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Product: TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR Model: D9N TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR 6XJ Configuration: D9N TRACTOR 6XJ00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3408 ENGINE

Testing
Media Number -SENR3454-01

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Publication Date -07/06/1994

Adjusting
Date Updated -11/10/2001

D9N TRACTOR POWER TRAIN

Testing and Adjusting

Introduction
Reference: For Specifications with illustrations, make reference to SPECIFICATIONS FOR D9N TRACTOR POWER TRAIN, Form No. SENR3453. If the Specifications in Form SENR3453 are not the same as in the Systems Operation and the Testing and Adjusting, look at the printing date on the back cover of each book. Use the Specifications given in the book with the latest date.

Troubleshooting
Use this as a reference for the location and correction of problems in the power train. When more checks are necessary, see POWER SHIFT TRANSMISSION TESTING AND ADJUSTING, Form No. SENR3455. Always make visual checks first. Then check the operation of the machine and go onto check with the instruments.

Visual Checks
1. Check the oil level of the power train tank. 2. Check the oil level in the final drives. 3. Check all oil lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage. Look for oil on the ground under the machine.

4. Check the control linkages for the transmission, steering clutches and brakes for damage and/or adjustment. 5. Check the adjustment of the track. 6. Remove and check the power train filter elements for foreign materials. a. Bronz-colored particles give an indication of a clutch failure. b. Shiny steel particles give the indication of a pump failure. c. Rubber particles give an indication of a seal failure or hose failure. d. Aluminum particles give an indication of a torque converter failure. If you find metal or rubber particles, all components of the power train system must be washed clean. Do not use parts with damage.

Checks During Operation

With the engine running, move the transmission control lever to all speed positions. The detents must be felt in all positions. Operate the machine in each direction and in all speeds. Make note of all noises that are not normal and find their sources. If the operation is not correct, make reference to the CHECK LIST DURING OPERATION for "problems" and "probable causes."

Check List During Operation

Transmission
PROBLEM: Transmission does not operate in any speed or does not engage (slips) in all speeds. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Low oil pressure caused by: a. Low oil level in power train tank. b. Control linkage loose or adjustment not correct. c. Failure of the oil pump. d. Air leaks on inlet side of pump. e. Priority valve adjustment not correct.

f. Leakage inside the transmission. g. Adjustment of the modulation relief valve not correct, or valve does not close. h. Load piston or differential valve operation not correct. 2. Mechanical failure in transmission. 3. Failure of torque converter. 4. Failure of transfer or bevel gears. 5. Steering clutch operation not correct. 6. Failure in final drives. PROBLEM: Transmission does not make a shift. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Control linkage loose or adjustment not correct. 2. Low oil level in power train tank. 3. Low clutch pressures. PROBLEM: Slow shifts. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. 2. 3. 4. Low oil pressure. Adjustment of control linkage not correct. Air leaks on inlet side of pump. Load piston or differential valve does not move.

PROBLEM: Transmission engages very suddenly (rough shifting). PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Initial setting of the modulation relief valve not correct. 2. Load piston or differential valve does not move. 3. Valve springs that are weak or have damage. PROBLEM: Transmission operates in FORWARD speeds only. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Control linkage loose or adjustment not correct. 2. No. 1 clutch not engaged (slips) because of: a. Low oil pressure or oil leakage b. Discs and plates have too much wear. c. Clutch has parts that are broken. PROBLEM: Transmission operates in REVERSE speeds only.

PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Control linkage loose or adjustment not correct. 2. No. 2 clutch not engaged (slips) because of: a. Low oil pressure, or oil leakage. b. Discs and plates have too much wear. c. Clutch has parts that are broken. PROBLEM: Transmission does not operate in FIRST speed FORWARD or REVERSE. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. No. 5 clutch not engaged (slips) because of: a. Low oil pressure, or oil leakage. b. Discs and plates have too much wear. c. Clutch has parts that are broken. PROBLEM: Transmission FORWARD or REVERSE. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. No. 4 clutch not engaged (slips) because of: a. Low oil pressure, or oil leakage. b. Discs and plates have too much wear. c. Clutch has parts that are broken. PROBLEM: Transmission does not operate in THIRD speed FORWARD or REVERSE. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. No. 3 clutch not engaged (slips) because of: a. Low oil pressure, or oil leakage. b. Discs and plates have too much wear. c. Clutch has parts that are broken. PROBLEM: Transmission does not disengage (release) when the selection lever is in NEUTRAL. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Control linkage loose or adjustment not correct. 2. Direction clutch is engaged, and does not release. does not operate in SECOND speed

PROBLEM: Transmission engages but the machine does not move. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Failure in final drives. 2. Failure in steering clutches. 3. Failure in transfer or bevel gears. 4. Gears in the transmission do not move because of: a. Too many clutches are engaged. b. Mechanical failure in transmission. c. Mechanical failure in torque divider or converter. PROBLEM: Transmission gets hot. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Low oil level. 2. High oil level. 3. Cores of oil coolers not completely open. 4. Low oil flow as a result of pump wear. 5. Long periods of operation with converter at or near stall speed. 6. Too much resistance between the plates and discs of the clutches when not engaged. 7. Oil temperature bypass valve not operating correctly. PROBLEM: Pump noise not normal. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Loud sounds at short intervals that five an indication that particles are going through the pump. These can be caused by pump cavitation. 2. A constant loud noise is an indication of pump failure. 3. Air at the inlet side of the pump.

Torque Divider
The information that follows must be used to diagnose problems in the torque divider. This information does not give every possible problem, but many of the common problems are given. The problem can be in the engine or transmission. PROBLEM: Torque converter gets hot. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Bad temperature gauge.

2. Long periods of operation with converter at or near stall condition. 3. Cooling system operation not correct. a. Cores of oil cooler not completely open. b. Restriction in oil cooler lines. 4. Low oil pressure. a. Low oil level. b. Converter ratio valve not operating correctly. c. Outlet relief valve not closing. d. Leakage around torque converter seals. 5. Air in oil system. 6. Bad scavenge pump. 7. Screen in scavenge line not open. 8. Mechanical failure in torque converter. 9. Oil temperature bypass valve not operating correctly. PROBLEM: High converter inlet pressure. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Converter ratio valve not operating correctly. 2. Restrictions in outlet relief valve. 3. Restrictions in outlet line to oil cooler. PROBLEM: Low inlet pressure. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Bad converter charging pump. 2. Converter ratio valve. a. Dirt or foreign material does not let valve close. 3. Outlet relief valve. a. Spring too weak b. Dirt or foreign material does not let valve close. 4. Seal leakage in torque converter. PROBLEM: Noises in torque converter that sound like metal in contact. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Bearings that have too much wear or damage. 2. Loose turbine, impeller or stator blades. 3. Too much side load on output shaft. PROBLEM: Too much oil in torque divider housing.

PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Bad scavenge pump. 2. Screen in scavenge line not open. 3. Too much leakage inside the torque converter. PROBLEM: Noise in planetary gears of torque converter. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Failure of bearings for planetary gears. 2. Failure of gear teeth. 3. Failure of bearing in flywheel.

Steering and Brakes

PROBLEM: Machine does not turn in one direction. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Adjustment of steering control linkage is not correct or linkage is damaged. 2. Steering valve operation is not correct: a. Spool assembly for the steering clutch circuit does not move freely. 3. Steering clutch does not release. a. Clutch piston does not move freely. b. Discs or plates are warped. PROBLEM: Machine does not turn in either direction. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Adjustment of the steering control linkage is not correct or linkage is damaged. 2. Steering clutches do not release. a. Clutch pistons do not move freely. b. Discs or plates are warped. PROBLEM: Machine moves in one direction when the steering control levers are released. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Adjustments of steering and brake control linkages not correct or linkage is damaged.

2. Weak or broken springs for the brake spool assembly in the steering and brake control valve. 3. Weak or broken springs for the clutch spool assembly in the steering and brake control valve. 4. Seals for same side steering clutch piston and/or brake piston have damage. 5. Leakage in steering and brake control valve or lines. 6. Spool assembly for the steering clutch circuit does not return to the closed position. 7. Steering clutch plates or discs have wear or damage. 8. Brake plates or discs are damaged. 9. Splines on the steering clutch hubs are damaged. PROBLEM: Slow steering PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Adjustments of steering and brake control linkages not correct or linkage is damaged. 2. Brakes plates or discs have wear or damage. 3. Splines on brake hub are damaged. PROBLEM: Brakes do not engage. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Operation of brake pedal linkage or adjustment of linkage is not correct. 2. Brake spool in steering and brake control valve does not move freely. 3. Brake plates or discs have wear or damage. 4. Broken Belleville spring. PROBLEM: Both brakes do not release. PROBABLE CAUSE: 1. Operation of brake pedal linkage or adjustment of linkage is not correct. 2. Brake spool in steering and brake control valve does not move freely. 3. Spring for brake spool is weak or broken. 4. Low oil pressure to steering and brake control valve. 5. Seals for brake pistons are damaged. 6. Leakage in steering or brake control valve or lines. 7. Operation or adjustment of parking brake linkage is not correct.