NIPPLE-PIPE 1P5596 - Caterpillar

Machine Preparation
Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine movement.Sudden movement of the machine can cause injury to persons on or near the machine.To prevent injury or death, make sure that the area around the machine is clear of personnel and obstructions before operating the machine.
Clear all personnel from the machine and from the area around the machine.
Start the engine.
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Engine speed dial
Set the engine speed dial at "10".
Lower the left console.
Position the machine on level ground. Check the visibility and adjust the mirrors for the best vision close to the machine.
Fully depress the service brake pedal until the service brake pedal locks mechanically.
Increase the hydraulic oil temperature to 46 to 80° C (115 to 176° F).
Lower the stabilizers and the blade tip.
Fully extend the bucket cylinder and place the bucket on the ground.
Stop the engine.
Release the pressure in the hydraulic system.Note: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure - Release".
Raise the left console.
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(A) Upper frame (B) Undercarriage frame (C) Marking
Put a mark (C) on the inner race and the outer race of the swing bearing. The mark will indicate the relationship of the two positions and be used as a target to stop the swing operation. Refer to Illustration 2.
Start the engine.
Set the engine speed dial at "10".
Lower the left console.
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Power mode control button located on the soft panel switch
Push down on the power mode control button in order to activate power mode.Note: The indicator light will be illuminated when power mode is activated.
Use the Monitor in the cab in order to disable the Automatic Engine Speed Control.
Select the "Performance" menu from the main menu on the monitor.
Select "AESC Status" from the "Performance" menu and change the value to "Inactive".
Press the "OK" key.
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Joystick (front switch)
Disable the hydraulic modulation control, if equipped. Press the front switch on the right joystick in order to deactivate hydraulic modulation.
The air conditioning should be turned off for the following test.Test Procedure
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Typical example
Move the joystick to the RIGHT or the LEFT position and allow the upper structure to rotate for 60 seconds.Note: Use a point that is visible from the operator seat as a reference point to stop the rotation.
Count the number of revolutions.Note: Start the measurement after the upper structure has rotated one full revolution. `
Return the joystick to the NEUTRAL position at the end of the swing operation.
Repeat Step 1 in the opposite direction.
Refer to Table 2 for the number of required revolutions.
If the swing speed is not correct, adjust the pump regulator valve on the swing pump.Note: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Swing Destroke Characteristic Solenoid Valve - Adjust" for the adjustment procedure.Worksheet
Table 2
"Swing Speed and Overswing on Level Ground - Check"    
Date:    Machine Serial Number:    
Machine Settings     Engine Speed    
Speed dial "10"
AESC switch OFF
Model     M313D
M315D
M316D
M318D
M318D MH     M322D
M322D MH     Actual    
Item     10 to 10.5 (1)     9 to 9.5 (1)    
Right Swing    
Left Swing    
( 1 ) Number