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TA1 Visual Inspection Form Master - Motor Grader
TA1 Visual Inspection Form Master - Motor Grader
Note: Review Machine & S·O·S History and check for Active Service Letters prior to inspection.
Is PL activated?
Is PL functioning properly?
1.8
1.9
1.10
2.17
2.18
2.19
3.15
3.16
3.17
4.1 Upper Radiator, Air Inlet, Oil Cooler & Aftercooler Lines
4.14 Turbocharger
4.18
4.19
4.20
5.11 Drawbar
5.13 Ripper/Scarifier
5.14
5.15
5.16
Other Remarks
Motor Grader TA1 Inspection Reference
Inspection Benefits:
Minimizes downtime through scheduled maintenance
Locates potential problems
Finds overlooked problems
Enables scheduled maintenance and repairs
Lowers owning and operating costs
Guidelines:
Wiring Harness Inspection Guidelines
Check for tubes, hoses, and wiring harnesses rubbing against:
One another
Sharp corners
Bolt heads
Check for tubes, hoses, and wiring harness not properly secured:
Missing clips and/or wire ties
P-clips not attached
1. Inspection Preparation:
3 Middle-Level Inspections:
4 Upper-Level Inspections:
4.1 Upper Radiator, Air Inlet, Oil Cooler, & Aftercooler Lines
Rubbing, cracked, damaged hoses
Loose or damaged hose clamps
Loose connections
4.2 Lower Radiator, Aftercooler & Condenser Lines
Rubbing, cracked, or damaged hoses
Loose or damaged hose clamps
4.3 Radiator, Oil Cooler, Condenser & Aftercooler
Coolant Leaks
Oil Leaks
Debris plugging core / cooling fins
Damaged cores / cooling fins
4.4 Radiator Cap
If the radiator is cool, check O-ring seals on the expansion tank cap for wear or damage.
4.5 Hydraulic Tank
Tank caps seals for damage
Breather for dirt and debris buildup
Hydraulic lines for leaks, loose or damaged connections
Sight glasses for damage or leaks
4.6 Batteries & Battery Cables
Battery posts and cables for corrosion
Battery tie down for proper function and tightness
For rubbing, damaged or worn cables
4.7 Fuel System Lines, Fuel Pumps & Filter Bases
Damaged, rubbing, or worn fuel lines
Loose hose connections
Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses and connectors
4.8 Cylinder Head & Valve Cover
Oil and dust buildup around the valve cover or rocker box sealing surfaces. This would indicate:
Loose connection at the joint
Check for broken springs on rocker box bolts
Damaged gasket or seal.
4.9 Intake Manifold
Loose or damaged electrical harness and connector for inlet air heater
Rubbing, cracked, or damaged hoses
Loose or damaged hose clamps
Damaged boost sensor
4.10 Engine & Transmission Mounts
Loose or damaged bolts
Cracked or damaged washer
Cracked or damaged mount brackets
Wear, damage, cracking of upper and lower rubber support pads
There should be no metal to metal contact.
4.11 Transmission Oil Cooler
Coolant leaks at bonnet connection to cooler core
Oil leaks at oil lines and connectors
Rubbing, cracked, or damaged hoses
Loose connections
Improperly secured hoses
4.12 Pulleys, Belts, Water Pump, Compressor Clutch & Alternator
Check belt drives for:
Worn, cracked, or broken belts.
Proper belt tension.
Check for oil leaks around air condition compressor clutch.
Check water pump for:
Coolant leaks around water pump mounting flange
Coolant leaks through the weep hole in the water pump housing
4.13 Precleaner & Air Cleaner
Dirt and debris in the air precleaner
Rubbing, damaged, or cracked tubes and hoses
Loose or damaged hose clamps on air inlet tube
If the machine is shut down, look for dirt “tracks” around clamped connections as a visual indication of air leaks.
If the machine is running, listen or feel for air leak indicators.
4.14 Turbocharger
Black soot around the areas where the turbocharger bolts to the to the exhaust manifold or to the exhaust pipe. This would indicate:
Loose connection at the joint
Loose or broken mounting bolts
Oil leakage around the turbocharger oil line
Loose or damaged hose clamps on air inlet tube and compressor housing
4.15 Exhaust Manifold
Black soot around the sealing surface where the exhaust manifold bolts to the engine block would indicate:
Loose connection at the cylinder head joint
Loose or broken manifold bolts
Cracks or other damage in the manifold housing
4.16 Transmission, Parking Brake & Power Train Hydraulic Pumps
Leaks around hose connection points, tubing flanges, bolts
Rubbing, damaged, or worn hoses
Rubbing, damaged, or worn wiring harnesses or connectors
Loose or damaged hose clamps on main pump suction lines
4.17 Cab Interior
Excessive dirt in cab air filter
Proper function of seat and seat belt
Wear or damage to seat belt
Seat belt replacement date
Proper function of door and latches
Worn or broken window latches or slides
Damaged or inoperable gauges and controls
5 Implement/Attachment Inspections:
1. Performance Checks
1.1 Brake Performance Checks
Status Description Units Observed Max Min Comments
1.1.1 Service Brake Test (Test from OMM)
Rod IN
Rod Out
Rod Out Centershift
Rod IN
Rod Out
Rod Out Wheel Lean
Rod IN
Rod Out
Rod Out Blade Tip
Rod IN
Rod Out
Rod Out Side Shift
Rod IN
Rod Out
Rod Out Scarcifier (if equipped)
Rod IN
Rod Out
*Status Description Units Observed Max Min Comments
Comments Ripper (if equipped)
Rod IN
Rod Out
Rod Out Articulation
Rod IN
Rod Out
1.3.2 1.3.2 Cylinder Drift Tests Units Observed Oil Temperature Ranges
Oil Temperature Oil Temperature
Units Observed Maximum Maximum Allowable Maximum Allowable Time Maximum Allowable
Allowable Time (sec) (sec) Time (sec)
Movement