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Product: TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR

Model: D8T TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR J8B
Configuration: D8T TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR J8B00001-UP (MACHINE)
POWERED BY C15 Engine

Testing and Adjusting

D8T Track-Type Tractor Hydraulic System
Media Number -RENR7527-06 Publication Date -01/01/2010 Date Updated -14/01/2010

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Hydraulic Fan Speed (On Demand) - Test and Adjust

SMCS - 1386; 1387

Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system on this

machine after the engine and pump have been stopped. Serious injury
can result if this pressure is not released before any service is done on
the hydraulic systems. In order to prevent possible injury, release the
hydraulic system pressure before working on any fitting, hose, or
hydraulic component.

Lower all attachments to the ground before service is started. If the

hydraulic system must be serviced, tested, or adjusted with the
attachment in the raised position, the attachments and lift cylinders
must be supported properly.

Always move the machine to a location away from the travel of other
machines. Be sure that other personnel are not near the machine when
the engine is running and tests or adjustments are being made.

NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during
performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair
of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers
before opening any compartment or disassembling any component
containing fluids.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Introduction
This procedure includes the following tests:

"Test Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)"

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"Test Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)"

"Test and Adjust Procedures (Maximum Controlled Fan Pump Pressure)"

This procedure includes the following adjustment procedures:

"Adjustment Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)"

"Adjustment Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)"

Required Tools

Illustration 1 g01104658
Tooling (A)

Illustration 2 g01952776
Tooling (B)

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Illustration 3 g01192616
Tooling (C) ( 9U-7400 Multitach Tool Gp )

Table 1

Required Tools
Part
Tooling Item Description Qty
Number
Pressure Gauge
A1 8T-0855 1
4000 kPa (580 psi)
Pressure Gauge
A2 8T-0857 1
10000 kPa (1450 psi)
Pressure Gauge
A A3 8T-0859 1
25000 kPa (3600 psi)
A4 6V-3989 Fitting 1
A5 6V-4143 Coupler 2
Hose As
A6 177-7861 1
41370 kPa (6000 psi)
198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator Gp 1
Digital Indicator (PRESSURE)
B1 198-4234 1
40000 kPa (5800 psi)
B
Pressure Sensor
B2 198-4239 2
41368 kPa (6000 psi)
B3 198-4236 Adapter Cable As (DIGITAL PRESSURE INDICATOR) 2
C1 9U-7401 Multitach Tool Gp 1
C
C2 9U-5140 Photo Pickup 1

ReferenceRefer to Tool Operating Manual, NEHS0605 for operating instructions for the 9U-7400 Multitach
Tool Gp .

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Test Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)

1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.

2. Lower all of the implements.

3. Remove the floorplate that is located in front of the operator's seat in the cab.

Illustration 4 g01104678
(1) Pressure Tap ("HFPD")

(2) Fan Drive Pump

(3) Solenoid

4. Assemble tooling (A or B) . If you are using tooling (A) , make sure that you use 8T-0859 Pressure
Gauge (A3) .

5. Attach tooling (A or B) to pressure tap (1) ("HFPD") on fan drive pump (2) .

6. Connect the Electronic Technician to the diagnostic port on the tractor.

7. Engage the parking brake.

8. Start the engine. Warm the hydraulic oil to a temperature of 65° ± 3°C (150° ± 5°F). Run the engine
for at least 5 minutes in order to stabilize the air temperature.

9. Set the implement lockout switch to the LOCKED position.

10. Select the Engine ECM. Click on the Diagnostic tab in the Electronic Technician. Choose Override
Parameters. Select the "Fan Bypass Override". Set the "fan bypass override" to 0%.

Note: Do not leave this screen during the Maximum Mechanical High Pressure Test.

11. Make sure that the steering control lever is in the NEUTRAL position.

12. Operate the engine at HIGH IDLE.

13. Use CAT ET in order to check the fan pump pressure. The pressure for mechanical high pressure for a
machine that is equipped with a standard 22 degree fan should be 15700 ± 860 kPa (2275 ± 125 psi).
The pressure for mechanical high pressure for a machine that is equipped with a (waste arrangement)

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26 degree fan should be 17200 ± 860 kPa (2500 ± 125 psi).

14. Also, check the fan pump pressure at tooling (A3 or B) . The pressure for mechanical high pressure
for a machine that is equipped with a standard 22 degree fan should be 15700 ± 860 kPa (2275 ± 125
psi). The pressure for mechanical high pressure for a machine that is equipped with a (waste
arrangement) 26 degree fan should be 17200 ± 860 kPa (2500 ± 125 psi).

Note: If the pressures noted in step 13 and 14 are reasonably close then you can use CAT ET for all
pressure measurements. If you choose to use CAT ET for all pressure measurements ignore future
instructions regarding tooling (A or B) .

15. If the pressure is not within the specified limit, perform the steps in "Adjustment Procedure
(Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)".

Note: The maximum mechanical pump pressure adjustment and the minimum pump pressure
adjustments influence each other. Whenever you adjust one pressure, always check the other pressure
and then make any necessary adjustment.

16. If the pressure is within the specified limit, perform the steps in "Test Procedure (Minimum Pump
Pressure)".

Adjustment Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)

1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.

2. Lower all of the implements.

3. Remove the floorplate that is located in front of the operator's seat in the cab.

Illustration 5 g01858053
(3) Solenoid

(4) Locknut

(5) Adjustment Screw for Maximum Mechanical Fan Pump Pressure

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4. Hold adjustment screw (5) in place and loosen locknut (4) .

5. Turn adjustment screw (5) clockwise in order to increase the pressure setting or turn adjustment screw
(5) counterclockwise in order to decrease the pressure setting.

6. Check the pressure at tooling (A3 or B) .

7. When the pressure is within the specified limit, perform the Steps in "Test Procedure (Minimum
Pump Pressure)".

Note: The maximum mechanical pump pressure adjustment and the minimum pump pressure
adjustments influence each other. Whenever you adjust one pressure, always check the other pressure
and then make any necessary adjustment.

Test Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)

Note: When the fan drive pump is producing minimum pump pressure, the fan drive motor will rotate at the
minimum rpm.

1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.

2. Lower all of the implements.

3. Remove the floorplate that is located in front of the operator's seat in the cab.

Illustration 6 g01104678
(1) Pressure Tap ("HFPD")

(2) Fan Drive Pump

(3) Solenoid

4. Assemble tooling (A or B) . If you are using tooling (A) , make sure that you use 8T-0855 Pressure
Gauge (A1) .

5. Attach tooling (A or B) to pressure tap (1) ("HFPD") on fan drive pump (2) .

6. Connect the Electronic Technician to the diagnostic port on the tractor.

7. Engage the parking brake.

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8. Start the engine. Warm the hydraulic oil to a temperature of 65° ± 3°C (150° ± 5°F).

9. Set the implement lockout switch to the LOCKED position.

10. Select the Engine ECM. Click on the Diagnostic tab in the Electronic Technician. Choose Override
Parameters. Select the "Fan Bypass Override". Set the "fan bypass override" to 100%.

Note: Do not leave this screen during the Minimum Pump Pressure Test.

11. Make sure that the steering control lever is in the NEUTRAL position.

12. Operate the engine at HIGH IDLE.

13. Use CAT ET in order to check the fan pump pressure. The pressure for minimum fan pump pressure
should be 1827 ± 240 kPa (265 ± 35 psi).

14. Also, check the pressure at tooling (A1 or B) . The pressure for minimum fan pump pressure should
be 1827 ± 240 kPa (265 ± 35 psi).

Note: If the pressures noted in step 13 and 14 are reasonably close then you can use CAT ET for all
pressure measurements. If you choose to use CAT ET for all pressure measurements ignore future
instructions regarding tooling (A or B) .

15. If the pressure is not within the specified limit, perform the Steps in "Adjustment Procedure
(Minimum Pump Pressure)".

Note: The maximum mechanical pump pressure adjustment and the minimum pump pressure
adjustments influence each other. Whenever you adjust one pressure, always check the other pressure
and then make any necessary adjustment.

16. If the pressure is within the specified limit, perform the Steps in "Test and Adjust Procedures
(Maximum Controlled Fan Pump Pressure)".

Adjustment Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)

1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.

2. Lower all of the implements.

3. Remove the floorplate that is located in front of the operator's seat in the cab.

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Illustration 7 g01865555
(4) Locknut

(5) Adjustment Screw for Minimum Mechanical Fan Pump Pressure

4. Hold adjustment screw (5) in place and loosen locknut (4) .

5. Turn adjustment screw (5) clockwise in order to increase the pressure setting or turn adjustment screw
(5) counterclockwise in order to decrease the pressure setting.

6. Check the pressure at tooling (A1 or B) . the pressure for the minimum pump pressure should be 1827
± 240 kPa (265 ± 35 psi).

7. When the pressure setting is within the specified limit, perform the Steps in "Test Procedure
(Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)".

Note: The maximum mechanical pump pressure adjustment and the minimum pump pressure
adjustment influence each other. Whenever you adjust one pressure, always check the other pressure
and then make any necessary adjustment.

Test and Adjust Procedures (Maximum Controlled Fan Pump

Pressure)
1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.

2. Lower all of the implements. Set the parking brake. Shut off the engine.

3. Remove the floorplate that is located in front of the operator's seat in the cab.

4. Prepare the Multitach Tool Gp (C) in order to measure fan speed.

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Illustration 8 g01857242
(1) Pressure Tap ("HFPD")

(2) Fan Drive Pump

(3) Solenoid

5. Assemble tooling (A or B) . If you are using tooling (A) , make sure that you use 8T-0859 Pressure
Gauge (A3) .

6. Attach tooling (A or B) to pressure tap (3) ("HFPD") on fan drive pump (2) .

7. Connect the Electronic Technician to the diagnostic port on the tractor.

8. Engage the parking brake.

9. Start the engine. Warm the hydraulic oil to a temperature of 65° ± 3°C (150° ± 5°F).

10. Set the implement lockout switch to the LOCKED position.

11. Click on the "Status" tab in Electronic Technician. Choose "Pressure Parameters". Note the
atmospheric pressure, this will be used later in the procedure.

12. Note the approximate ambient air temperature, this will be used later in the procedure. There is no
parameter in Electronic Technician available for this.

13. If both Maximum Mechanical Pump Pressure and Minimum Pump Pressure are within the specified
limit, use the Electronic Technician for the following:

a. Select the Engine ECM in the Electronic Technician.

b. Click on the Diagnostic Tab.

c. Choose Override Parameters.

d. Select the "Fan Bypass Override".

14. Use tooling (C) in order to monitor the fan RPM.

15. The maximum controlled fan speed is also known as clip speed. The target clip speed is dependent on
the version of fan spider that is installed on the machine. The target clip speed can be found in Table
2.

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Table 2

Target Clip Speeds

22 Degree Standard Fan 22 Degree Reversing Fan 26 Degree Reversing Fan

250-1911 250-1911 310-1512

1350 (+25/-0) RPM 1350 (+25/-0) RPM 1300 (+25/-0) RPM

Note: The target clip speeds above are valid for a 25 degree celsius ambient air temperature at an
altitude of sea level. These targets will work for most machines. If you are operating in extreme
temperature or altitude, or you have had over heating issues with this machine, use the procedure that
is documented below in order to set the target clip speed.

Procedure for Correcting the Target Clip Speeds

By Using the atmospheric pressure and the ambient air temperature that is noted in Step 11 and Step 12
above, use the following Table to identify the correction factor for your current location and ambient
conditions. To get a corrected target clip speed, multiply the target clip speed from Table 2 by the correction
in Table 3.

Table 3

Target Clip Speed Correction Factor

101 kPa 99 kPa 97 kPa 95 kPa 93 kPa 91 kPa 90 kPa

Atmospheric Pressure
(14.65 (14.36 (14.07 (13.78 (13.49 (13.20 (13.05 psi)
psi) psi) psi) psi) psi) psi)

201 m 376 m 553 m 735 m 917 m + 1005.84

Altitude 29 m (95
(660 ft) (1235 ft) (1815 ft) (2410 ft) (3010 ft) m (+ 3300
ft)
ft)

<0° C
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.01 1.01
(<32 °
F)

0° C
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.01 1.02
(32 °
F)

Ambient Air
Temperature 10° C
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04
(50 °
F)

20° C
1.00 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.04 1.05 1.05
(68 °
F)

1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07

30° C

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(86 °
F)

40° C
1.02 1.03 1.04 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.08
(104 °
F)

>40°
1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10
C (104
° F)

Table 4

Example
D8T with a 22 degree standard 250-1911 Fan Spider As
Target clip speed from Table 2 is 1350 RPM.
Ambient temperature of
20° C (68 ° F)
Atmospheric pressure of
95 kPa (13.78 psi)
The correction Factor from Table 2 is 1.02.
The corrected target clip speed is: 1350 rpm × 1.02 = 1377 (+25/-0) RPM

1. Adjust the fan bypass override in order to bring the clip speed to the corrected target clip speed.
Decreasing the fan override will INCREASE fan speed. Increasing the fan override will DECREASE
fan speed.

2. Use CAT ET in order to check the fan pump pressure. Record the exact fan pump pressure when the
clip speed is at the corrected target.

3. Display the engine configuration screen in CAT ET. Enter the pump pressure that was recorded in
Step 2 on the line that is labelled "Engine Cooling Fan Maximum (Clip) Pump Pressure".

Note: The "Engine Cooling Fan Maximum (Clip) Pump Pressure" value is read by the engine ECM.
The engine ECM regulates current to the pump control solenoid. The pump control solenoid regulates
the fan speed. Also, the pump control solenoid makes sure that the pump pressure never exceeds the
"Engine Cooling Fan Maximum (Clip) Pump Pressure" that is configured in Step 3.

Note: At altitudes that are higher than 1005 m (3300 ft), the engine ECM will automatically reduce
the "Engine Cooling Fan Maximum (Clip) Pump Pressure" during operation. This function is designed
to protect the hydraulic fan system.

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