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Product: EXCAVATOR
Model: 323D3 EXCAVATOR FEY
Configuration: 323D3 Excavator FEY00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY C7.1 Engine
Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis 1 (TA1) Visual Inspection for Excavator {0372, 1000, 7000,
753T, 7565}
Media Number -M0065470-01 Publication Date -10/10/2018 Date Updated -10/10/2018
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Introduction
Inspections are the most basic form of condition monitoring. They are easy to do and surprisingly
effective at helping you spot equipment health issues. Proactive monitoring and analysis of
equipment information will allow Dealers to effectively intervene before problems occur.
Note: Before adjusting product settings to comply with listed baseline TA1 values, consult SIS for
the latest specification values.
Table 1
Serial Number: Inspector: Temperature:
Model: Work Order: Time:
Engine S/N: SMU: Date:
Manufacture: Unit Location:
Note: Review Machine & S.O.S. History and check for Active Service Letters prior to
inspection.
Status of the Machine(1)
The status recommendation of your Excavator is:
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(1)
N = Normal, D = Down Machine, M = Monitor/Needs Attention
Visual Inspection
1.0 Inspection Preparation
Refer to "1.0 Inspection Preparation" section in "Inspection Reference" for more information for
performing machine inspection preparation.
Table 2
Sl.No. Status(1) Description Comments
1.1 Check with customer for operator complaints
1.2 Perform machine inspection preparation
1.3 Download Product Status Report
Check Product Link
Is machine equipped with Product Link
1.4
Is Product Link registered
Is Product Link reporting to Vision Link
1.5 Observe engine exhaust colors
1.6 Listen for unusual noises
1.7 Lockout / Tagout Machine
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable
Refer to "2.0 Lower-Level Inspections" section in "Inspection Reference" for more information
for performing lower-level inspection.
Table 3
Sl.No. Status(1) Description Comments
2.1 Final drive & sprocket
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Refer to "3.0 Middle-Level Inspections:" section in "Inspection Reference" for more information
for performing middle-level inspection.
Table 4
Sl.No. Status (1)
Description Comments
3.1 Cab exterior
3.2 Cab interior
3.3 Steps & handrails
3.4 Work lights
3.5 Air cleaner
3.6 Batteries and battery cables
3.7 Radiator, oil cooler, condenser & aftercooler
3.8 Lower radiator & oil cooler hoses
3.9 Counterweight
3.10 Hydraulic pump compartment
3.11 Swing drive gear
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable
Refer to "4.0 Upper-Level Inspections:" section in "Inspection Reference" for more information
for performing upper-level inspection.
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Table 5
Status
Sl.No. (1) Description Comments
Table 6
Sl.No. Status(1) Description Comments
5.1 Area around boom cylinders & swivel
5.2 Lower boom area
5.3 Boom cylinder
5.4 Area where boom attaches to stick
5.5 Stick cylinder
5.6 Bucket cylinder
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Site Conditions
Table 7
Status
Sl.No. (1) Description Comments
Ambient Temperature
NORMAL: −18 to 32°C (0 to 90°F)
6.1 MONITOR: 32 to 46°C (90 to 115°F) or −18° to -29°C
(0 to -20°F)
ACTION: Above 46° C (115° F) or Below −29° C (−20° F)
Altitude
NORMAL: 0 to 1524 m (0 to 5000 ft)
6.2
MONITOR: 1524 to 3048 m (5000 to 10000 ft)
ACTION: Above 3048 m (10000 ft)
Haul Road Grade
NORMAL: Flat
6.3
MONITOR: Mild
ACTION: Steep
Haul Road Condition
NORMAL: Positive Banking, Gradual Turns, Good
6.4 Erosion Control
ACTION: Negative Banking, Sharp Turns, Poor Erosion
Control
Humidity
NORMAL: Below 25%
6.5
MONITOR: 25 to 60%
ACTION: Above 60%
6.6 Air Quality
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NORMAL: No Dust
MONITOR: Light Dust
ACTION: Heavy Dust
Underfoot Condition
NORMAL: Dry Flat Surface
6.7 MONITOR: Moderate Grades, Mixture of Muddy / Dry
Surfaces
ACTION: Steep Grades, Muddy, Snow, Ice
Machine Utilization
6.8 NORMAL: 0 to 10 Hours
ACTION: Above 10 hours
Equipment Role
NORMAL: Utility
6.9
MONITOR: Support
ACTION: Production
Working Material
NORMAL: Uncompacted, Low Abrasion
6.10
MONITOR: Moderately Compacted, Moderate Abrasion
ACTION: High Abrasion, Compacted, Dense
Maintenance Practices
NORMAL: Excellent
6.11
MONITOR: Good
ACTION: Poor
6.12 Primary Industries
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable
Inspection Reference
Inspection Benefits:
Guidelines
Check for:
- One another
- Sharp corners
- Bolt heads
• Check for tubes, hoses, and wiring harnesses not properly secured
Check for:
• Elongated bolt hole in flange (hole is located behind pin retaining bolt)
Check for:
• Oil leaks indicated by dirt or oil buildup around the cylinder lip seal
• Damage or wear to linkage pins (refer to "Pin Inspection Guidelines" for inspection
procedure)
• Make sure no one is underneath the machine, around the machine, or on the machine. Be
sure that the area is free of personnel.
• Walk around the machine and inspect underneath the machine for visible signs of fluid
leaks.
• Park the machine on a level surface in the recommended service position according to the
OMM.
• Check engine oil, hydraulic oil, swing drive oil, and engine coolant levels. If necessary, add
oil or coolant to reach minimum level.
- White smoke after initial startup could indicate coolant in the engine cylinders
- Blue smoke during startup may indicate oil in the engine cylinders
- Pump cavitation
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Turn the key start switch to the OFF position, remove the key, also remove the battery disconnect
key, and tag the machine out for safety.
• If the oil level is low, check the following areas for leaks:
• Look for sharp edges on sprocket teeth; sharp edges on teeth indicate excessive sprocket
wear
Check for oil leakage along the bottom surface of travel motor housing
• If oil is visible in this area, remove the cover and inspect the travel motor, brake valve, and
oil lines for leakage
• Look for grease and dust buildup around the piston; leakage in this area indicates piston lip
seal or piston rod may be worn or damaged.
• Excessive wear on the surface where the track link rides on the carrier roller.
- On the sealing surface between the front cover and the roller.
• Excessive wear on the surface where the track link rides on the track roller
- From the duo-cone seals on the front and backside of the track roller
- At each end of the track roller shaft; leakage in this area indicates the O-Ring seal on the track
roller shaft may worn or damaged
• Excessive wear on the surfaces of the idler where the track link rides on the idler
- From the duo-cone seals on the front and backside of the idler
- At each end of the track idler shaft; leakage in this area indicates the O-ring seal on the shaft may
be worn or damaged
- If excessive noise is noticed, check for temperature variances between the pins. To do this, touch
the end of the pins with your hand or use an infrared thermometer. Large temperature variances
may indicate a dry joint in the link.
• Damage to frame
• Structural cracks
• Cracked welds
• Check the wiring harnesses and hoses located in the engine compartment for wear and/or
damage
• Oil accumulation on the bottom of the oil pan. If oil is found on the pan, remove the bottom
guard and inspect the following:
- Check for leaks around the oil level sensor, drain valve, and the dipstick tube
• Ensure that steps and handrails are in place and check for:
• Proper operation
• Plugged cores
• Plugged screens
• Damaged fins
• Proper lubrication
• Water in compartment
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- If compartment is full of water, remove the drain plate located above the bottom guard in the
center of the carbody
• Black soot around the sealing surface where the exhaust manifold bolts to the engine block,
which may indicate:
• Black soot around the areas where the turbocharger bolts to the exhaust manifold or to the
pipe, which would indicate:
• Fuel leaks around and below the protective guard located above the fuel lines. If fuel leaks
are present on the intake manifold, remove the guard and inspect fuel lines for leaks.
• Oil and dust buildup around the valve cover sealing surface, which could indicate:
4.8 Inspect upper radiator, air inlet, oil cooler, and aftercooler lines for:
• Coolant leaks through the weep hole in the water pump housing
4.12 Inspect fuel priming pump, fuel lines, and fuel injection pump for:
• Loose connections
• Check the swing drive oil level; if the oil level is low, check the following areas for leaks:
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- Joint where the dipstick tube connects to the swing drive housing.
- If no leakage is found in these areas, leakage may be caused from a worn pinion shaft or bottom
cover seal. To service these seals, the swing drive must be removed.
• Boom cylinder linkage pin wear (refer to “Pin Inspection Guidelines” for inspection
procedure)
• Inspect boom foot pin (refer to “Pin Inspection Guidelines” for inspection procedure)
5.3 Inspect boom cylinder (refer to “Hydraulic Cylinder Inspection Guidelines” for
inspection procedure) for:
• Oil leaks indicated by dirt or oil buildup around the cylinder lip seal
• Damage or wear to linkage pins (refer to “Pin Inspection Guidelines” for inspection
procedure)
• Inspect boom to stick pin and bucket cylinder pin (refer to “Pin Inspection Guidelines” for
inspection procedure)
5.5 Inspect stick cylinder (refer to “Hydraulic Cylinder Inspection Guidelines” for
inspection procedure) for:
• Oil leaks indicated by dirt or oil buildup around the cylinder lip seal
• Damage to wear to linkage pins (refer to “Pin Inspection Guidelines” for inspection
procedure)
5.6 Inspect bucket cylinder (refer to “Hydraulic Cylinder Inspection Guidelines” for
inspection procedure) for:
• Oil leaks indicated by dirt or oil buildup around the cylinder lip seal
• Damage to wear to linkage pins (refer to “Pin Inspection Guidelines” for inspection
procedure)
• Elongated bolt hole in flange (hole is located behind pin retaining bolt)
• Excessive wear
• Excessive wear
6.2 Altitude
NORMAL: Flat
MONITOR: Mild
ACTION: Steep
6.5 Humidity
MONITOR: 25 to 60%
NORMAL: No Dust
NORMAL: 0 to 10 Hours
NORMAL: Utility
MONITOR: Support
ACTION: Production
NORMAL: Excellent
MONITOR: Good
ACTION: Poor
Performance Inspection
Hydraulic Performance Checks
Table 8
Specification
Status(1) Description Actual Comments
New Rebuild Service Limit
Travel Speed - Check
Travel Distance
High Forward
High Reverse
Low Forward
Low Reverse
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Table 9
Specification
Status
(1) Description Service Actual Comments
New Rebuild
Limit
Travel Speed (Right Track) -
Check (With track raised)
High Forward
High Reverse
Low Forward
Low Reverse
Travel Speed (Left Track) -
Check (With track raised)
High Forward
High Reverse
Low Forward
Low Reverse
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable
Table 10
Specification
Status
(1) Description Service Actual Comments
New Rebuild
Limit
Machine Drift on a Slope -
Check
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable
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Table 11
Specification
Status
(1) Description Service Actual Comments
New Rebuild
Limit
Swing Speed (Right
Swing)
Swing Speed (Left Swing)
Over Swing (Right
Swing)
Over Swing (Left Swing)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable
Table 12
Specification
Status
(1) Description Service Actual Comments
New Rebuild
Limit
Swing Speed (Right
Swing)
Swing Speed (Left Swing)
Swing Drift (Right
Swing)
Swing Drift (Left Swing)
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable
Table 13
Specification
Status(1) Description Actual Comments
New Rebuild Service Limit
Weight of Bucket Load
Boom Cylinder
Stick Cylinder
Bucket Cylinder
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable
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Table 14
Specification
Status(1) Description Actual Comments
New Rebuild Service Limit
Boom Cylinder
Stick Cylinder
Bucket Cylinder
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable
Table 15
Specification
Status(1) Description Actual Comments
New Rebuild Service Limit
Boom Extension
Boom Retraction
Stick Extension
Stick Retraction
Bucket Extension
Bucket Retraction
(1)
N = Normal, M = Monitor, A = Action, Blank = Not Applicable
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