GLOBAL MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT

988K WHEEL LOADER, 834K WHEEL DOZER,

AND 836K LANDFILL COMPACTOR
OPERATOR’S STATION
MODULE 1 - TEXT REFERENCE

SERV1975

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Participants will meet the following learning outcomes during
this Operator’s Station module of the 988K Wheel Loader,
834K Wheel Dozer, and 836K Landfill Compactor course:
• Identify the location and explain the functionality of the machine
operation controls and switches during a lab exercise.
• Identify the cab switches on the switch panel during a Post-
Assessment.

Pre-module Learning Outcomes
(objectives):
•T
 his slide and statement for the
988K Wheel Loader/834K Wheel
Dozer/836K Landfill Compactor
Operator’s Station module should
be shown at the beginning of the
module.
Participants will meet the following learning outcomes during this Operator’s Station
module for the 988K Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer, and 836K Landfill Compactor
course:
• Given a 988K Wheel Loader, 934K Wheel Dozer, or 836K Landfill
Compactor, the Lab 1 Worksheets, and class notes taken during the
presentation, identify the location and explain the functionality of the
machine operation controls and switches during a lab exercise.
• Given all reference materials and class notes, identify the cab switches
on the switch panel during a Post-Assessment.

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• Identify the components inside
the operator’s station.
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Introduction
The 988K Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer, and 836K Landfill Compactor operator’s
station has been updated and is very similar to the 980K Wheel Loader operator’s
station. The images above show the 988K operator’s station. The 834K and 836K
cabs are similar. Operator comfort has been improved with a new heated seat and
automatic temperature controls.
The indicator display (1) and the information display (2) have replaced the dash
indicators, the four-gauge cluster module, and the speedometer/tachometer module.
The indicator display and the information display are similar to those being used in
many of the medium size wheel loaders and track-type tractors.
The implement pod (3) includes switches and soft detents for ease of operation.
The 988K, 834K, and 836K are equipped with the Vital Information Management
System (VIMS) 3G as the main monitoring system. The machine status data from
the Engine and Machine ECMs is displayed on the indicator and the information
displays. The VIMS module also receives information from the Engine and Machine
ECMs and stores it for diagnostic purposes and off-board analysis.
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Operator Pedals

• Identify the operator pedals. The control pedals in the operator’s station are:

• Impeller clutch torque clutch (ICTC) pedal (1)

• Right brake pedal (2)

• Throttle pedal (3)

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• Identify the STIC steer lever.
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STIC Steer Lever
The Steering Transmission Integrated Control (STIC) lever (1) at the left armrest
combines steering, speed, and direction control. Pushing the yellow buttons (2) will
upshift or downshift the transmission. Tilting the lever left or right steers the machine.
FORWARD, NEUTRAL, and REVERSE are controlled by a yellow toggle switch (3)
located at the front of the STIC lever.
The steering and transmission lock lever (4) is located on the left of the STIC console.
Moving the lever forward and right unlocks the STIC steering and transmission
controls. A console adjustment knob located inside the left armrest moves the STIC
lever console forward or backward for operator comfort.
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988K Implement Pod

• Identify the 988K implement pod The tilt control lever (1), the lift control lever (2), and the auxiliary control lever (3) (if
components. equipped) are located on the implement pod on the right console. The tilt control
lever has five positions:

• Forward detent (not used)

• DUMP
• HOLD
• TILT BACK
• Rear detent (tilt kickout)

The lift control lever has five positions:

• Forward detent (FLOAT or raise kickout)

• LOWER
• HOLD
• RAISE
• Rear detent (raise kickout)

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834K Blade Control Handle

• Identify the 834K implement pod When the 834K blade control handle (1) is moved, the blade control handle tilt and
components. lift position sensors at the base of the blade control handle send a signal to the
Implement ECM. Moving the control lever forward and back controls the lift functions,
and moving the lever from side to side controls the tilt functions.

If the default tilt mode is set as DUAL TILT mode when the trigger switch (not visible)
on the front of the blade control handle is held, the blade operates in SINGLE TILT
mode. When the trigger switch is released, the blade operates in DUAL TILT mode.
If the Default Tilt mode is set as SINGLE TILT mode, when the trigger switch (not
visible) on the front of the blade control handle is held, the blade operates in DUAL
TILT mode. When the trigger switch is released, the blade operates in SINGLE TILT
mode.

The blade control handle thumb rocker (2) allows the blade to pitch forward and
back. Moving the thumb rocker to the left will pitch the blade back and moving the
thumb rocker to the right will pitch the blade forward.

With the throttle lock button (3) in the ON position, press the rear (set/resume) of the
throttle lock switch (4) to set the throttle when at the desired engine rpm. Press the
front (resume/accel) of the throttle lock switch to increase the engine rpm. Pressing
the front of the button will resume the engine rpm to the previous setting or accelerate
the engine rpm. Pressing on the right brake pedal or switching the throttle lock switch
to OFF will cancel the throttle setting.

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836K Blade Control Handle and Keypad Switches

• Identify the 836K implement pod
components.
The 836K blade control handle (1) raises and lowers the blade.
The throttle lock button (2) and the throttle lock switch (3) are used to set the throttle
when at the desired engine rpm, as previously described. The horn button (4)
activates the horn.

The ABP enable switch (5) sends a signal over the Keypad Data Link to the Implement
ECM, which activates the ABP feature.

The raise kickout switch (6) and the lower kickout switch (7) operate the same.
When setting a kickout position, operate the blade control lever to set the blade to
the desired kickout position and then return the control lever to the HOLD position.
When a kickout button is pressed, a signal is sent over the Keypad Data Link to the
Implement ECM. The Implement ECM stores the current lift cylinder position, flashes
the center LED on the keypad twice, then illuminates the center LED and sounds
an alarm indicating that the kickout position is set. The kickout position can be
disabled with the monitoring system information display or Cat ET. When disabled,
the Implement ECM turns off the center LED.

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• Identify the components located
on the machine control panel.
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Right Hand Console
The following components are located on the right panel in the cab:
• Keypad (1)
• Regeneration switch (2) (Tier 4 machines)
• Auxiliary 3rd function lockout switch (if equipped) (3)
• Power reversing fan switch (4) (836K only)
• 12 volt power port (5)
• Diagnostic port for Cat ET (6)
• VIMS service port (7)
• Park brake switch (8)
• Implement lockout switch (9)
• Key start switch (10)
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988K/834K Switch Panel

• Identify the buttons on the The switch panel on the right console uses push button switches, which send data
988K/834K switch panel. over the CAN B Data Link to the respective ECM. When a feature is activated, an
LED illuminates above the button. On switches that control several settings, two or
three lights may be used.

This image shows the switch panel on a 988K. The 834K switch panel is similar.
Some switches are not used on the 834K and are noted below. The switches are:

• Autoshift mode (1) (Off, Auto 1, Auto 2)

• Lockup clutch enable (2) (Enable/Disable in 2nd)
• Rimpull selection (3), four settings (High, Med-High, Med-Low, Low)
• Ride control (4), if equipped, 988K only
• Bucket raise kickout set (5), 988K only
• Bucket tilt kickout set (6), 988K only
• Heated mirrors (7), if equipped
• Cab backlight dimmer (8)
• Autoshift max gear decrease (9)
• Autoshift max gear increase (10)
• Throttle lock enable(11)
• Manual lubrication (12), if equipped
• Bucket lower kickout set (13), 988K only
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836K Switch Panel

• Identify the 836K switch panel The switch functions for the 836K are:
functions.
• Automatic blade position (ABP) enable (1)

• ABP raise kickout (2)

• Heated mirrors (3), if equipped

• Cab backlight dimmer (4)

• Help assistance (5)

• ABP lower kickout (6)

• Throttle lock enable(7)

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•E
 xplain the engine management Engine Management Strategies
strategies.
There are three engine management strategies performed by the Engine ECM,
which are enabled or disabled using Cat ET.

Engine Idle Shutdown: To conserve fuel, occurs when the engine is left idling and
the machine hasn’t been operated for a predetermined time period. The time period
can be configured (4 to 60 minutes) using Cat ET or the monitoring system. An
audible warning sounds in the cab prior to shutdown.

Delayed Engine Shutdown: To extend engine and turbo life, automatically delays
engine shutdown after key OFF if exhaust temperatures exceed 280°C (536°F).
A new four-position key start switch enables the operator to override the delayed
shutdown and STOP the engine in emergency situations. The key must be turned
to the left of the OFF position and held in the engine STOP position (arrow) until the
engine has stopped. A “Delayed Engine Shutdown Override” (Level 3 Warning) is
displayed for 15 seconds and the action lamp flashes.

Auto Idle Kickdown: Temporarily reduces engine rpm to conserve fuel while the
machine is in NEUTRAL and not actively operating for a set time period (5 to 60
seconds), determined with Cat ET. The engine resumes normal operating speed
when the implement or transmission controls are engaged.

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• Identify the climate controls. Forward Post Right Hand Side

There is a new climate control system on the updated 988K/834K/836K that

automatically adjusts the heating and air conditioning to maintain a consistent cab
temperature. Although the layout is similar to previous HVAC control designs,
functionality has changed.

The controls include a variable speed fan switch (1), a temperature control dial (2),
and the air conditioning/auto switch (3).

The air conditioning/auto switch has three positions:

• Pressing the top of the switch engages the air conditioning compressor.

• In the center OFF position, the temperature dial still controls the water
valve at the heater core.

• Pressing the bottom of the switch engages the automatic climate

control. In AUTO, the Implement ECM monitors the cab air
recirculation temperature sensor and the HVAC housing air duct outlet
sensor. Based on the temperature difference, the ECM energizes or
de-energizes the compressor clutch coil and adjusts the water valve
spool position to maintain a constant louver outlet temperature, based
on the dial setting.

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Work Area Vision System (WAVS)

• Explain the WAVS. The Work Area Vision System (WAVS) is a closed circuit television system that
supplements the view for the operator during machine operation. The system may
include one, two, or three cameras, depending on the application.

WAVS is designed to be operated in the Automatic mode. The screen (arrow) remains
dark until the machine is placed in REVERSE.

NOTE: Cat Detect Object Detection is optional. Refer to Operation and

Maintenance Manual SEBU8624, “Cat Detect Object Detection” for additional
information about the object detection system.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Participants have met the following learning outcomes during
this Operator’s Station module of the 988K Wheel Loader,
834K Wheel Dozer, and 836K Landfill Compactor course:
• Identified the location and explained the functionality of the machine
operation controls and switches during a lab exercise.
• Identified the cab switches on the switch panel during a Post-
Assessment.

Post-module Learning Outcomes
(objectives):
•T
 his slide and statement for the
988K Wheel Loader/834K Wheel
Dozer/836K Landfill Compactor
Operator’s Station module should
be shown at the end of the
module.
Participants have met the following learning outcomes during this Operator’s Station
module for the 988K Wheel Loader, 834K Wheel Dozer, and 836K Landfill Compactor
course:
• Given a 988K Wheel Loader, 934K Wheel Dozer, or 836K Landfill
Compactor, the Lab 1 Worksheets, and class notes taken during the
presentation, identified the location and explained the functionality of
the machine operation controls and switches during a lab exercise.
• Given all reference materials and class notes, identified the cab
switches on the switch panel during a Post-Assessment.

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