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336E Hydraulic Excavator

Swing Hydraulic System
Module 10 - student MATERIALS

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336E Hydraulic Excavator

Module 10 - Swing Hydraulic System
Student Materials

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MODULE OBJECTIVES
• Visual Presentation 1. Given the presentation of the 336E Hydraulic Excavator Swing Hydraulic
System, the student will take notes in the classroom on the identification,
location, and basic functionality of the major components, service points, and
adjustment points of the swing hydraulic system.

• Lab 1 1. Given a 336E Hydraulic Excavator and the Lab 1 Worksheet, the student will
identify the location and explain the basic functionality of the major components,
service points, and adjustment points of the swing hydraulic system.

• Lab 2 1. Given a 336E Hydraulic Excavator, the student will use the tools listed in the
Preparation Checklist and follow the procedure to test the efficiency of the swing
motor by performing the case drain oil flow test.

• Lab 3 1. Given a 336E Hydraulic Excavator, the student will use the tools listed in the
Preparation Checklist and follow the Testing and Adjusting procedure to test and
properly adjust the swing motor relief valves.

• Posttest 1. Given all reference materials and class notes, the student will trace the flow of oil
through the 336E swing system during swing operation.

2. Given all reference materials and class notes, the student will answer questions
regarding the operation of the swing motor and swing parking brake.

3. Given all reference materials and class notes, the student will explain the
operation of the 336E swing hydraulic system during a swing command.

4. Given all reference materials and class notes, the student will answer questions
regarding the operation of and the hydraulic strategies used for the 336E swing
system.

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LAB 1: 336E Hydraulic Excavator: Swing Hydraulic System Component Identification and Function

Directions: Use this checklist to take notes during the presentation regarding component function and location. During the lab
exercise, use this sheet as a checklist when identifying components.

_______ Swing control valve - SWING RIGHT pilot oil port

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Swing control valve - SWING LEFT pilot oil port

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Swing priority solenoid

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Swing makeup oil line

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Idler pump pressure sensor

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Swing motor assembly

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Swing drive lube oil fill tube and dipstick

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Swing parking brake pilot supply line

Function: 

Location: 

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_______ Swing relief valves

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Anti-reaction (cushion) valves

Function: 

Location: 

_______ High pressure supply oil inlet manifold

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Fine swing solenoid valve

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Swing parking brake solenoid valve

Function: 

Location: 

_______ Swing and boom down control pressure sensors, implement control pressure switch

Function: 

Location: 

_______ NFC flow limit manifold

Function: 

Location: 

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SWING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

SWING RIGHT - START OF SWING

Pilot
Supply

RIGHT LEFT

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336E Hydraulic Excavator : Swing Hydraulic System Posttest
Given all reference material and class notes, the student will explain the operation of
the 336E Hydraulic Excavator swing hydraulic system during a swing command.
Test Directions: N
 umber each statement below to reflect the correct order of
operations for a SWING RIGHT command at START OF SWING.
Swing motor begins to rotate in the SWING RIGHT direction
Return oil flows from swing control valve to tank passages in main valve
Machine ECM ENERGIZES swing brake solenoid to release swing brake
ECM ENERGIZES the NFC flow limit PRV - pilot oil DESTROKES pump
Swing relief valve may open momentarily at start of swing movement
Swing control valve spool moves right from pilot oil at left end
Swing motor return oil flows back to swing control valve
Swing control pressure sensor sends signal to Machine ECM
Idler pump high pressure supply oil flows to the swing motor
NFC signal to idler pump is reduced, causing idler pump to UPSTROKE
When relief valve CLOSES, ECM DE-ENERGIZES the NFC flow limit PRV
Right anti-reaction valve shifts at the start of swing
Swing joystick moved to send pilot oil to left end of the swing control valve
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336E Hydraulic Excavator: Swing Hydraulic System Posttest

Given all reference material and class notes, the student will answer questions regarding
the operation of the swing motor, the swing parking brake, and the swing hydraulic
system strategies.
Test Directions: Place an “X” beside the one response that best answers each multiple
choice question OR fill in the blanks with the correct responses.
1. The swing motor is:
a fixed displacement, bidirectional gear type hydraulic motor
a variable displacement, bidirectional piston type hydraulic motor
a fixed displacement, bidirectional piston type hydraulic motor
a variable displacement, unidirectional piston type hydraulic motor

2. The swing parking brake is RELEASED when:

a signal is sent to the ECM by the swing control pressure sensor
a signal is sent to the ECM by the boom down control pressure sensor
a signal is sent to the ECM by the implement pressure switch
all of the above

3. The swing system is normally supplied with high pressure oil from:
the drive pump
the idler pump
the drive pump and the idler pump
the pilot pump

4. The swing priority valve is DE-ENERGIZED by the Machine ECM to:

restrict idler pump oil flow to the Stick 1 valve during swing movement
restrict idler pump oil flow to the Stick 2 valve during swing movement
restrict idler pump oil flow to the Boom 1 valve during swing movement
allow full idler pump oil flow to the Stick 1 valve during swing movement

5. The swing relief loss strategy is used to:

DESTROKE the idler pump at the start of swing
UPSTROKE the idler pump at the start of swing
DESTROKE the drive pump at the start of swing
DESTROKE both the idler pump and the drive pump at the start of swing

6. The anti-reaction valves in the swing motor inlet manifold are used to:
reduce shock from swing start and counter rotation of the swing motor
reduce shock from swing stop and counter rotation of the swing motor
INCREASE fuel efficiency by reducing load on the pump at swing start
DECREASE swing system pressure and the initial shock at swing start

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7. The signal from the swing control pressure sensor is used by the Machine ECM:
1. 
2. 
3. 

8. L ist all of the inputs to the Machine ECM that are used to activate and control the
swing relief loss strategy:
1. 
2. 
3. 

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