TA-1 Visual Inspection for Compact Wheel Loaders

SMCS - Job Code - 540 Component Code - 753S

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Model : Work Order : Time :
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Note: Review Machine & S·O·S History and check for Active Service Letters prior to inspection.

Status of the Machine

Normal
The status recommendation of your Compact Wheel Loader is:
 Visual Inspection for Compact Wheel Loaders
Status assessment ü– Normal M – Monitor A – Action Blank – Not Applicable

1. Prepare Machine Inspection

# Status 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
1.5 Check Product Link

Is machine equipped with PL?

Is PL activated?

Is PL functioning properly?

1.6 Observe engine exhaust colors

Listen for unusual noises
1.7
(Engine, hydraulic pumps and motors, and axles)
1.8

1.9

1.10
Item No. Additional Comments
 2. Lower Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
2.1 Tires and rims

2.2 Final drives and wheel spindles

2.3 Front and rear differentials

2.4 Drive shaft

2.5 Parking brake

2.6 Hydrostatic drive motor

2.7 Transfer gear box

2.8 Implement control valve

2.9 Upper and lower hitch pins/bores

2.10 Steering cylinders

2.11 Fuel tank

2.12 Main machine frame

2.13 ROPS

2.14

2.15

2.16
Item No. Additional Comments
 3. Middle Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
3.1 Steps and handrails

3.2 Work light/hazard lights

3.3 Cab mounts

3.4 Fenders

3.5 Priority control valve, brake valve, and HMU

3.6 Electronic control module

3.7 Battery and battery cables

3.8 Hood and platform

3.9 Radiator cap

3.10 Radiator and oil cooler

3.11 Upper and lower radiator hoses

3.12 Oil cooler lines

3.13 Condenser and condenser lines

3.14 Cooling fan, fan guard, and shroud

3.15 Pulleys and belts

3.16 Alternator

3.17 Air conditioning compressor and compressor clutch

3.18 Water pump

3.19 Cylinder head and valve cover

3.20 Exhaust manifold

3.21 Turbocharger

3.22 Fuel lines and fuel pump

3.23 Engine mounts

3.24 Electric starting motor

3.25 Engine wiring harness

3.26 Engine oil pan

 # *Status Description Comments
3.27 Air cleaner and pre-cleaner

3.28 Air inlet lines

3.29 Hydrostatic Pump & Implement Pump

3.30 Fan, charge, and pilot pump

3.31 Hydraulic tank

3.32

3.33

3.34
Item No. Additional Comments

4. Upper-Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
4.1 Cab exterior

4.2 Cab interior

4.3

4.4

4.5
Item No. Additional Comments
 5. Implement/Attachment Inspection
# Status Description Comments
5.1 Lift cylinder

5.2 Area where lift arm attaches to frame

5.3 Tilt cylinder

5.4 Area where tilt lever attaches to lift arm

5.5 Bucket linkage

5.6 Bucket wear plates

5.7 Bucket side cutters

5.8 Bucket edges, tips, and adapters

5.9 Quick coupler

5.10 Quick coupler cylinder

5.11

5.12

5.13
Item No. Additional Comments

6. Site Conditions
# Status Description
6.1 Ambient Temperature

NORMAL: -18° to 32°C (0° to 90°F)

MONITOR: 32° to 46°C or -18° to -29°C (90° to 115°F or 0° to -20°F)

ACTION: Above 46°C or Below -29°C
(Above 115° or Below -20°F)
6.2 Altitude

NORMAL: 0 to 1524 m (0 to 5000 ft)

MONITOR: 1524 to 3048 m (5000 to 10,000 ft)

ACTION: Above 3048 m (Above 10,000 ft)

6.3 Haul Road Grade

NORMAL: Flat
 MONITOR: Mild

ACTION: Steep

6.4 Haul Road Condition

NORMAL: Positive Banking, Gradual Turns, Good Erosion Control

ACTION: Negative Banking, Sharp Turns, Poor Erosion Control

6.5 Humidity

NORMAL: Below 25%

MONITOR: 25 to 60%

ACTION: Above 60%

6.6 Air Quality

NORMAL: No Dust

MONITOR: Light Dust

ACTION: Heavy Dust

6.7 Underfoot Condition

NORMAL: Dry Flat Surface

MONITOR: Moderate Grades, Mixture of Muddy / Dry Surfaces

ACTION: Steep Grades, Muddy, Snow, Ice

6.8 Machine Utilization

NORMAL: 0 to 10 Hours

ACTION: Above 10 hours

6.9 Equipment Role

NORMAL: Utility

MONITOR: Support

ACTION: Production

6.10 Working Material

NORMAL: Uncompacted, Low Abrasion

MONITOR: Moderately Compacted, Moderate Abrasion

ACTION: High Abrasion, Compacted, Dense

6.11 Maintenance Practices

NORMAL: Excellent

MONITOR: Good
 ACTION: Poor

6.12 Primary Industries

6.13

6.14

6.15

Item No. Additional Comments

Other Remarks
ion for Compact Wheel Loaders
Blank – Not Applicable

1. Prepare Machine Inspection

Comments
2. Lower Level Inspection
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3. Middle Level Inspection
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4. Upper-Level Inspection
Comments
5. Implement/Attachment Inspection
Comments

6. Site Conditions
Other Remarks
 Technical Inspection for Compact Wheel Loaders
Status assessment ü- Normal M - Monitor A - Action Blank – Not Applicable

1. Performance Checks
1.1 Hydraulic Performance Checks
# Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.1.1 1.1.1 Cylinder Speed Tests

Lift Cylinder Speed Test

Full LOWER to Full RAISE

Full LOWER to FuTilt Cylinder Speed Test

Full TILT BACK to Full DUMP

1.1.2 1.1.2 Cylinder Drift Tests Units Observed Minimum Maximum

Oil Temperature
Units Observed Time for Drift Maximum Drift

Tilt Cylinder Drift

Lift Cylinders Drift

# *Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.1.3 1.1.3 Steering Time (Stop to Stop)

Left Steering Time (Low Idle)

Right Steering Time (Low Idle)

Left Steering Time (High Idle)

Right Steering Time (High Idle)