TUBE AS 4E0426 - Caterpillar

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.
Personal injury can result from rotating and moving parts.Moving fan blades and moving parts will throw or cut any object or tool that falls or is pushed into them.Make sure no one is working on, underneath or close to an engine that is running. Make sure the area is free of personnel.
Table 1
Required Tools
Tool Part No Description Qty
A 348-5430 Multi-Tool Gp 1
B N/A Stopwatch 1
Establish a 30.5 m (100 ft) straight speed test course. Make sure that the course provides sufficient distance for the machine to reach full speed before it passes the starting line and sufficient distance for the machine to be stopped after the finish line is passed. The course should have no slope and a smooth, firm surface.
Drive the machine to the test area.
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Move propel lever (1) to the NEUTRAL position.
Move parking brake switch (2) to the ON position.
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Operate the engine at low idle for a few minutes. Use throttle control switch (3) in order to operate the engine in high idle. Note: Two things indicate when the engine is at high idle. First, "High Idle" will appear on the display. Second, the third LED next to throttle control switch (3) will be illuminated.
Monitor the hydraulic oil temperature with Tool (A). Operate the machine until the oil temperature reaches 38 °C (100 °F).
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Use propel mode switch (5) in order to shift the propel motors into the HIGH SPEED position. Note: Two things indicate when the propel motors are in the HIGH SPEED position. First, "Propel Mode High" will appear on the display. Second, two LEDs next to propel mode switch (5) will be illuminated.
Use increase speed switch (4) in order to set the propel speed to 100 percent. Note: Two things indicate when the propel speed is set to 100 percent. First, "Speed Control % 100" will appear on the display. Second, seven LEDs next to increase speed switch (4) will be illuminated.
Move parking brake switch (2) to the OFF position.
Back up the machine far enough to reach full speed before the start line.
Time the machine through the 30.5 m (100 ft) course. Acceptable travel time is 9.6 1 sec .
Repeat the test in reverse. The forward and reverse times should