TA-2 Visual & Technical Inspection for

Skid Steer Loaders & Multi Terrain Loaders

SMCS - Job Code - 540 Component Code - 753T

Cat dealer Customer

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Serial Number : 4NZ Inspector : Temperature :

Model : 216 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 SSL/MTL Loader is:
 Visual Inspection for Skid Steer Loaders & Multi Terrain 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

https://productsupportglobalcontent.cat.com/cda/files/712700/7/Product%20Link%20Dealer%20Validation.pdf
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 Track drives (MTL)

2.2 Sprockets (MTL)

2.3 Track tensioner (MTL)

2.4 Idler wheels (front and rear) MTL)

2.5 Idler axles (front and rear) (MTL)

2.6 Bogie wheels (MTL)

2.7 Bogie axles (MTL)

2.8 Rubber tracks (MTL)

2.9 Track drive frame and/or machine frame (MTL/SSL)

2.10 Tires and rims (SSL)

2.11 Chain drives (SSL)

2.12 Drive chain tension (SSL)

2.13

2.14

Item No. Additional Comment

 3. Middle Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
3.1 Cab exterior

3.2 Cab interior

3.3 Horn and/or backup alarm

3.4 Work lights

3.5 Steps and handrails

3.6 Engine access door

3.7 Radiator and radiator guard tilt mechanisms

3.8 Radiator guard

3.9 Radiator, oil cooler, condenser

3.10 Radiator hoses and oil cooler lines

3.11 Fan guard and fan

3.12 Radiator cap

3.13 Batteries and battery cables

3.14 Air cleaner assembly

3.15 Belts, compressor clutch and pulleys

3.16 Exhaust manifold

3.17 Turbocharger

3.18 Cylinder head and valve cover

3.19 Engine oil pan

3.20 Fuel priming pump, fuel lines, and fuel injection pump

3.21 Water pump

3.22 Engine wiring harness

3.23 Engine mounts

Hydrostatic pump and motor compartment (must tilt cab
3.24
for access)
3.25

3.26

Item No. Additional Comment

 4. Implements/Attachments
# Status Description Comments
4.1 Area around lift arms

4.2 Lift cylinder

4.3 Tilt cylinders

4.4 Coupler

4.5 Coupler cylinder

4.6 Bucket

4.7 Cutting edges

4.8 Bucket tips and adapters

4.9

4.10

Item No. Additional Comment

Other Remarks
 Technical Inspection for Skid Steer Loaders & Multi Terrain Loaders
Status assessment ü- Normal M - Monitor A - Action Blank – Not Applicable
NOTE: Prior to making any system adjustments, please consult the Service Information System (SIS) for the latest specifications.
1. Engine
1.1 Cooling System
# Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.1.1 Radiator Pressure Relief (Radiator Cap) - - - Test for pressure listed on radiator cap.

1.1.2 1.1.2 Test Engine Coolant

Check Freezing Point of Engine Coolant - - - Use 245-5829 Coolant/Battery Tester/Refractometer.

Test Engine Coolant Conditioner - - - Use 8T-5296 Conditioner Test Kit.

Check Coolant Level - - -

1.1.3 Check Belt Tension 400 44 44 New belt specification is 534 ± 22 N.

1.1.4 Engine Coolant Temperature - - -

1.1.5 Radiator Temperature Drop (Out - In) - - -

1.1.6 Check Cooling System Hoses and Clamps - - -

1.1.7 Check Cooling System For Leaks - - -

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

Low Idle RPM 1350 50 50

High Idle RPM 3240 50 50

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 - - - See Tables tab for Blowby Tools
1.5 Air Inlet and Exhaust System
# *Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.5.1 Double Stall Test (Refer to the Double Stall Test from the
1.5.1
T&A Machine System or T&A Hydraulic System Manuals)
Engine Speed at Stall RPM 2000 500 500

1.5.2 Boost Pressure (Adjusted Boost Pressure from TMI) - - -

1.5.3 Exhaust Temperature - Test (Measure at Each Cylinder) Units Cyl Observed Cyl Observed
Observed
#1 #2
#2
#3 #4
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 Hydraulic Performance Checks
# Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
2.1.1 2.1.1 Cylinder Speed Tests

Lift Cylinder Speed Test

Full LOWER to Full RAISE Seconds 2.7 0.2 0.2

Full RAISE to Full LOWER Seconds 2.7 0.2 0.2

Full RAISE to Full LOWER
2.8 0.2 0.2
(Hydraulic Control in Float Position) Seconds
0.2 Tilt Cylinder Speed Test

Full TILT BACK to Full DUMP Seconds 2.1 0.2 0.2

Full DUMP to Full TILT BACK Seconds 1.6 0.2 0.2

0.2 Hydraulic Coupler Speed Test

Time to Engage Quick Coupler Seconds 3.0 max - -

Time to Disengage Quick Coupler Seconds 3.0 max - -

2.1.2 2.1.2 Cylinder Drift Tests Units Observed

Oil Temperature C
Units Observed Maximum Allowable
Movement after 1 minute

Tilt Cylinder Drift MM 3

Lift Cylinders Drift MM 3

 # *Status Description Comments
2.1.3 2.1.3 Tracking of Machine (Drift) Test Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol

Engine Speed - - -
- Units Observed Maximum Allowable Drift
after 30.5 m (100 ft) of Travel

Machine Drift -

2.1.4 2.1.4 Operation of Two Speed Function - Test Yes No

Machine Speed Increases when FAST Mode is Activated - -

Machine Speed Decreases when FAST Mode is Deactivated - -

3. Hydraulic System
3.1 Hydraulic System
# Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
3.1.1 Main Relief Valve Test 21400 700 700 Run engine at low idle 1300 ± 50 rpm.
KPA
3.1.2 3.1.2 Line Relief Valve Test

Boom RAISE 27600 700 700 Run engine at low idle 1300 ± 50 rpm.
KPA
Tilt FORWARD 24500 700 700 Run engine at low idle 1300 ± 50 rpm.
KPA
Tilt BACK 27600 700 700 Run engine at low idle 1300 ± 50 rpm.
KPA
Auxiliary Circuit 24500 700 700 Run engine at low idle 1300 ± 50 rpm.
KPA
3.1.3 3.1.3 Pilot System Pressure Test
Pilot System Pres Low Idle

Pilot Pressure - - -

Charge Pressure KPA 3100 200 200

200 High Idle

Pilot Pressure KPA 3300 200 200

Charge Pressure KPA 3300 200 200

3.1.4 3.1.4 Brake Test

Brake Pressure (Brake Solenoid Disconnected) KPA 0 - -

Brake Pressure (Brake Solenoid Connected) KPA 3100 200 200

3.1.5 3.1.5 High Flow Hydraulic System - Test

Standby Pressure - - -

Margin Pressure - - -

Load Sensing Pressure - - -

Pump Discharge Pressure - - -

High Pressure Cutoff - - -

3.2 Hydraulic Fan System
# *Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
3.2.1 3.2.1 Fan Speed Test - - -

Standard Fan Speed Low Idle) RPM 1590 25 25

Standard Fan Speed (High Idle) RPM 2600 50 50

Demand Fan Speed (High Idle)

Calibrated Fan Speed - - -

Maximum Fan Speed - - -

Charge Pressure - - -

Speed Sense Pressure - - -

3.2.2 3.2.2 ATAAC Fan Speed Test (if equipped) - - -

ATAAC Fan Speed (High Idle) - - -

3.3 Hydrostatic System
# *Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
3.3.1 3.3.1 Baseline for Hydrostatic System

Engine RPM (Low Idle) RPM 1350 50 50

Engine RPM (High Idle) RPM 3240 50 50

Charge Pressure (Low Idle) KPA 3100 200 200

Speed Sense Pressure (Low Idle) KPA 1100 200 200

3.3.2 3.3.2 Single Stall Test

Engine Stall Speed RPM 2200 500 500

MB1 Pressure (B & B2 Series) KPA 35000 3000 3000

MB2 Pressure (B & B2 Series) KPA 35000 3000 3000

MB Pump 2, Forward (C-Series) - - -

MD Pump 1, Forward (C-Series) - - -

MA Pump 2, Reverse (C-Series) - - -

MC Pump 1, Reverse (C-Series) - - -

3.3.3 3.3.3 Start to Move Test

Check that the left wheels and the right wheels start to move at the s
Forward Start to Move Time - - -

Check that the left wheels and the right wheels start to move at the s
Reverse Start to Move Time - - -

3.3.4 3.3.4 Maximum Runout Test

Actual Left Track Speed (High Idle) 84 8 8 Actual Track Speed equals Indicated Track Speed divided by 4.
RPM
Actual Right Track Speed (High Idle) 84 8 8 Actual Track Speed equals Indicated Track Speed divided by 4.
RPM
Speed Difference between Left and Right Track RPM 2 max
3.4 Miscellaneous Hydraulic System
# *Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
3.4.1

3.4.2

3.4.3

4. Electrical System
4.1 Electrical System
# Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
4.1.1 4.1.1 Battery Voltage

Engine Stopped - - -

Low Idle - - -

High Idle V 14.0 0.5 0.5

4.1.2 Inspect Battery Cables - - -

4.1.3 Starter Draw Test 130 max - - No load conditions at 25°C.

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4.2 Miscellaneous Electrical
# *Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.3

5. S·O·S
5.1 S·O·S Sampling
# Status Description Obtain Comments
5.1.1 Engine Oil Sample

5.1.2 Engine Coolant Sample (Level II)

5.1.3 Hydraulic Oil Sample

5.1.4 Right Final Drive

5.1.5 Left Final Drive

 for Skid Steer Loaders & Multi Terrain Loaders
Blank – Not Applicable
ult the Service Information System (SIS) for the latest specifications.
1. Engine

Comments
Test for pressure listed on radiator cap.

Use 245-5829 Coolant/Battery Tester/Refractometer.

Use 8T-5296 Conditioner Test Kit.

New belt specification is 534 ± 22 N.

Comments

Comments

Comments

See Tables tab for Blowby Tools

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Comments

2. Performance Checks

Comments
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3. Hydraulic System

Comments
Run engine at low idle 1300 ± 50 rpm.

Run engine at low idle 1300 ± 50 rpm.

Run engine at low idle 1300 ± 50 rpm.

Run engine at low idle 1300 ± 50 rpm.

Run engine at low idle 1300 ± 50 rpm.

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Comments

Check that the left wheels and the right wheels start to move at the same time.

Check that the left wheels and the right wheels start to move at the same time.

Actual Track Speed equals Indicated Track Speed divided by 4.

Actual Track Speed equals Indicated Track Speed divided by 4.

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4. Electrical System

Comments

No load conditions at 25°C.

Comments

5. S·O·S

Comments
 Blowby Tools Needed
Part Part Quantity
Number Name

285-0910 Multi-Tool 1
Gp
285-0900 Blowby 1
Tool
Group
NETG504 Software 1
4 license