320 GX and 323 GX Excavator Systems Travel Motor - Test - Measurement of Case Drain Oil Caterpillar


Travel Motor - Test - Measurement of Case Drain Oil
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1.1. Specification
2.1. References
3.1. Introduction
4.1. Required Tools
5.1. Test Preparation
6.1. Test Procedure

------ WARNING! ------

Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine movement.

Sudden movement of the machine can cause injury to persons on or near the machine.

To prevent injury or death, make sure that the area around the machine is clear of personnel and obstructions before operating the machine.


------ WARNING! ------

Hot hydraulic oil under high pressure can remain in the components of the hydraulic system or the power train system after the engine has been stopped. The uncontrolled release of the hydraulic oil can cause sudden machine movement and can also result in the following conditions:

  • Burns

  • The penetration of body tissue

  • Other personal injury

  • Death

If hydraulic oil penetrates body tissue, the injury must be treated immediately by a doctor who is familiar with this type of injury. Use a board or a piece of cardboard to check for a hydraulic oil leak. Make sure that all of the attachments have been lowered to the ground and that all trapped pressure has been released from the hydraulic system and the power train system. Also, make sure that the hydraulic oil is cool before the removal of any components or lines. Remove the hydraulic oil filler cap only when the engine is stopped and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.



NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.

Refer to Special Publication, PERJ1017, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.


Specification

Table 1
"Travel Motor - Test (Measurement of Case Drain Oil)" 
Machine Settings  Crossover Relief Pressure  Engine Speed 
35000 ± 500 kPa (5076 ± 73psi) Engine speed dial "10" 
Item  Specification(1)  Left Travel  Right Travel 
New Travel Motor  20 L/min (5.3 US gpm)  1.  1. 
2. 2.
3. 3.
Rebuilt Travel Motor  23 L/min (6.1 US gpm)  1.  1. 
2. 2.
3. 3.
(1) Maximum acceptable flow


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(2) Case drain hose

Table 2
Torque Specification 
Item  Part  Torque 
(2)  Hose (13/16 ORFS)  76 ± 13 N·m (56 ± 3 lb ft) 

References

Reference: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual , "System Pressure Release" for the detailed procedure to release the system pressure.

Reference: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Prepare the Machine for Maintenance".

Reference: Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Engine Performance - Test (Engine Speed)" for engine rpm settings.

Reference: Specifications, SENR3130, "Torque Specifications"

Introduction

Use the following procedure to measure the case drain of the travel motors.


NOTICE

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.

Refer to Special Publication, PERJ1017, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.


Required Tools



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Tooling (T1) 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator Gp


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Tooling group (T2)


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Tooling (T3) 311-1362 Vacuum Gauge Gp


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Tooling (T4) 418-3611 Track Block

Table 3
Required Tools 
Item  Qty  Part Number  Part Name 
T1  198-4240  Digital Pressure Indicator Gp 
  T1a  198-4234  Digital Indicator 
T1b 198-4237  Pressure Sensor Gp ( 0 to 3445 kPa (0 to 500 psi)
T1b 198-4238  Pressure Sensor Gp( 0 to 34,450 kPa (0 to 5,000 psi)
T1b 198-4239  Pressure Sensor Gp (1)
( 0 to 41,368 kPa (0 to 6,000 psi)
T1b 251-9600  Pressure Sensor Gp(2)
( 0 to 68000 kPa (0 to 10000 psi)
T1c 198-4236  Adapter Cable As 
T2  T2a  6V-7788  Flow Meter
5 to 60 L/min (2 to 15 US gpm) 
T2b 8C-6874  Reducer 
T2c 6V-9746  O-Ring Seal 
T2d 124-1901  Permanent Coupling 
T2e 3 ft  122-6870  Bulk Hydraulic Hose 
T2f 124-2147  Permanent Coupling 
T2g 6V-8942  O-Ring Reducer 
T2h 6V-8556  Nut 
T2j 6V-8398  O-Ring Seal 
T3  311-1362  Vacuum Cap 
T4  418-3611  Track Block 
(1) This sensor must be purchased separately, this sensor is not included in the 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator Gp.
(2) This sensor can only be used on large diameter pressure taps like 187-3547 Fitting.

Test Preparation

  1. Position the machine on level ground.


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    (T1) Track block
    (1) Sprocket

  2. Insert track blocks (T1) to the right and left travel motors.

  3. Stop the engine.

  4. Release the pressure in the hydraulic system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "System Pressure Release".

  5. Attach vacuum cap (T3) onto the hydraulic tank. Attach an air supply hose onto the assembly. Apply 276 to 414 kPa (40 to 60 psi). This procedure will pull a vacuum on the hydraulic system.


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    Flow Meter Tool Layout
    Tooling (T2)
    ( 2) Case drain hose
    (3) Connector
    (4) Travel motor

  6. Install the following tools in accordance with the flow meter tool layout. Refer to Illustration 7.

  7. Disconnect case drain hose (2) from connector (3).

  8. Connect the flow meter assembly (T2) between connector (3) and case drain hose (2).

    Note: Correct orientation of the flow meter is necessary. The oil flows from travel motor (4) to case drain hose (2).

  9. Remove vacuum cap (T3).

Test Procedure

  1. Start the engine.

  2. Increase the hydraulic oil temperature to 55° ± 5°C (131° ± 9°F).

  3. Place the machine controls at the following settings: engine speed dial "10".

  4. Place the hydraulic activation control lever in the UNLOCKED position.

  5. Move the left travel lever to full FORWARD position and check the flow of oil through the flow meter. Refer to Table 1.

  6. Remove track block (T1) from sprocket (1).

  7. Move the left travel lever in order to reposition the travel motor.

  8. Place track block (T1) in sprocket (1) in order to block forward left travel.

  9. Repeat Steps 5 through 8 in order to obtain three measurements of case drain oil.

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