Braking System - Test: Operation and Maintenance Manual

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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

Operation and Maintenance Manual


D8T Track-Type Tractor
Media Number -SEBU7763-03 Publication Date -01/07/2009 Date Updated -23/07/2009

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Braking System - Test


SMCS - 4100-081; 4267-081

If the machine moves during the test, reduce the engine speed
immediately, and engage the parking brake.

If the machine moved while testing the brakes, consult your Caterpillar
dealer for brake inspection and repair. Damaged brakes must be
repaired before returning the machine to operation.

Note: The machine can drive through the brakes in first gear.

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

Test the brakes on a dry, level surface.

Fasten the seat belt before you test the brakes.

1. Disable EAS.

ReferenceSee the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Operator Controls", and refer to
section "Enhanced Auto Shift (EAS)" for more information.

2. Start the engine.

3. Raise all attachments.

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4. Depress the service brake pedal.

5. Release the parking brake.

6. While the service brake pedal is depressed, move the directional control to the SECOND
SPEED FORWARD position.

7. Gradually increase the engine speed to full load speed. The machine should not move.

8. Move the directional control to the NEUTRAL position.

9. Reduce the engine speed to LOW IDLE. Engage the parking brake. Lower all attachments
to the ground. Apply a slight down pressure. 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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