SERV7105-01

January 2005
Vol. 1, No. 1

SERVICE TRAINING
TECHNICAL PRESENTATION

834H WHEEL DOZER AND

836H LANDFILL COMPACTOR
INTRODUCTION

New Product Introduction

(NPI)
834H WHEEL DOZER AND
836H LANDFILL COMPACTOR
INTRODUCTION
AUDIENCE

Level II - Service personnel who understands the principles of machine system operation,
diagnostic equipment, and procedures for testing and adjusting.

CONTENT

This self-paced, self-directed presentation provides new and different New Product Introduction
(NPI) information for the 834H Wheel Dozer and 836H Landfill Compactor.

OBJECTIVES
After learning the information in this presentation, the technician will be able to:
1. locate and identify the new components on the 834H Wheel Dozer and
836H Landfill Compactor; and
2. explain the operation of the new components in the systems.

Estimated Time: 1 Hour

Illustrations: 18
Handouts: 6
Form: SERV7105-01
Date: 1/05

2005 Caterpillar Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................5

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES .......................................................................................6

ENGINE........................................................................................................................................7

AUTOMATIC BLADE POSITIONING (ABP) SYSTEM........................................................11

ATTACHMENTS .......................................................................................................................12

COOLING PACKAGE...............................................................................................................13

CONCLUSION...........................................................................................................................14

HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC COLOR CODE...........................................................................15

HANDOUTS...............................................................................................................................17

POSTTEST .................................................................................................................................19

POSTTEST ANSWERS .............................................................................................................21

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NOTES
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834H WHEEL DOZER A N D

836H LANDFILL COMPACTO R
INTRODUCTION

2005 Caterpillar Inc.

INTRODUCTION

The 834H Wheel Dozer and 836H Landfill Compactor have been updated to enhance
performance and to meet the Tier III EPA regulations. The serial number prefix of the 834H
Wheel Dozer is BTX. The serial number prefix for the 836H Landfill Compactor is BXD. The
834H Wheel Dozer and the 836H Landfill Compactor are direct replacements for the 834G and
836G machines.
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SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES

FEATURES DIFFERENT SIMILAR SAME
Engine X
Hydraulic System X
Attachments X
Cooling Package X
Power Train X
Monitoring System X
Machine Appearance X
Operators Station X

SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES

The most significant changes to the 834H and 836H are the engine, the hydraulic fan system,
and the attachments. The engine is changing from the Caterpillar 3456 to the Caterpillar C18
ACERT. The most significant change to the hydraulic system is the fan control. The fan
control is changing from a thermostatic, wax capsule control to an electronic control.

The Automatic Blade Positioning (ABP) is standard on the 834H and 836H. ABP is a system
that adjusts the blade to set points as the machine is shifted between forward and reverse.

The diagnostic lines group is standard on the 834H and 836H. The diagnostic lines group
provides remote pressure taps for the power train hydraulic system.

The cooling package is changed on the 834H and 836H. The 834G and 836G are equipped
with the Advanced Modular radiator Cores (AMOCS). The 834H and 836H are equipped with
the Next Generation Modular Radiator (NGMR) cores.

A new 10.13 m3 (13.25 yd3) SU blade is available for the 834H Wheel Dozer. A new 21 m3
(27 yd3) SU blade is available for the 836H Landfill Compactor.
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ENGINE

The 834H and 836H are equipped with the Caterpillar C18 ACERT engine, serial number prefix
RHX. The displacement of the C18 ACERT engine is 18.1 liters with a rated power of 498 hp
at 1800 rpm. The performance test specification for the C18 ACERT engine in the 834H and
836H are 0K4827 (direct drive) and 0K4828 (converter drive).

The C18 ACERT engine is equipped with a wastegated turbocharger (1) and an electric fuel
priming pump (2). The turbocharger is cooled with engine coolant. Also shown are the
primary fuel filter and water separator (3) and the engine oil filter (4).
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The C18 ACERT engine is equipped with a larger muffler (1) and an A4E4 Engine Electronic
Control Module (ECM) (not shown).

The brake/pilot pump (2) is also located on the right side of the machine. The secondary fuel
filter (not shown) can be accessed from the right side of the machine.
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C18 ACERT ENGINE SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM

ENGINE MOUNTED COMPONENTS
6 Drivers
Injector
Connector
3 Returns

Electronic Unit A4E4

Injectors ECM

Crankshaft Speed / Timing Sensor

To Machine Wiring
Harness
Camshaft Speed / Timing Sensor

Ground Bolt
Coolant Temperature Sender

Fuel Temperature Sender Fuel Pressure Sensor

Timing
Inlet Air Temperature Sender Calibration
Sensor
Differential Fuel
Atmospheric Pressure Sensor Pressure Switch

Turbo Outlet Pressure Sensor Oil Pressure Sensor

The above illustration shows the engine mounted electrical components on the 834H and 836H.

The differential fuel pressure switch monitors the condition of the secondary fuel filter.
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A4E4 C18 ACERT EUI SYSTEM

Electronic
Control Module MACHINE MOUNTED COMPONENTS
(ECM)

Ground Disconnect
Bolt Switch
24 V
Main Power Key Start
15 Amp Relay Switch
Breaker
Tachometer Output

Right Brake Switch

Throttle Accelerator
Throttle Lock Sensor Pedal
Resume / Accelerate Switch

Throttle Lock Manual Ether

Set / Decelerate Switch Aid Switch

Throttle Lock Ground Level Shutdown Switch

Enable Switch

Fan Proportional
Throttle Lock Lamp Solenoid Valve

+ Battery Relay Ether Start Valve

Transmission Lubrication
Temperature Sender Cylinder

Caterpillar Monitoring System

Engine
15
10 20
5

X100
25
Service Tool Connector
44
CAT Data Link
MPH
0 km/h

The above illustration shows the machine mounted electrical components that are inputs and
outputs of the Engine ECM on the 834H and 836H.
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AUTOMATIC BLADE POSITIONING (ABP) SYSTEM

ABP is standard equipment on the 834H and 836H. ABP is a system that automates much of
the repetitive work of positioning the blade on the machine. ABP uses the cylinder position
sensor (arrow) of the kickout system and the transmission directional switch to determine the
blade position. Once the blade heights are set by the operator, ABP will position the blade to
those determined height without the operator moving the joystick.

When the operator selects REVERSE, the blade is automatically positioned to the raise height
that was set by the operator. The operation of the system is same when the operator selects
FORWARD with the transmission direction switch.

The calibration of the cylinder position sensor follows the lift linkage strategy. The cylinder
position cylinder can be calibrated with Caterpillar Electronic Technician (Cat ET) or with the
4C8195 service tool and Caterpillar Monitoring System (CMS).
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1 7

8
6

10

5 9
3
4

ATTACHMENTS

The diagnostic lines group is standard equipment on the 834H and 836H. The diagnostic lines
group remote pressure taps are located behind the cab on the left side of the machine. The
remote pressure taps include:

1. Transmission reverse clutch pressure

2. Transmission forward clutch pressure

3. Transmission fourth speed clutch pressure

4. Transmission third speed clutch pressure

5. Transmission second speed clutch pressure

6. Transmission first speed clutch pressure

7. Torque converter inlet pressure

8. Torque converter outlet pressure

9. Impeller clutch pressure

10. Lockup clutch pressure

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COOLING PACKAGE

The cooling package on the 834H and 836H is equipped with ten NGMR cores (arrow) to cool
the engine coolant. The NGMR cores have six fins per inch and utilize two pass cooling.
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CONCLUSION

This presentation has provided New Product Introduction (NPI) information for the Caterpillar
834H Wheel Dozer and 836H Landfill Compactor. All new components and their locations were
identified and discussed.
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HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC COLOR CODE

Black - Mechanical Connection. Seal Red - High Pressure Oil

Dark Gray - Cutaway Section Red / White Stripes - 1st Pressure Reduction

Light Gray - Surface Color Red Crosshatch - 2nd Reduction in Pressure

White - Atmosphere Or Air (No Pressure) Pink - 3rd Reduction in Pressure

Purple - Pneumatic Pressure Red / Pink Stripes - Secondary Source Oil Pressure

Yellow - Moving or Activated Components Orange - Pilot, Signal or Torque Converter Oil

Cat Yellow - (Restricted Usage) Orange / White Stripes -

Identification of Components Reduced Pilot, Signal or TC Oil Pressure
Within a Moving Group
Orange / Crosshatch - 2nd Reduction In
Brown - Lubricating Oil Pilot, Signal or TC Oil Pressure

Green - Tank, Sump, o r Return Oil Blue - Trapped Oil

Green / White Stripes -

Scavenge / Suction Oil or Hydraulic Void

HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC COLOR CODE

This illustration identifies the meanings of the colors used in the hydraulic schematics and
cross-sectional views shown throughout this presentation.
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Black - Mechanical Connection. Seal Red - High Pressure Oil

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Dark Gray - Cutaway Section Red / White Stripes - 1st Pressure Reduction

Light Gray - Surface Color Red Crosshatch - 2nd Reduction in Pressure

White - Atmosphere Or Air (No Pressure) Pink - 3rd Reduction in Pressure

Purple - Pneumatic Pressure Red / Pink Stripes - Secondary Source Oil Pressure
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Yellow - Moving or Activated Components Orange - Pilot, Signal or Torque Converter Oil

Cat Yellow - (Restricted Usage) Orange / White Stripes -

Identification of Components Reduced Pilot, Signal or TC Oil Pressure
Within a Moving Group
Orange / Crosshatch - 2nd Reduction In
Brown - Lubricating Oil Pilot, Signal or TC Oil Pressure

Green - Tank, Sump, o r Return Oil Blue - Trapped Oil

Green / White Stripes -

Scavenge / Suction Oil or Hydraulic Void
NPI
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Machine Orientation Checklist

Directions: Use this sheet when performing the machine orientation lab exercise.
Place a check in the blank if the fluid level is acceptable.
____ Engine oil level
____ Hydraulic system oil level
____ Hood actuator system oil level
____ Power train hydraulic system oil level
____ Final drive and differential oil level
____ Cooling system fluid level
____ Fuel level

Place a check in the blank if acceptable or after task was performed.

____ Check the Caterpillar Monitoring System for abnormal machine conditions
____ Check seat belt
____ Check the air filter precleaners

Place a check in the blank if the indicator, switch, or control is working correctly.
____ Key start switch
____ Engine coolant temperature gauge
____ Fuel level gauge
____ Power train oil temperature gauge
____ Hydraulic oil temperature gauge
____ Neutralizer disabled indicator light
____ Turn signal indicator lights (2)
____ Horn
____ Front and rear work lights
____ Windshield wipers (if equipped)
____ Heating and air conditioner controls (if equipped)
____ Backup alarm
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Machine Orientation Checklist - continued

Place a check in the blank after locating and reading the following warnings label on the
machine.

____ ROPS
____ Parking brake
____ No clearance (articulation joint)
____ Radiator
____ Batteries
____ Unit injectors
____ Do not operate

Place a check in the blank after locating each of the following controls.

____ Throttle pedal

____ Left brake pedal
____ Right brake pedal
____ Tilt lever
____ Lift lever
____ Parking brake knob
____ Steering Wheel
____ Battery disconnect switch

Place a check in the blank after locating each of the following identification plates.

____ Product Identification Number (PIN)

____ Engine serial number
____ Transmission serial number
____ Blade serial number
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Machine Posttest
Directions: Answer each question with the best possible answer.

1. The 834H and 836H are equipped with which engine?

a. 3406E
b. C18 ACERT
c. C15 ACERT
d. 3456

2. The 834H and 836H are equipped with a water cooled turbocharger.
a. True
b. False

3. The diagnostic lines group is an attachment on 834H and 836H.

a. True
b. False

4. The 834H and 836H are equipped with which style radiator core?
a. AMOCS
b. Folded
c. Single Panel
d. NGMR

5. The 834H and 836H are equipped with Automatic Blade Positioning.
a. True
b. False
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Machine Posttest - Continued

6. The Next Generation Modular Radiator (NGMR) cores have six fins per inch and utilize
two pass cooling
a. True
b. False

7. The 834H and 836H are equipped with what type Engine ECM?
a. ADEM III
b. A4E4
c. ADEM IV
d. A4M1

8. Where is the diagnostics line group located on the 834H and 836H?
a. Left side of the machine, by the fuel tank
b. Behind the cab
c. In the return line, near the power train oil cooler
d. Just forward of the hydraulic tank

9. What does the Automatic Blade Positioning system use to determine blade position?
a. Machine kickout set points and engine rpm
b. Directional control level and cylinder position sensor
c. Joystick lever position and machine speed
d. Cylinder position sensor and Machine ECM

10. The Automatic Blade Positioning system calibrations must be done using the 4C-8195
Control Service Tool.
a. True
b. False
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Vol. 1, No. 1, 2005 Posttest Answers

Machine Posttest Answers

Quiz Answers:

1. b

2. a

3. b

4. d

5. a

6. a

7. b

8. b

9. b

10. b