Testing and Adjusting
Testing and Adjusting
Testing and Adjusting
Pantalla anterior
Pruebas y Ajustes
D7H TRACTOR DIFFERENTIAL STEERING
Número de medio -SENR3636-00 Fecha de publicación -01/11/1991 Fecha de actualización -11/10/2001
When some tests and adjustments are made to the transmission, the
parking brake must be OFF. To prevent movement of the machine and
personal injury, do the procedure that follows:
3. Let only approved personnel on the machine and keep other personnel off of the machine and in
clear view of the operator.
4. When testing must be done in a closed area and whenever possible, activate the service brakes if
the parking brake cannot be used.
NOTE: All tests and adjustments must be made with the oil in the power train hydraulic system at
normal temperature for operation. Make sure that the linkage adjustments are correct before any tests
are made.
Many of the pressure taps for testing the power train hydraulic system have quick disconnect
couplings already installed.
Do not connect or disconnect the couplings when there is pressure in the system. This will prevent
damage to the seal that is in the coupling.
Schematic
Power Train Hydraulic System Schematic (Engine Running, Neutral To First Speed Forward)
(7) Body.
(9) Breather.
(A) Torque converter inlet. (B) Speed clutch (P1). (C) Direction clutch (P2). (D) Transmission lubrication. (F) Priority
valve.
(G) Brake pressure (left). (H) Brake pressure (right).
Linkage Adjustments
Linkage For Transmission Speed Control
Torque for 1/4 in. locknuts (8) on cable assembly (2) that hold the rod ends in place ... 8 ± 3 N·m (6 ±
2 lb.ft.)
Torque for 3/8 in. locknuts (3) on rod assembly (4) ... 12 ± 4 N·m (9 ± 3 lb.ft.)
Torque for all 5/8 in. jam nuts ... 38 ± 7 N·m (28 ± 5 lb.ft.)
Assembled length of rod assembly (4) ... 202.0 ± 1.5 mm (7.95 ± .06 in.)
2. Loosen locknut (5) for cable (2). Turn cover (7) to move cable (2) that adjusts control lever (1).
3. Adjust control lever (1) so that it does not make contact with the guide in any speed or in neutral.
Torque for 1/4 in. locknuts on cable assembly that hold the rod ends in place ... 8 ± 3 N·m (6 ± 2
lb.ft.)
Torque for all 3/8 in. locknuts (jam nuts) that hold the rod ends in place on the rod ... 12 ± 4 N·m (9 ±
3 lb.ft.)
Torque for all 5/8 in. locknuts (jam nuts) on cable assembly ... 38 ± 7 N·m (28 ± 5 lb.ft.)
NOTE: All rod assembly measurements must be made in a straight line between the centerlines of the
rod end mounting holes.
Transmission And Steering Control Linkage
(5) Bolt. (6) Locknut. (7) Cover. (8) Bellcrank. (A) Rod assembly. (B) Rod assembly.
(B) Assembled length of rod assembly ... 185 ± 1.5 mm (7.28 ± .06 in.)
2. Install lever (13) on shaft assembly (2) so that lever (13) forms a 75° ± 4° angle with place (3) on
shaft assembly (2).
3. Install shaft assembly (2) on the machine and make sure the top of shaft assembly (2) and lever (13)
are above plate (1) the dimension shown in view A-A.
4. Install lever (4) on shaft assembly (2) so that lever (4) forms an 180° ± 4° angle with plate (3).
5. Move parking brake lever to ON position and then adjust rod assembly (A) so there is a free fit
between bellcrank (8) and bolt to hold rod to bellcrank.
6. Move parking brake lever to the OFF position. Move steering control handle to the FULL RIGHT
TURN position and FULL LEFT TURN position. Make sure the steering control valve lever moves
its full travel at bothturn positions before the steering linkage stops (bottoms out).
1. Install assembled and adjusted rod assembly (C) through shaft assembly (2). Install shaft assembly
(14) and lever (9). Make sure lever (9) and shaft assembly plate (12) part of shaft assembly (14) are
parallel.
2. Install cable assembly (D) and adjust both ends to dimensions shown. The 16 ± 2 mm (.63 ± .08in.)
dimension is the distance from the top of cover (7) to the end of threads on cable. The 12 ± 2 mm (.47
± .08in.) dimension is the distance from the end of rod end to the end of threads on cable.
3. Install collar (11) and handle (10) on shaft assembly (14) so timing mark on handle is perpendicular
within ± 5° to shaft assembly plate (12).
4. Put handle (10) in FORWARD position. If timing mark on handle is not vertical with ± 2°, then
adjust cable assembly (D). To adjust cable assembly, remove bolts (5) and loosen locknut (6). Turn
cover (7) to movetiming mark to vertical position.
5. With handle (10) in NEUTRAL position, adjust collar (11) to line up NEUTRAL symbol on collar
with timing mark on handle.
Do not make any adjustments to the control linkage with the engine
running. Accidental disengagement of the parking brake while the
engine is running could cause sudden machine movement and personal
injury.
Torque for all 1/2 in. locknuts (jam nuts) that hold the rod ends in place on the rod ... 45 ± 7 N±m (33
± 5 lb.ft.)
NOTE: All rod assembly measurements must be made in a straight line between the centerlines of the
rod end mounting holes.
(B) Assembled length of rod assembly ... 975.0 ± 1.5 mm (38.38 ± .06 in.)
(C) Assembled length of rod assembly ... 410.0 ± 1.5 mm (16.14 ± .06 in.)
2. Adjust head end of bolt (6) away from support until spring (5) has extended (stretched) 2 ± 1 mm
(.08 ± .04 in.). Bolt (6) is upper stop for brake pedal.
3. Hold brake pedal against upper stop and push valve plunger all the way into valve (2). Then adjust
rod end on rod assembly (B) so that the pin that connects rod end to valve plunger has a free fit.
4. Push brake pedal down until valve plunger stops.
6. Release brake pedal and turn bolt (4) an additional1/2 turn out. Tighten locknut.
(1) Assembled length of rod assembly ... 113.0 ± 1.5 mm (4.45 ± .06 in.)
1. Check brake pressure at pressure tap (G) with the parking brake lever in the ON and OFF positions.
2. The brake pressure with the parking brake lever in the ON position should be 0 kPa (0 psi). If not,
make rod assembly (1) longer.
3. The brake pressure with the parking brake lever in the OFF position should be 3270 ± 140 (480 ±
20 psi). If not, make rod assembly (1) shorter.
1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location. Move away from working machines and
personnel and lower implements to the ground.
2. Permit only one operator on the machine. Keep all other personnel either away from the machine or
in view of the operator.
3. Activate the parking brake. With the parking brake activated the steering tiller handle cannot be
moved. If the parking brake is OFF and the engine is running, the tractor will turn when the steering
tiller handle is moved. Activatethe service brakes to prevent tractor movement.
5. Move the implement control levers to all positions to release the pressure in the hydraulic system.
6. Carefully loosen the filler cap on the hydraulic tank to release the pressure in the tank.
7. Make sure all hydraulic pressure is released before any fitting, hose or component is loosened,
tightened, removed or adjusted.
9. The pressure in the system has now been released and lines or components can be removed.
During a diagnosis of the hydraulic system, remember that correct oil flow and pressure are necessary
for correct operation. Oil pressure is caused by resistance to the flow of oil.
Visual checks and measurements are the first step when troubleshooting a possible problem. Then do
the Operation Checks and last the Instrument Tests.
Use the 1U5796 and 6V4161 Hydraulic Test Groups, a stop watch, a magnet, a thermometer and a
mm (inch) ruler for basic tests to measure:
1. The opening pressure of the pressure limiter valves for the implement circuits and pump cut-off
valve for the steering circuit. Pressure limiter valve and pump cut-off valve pressures that are too low
will cause adecrease in the lift, dig, rip and steering characteristics of the machine. Opening pressures
that are too high will cause a decrease in the life of hoses and components.
2. Drift rates in the implement circuits: Circuit drift is caused by leakage past cylinder pistons, control
valve spools, load check valves or make-up valves. Excessive drift can be caused by problem with
any one or combination of components.
3. Cycle times in the implement circuits: Cycle times that are longer than shown in the charts are the
result of leakage, pump wear and/or pump speed (rpm). If the basic operation checks indicate
excessive circuitleakage, then pressure tests are needed to determine which components have a
problem.
Do not check for leaks with your hands. Pin hole (very small) leaks can
result in a high velocity oil stream that will be invisible close to the hose.
This oil can penetrate the skin and cause personal injury. Usecardboard
or paper to locate pin hole leaks, but do not check for pin hole leaks in
pump or motor hoses during steer stall condition.
Visual Checks
A visual inspection of the hydraulic system and its components is the first step when a diagnosis of a
problem is made. Stop the engine, lower the blade and the ripper to the ground. To remove the tank
filler cap,slowly turn the filler cap until it is loose. If oil comes out the bleed hole, let the tank
pressure lower before the filler cap is removed. Make the following inspections:
2. Look for air in the oil that is in the tank. Do this immediately after the machine is stopped. Use a
clear bottle or container to get a sample of the oil. Look for air bubbles in the oil that is in the bottle.
3. Remove the filter elements and look for particles removed from the oil by the filter element. A
magnet will separate ferrous particles from nonferrous particles (piston rings, O-ring seals, etc.).
Raise and lower the blade and ripper several times. Operate the tilt control valve until the tilt cylinder
is fully extended and retracted several times.
1. Watch the cylinders as they are extended and retracted. Movement must be smooth and regular.
3. Check for the sound of the opening. The opening pressures of the pressure limiter valves are given
in the subject, Pressure Tests Of The Pressure Limiter Valves.
The oil in the system must be SAE 10 and at a temperature of 65 ± 3°C (150 ± 5°F) to get correct
results. All speed tests are made with the engine at maximum rpm.
System speeds that are the same as those given in the chart is an indiction that the circuit operation is
normal. The pressure limiter valves must be tested to be sure that the opening pressure of each is
correct. (See chart for settings).
If all the cylinder speeds are slow, check the steering circuit to see if the problem is in the pump or
steering motor.
If the cylinder speeds are not correct:
1. If only one of the cylinder speeds is slow, check that circuit for cylinder drift.
2. If all the cylinder speeds are slow, check the steering circuit to see if the pump signal is plugged or
if the pump has a problem.
Test No. 1: Raise the front of the machine off the ground by lowering a level blade. Put the control
lever in HOLD position. Shut off the engine and watch the lift cylinder rods for movement.
Test No. 2: Raise the front of the machine off the ground by lowering a level blade. Shut off the
engine. Hold the lift control lever in LOWER position. Watch the lift cylinder rods for movement.
Test No. 3: Raise the blade off the ground. Put the control lever in HOLD position. Shut off the
engine and watch the lift cylinder rods for movement.
Test No. 4: Raise the blade off the ground. Shut off the engine. Hold the lift control lever in RAISE
position. Watch the lift cylinder rods for movement.
Drift Tests For Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder
Test No. 1: Put the blade flat on the ground. Raise the front of the machine off the ground by
lowering the right side of the blade (TILT RIGHT). Put the tilt circuit in HOLD position. Shut off
engine and watch the tilt cylinder rod for movement.
Test No. 2: Put the blade flat on the ground. Raise the front of the machine off the ground by
lowering the left side of the blade (TILT LEFT). Put the tilt circuit in HOLD position. Shut off the
engine and watch the tilt cylinder rod for movement.
Drift Tests For Ripper Lift Cylinders
Test No. 1: Raise the rear of the machine off the ground by lowering the ripper. Put the ripper control
lever in HOLD position. Shut off the engine and watch the ripper lift cylinder rods for movement.
Test No. 2: Raise the ripper off the ground. Put the control lever in HOLD position. Shut off the
engine and watch the ripper lift cylinder rods for movement.
1. Move the tractor to a flat and dry open area. Make sure the underfoot conditions are such that a
limited amount of track slip will be present when turning the tractor. Make sure the steering linkage is
correctly adjusted.
2. Start and run the engine at maximum rpm. Raise all the implements to the full Raise position if so
equipped.
3. Release the parking brake and put the transmission is FIRST SPEED FORWARD.
6. Stop the tractor after the full turn, lower all implements to the ground (if equipped) and stop the
engine.
7. Measure distance (A) as shown. Distance (A) should be 1.8 to 2.3 m (5.9 to 7.5 ft).
8. Do Steps 1 through 7 again with steering control handle at Full Steer Right position.
9. Do Steps 1 through 6 again with steering control handle at full Steer Right and full Steer Left
positions with the bulldoezer control lever held in the full Raise position.
10. Measure distance (A) as shown. Distance (A) should be 4.8 to 6.0 m (16 to 20 ft.).
Full Turn Diameter
(A)Diameter of the turn
11. If distance (A) is too wide after Steps 1 through 8, check steering linkage, pump, steering motor,
control valve, and counterbalance valve for correct operation. If distance (A) is too wide after Step 9
and 10, check thepriority flow control valve in the steering control valve.
12. If a problem has been indicated by this check, use Diagnostic Instrument Test to get a more
accurate indication to where the specific problem exists.
NOTE: This check should be used primarily in a shop area after a tractor has been repaired or rebuilt.
1. Move tractor to flat and open area. Lower the implements to the ground and stop engine.
2. Separate the tracks and remove from the final drive sprockets. See Power Train Disassembly and
Assembly Form No. SENR4176.
3. Before checks are made, make sure the steering linkage is correctly adjusted. Also put a mark on
both final drives, so the number of revolutions they make can be counted.
5. Release parking brake and move the steering control lever to the Full Steer Right position with
transmission in Neutral.
6. With a stopwatch, count the number of revolutions the left and right side sprockets make in a
minute. Subtract the right sprocket speed from the left sprocket speed. Forward rotation is positive
and reverse rotationis negative. The speed difference between left sprocket and right sprocket should
be 20.5 ± 1.1 rpm. This step checks the pumps flow through the system.
7. Now add the left sprocket speed and right sprocket speed. The sum should be ± 3.5 rpm. This step
checks the mechanical drag balance between left and right sprockets.
8. Do Steps 5, 6 and 7 again but move the steering control lever to Full Steer Left position. Sprocket
speed difference for Full Steer Left position should be -20.5 ± 1.1 rpm.
9. If sprocket speeds are not within the tolerances, check component operation; pump, steering motor,
control valve, and counterbalance valve. If Step 6 is low, check the engine speed, leaks in signal
systemand priority flow control valve in steering control valve. If Step 6 is high, check the priority
flow control valve and compensator valve adjustments. If Step 7 is out of tolerance, excessive
mechanical drag may be presentin differential steer unit and final drives.
10. If a problem has been indicated by this check, use Diagnostic Instruments Test to get a more
accurate indication to where the specific problem exists.
11. When checks, tests and adjustments (if necessary) are complete, stop engine, remove all test
equipment and connect the track.
1. Move tractor to a flat and open area. Lower all implements to the ground and stop engine.
2. Remove floor plate and install a 1U5755 Hose Assembly on pressure tap (1) and (2).
Hydraulic Pump
(1) Pressure tap (pump discharge). (2) Pressure tap (signal oil).
3. Connect the other ends of the hoses to the 1U5793 Delta P (Delta P) Gauge. Connect the hose from
pressure tap (1) to the tee side of the Delta P gauge. Connect the hose from pressure tap (2) to the
elbow side of the Delta P gauge.
4. Install a 60 000 kPa (8700 psi) gauge on the tee side of the Delta P gauge.
5. Make sure the steering linkage is correctly adjusted. See Low Pressure Standby Test in this section.
8. Start and run the engine at maximum rpm. Record rpm, the reading should be 2280 ± 50 rpm.
Check Vehicle Fuel Specifications (Zero T) for most current specification for engine.
9. With engine still at maximum rpm, move the bulldozer control lever to a position in between Hold
and Full Raise positions. Record the reading on Delta P gauge while the bulldozer blade is still
moving up. Thereading on the Delta P gauge is margin pressure or the difference between pump
discharge pressure and the signal pressure from the control valve. The margin pressure should be
2100 ± 275 kPa (305 ± 40 psi). If the margin pressure is not correct, then see Compensator Valve
Adjustments/Margin Pressure Adjustment for the correct procedure to make an adjustment. If the
margin pressure is adjusted, the differential pressure setting should be held to 2100 ±70 kPa (305 ± 10
psi).
10. Lower bulldozer blade to the ground and leave all implement control levers in the Hold position.
11. Release the parking brake and fully activate the service brakes. Make sure the transmission is in
neutral, both speed and direction.
12. With engine at maximum rpm move steering control handle to the Mid Steer Right position. This
puts the hydraulic system in a steer stall condition.
NOTE: The tractor must not move, if it does the brake system must be checked.
13. With the tractor in a steer stall condition, record the following readings:
B. Engine rpm.
If all readings are within specification, the steering hydraulic circuit should be alright but there still
could be a problem in the individual implement circuits. If a steering problem still exists, it could be a
mechanicalproblem in the steering differential unit or the final drives. A continued implement circuit
problem could be a pressure limiter adjusted incorrectly or cylinder wear.
1. The pressure cut-off needs to be adjusted, see Compensator Valve Adjustments/Pressure Cut-Off
Adjustment in this section.
NOTE: If the pressure cut-off cannot be adjusted down, the pump or compensator valve is failed.
If reading (A) is correct or too low, reading (B) is correct and reading (C) is too high; this indicates a
leak(s) in the signal network between the steering control valve and the compensator valve. The
causes for the leak(s) could be the following.
4. Seals on sleeve behind priority flow control valve spring in the steering control valve.
5. Dirt or foreign material in orifice in signal line between the inlet manifold and compensator valve.
If reading (B) is not correct and reading (A) is correct or too low; this indicates excessive power use
by the pump in the Steer Stall Condition. The causes for this could be the following:
1. Setting of main relief valve is too low or valve is leaking. See Main Relief And Crossover Relief
Valve Tests in this section.
2. Setting of crossover relief valve(s) in counterbalance valve is/are too low. See Main Relief And
crossover Relief Valve Tests in this section.
15. Do Steps 10 through 13 again with the steering handle at the Mid Steer Left position.
16. Remove test equipment after all tests, adjustments and needed repairs are completed.
2. Install tetragauge on pressure tap (1) and install the floor plate.
3. Start the engine and run at minimum rpm. Make sure parking brake is in the ON position.
5. The pressure reading on the tetragauge should be approximately 3000 kPa (435 psi). This is the
pumps pressure output in the low pressure standby condition. If the pressure reading is below 2100
kPa (305 psi) or above 3700 kPa (535 psi), check the margin pressure setting. See Margin Pressure
Test in this section.
6. Move the steering control handle back and forth against the stop in the parking brake linkage. If the
pressure reading on the tetragauge increases, the steering linkage should be adjusted.
7. Adjustments to the pump output should not be made based on the results of this test. If the results
are not correct, the Margin Pressure Test should be run.
2. Install a 1U5755 Hose Assembly on pressure tap (1) and pressure tap (2). Connect the other ends of
the hoses to 1U5793 Delta P (Delta P) Gauge. Connect the hose from pressure tap (1) to the tee side
of the Delta Pgauge. Connect the hose from pressure tap (2) to the elbow side of the Delta P gauge.
3. Install the 8T861 Gauge on the tee side of the Delta P gauge.
5. Start the engine and run at maximum rpm. Release the parking brake and activate the service
brakes.
6. Move the steering control handle to a position in between Hold and the Mid Steer Left position.
7. The pressure reading on the 8T861 Gauge should be 38 000 ± 550 kPa (5510 ± 80 psi). This is the
pumps pressure output in the high pressure stall condition. The pressure reading on the Delta P gauge
should be less than 345 kPa (50 psi) at a maximum oil temperature of 66°C (150°F).
8. If the high pressure reading is not correct, then the pressure cutoff spool should be adjusted. See
Compensator Valve Adjustments. If the pressure reading on the Delta P gauge is high and the high
pressure reading is correct or too low, this indicates a leak(s) in the signal network. See Diagnostic
Instrument Tests for more information.
2. Install a 1U5755 Hose Assembly on pressure tap (1) and (2). Connect the other ends of hoses to the
1U5793 Delta P (Delta P) Gauge. Connect the hose from pressure tap (1) to the tee side of the Delta P
gauge. Connect the hose from pressure tap (2) to the elbow side of the Delta P gauge.
3. Install the 8T861 Gauge on the tee side of the Delta P gauge.
5. Start and run the engine at maximum rpm. Make sure the parking brake is ON and the transmission
in NEUTRAL.
6. Move the bulldozer control lever to a position in between HOLD and FULL RAISE positions. Read
the pressure on the Delta P gauge. This is the margin pressure or the difference between pump
discharge pressure and the signal pressure from the control valve. The margin pressure should be
2100 ± 275 kPa (305 ± 40 psi).
7. If the margin pressure is not correct, then see Compensator Valve Adjustments/Margin Pressure
Adjustment for the correct procedure to make an adjustment. If the margin pressure is adjusted, the
differential pressure setting should be held to 2100 ± 70 kPa (305 ± 10 psi).
This test is a final test to determine if the pump or compensator valve is bad. This test should be done
only after the compensator valve and main relief valve have been checked for correct operation.
1U5796 Pressure Differential (Delta P) Gauge Group,Test Tee (See Note),6V9829 Cap Assembly and
6V3965 Nipple Assembly.
NOTE: The Test Tee must be assembled from parts shown in illustration C21314P1. The 6V8636
Connector must be drilled and tapped before the 6T421 Orifice Plug (1/16-27 NPT) can be installed.
This orifice plug must be installed in the 9/16 THD end of the connector with a 4 mm hex wrench.
2. Connect one end of a 1U5755 Hose Assembly to pressure tap (5) on the Test Tee.
Test Tee
(4)Connector. (5) Pressure tap. (6) Coupler.
4. Disconnect signal line (3) from the elbow on the inlet manifold. Put the 6V9829 Cap Assembly on
the elbow.
5. Connect signal line (3) to connector (4) on the Test Tee. This makes the pump outlet the load signal
to the compensator valve.
6. Connect a 1U5755 Hose Assembly to pressure tap (2). Connect the nipple assembly to the other
end of the hose assembly and put this end in a container or in a position to allow oil to run out on the
ground.
7. Make sure the transmission is in Neutral and the parking brake is ON. Move the governor lever to
the OFF position, so the engine will not start. With the bulldozer control lever held in the RAISE
position, turn(crank) the engine over with the starter until a clear stream of oil comes out of the hose
assembly. This will remove (purge) any air that is in the signal line.
NOTE: The bulldozer blade will raise when the engine is turned (cranked) over.
8. Stop turning (cranking) the engine and lower the bulldozer blade to the ground. Remove the nipple
assembly from the hose assembly and connect the hose assembly to the elbow side of the 1U5793
Pressure Differential (Delta P) Gauge.
9. Connect the other end of 1U5755 Hose Assembly on the pressure tap (5) to the tee side of the delta
P (Delta P) gauge. Put a 0 to 60 000 kPa (0 to 8700 psi) pressure gauge on the other pressure tap on
the tee side of the Delta P gauge.
10. Move the governor lever to the DECELERATE position. With the bulldozer control lever in the
RAISE position, start the engine.
NOTE: The bulldozer blade will raise when the engine is started.
11. After the engine starts, move the bulldozer control lever to the HOLD position. This puts the
pump in the High Pressure Stall condition. Record the pressure readings on both pressure gauges and
stop the engine.
A. Pump discharge reading (gauge on the tee side of the Delta P gauge) should be 38 000 ± 550 kPa
(5510 ± 80 psi).
B. Pressure differential reading (Delta P gauge) should be 550 kPa (80 psi) or less.
If the engine stalls (dies) when the bulldozer control lever is moved to the HOLD position, the pump
is failed and should be replaced.
If reading (A) is low and reading (B) is correct, the compensator valve should be adjusted and Steps
10 and 11 should be done again. See Compensator Adjustments/Pressure Cutoff Spool Adjustment in
this section. If the pump discharge pressure cannot be increased through adjustments to the
compensator valve, the pump is failed and should be replaced.
If after a high pressure stall test an adjustment to the pressure cut-off spool needs to be done, do the
following procedure:
2. Shut off the engine and move all the implement and steering control levers to release system
pressure.
3. Hold stop (1) with a 4 mm hex wrench and loosen nut (5) with a 13 mm combination wrench. Turn
stop (1) counterclockwise to decrease pressure setting and clockwise to increase the setting. One
revolution of stop (1) will change the pressure setting approximately 3500 kPa (510 psi).
4. When the pressure setting is adjusted, hold stop (1) with hex wrench and tighten nut (5) to a torque
of 25 ± 5 N·m (18 ± 4 lb.ft.).
5. Do the High Pressure Stall Test again to make sure the pressure setting is 38 000 ± 550 kPa (5500 ±
80 psi).
If after a margin pressure test an adjustment to the margin spool needs to be done, do the following
procedure:
2. Shut off the engine and move all the implement and steering control levers to release system
pressure.
3. Hold stop (1) with a 4 mm hex wrench and loosen nut (5) with a 13 mm combination wrench. Turn
stop (1) counterclockwise to decrease pressure setting and clockwise to increase the setting. One
revolution ofstop (1) will change the pressure setting approximately 3500 kPa (510 psi).
4. When the pressure setting is adjusted, hold stop (1) with hex wrench and tighten nut (5) to a torque
of 25 ± 5 N·m (18 ± 4 lb.ft.).
5. Do the Margin Pressure Test again to make sure the differential pressure setting is 2100 ± 70 kPa
(305 ± 10 psi).
1. Disconnect the rod end hydraulic line from each lift cylinder and install a blocking plate assembly
(1) in each line.
2. Put a 0 to 50 000 kPa (0 to 7500 psi) pressure gauge on the 6V3081 Hose.
6. Start and run the engine at maximum rpm. Look at the test gauge and slowly move the bulldozer
control lever to the Raise position. The high reading on the pressure gauge is the pressure setting of
the pressure limiter valve. The pressure setting of the pressure limiter valve for the bulldozer lift
circuit is 22 750 ± 860 kPa (3300 ± 125 psi).
7. If it is necessary to change the pressure setting of the pressure limiter valve, stop the engine.
9. Turn adjusting plunger (4) clockwise to increase the pressure setting or counterclockwise to
decrease the setting. One revolution will change pressure setting about 5520 kPa (800 psi). Do Step 6
again.
10. When the pressure setting is correct, install plug (3) and tighten it to a torque of 60 ± 5 N·m (44 ±
4 lb.ft.).
11. Remove floor plate and test equipment. Install floor plate.
1. Put a 0 to 28 000 kPa (0 to 4000 psi) pressure gauge on the 6V3081 Hose.
2. Remove the floor from the tractor.
5. Start and run engine. Lift the bulldozer blade approximately 300 mm (12 in.) off the ground. Tilt
the blade to the right as far as it can tilt.
6. Run the engine at maximum rpm. Look at the test gauge and slowly move the bulldozer control
lever to the Tilt Right position. The high reading on the pressure gauge is the pressure setting of the
pressure limiter valve. The pressure setting of the pressure limiter valve for the bulldozer tilt circuit is
17 225 ± 690 kPa (2500 ± 100 psi).
7. If it is necessary to change the pressure setting of the pressure limiter valve, stop the engine.
9. Turn adjusting plunger (4) clockwise to increase the pressure setting or counterclockwise to
decrease the setting. One revolution will change the pressure setting about 5520 kPa (800 psi). Do
Step 6 again.
10. When the pressure setting is correct, install plug (3) and tighten it to a torque of 60 ± 5 N·m (44 ±
4 lb.ft.).
11. Remove floor plate and test equipment. Install floor plate.
1. Put a 0 to 50 000 kPa (0 to 7500 psi) pressure gauge on the 6V3081 Hose.
5. Start and run the engine. Lift the ripper as high as it can lift.
6. Run the engine at maximum rpm. Look at the test gauge and slowly move the ripper control lever
to the Raise position. The high reading on the pressure gauge is the pressure of the pressure limiter
valve. The pressure setting of the pressure limiter valve for the ripper lift circuit is 22 750 ± 860 kPa
(3300 ± 125 psi).
7. If it is necessary to change the pressure setting of the pressure limiter valve, stop the engine.
Ripper Lift Control Valve
(3) Plug. (4) Adjusting plunger. (5) Pressure limiter valve.
9. Turn adjusting plunger (4) clockwise to increase the pressure setting or counterclockwise to
decrease the setting. One revolution will change the pressure setting about 5520 kPa (800 psi). Do
Step 6 again.
10. When the pressure setting is correct, install plug (3) and tighten it to a torque of 60 ± 5 N·m (44 ±
4 lb.ft.).
11. Remove floor plate and test equipment. Install floor plate.
To prevent possible personal injury, keep all personnel away from the
machine or in view of the operator while the machine is in operation
during engine checks. Also do not attempt to adjust the main relief or
crossover relief valves on the machine with the engine running.
6V3121 Multitach Group
1. Move the tractor to an open area, lower all implements to the ground, activate parking brake and
stop engine.
5. Release parking brake and activate service brakes. Move the steering control handle to Mid Steer
Left position and then to Mid Steer Right position.
6. Record the rpm reading on the tach at each control handle position.
If the difference in the rpm readings from maximum rpm is more than 40 rpm at both control handle
positions, then the main relief or both crossover relief valves may have low pressure setting.
If the rpm reading one control handle position is less than 40 rpm and over 40 rpm at the other
position, then one of the crossover relief valves has a low pressure setting or a makeup valve may be
leaking in the steering control valve.
7. To determine if the main relief or both crossover relief valves have low pressure settings, the main
relief valve should be turned in exactly 1/4 revolution. Then do Steps 5 and 6 again.
Counterbalance Valve
(1) Crossover relief valve for right turn. (2) Crossover relief valve for left turn.
8. If both rpm readings are less than 40 rpm from maximum rpm, then the main relief valve has to be
replaced or adjusted on a test bench.
If both rpm readings are over 40 rpm from maximum rpm, then replace or inspect the main relief
valve and do Steps 5 and 6 again.
If both readings remain over 40 rpm from maximum rpm, then replace or inspect both crossover relief
valves.
If the rpm reading for the mid Steer Left position is over 40 rpm from maximum, then crossover relief
valve (2) or the one toward the right side of the tractor, should be replaced or adjusted on a test bench.
If the rpm reading for the mid Steer Right position is over 40 rpm from maximum rpm, then crossover
relief valve (1) or toward the left side of the tractor, should be replaced or adjusted on a test bench.
9. Turn the main relief back out 1/4 revolution, if it was not replaced in Step 8.
2. Put all implement and steering control levers and handle in the Hold position.
4. Loosen the locknut and turn minimum stop screw (1) in until it contacts the small actuator piston.
5. Then turn the stop screw back out 1/2 turn and tighten the locknut.
The maximum stop screw must be set using a flow meter or a hydraulic test bench to obtain a flow of
281 ± 2 liter/min (74 ± .5 U.S. gpm) at 7000 kPa (1000 psi) while the pump is turning at 2231 rpm.
The steering motor rotary group is divided into a mechanical drive group [shaft (7), bearings (8) and
cover (10)] and a hydraulic group [barrel (2), port plate (1), spacer (3), compression springs (5),
pistons (6) and center pin (4)].
If parts of the motor are serviced, there are two critical dimensions which should be checked in
assembling the motor rotary group. Shims (9) on the mechanical drive group and one of four spacers
(3) on the hydraulic group are used to get these respective dimensions.
At this point in time, the mechanical drive group is a nonserviceable group except for the cover
assembly (10).
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the motor, it is very important that the cases are
filled with hydraulic oil at least to the fill port before operation.
Use the following chart for adjustment dimensions in servicing the rotary group.
Adjusting Dimensions
(12) Centering pin (tooling) (A) Distance from ring (11) to shaft (7) (B) Distance from shaft (7) to centering pin (12). (C)
Play [spacer (3) to center pin (4)].
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Setup for Dial Indicator
(13) Gauge blocks. (14) Support.
This shim adjustment is necessary to maintain an exact angle between the center lines of drive shaft
(7) and center pin (4). In turn, this maintains the proper alignment between the barrel (2) and its
pistons (6).
Measurement for Shim Thickness
(14) Support. (15) Cover. (16) Ring location. (17) Shims. (18) Boss.
Place support (14) on a surface plate. Position the gauge blocks (13) on the support to get dimension
(A). Set the indicator in position over the gauge blocks and zero the dial.
Position the mechanical drive group on support (14) so that boss (18) is located over the hole in the
support. Place cover (15) (without the seal and O-ring) on the drive group. Do not install the ring at
location (16). Slidedrive group and support under the dial indicator. Add shims (17) to get a reading
on the indicator between 0 and -0.10 mm (-.004 in.).
Tools Needed:
Spacer (3) to pin (4) clearance in combination with the compression springs (5) maintain the correct
barrel (2) to port plate (1) maximum separation. This maximum separation limits leakage during start
up and downhill operation.
This adjustment procedure determines the correct size of spacer to get the distance (B) between the
center pin (center of pivot head) and the centering pin (12). With the correct distance (B) clearance
(C) between spacer (3) and center pin (4) will be 0.10 to 0.25 mm(.004 to .010 in.)
Setup Of Dial Indicator
(13) Gauge blocks. (19) Support.
Place support (19) on a surface plate. Using gauge blocks (13), build up the dimension (B) as listed in
the above chart. Set up the dial indicator and zero.
Installation Of Spacer
(1) Port plate. (2) Cylinder barrel. (3) Spacer. (20) Wire (21) Cylinder.
Using a piece of wire (20), guide the spacer (3) (minimum thickness) into center pin cylinder (21) of
barrel (2). Place center pin in cylinder (21) without compression springs (5).
NOTICE
To avoid damage to center pin (4) and support (19) in the next step,
place measuring kit cylinder (24) over support and lay cylinder on its
side (horizontal).
Measurement For Spacer Thickness
(1) Port plate. (2) Cylinder barrel. (3) Spacer. (4) Center pin. (12) Centering pin. (19) Support. (22) Centering disc. (23)
Lifting screws. (24) Measuring kit cylinder. (25) Centering hole.
Insert barrel (2), spacer (3) and center pin (4) into the centering hole (25) in support (19). Stand
cylinder in a vertical position. Insert centering pin (12) in port plate (1) and barrel (2). Position
centering disc (22) [with two lifting screws (23)] over the port plate. Slide this assembly under the
dial indicator.
The dial indicator must read between -0.10 mm (-.004 in.) and -0.20 mm (-.008 in.). The motor has
four different sizes of spacers to get the correct center pin to port plate distance. There is a minimum
spacer size. Each succeeding size of spacer is 0.10 mm (.004 in.) thicker. Depending on the dial
indicator reading, the correct spacer is selected.
For example, tolerance for dimension (B) is -0.40 mm (-.016 in.) on the dial indicator. In this case,
remove the spacer with the minimum thickness and replace with a spacer that increases the indicator
reading by 0.20 mm(.008 in.) to give a B dimension of 136.3 mm (5.366 in.).
Once the correct spacer has been selected, the center pin (4) can be removed. The four compression
springs (5) can then be inserted using a piece of wire (20) as a guide.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
2. The crossover or main relief settings are too low or the pump cut-off pressure is set too high.
2. Problem: Pump makes unusual noise, the cylinder rods do not move smoothly
and there are air bubbles in the oil.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
1. Oil aeration from a loose connection or restriction of the oil line on the inlet side of pump.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
PROBABLE CAUSE:
1. Linkage interference.
Steering Problems
1. Problem: Machine will not turn in either direction.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
c. Flow control sleeve behind flow control spring has failed seals.
f. Main relief valve is stuck open, has failed seals or relief setting is too low.
g. Margin spool, pressure cutoff spool or piston in pressure cutoff spool is stuck.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
3. A steering control valve makeup valve is stuck open or has failed seals.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
3. Crossover relief valves are damaged, sticking open, have failed seals or are set too low.
4. Main relief valve is stuck open, has failed seals or relief setting is too low.
5. A steering control valve makeup valve is stuck open or has failed seals.
b. Flow control sleeve behind flow control spring has failed seals.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
Implement Problems
1. Problem: Implement cycle times are too slow (tractor not being steered).
PROBABLE CAUSE:
b. Flow control sleeve behind flow control spring has failed seals.
PROBABLE CAUSE:
1. The valve spool in the control valve is not correctly centered. This problem can be caused by a
broken spring or sticky valve spool or misadjusted linkage.
2. Leakage in and around the seals on the piston in the cylinder(s) affected.
3. Leakage past a makeup valve or failed makeup valve seals for the affected circuit (bulldozer lift
and ripper lift control valves).
PROBABLE CAUSE:
4. Problem: Excessive pause time at ground line when powering blade down.
PROBABLE CAUSE: