a preliminary run. Measure the travel time that is required to travel the remaining 20 m (65.6 ft). Measure the time that is required in each direction.
Deactivate the creeper speed switch and repeat Steps 9 through 10 for first gear without creeper speed. The same procedure needs completed for second gear with creeper and for second gear without creeper.
Table 2
Travel Time (time in seconds)    
Travel Speed    Travel Direction    New    
First Gear with Creeper     Forward and Reverse     30.0 or less    
First Gear without Creeper     Forward and Reverse     12.9 or less    
Second Gear with Creeper     Forward and Reverse     7.5 or less    
Second Gear without Creeper     Forward and Reverse     3.6 or less