TA-1 Visual Inspection for
Track-Type Tractors (Oval Track)
SMCS - Job Code - 540 Component Code - 753S
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Serial Number : Inspector : Temperature :
Model : Work Order : Time :
Engine S/N: SMU: Date :
Manufacturer : Unit Location:
Note: Review Machine & S·O·S History and check for Active Service Letters prior to inspection.
Status of the Machine
The status recommendation of your Track-Type Tractor is: Normal
Visual Inspection for Track-Type Tractors (Oval Track)
Status assessment ü– Normal M – Monitor A – Action Blank – Not Applicable
1. Prepare Machine Inspection
# Status Description Comments
1.1 Check with customer for operator complaints
1.2 Prepare the machine for the inspection
1.3 Perform safety/preparatory inspection
1.4 Download machine fault codes
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1.5 1.5 Check Product Link
Is machine equipped with PL?
Is PL activated?
Is PL functioning properly?
1.6 Observe engine exhaust colors
1.7 Listen for unusual noises
1.8
1.9
1.10
Item No. Additional Comment
2. Lower-Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
2.1 Final drives and sprockets
2.2 Carrier rollers
2.3 Track rollers
2.4 Idlers
2.5 Track guides
2.6 Track shoes
2.7 Track links, pins, and bushings
2.8 Track roller frame
2.9 Equalizer bar
2.10 Pivot shaft
2.11 Bottom guards
2.12
2.13
2.14
Item No. Additional Comment
3. Middle Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
3.1 Steps and handrails
3.2 Work lights
3.3 Backup Alarm
3.4 Hood, platform and access doors
3.5 Fan guard and fan
3.6 Radiator, condenser, and oil cooler
3.7 Radiator cap
3.8 Upper and lower radiator hoses and oil cooler hoses
3.9 Air cleaner and pre-cleaner
3.10 Cylinder head and valve cover
3.11 Turbocharger
3.12 Exhaust manifold
3.13 Pulleys, belts, and compressor clutch
3.14 Water pump
3.15 Alternator
3.16 Fuel lines and fuel pump
3.17 Electric starting motor
3.18 Engine wiring harness
3.19 Electonic control module
3.20 Batteries and battery cables
3.21 Implement control valve
3.22 Power train and hydraulic oil filter compartment
3.23
3.24
Item No. Additional Comment
4. Upper-Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
4.1 Cab exterior
4.2 Cab interior
4.3 Hydraulic tank
4.4 Fuel tank
4.5 ROPS
4.6
4.7
4.8
Item No. Additional Comment
5. Implement/Attachment Inspection
# Status Description Comments
5.1 Blade and trunnion ball joints and stabilizer bar
5.2 C-Frame
5.3 Blade Lift Cylinder
5.4 Blade Angle Cylinder
5.5 Blade Tilt Cylinder
5.6 Blade cutting edges and end bits
5.7 Ripper
5.8 Ripper lift cylinders
5.9
5.10
5.11
Item No. Additional Comment
Other Remarks
Performance Checks for Track-Type Tractors (Oval Track)
Status assessment ü- Normal M - Monitor A - Action Blank – Not Applicable
1. Performance Checks
1.1 Hydraulic Performance Checks
Status Description Units Observed Max Min Comments
1.1.1 1.1.1 Cylinder Speed Tests
Cylinder Speed Te Bulldozer Tilt Cylinder Speed Test
Type of Blade
Full Tilt Right to Full Tilt Left
Full Tilt Left to Full Tilt Right
Full Tilt Left to Ful Bulldozer Lift Cylinder Speed Test
Ground to Fully Raised
Bulldozer Angle Cylinder Speed Test
Full Angle Right to Full Left
Full Angle Left to Full right
Full Angle Left to FRipper Cylinders Speed Test
Full Down to Full Up
1.1.2 1.1.2 Cylinder Drift Tests Units Observed Oil Temperature Ranges
Oil Temperature ??° to ??° ??° to ??° ??° to ??°
Units Observed Maximum Minimun Allowable Minimun Allowable Minimun Allowable
Allowable Time (sec) Time (sec) Time (sec)
Movement
Bulldozer Lift Cylinders Drift Test
Bulldozer Tilt Cylinders Drift Test
Ripper Lift Cylinders Drift Test
Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.1.3 Service Brake Holding Ability (Test from OMM)
