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UENR2720
January 2012

938K Wheel Loader

Hydraulic System
SWL1-UP

Volume 1 of 2: Drive Circuits

Volume 2 of 2: Implement Circuits
2012 Caterpillar, All Rights Reserved

Printed in U.S.A.

COMPONENT AND TAP LOCATIONS (Volume 1)

Component Location Volume 1
Part
Machine Schematic
Number Location Location

Description
Accumulator Gp - Brake

360-9207

Accumulator Gp - Charge

373-6953

E-7,8
E-6

Cooler Gp - Hydraulic Oil

354-8742

C-4

Cooler Gp - Transmission Oil

383-7596

D- 3

Filter Gp - Gearbox

349-3667

15

E-3

Filter Gp - Hydraulic Oil

368-0754

16

E-4

Manifold Gp - Brake Accumulator

349-9089

17

E-7,8

Manifold Gp - Hystat Interlock Valve

347-0785

18

E-5

Manifold Gp - Hystat Loop

356-8633

19

D-3
C-3

Motor Gp - Hystat (115cc)

307-3077

22

Motor Gp - Hystat (170cc)

341-7648

23

C-1

Motor Gp - Radiator/Hydraulic Fan

307-3054

24

C-8

Motor Gp - Radiator/Hydraulic Fan (Reversing)

307-3064

25

C-8

Orifice Gp - Motor Flushing Connector

9X-2614

26

D-2

Pedal Gp - Brake

342-0157

28

E- 8

Pump Gp - Charge/ Lube

307-3079

29

D-4

Pump Gp - Fan/Brake (W/Brake Charging Valve)

307-3058

30

D-7,8

Pump Gp - Hystat

307-3065

33

D -6

Sensor Gp - Pressure (Brake Charge)

344-7391

36

D-8

Sensor Gp - Pressure (Hystat Loop FWD)

349-1178

37

E,D-6

Sensor Gp - Pressure (Hystat Loop REV)

349-1178

38

C-5

Sensor Gp - Pressure (Park Brake)

344-7391

40

E- 7

Transmission Ar - Gearbox

358-3002

43

E-2

Valve Gp - Accumulator (Fan/Brake Charge)

347-3251

45

D-8

Valve Gp - Check (Hyd Oil Cooler Bypass)

348-2078

50

C- 6

Valve Gp - Check (Hystat Flushing)

370-2280

51

D- 1

Valve Gp - Check (Pilot Supply)

123-4750

53

E-5

Valve Gp - Check (Xmsn Oil Cooler Bypass)

385-9391

58

D-3

Valve Gp - Park Brake

357-0377

61

E-7

Valve Gp - Solenoid (Hystat Interlock)

366-8955

65

E- 5

Tap Location
Pressure and Sampling
Volume 1
Tap
Number

Description

Schematic
Location

P7

Charge Pressure

E-4

P8

Charge Fill

D-4

P9

Gearbox SOS Gauge

E-3

P1 0

Hystat Forward Drive Pressure

D-3

P1 1

Hystat Reverse Drive Pressure

C-2

P12

Hydraulic SOS Gauge

B-4

P1 3

Gearbox Pressure

E-3

P1 4

Lube Pressure

E-3

P1 5

Clutch Pressure

E-2

P1 6

Front Service Brake Pressure

E-8

P1 7

Rear Service Brake Pressure

E-8

P1 9

Fan/Brake Discharge Pressure

C-8

P2 0

Brake Charging Pressure

E-8

P2 1

Fan/Brake LoadSense Pressure

C-7

COMPONENT AND TAP LOCATIONS (Volume 2)

Component Location Volume 2
Part
Machine Schematic
Number Location Location

Description
Accumulator Gp - Pilot

373-7014

Accumulator Gp - Ride Control

373-6960

E-4
F-2

Accumulator Gp - Ride Control

373-6962

E-2

Breather - Hydraulic Tank

258-2829

B-4

Cylinder Gp - Fusion Coupler

375-0724

D-6
D-5

Cylinder Gp - Wide Coupler

353-9375

10

Cylinder Gp - High Lift Tilt

351-8515

11

F-3

Cylinder Gp - Lift

347-3853

12

E-3
D-2

Cylinder Gp - Steering

347-3852

13

Cylinder Gp - Tilt

347-3854

14

F-3

Manifold Gp - Rear Frame Return

347-8096

20

D-7

Manifold Gp - Steering

346-5095

21

C-3

Orifice Gp - Ride Control PC

366-8973

27

E-2

Pump Gp - Hand Metering

341-7623

31

C-2
C-2

Pump Gp - Hand Metering (W/Dual Mode Steering)

341-7639

32

Pump Gp - Implement Pump

341-7662

34

B- 7

Pump Gp - Secondary Steering (W/Integrated Relief)

307-3051

35

C-1

Sensor Gp - Pressure (Implement Pump Discharge)

344-7391

39

E-7

Sensor Gp - Pressure (Primary Steering)

344-7391

41

C-3

Tank Gp - Hydraulic

349-8199

42

A-4,5

Tube As - Front Frame Return

349-7843

44

D- 3

Valve Gp - Bank 2 (Implement)

347-3852

46

E-6

Valve Gp - Bank 3 (Implement)

347-3853

47

E-6

Valve Gp - Bank 4 (Implement)

347-3854

48

E-6

Valve Gp - Ball (Dead Engine Lower)

112-1817

49

F-4

Valve Gp - Check (Implement Backpressure)

352-1045

52

E-7

Valve Gp - Check (Ride Control Supply)

9T-1013

54

E-2

Valve Gp - Check (Secondary Steering)

9T-1013

55

C- 3

Valve Gp - Check (Steering Backpressure)

192-2684

56

D-7

Valve Gp - Check (Steering Inlet)

175-0447

57

C-3

Valve Gp - Differential Lock

365-6860

59

E-8

Valve Gp - Dual Mode

247-4503

60

B-3

Valve Gp - Quick Coupler

352-1108

62

D-6

Valve Gp - Ride Control

280-9978

63

E-2

Valve Gp - Shutoff (Petcock)

6V-7238

64

D- 7

Tap Location
Pressure and Sampling
Volume 2
Tap
Number

Description

Schematic
Location

P1

Steering Discharge Pressure

C-3

P2

Steering Loadsense Pressure

C-5

P3

Implement Discharge Pressure

E-5

P4

Implement Loadsense Pressure

C-6

P5

Implement Pilot Pressure

E-5

P6

Quick Coupler Pressure

D-5

P18

Differential Lock Pressure

E-7

FLUID POWER SYMBOLS

BASIC COMPONENT SYMBOLS

MAIN AUX.

PUMP or MOTOR

SPRING
(ADJUSTABLE)

VARIABILITY

CONTROL VALVES

SPRING

FLUID CONDITIONER

PRESSURE
COMPENSATION

LINE RESTRICTION
(VARIABLE)

TWO POSITION

2-SECTION PUMP

HYDRAULIC
PNEUMATIC
ENERGY TRIANGLES

ATTACHMENT

LINE RESTRICTION

VALVE PORTS

TWO-WAY

THREE POSITION

PUMP: VARIABLE and

PRESSURE COMPENSATED

VARIABLE and PRESSURE

COMPENSATED

VALVES

VALVE ENVELOPES

ONE POSITION

LINE RESTRICTION
(FIXED)

RESTRICTION

FOUR-WAY

THREE-WAY

CONTROL VALVES

CHECK VALVES

AB

AB

P T
NORMAL POSITION

P T
SHIFTED POSITION

INFINITE POSITION

SHUTTLE

SPRING
LOADED

BASIC
SYMBOL

PILOT
CONTROLLED

FLUID STORAGE RESERVOIRS

VENTED

RETURN ABOVE FLUID LEVEL

PRESSURIZED

RETURN BELOW FLUID LEVEL

MEASUREMENT

PRESSURE

TEMPERATURE

ROTATING SHAFTS

FLOW

UNIDIRECTIONAL

BIDIRECTIONAL

COMBINATION CONTROLS

SOLENOID

SOLENOID
or MANUAL

SOLENOID and
PILOT or MANUAL

SOLENOID
and PILOT

SERVO

DETENT

THERMAL

MANUAL CONTROL SYMBOLS

MANUAL SHUTOFF

PUSH-PULL LEVER

RELEASED PRESSURE

EXTERNAL RETURN

SPRING LOADED

HYDRAULIC PUMPS
VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT
NON-COMPENSATED

PEDAL

LINES CROSSING

LINES JOINING

VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT
NON-COMPENSATED

UNIDIRECTIONAL

UNIDIRECTIONAL

BIDIRECTIONAL

BIDIRECTIONAL

INTERNAL
SUPPLY PRESSURE

COMPLETE

HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC CYLINDERS

SINGLE ACTING

DOUBLE ACTING

INTERNAL PASSAGEWAYS

HYDRAULIC MOTORS
FIXED
DISPLACEMENT

SPRING

REMOTE SUPPLY PRESSURE

SIMPLIFIED

CROSSING AND JOINING LINES

GAS CHARGED

PUSH BUTTON

PILOT CONTROL SYMBOLS

INTERNAL RETURN

ACCUMULATORS

FIXED
DISPLACEMENT

GENERAL MANUAL

INFINITE
POSITIONING

FLOW IN ONE
DIRECTION

THREE
POSITION

PARALLEL
FLOW

CROSS
FLOW

TWO
POSITION

FLOW ALLOWED IN
EITHER DIRECTION

ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS
Hydraulic Symbols (Electrical)

G
Transducer
(Fluid)

Transducer
(Gas / Air)

Pressure Switch
(Adjustable)

Pressure Switch

Generator

Electric Motor

Electrical Wire

Temperature Switch

Electrical Symbols (Electrical)

Pressure
Symbol

Temperature
Symbol

Level
Symbol

Flow
Symbol

Wire Number Identification Codes

Electrical Schematic Example

Hydraulic Schematic Example

Current Standard

Current Standard
Harness identification code
This example indicates
wire 135 in harness "AG".

Wire

Circuit Number
Identification

Wire Color

325-AG135 PK-14
325-PK

Circuit Identification
Number

Wire Color

Wire Gauge

Previous Standard
Wire Color

Wire

325-PK-14
B
Circuit Number
Identification

Wire Gauge
(EXAMPLE VALVE)

(53) VALVE-CHECK
PILOT SUPPLY
123-4750
(18) MANIFOLD GP
HYSTAT INTERLOCK
347-0785

(1) ACCUMULATOR GP
BRAKE ACCUMULATOR
360-9207

P14

P15

(43) TRANSMISSION AR
GEARBOX
358-3002

(15) FILTER GP-O (BSC)

GEARBOX
349-3667

P16
G

U
(2) ACCUMULATOR GP
CHARGE ACCUMULATOR
373-6953

(17) MANIFOLD GP
BRAKE ACCUMULATOR
349-9089

P20
A1

PS2

A2

HMU

(37) SENSOR GP-PRESS

HYSTAT LOOP
(FORWARD)
349-1178
Ms

(65) VALVE GP-SOLENOID

HYSTAT INTERLOCK
366-8955

FG

P19

To
Rear
Axle

B1

B2
(29) PUMP GP
CHARGE & LUBE
307-3079

(26) ORIFICE GP
MOTOR FLUSHING
9X-2614

S2

Hystat
Pump

Fan Brake
Valve

(8) COOLER GP
XMSN OIL
383-7596

(19) MANIFOLD GP
HYSTAT LOOP
356-8633

Lube
Pump

1:1 Drive Ratio

PG

P8

P9

P10

(58) VALVE GP
CHECK
(COOLER
BYPASS)
385-9391

(33) PUMP GP
HYSTAT PUMP
307-3065

LS

Rear Drain
Manifold

Implement

PSG

PS1
(45) VALVE GP - ACCUMULATOR
FAN/BRAKE CHARGING
347-3251

Steering

(36) SENSOR GP
PRESSURE
(BRAKE
CHARGE)
344-7391

To
Imp
Pilot

T1

Dual Mode
Steering

(40) SENSOR GP-PRESS

PARK BRAKE
344-7391

P13

(16) FILTER GP-OIL

HYD OIL
368-0754

To
Front
Axle

Pilot Drain

To Brakes

P17

Front
Manifold

(61) VALVE GP
PARK BRAKE
357-0377

P7
Sec.
Steering

(28) PEDAL GP-BRAKE

342-0157

S1

Charge
Pump

(22) MOTOR GP
HYSTAT (115cc)
307-3077

M1

P21

T2

T1

(51) VALVE GP-CHECK

HYSTAT FLUSHING
370-2280

(23) MOTOR GP
HYSTAT (170cc)
341-7648

SA

M1

X
U

Mp

(50) VALVE GP - CHECK

HYD OIL COOLER BYPASS
348-2078

(38) SENSOR GP - PRESSURE

HYSTAT LOOP (REVERSE)
349-1178

M
B

(30) PUMP GP - FAN/BRAKE

(W/ BRAKE CHARGING VALVE)
307-3058

L2

L1

(19) MANIFOLD GP
HYSTAT LOOP
356-8633

(7) COOLER GP
HYDRAULIC OIL
354-8742

(24) MOTOR GP
RADIATOR/HYDRAULIC FAN
307-3054
(25) MOTOR GP
RADIATOR/HYDRAULIC FAN (REVERSING)
307-3064

T2

P11

Hydraulic
Tank

1.03:1 Drive
Ratio

T1

B
SOS
P12

HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT COLOR DESCRIPTIONS

LINE PATTERNS
Pressure Line

Secondary
Steer

Pilot / Load Sensing Pressure

Drain / Return Lines
Component Group

CALLOUTS
Taps (Pressure, Sampling, Sensor - by letter)

YY

Callout Number

(Machine Location from

Component LocationsTable)

(52) VALVE GP - CONTROL

138-1234
Part Number

Component
Name

PILOT PUMP OUTPUT

MAIN PUMP OUTPUT
LUBE PUMP CIRCUIT
AUXILIARY 1 CIRCUIT
LOAD SENSE CIRCUIT
STEERING CIRCUIT
FAN/BRAKE CHARGE PUMP
SUPPLY LINE
QUICK COUPLER CIRCUIT
BRAKE CIRCUIT
AUXILIARY 2 CIRCUIT
DRAIN / RETURN LINE
TILT CYLINDER CIRCUIT
LIFT CYLINDER CIRCUIT
HYSTAT CIRCUIT
LUBE PUMP SUPPLY CIRCUIT

THIS SCHEMATIC IS FOR THE 938K WHEEL LOADER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

VOLUME 1 of 2: DRIVE CIRCUITS
SCHEMATIC PART NUMBER: 339-6679, CHANGE: 00, VERSION: -

Components are shown installed on a fully operable machine with the key and engine off, transmission shifter
in neutral and with parking brake set.
Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for Troubleshooting, Specifications and Systems Operations.

(46) VALVE GP - BANK 2

IMPLEMENT
347-2352
(47) VALVE GP - BANK 3
IMPLEMENT
347-2353
(48) VALVE GP - BANK 4
IMPLEMENT
347-2354

(49) VALVE GP - BALL

DEAD ENGINE LOWER
112-1817

To

Lift
B

Aux
1

Aux
2

Lx

Tg

P18

PPG

(4) ACCUMULATOR GP
RIDE CONTROL
373-6960

P5

(5) ACCUMULATOR GP
RIDE CONTROL
373-6962

DL
T

Ls
(12) CYL GP - LIFT
347-3853

E
(52) VALVE GP - CHECK
IMPLEMENT
BACK PRESSURE
352-1045

(63) VALVE GP
RIDE CONTROL
280-9978

Lift
Cylinders

T
PG

CS

LS

(54) VALVE GP - CHECK

RIDE CONTROL SUPPLY
9T-1013

(10) CYLINDER GP
WIDE COUPLER
353-9375

P6

R
(9) CYL GP
FUSION
COUPLER
375-0724

C1

(13) CYLINDER GP
STEERING
347-3852

From
Hystat
Interlock
Valve

C1

Park Brake
Valve

(27) ORIFICE GP
RIDE CONTROL PC
366-8973

(64) VALVE-SHUTOFF
PETCOCK VALVE
6V-7238

(56) VALVE-CHECK
STEERING
BACKPRESSURE
192-2684

P3

C2

GP

(41) SENSOR GP - PRESS

PRIMARY STEERING
344-7391

P2
X1

(44) TUBE AS
FRONT FRAME
RETURN MANIFOLD
349-7843

C2

(62) VALVE GP
QUICK
COUPLER
352-1108

P4

(57) VALVE AS - CHECK

STEERING INLET
175-0447

(55) VALVE GP - CHECK

SECONDARY
STEERING
9T-1013

X2

LP

RP

(21) MANIFOLD GP
STEERING
346-5095

P1

B1

B2

To
Charge
Circuit

Hystat
Pump

(35) PUMP GP
SECONDARY STEERING
(W/ INTEGRATED RELIEF)
307-3051

(34) PUMP GP
IMPLEMENT
341-7662

(3) ACCUMULATOR GP
PILOT
373-7014

(20) MANIFOLD GP
REAR FRAME RETURN
347-8096

RCS

Pp

(39) SENSOR GP - PRESSURE

IMPLEMENT PUMP
DISCHARGE
344-7391

Tilt Cylinder
Tilt

Ride Control
(11) CYL GP - HIGH LIFT TILT
351-8515
(14) CYL GP - TILT
347-3854

(59) VALVE GP
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
365-6860

To
Gear
Box

B1

TP

Steering Pump

Charge
Pump

1:1 Drive Ratio

(60) VALVE GP
DUAL MODE
STEERING
247-4503
S2

C1

L2

L4

S2

L1

L3

(31) PUMP GP
HAND METERING UNIT
341-7623
(32) PUMP GP
HAND METERING UNIT
(W/DUAL MODE STEERING)
341-7639

C2

From Gear Box

T

S1

PP

B2

Lube
Pump

Implement Pump

LS

(6) BREATHER
HYDRAULIC TANK
258-2829
(42) TANK GP
HYDRAULIC TANK
349-8199

Fan Motor
Return
Fan Motor
Case Drain

HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT COLOR DESCRIPTIONS

LINE PATTERNS
Pressure Line
Pilot / Load Sensing Pressure
Drain / Return Lines
Component Group

CALLOUTS
YY

Brake Pedal
Valve

Callout Number

(Machine Location from

Component LocationsTable)

Fan/Brake
Suction

Cooler
Bypass
Cooler
Return

Taps (Pressure, Sampling, Sensor - by letter)

(52) VALVE GP - CONTROL
138-1234
Part Number

Component
Name

PILOT PUMP OUTPUT

MAIN PUMP OUTPUT
LUBE PUMP CIRCUIT
AUXILIARY 1 CURCUIT
LOAD SENSE CIRCUIT
STEERING CIRCUIT
FAN/BRAKE CHARGE PUMP
SUPPLY LINE
QUICK COUPLER CIRCUIT
BRAKE CIRCUIT
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CIRCUIT
AUXILIARY 2 CURCUIT
DRAIN / RETURN LINE
TILT CYLINDER CIRCUIT
LIFT CYLINDER CIRCUIT
HYSTAT CIRCUIT
LUBE PUMP SUPPLY CIRCUIT

THIS SCHEMATIC IS FOR THE 938K WHEEL LOADER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

VOLUME 2 of 2: IMPLEMENT CIRCUITS
SCHEMATIC PART NUMBER: 339-6679, CHANGE: 00, VERSION: -

Components are shown installed on a fully operable machine with the key and engine off, transmission shifter
in neutral and with parking brake set.
Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for Troubleshooting, Specifications and Systems Operations.

RIGHT SIDE VIEW (Accumulators)

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RIGHT SIDE VIEW

30

36

P20

50 33 42

37 34

P4

64 20 56

P2

P11

P6

62

31 32 54

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P21

P19

45

17 38 40 61 22 26 13

P10

19

29 23 49

63

27

P18

59

44

FRONT CYLINDERS VIEW

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12

11

14

LEFT SIDE VIEW

51

28

P13

P14

P15

60

P8

P7

57

P1

53 65 18

P17
P16

58
P9

15
31

32
43

16 41 55 35

21

25

24

P12

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FRONTAL VIEW
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49

63

4
5

39

P5

52

P3

46 47 48

10

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