TA-1 Visual Inspection for Wheeled Excavators

SMCS - Job Code - 540 Component Code - 753S

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Serial Number : Inspector : Temperature :

Model : Work Order : Time :
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Note: Review Machine & S·O·S History and check for Active Service Letters prior to inspection.

Status of the Machine

Normal
The status recommendation of your excavator is:
 Visual Inspection for Wheeled Excavators
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 1.4 Download machine fault codes

Logged Codes

Active Codes

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 Comments

 2. Ground Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
2.1 Tires and rims

2.2 Final drives and wheel hubs

2.3 Front and rear axle housings and differentials

2.4 Front axle oscillating pin and bearings

2.5 Front and rear drive shafts

2.6 Drive shaft support bearing

2.7 Transmission

2.8 Travel motor & brake valve

2.9 Tie Rods

2.10 Steering cylinder

2.11 Front and rear stabilizers

2.12 Front and rear stabilizer cylinders

2.13

2.14

2.15

Item No. Additional Comment

 3. Middle Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
3.1 Cab exterior

3.2 Steps & handrails

3.3 Work lights

3.4 Air Cleaner and air filter service indicator

3.5 Batteries and cables

3.6 Condenser & aftercooler

3.7 Condenser & aftercooler lines

3.8 Lower radiator hoses

3.9 Aftercooler / condenser fan guard & fan

3.10 Pulleys, belts & compressor clutch

3.11 Alternator and air conditioning compressor

3.12 Water Pump

3.13 Turbocharger

3.14 Exhaust Manifold

3.15 Engine oil filter bases and filters

3.16 Fuel filter bases, fuel filters, & water separator

3.17 Fuel priming pump and fuel lines

3.18 Engine oil pan

3.19 Engine wiring harness

3.20 Engine Mounts

3.21 Exhaust tube & muffler

3.22 Hydraulic pump compartment

3.23 Counterweight

3.24 Refueling pump & lines (If equipped)

3.25

3.26

Item No. Additional Comment

 4. Upper-Level Inspection
# Status Description Comments
4.1 Cab Interior

4.2 Backup alarm

4.3 Indicators and gauges

4.4 Seat and seat belts

4.5 Hood & platform

Hydraulic cab riser linkages, linkage pins & bearings
4.6
(If equipped)
4.7 Hydraulic cab riser cylinders (If equipped)

4.8 Fuel tank, cap & strainer

4.9 Hydraulic tank

4.10 Radiator/ oil cooler fan guard & fan

4.11 Radiator and oil cooler

4.12 Radiator and oil cooler lines

4.13 Main hydraulic control valve

4.14 Hydraulic lines & couplings

4.15 Swing drive compartment

4.16 Swing drive motor

4.17 Swing drive

4.18 Swivel

4.19 Fuel pump & fuel lines

4.20 Cylinder head & valve cover

4.21 Radiator cap

4.22 ROPS

4.23

4.24

4.25

Item No. Additional Comment

 5. Implement/Attachment Inspection
# Status Description Comments
5.1 Area where boom attaches to main frame

5.2 Boom, boom pins, and bearings

5.3 Boom cylinders

5.4 Stub boom (If equipped)

5.5 Stub boom cylinder (If equipped)

5.6 Fore boom (If equipped)

5.7 Fore boom cylinder (If equipped)

5.8 Area where boom attaches to stick

5.9 Stick, stick pins, and bearings

5.10 Stick cylinder

5.11 Bucket cylinder

5.12 Bucket linkage

5.13 Bucket wear plates

5.14 Side cutters

5.15 Tips & adapters

5.16 Blade cylinder

5.17 Blade linkage

5.18 Blade

5.19

2.20

5.21

Item No. Additional Comment

6. Site Conditions
# Status Description
6.1 Ambient Temperature

NORMAL: -18° to 32°C (0° to 90°F)

MONITOR: 32° to 46°C or -18° to -29°C (90° to 115°F or 0° to -20°F)

 ACTION: Above 46°C or Below -29°C
(Above 115° or Below -20°F)
6.2 Altitude

NORMAL: 0 to 1524 m (0 to 5000 ft)

MONITOR: 1524 to 3048 m (5000 to 10,000 ft)

ACTION: Above 3048 m (Above 10,000 ft)

6.3 Haul Road Grade

NORMAL: Flat

MONITOR: Mild

ACTION: Steep

6.4 Haul Road Condition

NORMAL: Positive Banking, Gradual Turns, Good Erosion Control

ACTION: Negative Banking, Sharp Turns, Poor Erosion Control

6.5 Humidity

NORMAL: Below 25%

MONITOR: 25 to 60%

ACTION: Above 60%

6.6 Air Quality

NORMAL: No Dust

MONITOR: Light Dust

ACTION: Heavy Dust

6.7 Underfoot Condition

NORMAL: Dry Flat Surface

MONITOR: Moderate Grades, Mixture of Muddy / Dry Surfaces

ACTION: Steep Grades, Muddy, Snow, Ice

6.8 Machine Utilization

NORMAL: 0 to 10 Hours

ACTION: Above 10 hours

6.9 Equipment Role

NORMAL: Utility

MONITOR: Support

ACTION: Production

6.10 Working Material

NORMAL: Uncompacted, Low Abrasion

 MONITOR: Moderately Compacted, Moderate Abrasion

ACTION: High Abrasion, Compacted, Dense

6.11 Maintenance Practices

NORMAL: Excellent

MONITOR: Good

ACTION: Poor

6.12 Primary Industries

6.13

6.14

6.15

Item No. Additional Comments

Other Remarks
r Wheeled Excavators
Blank – Not Applicable

1. Prepare Machine Inspection

Comments
2. Ground Level Inspection
Comments
3. Middle Level Inspection
Comments
4. Upper-Level Inspection
Comments
5. Implement/Attachment Inspection
Comments

6. Site Conditions
Other Remarks
 Technical Inspection for Wheeled Excavators
Status assessment ü- Normal M - Monitor A - Action Blank – Not Applicable / Not Performed (Add reason in comments)

1. Performance Checks
1.1 Hydraulic Performance Checks
# Status Description Units Observed Specified (+)Tol (-)Tol Comments
1.1.1 Service Brake - Check

1.1.2 Brake Accumulator Low - Check

1.1.3 1.1.3 Swing Speed and Overswing on Level Ground - Check

Swing Speed (Right Swing)

Swing Speed (Left Swing)

1.1.4 1.1.4 Cylinder Drift - Check (Loaded Bucket)

Weight of Bucket Load

Boom Cylinder

Stick Cylinder

Bucket Cylinder

VA Boom Cylinder

1.1.5 1.1.5 Cylinder Speed - Check (Empty Bucket)

Boom Extension

Boom Retraction

Stick Extension

Stick Retraction

Bucket Extension

Bucket Retraction

VA Boom Extension

VA Boom Retraction

Left Front Stabilizer Extension

Left Front Stabilizer Retraction

Right Front Stabilizer Extension

Right Front Stabilizer Retraction

Left Rear Stabilizer Extension

Left Rear Stabilizer Retraction

Right Rear Stabilizer Extension

Right Rear Stabilizer Retraction