TA-2 Visual & Technical Inspection for Motor Grader

SMCS - Job Code - 540 Component Code - 753T

Cat dealer Customer

Address Address
Contact Contact

Serial Number : Inspector : Temperature :

Model : Work Order : Time :
Engine S/N: SMU: Date :
Manufacturer : Unit Location:

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 Motor Grader is:
 Visual Inspection for Motor Grader
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 walk-around 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

1.7 Listen for unusual noises

1.8

1.9

1.10

Item No. Additional Comment

 2. Lower-Level Inspection
Status Description Comments
2.1 Tires and rims

2.2 Front Wheels & Spindles/Wheel Drives

2.3 Axle Arms & Kingpins

2.4 Wheel Lean Cylinder & Lean Bar

2.5 Front Axle

2.6 Steering Cylinders, Tie Rods & Linkages

2.7 Articulation Joints & Bearings

2.8 Secondary Steering Pump & Motor

2.9 Brake & Fan Hydraulic Pump & Control Valve

2.10 Drive Shaft & Parking Brake

2.11 Front & Rear Machine Frames

2.12 Bottom Guard

2.13 Transmission & Parking Brake

2.14 Tandem Drives, Service Brakes & Wheels

2.15 Final Drives

2.16 Rear Differential Housing

2.17

2.18

2.19

Item No. Additional Comment

 3. Middle Level Inspection
Status Description Comments
3.1 Work Lights

3.2 Rear Brake & Directional Lights

3.3 Steps & Handrails

3.4 Fuel Tank

3.5 Articulation Cylinders

3.6 Cab Mounts

3.7 Cab Exterior

3.8 Service Brakes & Parking Brake Accumulators

3.9 Cooling Fan & Hydraulic Motor

3.10 Implement & AWD Control Valve

3.11 Implement & Steering Control Valves

3.12 Hood & Platform

3.13 AWD Hydraulic Pump

3.14 Engine Oil Pan

3.15

3.16

3.17

Item No. Additional Comment

 4. Upper-Level Inspection
Status Description Comments

4.1 Upper Radiator, Air Inlet, Oil Cooler & Aftercooler Lines

4.2 Lower Radiator, Aftercooler & Condenser Lines

4.3 Radiator, Oil Cooler, Condenser & Aftercooler

4.4 Radiator Cap

4.5 Hydraulic Tank

4.6 Batteries & Battery Cables

4.7 Fuel System Lines, Fuel Pumps & Filter Bases

4.8 Cylinder Head & Valve Cover

4.9 Intake Manifold

4.10 Engine & Transmission Mounts

4.11 Transmission Oil Cooler

Pulleys, Belts, Water Pump, Compressor Clutch &
4.12
Alternator
4.13 Precleaner & Air Cleaner

4.14 Turbocharger

4.15 Exhaust Manifold

4.16 Transmission, Parking Brake & Power Train Pumps

4.17 Cab Interior

4.18

4.19

4.20

Item No. Additional Comment

 5. Implement/Attachment Inspection
Status Description Comments
5.1 Moldboard & Blade

5.2 Blade Sideshift Cylinder

5.3 Blade Tip Cylinder

5.4 Circle Gears

5.5 Circle Drive Motor

5.6 Circle Drive Swivel

5.7 Blade Lift Cylinder & Lock Bars

5.8 Centershift Cylinder

5.9 Centershift Lock

5.10 Blade Cushion Accumulator

5.11 Drawbar

5.12 Ripper/Scarifier Lift Cylinder

5.13 Ripper/Scarifier

5.14

5.15

5.16

Item No. Additional Comment

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
 Technical Inspection for Motor Grader
Status assessment ü- Normal M - Monitor A - Action Blank – Not Applicable

1. Engine
1.1 Cooling System
Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.1.1 Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap)

1.1.2 1.1.2 Test Engine Coolant

Check Freezing Point of Engine Coolant

Test Engine Coolant Conditioner

1.1.3 Check Belt Tension

1.1.4 Engine Coolant Temperature

1.1.5 1.1.5 Radiator Temperature Drop

Upper Tank Temperature

Lower Tank Temperature

1.2 Fuel System
*Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.2.1 1.2.1 Engine Speed - Check

No Load at Low Idle

No Load at High Idle

1.2.2 1.2.2 Fuel System Pressure - Test

Fuel Pressure at Low Idle

Fuel Pressure at High Idle

1.3 Lubrication System
*Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.3.1 1.3.1 Engine Oil Pressure - Test

Oil Pressure at Low Idle

Oil Pressure at High Idle

1.4 Basic Engine
*Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.4.1 Cylinder Cutout Test

1.4.2 Engine Crankcase Pressure (Blowby) - Test

1.5 Air Inlet and Exhaust System
*Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.5.1 Boost Pressure Test (Adjusted Boost Pressure from TMI)

1.5.2 Exhaust Temperature - Test (Measure at Each Cylinder) Units Cyl Observed Cyl Observed
Observed #1 #2
#2 #3 #4
#4 #5 #6
1.6 Miscellaneous Engine
*Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.6.1

1.6.2

1.6.3

2. Performance Checks
2.1 Brake Performance Checks
Status Description Units Observed Max Min Comments
2.1.1 Service Brake Test (Test from OMM)

2.1.2 Parking Brake Test (Test from OMM)

2.2 Secondary Steering Performance Checks
*Status Description Units Observed Max Min Comments
2.2.1 2.2.1 Secondary Steering Test (Test from T&A Secondary Steering)

Three Second Powerup Test

Three Second PowSecondary Steering Response Test

Steer Right (Stop to Stop)

Steer Left (Stop to Stop)

2.3 Hydraulic Performance Checks
*Status Description Units Observed Max Min Comments
2.3.1 Cylinder Speed Tests
Cylinder Speed Tests Blade Lift

Rod IN

Rod Out
Rod Out Centershift

Rod IN

Rod Out
Rod Out Wheel Lean

Rod IN

Rod Out
Rod Out Blade Tip

Rod IN

Rod Out
Rod Out Side Shift

Rod IN

Rod Out
Rod Out Scarcifier (if equipped)

Rod IN

Rod Out
 *Status Description Units Observed Max Min Comments
Comments Ripper (if equipped)

Rod IN

Rod Out
Rod Out Articulation

Rod IN

Rod Out

2.3.2 2.3.2 Cylinder Drift Tests Units Observed Oil Temperature Ranges
Oil Temperature Oil Temperature
Units Observed Maximum Maximum Allowable Maximum Allowable Time Maximum Allowable
Allowable Time (sec) (sec) Time (sec)
Movement

Blade Lift (Left Cylinder)

Blade Lift (Right Cylinder)

Wheel Lean (Left Cylinder)

Wheel Lean (Right Cylinder)

3. Hydraulic & Steering System

3.1 Steering Hydraulic System
Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
3.1.1 3.1.1 Pump Control Valve

Low Pressure Standby (High Idle)

True Low Pressure Standby (High Idle)

3.1.2 3.1.2 Steering Wheel Slip Check

Steering Pressure Against Stops

Steering Wheel Revolutions from Stop to Stop

3.1.3 Maxium Steering Pressure

3.2 Implement Hydraulic System
*Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
3.2.1 Implement Stall Pressure
3.3 Hydraulic Fan System
*Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
3.3.1 3.3.1 Hydraulic Fan (If Equipped)

Fan Speed (High Idle)

High Pressure Cut-Off (High Idle)

Fan Speed (Low Idle)

Margin Pressure (Low Idle)

3.3 Miscellaneous Hydraulic
*Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
3.3.1

3.3.2

3.3.3

4. Air & Brake System

4.1 Air & Brake System
Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
4.1.1 Leakage Test

4.1.2 4.1.2 Air Pressure Guage Test

Pressure Difference (Right to Left Tank)

Pressure DifferencPressure Difference (Machine Gauge to Master Gauge)

Right Tank Gauge

Left Tank Gauge

4.1.3 4.1.3 Air Compressor Governer Test

Cut IN, Pressure

Cut OUT, Pressure

4.1.4 4.1.4 Indicators for Low Air Pressure Test

Cut IN, Pressure

Cut OUT, Pressure

4.1.5 Low Brake Air Pressure Alarm Test

4.1.6 Low Brake Air Pressure - Indicator

4.1.7 Stop Lamp Brake Air Pressure Switch Test

4.2 Miscellaneous Air & Brake
*Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.3

5. Powertrain
5.1 Transmission Pressure Tests
Status Description Units Observed Minimum Maximum Comments
5.1.1 5.1.1 Transmission Charge Pump Test

Low Idle (with Differential Lock ON)

High Idle (with Differential Lock ON)

 *Status Description Units Observed Minimum Maximum Comments
5.1.2 5.1.2 Transmission Lubrication Oil Test

Neutral (Low Idle with Differential Lock ON)

Neutral (High Idle with Differential Lock ON)

Frist Gear Forward (Low Idle with Differential Lock ON)

Frist Gear Forward (High Idle with Differential Lock ON)

Neutral (Low Idle with Differential Lock OFF)

Neutral (High Idle with Differential Lock OFF)

Frist Gear Forward (Low Idle with Differential Lock OFF)

Frist Gear Forward (High Idle with Differential Lock OFF)

5.1.3 5.1.3 Transmission Pressure Tests

Transmission Pre (Perform Test at Low Idle with Differential Lock ON) Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
Clutch 1 (First Gear, Forward)

Clutch 2 (Second Gear, Forward)

Clutch 3 (First Gear, Reverse)

Clutch 4 (Second Gear, Forward)

Clutch 5 (Neutral)

Clutch 6 (First Gear, Forward or Reverse)

Clutch 7 (First, Forward or Reverse) or (Second, Forward)

Clutch 8 (Neutral)

5.1.4 Clutch Control - Test

5.1.5 Differential Lock Pressure

5.2 Miscellaneous Power Train
Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
5.2.1

5.2.2

5.2.3

6. Electrical System
6.1 Electrical System
Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
6.1.1 6.1.1 Battery Voltage

Engine Stopped

Low Idle

High Idle

6.1.2 Inspect Battery Cables

6.1.3 Starter Draw Test

6.2 Miscellaneous Electrical
*Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
6.2.1

6.2.2

6.2.3

7. S·O·S
7.1 S·O·S Sampling
Status Description Obtain Comments
7.1.1 Engine Oil Sample

7.1.2 Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)

7.1.3 Hydraulic Oil Sample

7.1.4 Transmission Oil Sample