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994H Wheel Loader

Operator's Station
Module 1 - INSTRUCTOR MATERIALS

SERV1911

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODULE DESCRIPTION�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3
PREPARATION CHECKLIST�����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4
MODULE PREREQUISITES������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
LESSON PLAN���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7
MODULE OBJECTIVES�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8
LABORATORY EXERCISES������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9
POSTTEST�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14

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MODULE DESCRIPTION
CONTENT This module is designed to introduce the 994H Wheel Loader Operator’s Station.
Component location and systems operation will be detailed in this module. Lab
exercises will be used for skills development and knowledge check.

AUDIENCE Level II--Field service personnel, resident mechanics, Technical Communicators,

and shop technicians. All students should have a working knowledge of basic
electrical, electronic, and hydraulic control systems on Cat machines.

REFERENCES Service Manual Modules Form No.

994H Service Manual UENR0745

994H Wheel Loader Operation and Maintenance Manual SEBU7885

Parts Book

994H Wheel Loader Parts Manual SEBP5739

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PREPARATION CHECKLIST
MODULE PREPARATION Prior to conducting the training session, gather the following materials:

______ Instructor Materials “994H Wheel Loader Operator’s Station” [SERV1911

(included in this package)]

______ Text Reference “994H Wheel Loader Operator’s Station” [SERV1911

(included in this package)]

______ Service Manual “994H Wheel Loaders” (UENR0745)

A copy of the following for each student in the training session:

______ Service Manual Module “994H Wheel Loader Operation and Maintenance
Manual” (SEBU7885)

CLASSROOM PREPARATION Prior to delivering the classroom training session, perform the following steps:

______ Prepare a safety briefing containing the following information:

-- emergency phone numbers

-- first aid responders
-- location of exits and fire extinguisher
-- room alerts or hazards
-- designated location for evacuation
-- storm shelter

______ Review the Text Reference and the Operation Service Manuals (UENR0745)
to become familiar with the topic.

______ Duplicate enough 994H Wheel Loader Operator’s Station Student Materials
(SERV1911) at the end of this module for each participant in the training
session.

______ Review the Posttest questions and answers.

­______ Check for applicable Service Magazine articles, Service Letters, and
Technical Information Bulletins related to the topic.

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PREPARATION CHECKLIST (continued)

LABORATORY PREPARATION Prior to conducting the lab exercises, perform the following steps:

______ Prepare a safety briefing for each of the labs to be conducted.

______ Select the 994H Wheel Loader to be used in the lab exercises.

______ Make tags or signs that may be necessary for the lab exercises.

______ Review the lab exercises to ensure that students can demonstrate their
ability to access the different modes needed to accomplish the objectives.

______ Gather the following tools and material:

1 - Standard Technician hand tools

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MODULE PREREQUISITES
PREREQUISITE COURSES It is suggested that students complete the WBT courses in the power train curriculum,
the hydraulic curriculum, the brakes curriculum, and the electrical curriculum prior to
participating in this course.

PREREQUISITE TESTS There are no prerequisite tests for this module.

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 rovide each student with a copy
of the course description and
objectives
• Visual presentation
• Distribute Lab 1 Worksheets
• Conduct Lab 1
• Administer Posttest
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LESSON PLAN
Student Introduction and Module Objectives
Instructor and students introductions
Safety briefing, objectives, class agenda, and hand out student materials
Time Estimate: 15 min
Visual Presentation:
Classroom visual presentation of the machine introduction (as required)
and operator’s station.
Time Estimate: 45 min
Lab 1: Identify and explain the operation of the components in the operator’s
station.
 ive safety briefing, describe objective of lab. Allow students to access the
G
cab in a safe manner. Students locate and explain the functionality of the
operator’s station components on the class machine.
Time Estimate: 60 min
Posttest
Administer posttest - Time Estimate: 25 min
Review correct answers with class - Time Estimate: 15 min
Restore Machine
Time Estimate: 10 min
Total Estimated Time: 2 hrs, 50 min
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MODULE OBJECTIVES
Visual presentation 1. G
 iven the visual presentation of the 994H Wheel Loader Operator’s Station, the
student will take notes in the classroom on the identification, location, and
functionality of the machine operation controls and switches.

Visuals 2 - 16 2. G
 iven a 994H Wheel Loader, the Lab 1 Worksheet, and class notes taken during
Lab 1 the presentation, the student will identify the location and explain the functionality
of the machine operation controls and switches with 100% accuracy.

Posttest 3. G
 iven all reference material and class notes, the student will identify the cab
switches on the switch panel with 100% accuracy..

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LABORATORY EXERCISES
INSTRUCTOR NOTE The following section provides directions to set up, facilitate, and assist during the
student lab exercises.

Some lab exercises are the written type with worksheets, while other labs are the
traditional “on the iron” labs. Answers are provided for the worksheet exercises.

The actual student lab sheets, along with accompanying materials, are located in the
Student Materials section.

At the beginning of each lab, review the lab description.

NOTE: Discuss safety procedures with the students for each shop lab (i.e.
safety glasses, clothing). Safely Home. Everyone. Every Day.™

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LAB1: OPERATOR’S STATION COMPONENT

IDENTIFICATION
INSTRUCTOR NOTE Shop Exercise: Locate, identify, and explain the operation of the controls and
switches located in the operator’s station.

Students will adhere to all applicable safety regulations. There should not be more
students in the cab or on the machine platforms than what is allowed by site safety
guidelines. It is unreasonable to assume that all students can access the cab at the
same time.

EXERCISE Students will be able to describe the function of all controls and switches.

Procedure:

Instruct the students to complete their worksheets while in the cab of the machine.

Inform students of any special attachments that the class 994H may have.

Discuss completed component identification worksheets.

MATERIALS NEEDED ______ Lab 1 Worksheet

______ Operation and Maintenance Manual (SEBU7885)

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Lab1: Operator’s Station Component Identification Worksheet

Directions: During the visual presentation, use these worksheets to take notes as the function of each component is
explained.

Example: Pilot Pump

Function: Supplies oil to the pilot system

Location: The single section gear pump mounted on the implement cooling pump

_______ STIC Lever

Function: Operator input for steering and machine direction controls

Location: In the operator’s station to the left of the operator’s seat

_______ Cat Monitoring System Display

Function: Contains tachometer, analog gauges, and an LCD window for displaying machine information

Location: In the operator’s station in the center of the front dash panel

_______ Advisor Display

Function: Displays machine status and diagnostic information and is the operator interface with the monitoring
system

Location: In the right console to the right of the operator’s seat

_______ Wiper Controls

Function: Used to control the windshield wipers on the machine

Location: In the right console to the right of the operator’s seat below the Advisor panel

_______ Heating and Air Conditioning Controls

Function: Used to control the temperature in the operator’s station

Location: On the right side panel in the operator’s station

_______ Cab Switch Panel

Function: Sends signals over the CAN Data Link to the Machine ECMs to control the various machine
functions

Location: On the right side panel in the operator’s station

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_______ Key Start Switch

Function: Sends a signal to the Power Train ECM to indicate when the operator wants to start the engine

Location: On the right side panel in the operator’s station

_______ Parking Brake Knob

Function: A
 ttached to the parking brake valve via a cable. When activated, the parking brake valve directs oil
to engage or release the parking brake

Location: Below the Cat Monitoring System Display on the center dash panel

_______ Hydraulic Lockout Switch

Function: Disables the implement hydraulic system

Location: In the operator’s station to the right of the operator’s seat on the implement pod

_______ Implement Pod

Function: Contains the control levers for lift, tilt, and auxiliary functions

Location: In the operator’s station to the right of the operator’s seat

_______ Fuse and Relay Panel

Function: Contains the machine fuses and relays

Location: Behind the outside access panel on the right side of the operator’s station

_______ Cat ET Diagnostic Connector

Function: Connector to connect the communications adapter to the machine

Location: On the right side panel in the operator’s station

_______ VIMS 3G Diagnostic Connector

Function: Connector to connect the VIMS PC to the machine

Location: On the right side panel in the operator’s station

_______ Machine ECMs

Function: Control the machine electronic functions

Location: Behind the outside access panel on the right side of the operator’s station

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_______ Cab Air Filters

Function: Filter the cab air

Location: One cab air filter is located inside the left hand access door behind the cab and the other cab air
filter is located inside the cab to the left of the operator’s seat

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POSTTEST
INSTRUCTOR NOTE The following posttest is a paper test designed to measure the student’s understanding
of the 994H Wheel Loader Operator’s Station. The answers are provided on the
following pages. The actual student posttests are provided in the Student Materials
section.

The module posttest may be used as a pretest.

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994H Wheel Loader Operator’s Station Posttest

INSTRUCTOR NOTE Classroom Posttest

Students may refer to their course materials and class notes when taking the
posttest.

Students may not consult with others during the posttest.

INDIVIDUAL EXERCISE Procedure: Give the students a copy of the 994H Wheel Loader Operator’s Station
posttest.

Explain the posttest.

MATERIALS NEEDED _______ Student handout operator’s station posttest

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994H Wheel Loader Operator’s Station Posttest

Directions: Fill in the blanks next to the numbers with the correct component name.

1. Reduced rimpull 2. Manual lube

3. Lift kickout 4. Tilt kickout

5. Heated mirror 6. Panel dimmer

7. Throttle lock enable 8. Lockup clutch

9. Lower kickout 10. Help

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