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Product: TRUCK
Model: 785C TRUCK APX
Configuration: 785C Off-Highway Truck APX00001-UP (MACHINE)
POWERED BY 3512B Engine

Operation and Maintenance Manual

784C and 785C Off-Highway Truck/Tractor
Media Number -SEBU7173-09 Publication Date -01/11/2008 Date Updated -04/11/2008

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Braking System - Test

SMCS - 4250

S/N - 1HW1-UP

S/N - APX1-283

Personal injury can result if the machine moves while testing.

If the machine begins to move during test, reduce the engine speed
immediately and engage the parking brake.

The following tests are used to determine if the parking brake, the secondary brake, and the service
brake are functional. These tests are not intended to measure the maximum brake holding effort. The
brake holding effort that is required to sustain a machine at a specific engine rpm varies depending on
the machine. The variations are the differences in the engine setting, in the power train efficiency, and in
the brake holding ability, etc.

Note: Service personnel should perform this test monthly. Document the results of each monthly test.
Compare the engine rpm from the previous month to the current engine rpm. This will determine the
system deterioration.

Parking Brake Holding Ability Test

1. Fasten the seat belt before you test the brakes.

2. Check the area around the machine. Make sure that the machine is clear of personnel and clear of
obstacles.

3. Test the brakes on a dry, level surface.

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4. Start the engine.

Illustration 1 g00638408
(1) Parking brake

5. Engage parking brake (1) .

6. Move the transmission direction and speed control lever to the FIRST SPEED FORWARD
position.

7. Gradually increase the engine speed to 1300 rpm. The machine should not move.

8. Reduce the engine speed to low idle. Move the transmission direction and speed control lever to
the NEUTRAL position. Leave parking brake (1) engaged. Stop the engine.

NOTICE
If the machine moved while testing the brakes, contact your
Caterpillar dealer.

Have the dealer inspect and, if necessary, repair the parking brakes
before returning the machine to operation.

Secondary Brake Holding Ability Test

1. Fasten the seat belt before you test the brakes.

2. Check the area around the machine. Make sure that the machine is clear of personnel and clear of
obstacles.

3. Test the brakes on a dry, level surface.

4. Start the engine.

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Illustration 2 g00638414
(2) Secondary brake control

(3) Service brake control

5. Apply secondary brake control (2) .

6. Release parking brake (1) .

7. Move the transmission direction and speed control lever to the FIRST SPEED FORWARD
position.

8. Gradually increase the engine speed to 1300 rpm. The machine should not move.

9. Reduce the engine speed to low idle. Move the transmission direction and speed control lever to
the NEUTRAL position. Engage parking brake (1). Stop the engine.

NOTICE
If the machine moved while testing the brakes, contact your
Caterpillar dealer.

Have the Caterpillar dealer inspect and, if necessary, repair the

parking/secondary brakes before returning the machine to operation.

Service Brake Holding Ability Test

1. Fasten the seat belt before you test the brakes.

2. Check the area around the machine. Make sure that the machine is clear of personnel and clear of
obstacles.

3. Test the brakes on a dry, level surface.

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4. Start the engine.

Illustration 3 g00638414
(2) Secondary brake control

(3) Service brake control

5. Apply service brake control (3) .

6. Release parking brake (1) .

7. Move the transmission direction and speed control lever to the FIRST SPEED FORWARD
position.

8. Gradually increase the engine speed to 1300 rpm. The machine should not move.

9. Reduce the engine speed to low idle. Move the transmission direction and speed control lever to
the NEUTRAL position. Engage parking brake (1). Stop the engine.

NOTICE
If the machine moved while testing the brakes, contact your
Caterpillar dealer.

Have the dealer inspect and, if necessary, repair the service brake
before returning the machine to operation.

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