Hydraulic Fan Speed - Test and Adjust
Hydraulic Fan Speed - Test and Adjust
Hydraulic Fan Speed - Test and Adjust
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Stop the engine and allow the fan to come to a complete stop before
making any test or adjustment.
Before starting the engine, make sure all of the finger guards are
installed securely. Do not allow any tools or test equipment to protrude
or vibrate into the path of the rotating fan blades.
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot oil.
Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the
engine has been stopped. Serious injury can be caused if this pressure is
not released before any service is done on the hydraulic system.
Make sure all of the attachments have been lowered, oil is cool before
removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap only when
the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool enough to touch with
your bare hand.
Lower the work tool to the ground and engage the parking brake.
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NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during
performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair
of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers
before opening any compartment or disassembling any component
containing fluids.
Table 1
Required Tools
Part Number Description Qty
9U-7400 Multitach Tool Group 1
1U-5481 (1) Pressure Gauge Group 1
1U-5482 Pressure Adapter Group 1
(1) The 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator is also available.
Machine Preparation
1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location. Move away from working machines and
personnel. Lower the work tools to the ground.
2. Allow only one operator on the machine. Keep all personnel away from the machine or in the
view of the operator.
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Illustration 1 g00893065
Reference: For information about preparing a machine for troubleshooting, refer to the Testing
and Adjusting, "Machine Preparation for Troubleshooting" for the machine that is being
serviced.
5. In order to check the speed of the hydraulic fan motor, use a 9U-7400 Multitach. The multitach
measures the rpm of the hydraulic fan.
Note: If a piece of reflective tape is already visible on one of the fan blades, proceed to Step 6.
If no reflective tape is visible on one of the fan blades, use the following procedure:
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Illustration 2 g00799694
Side View of the Radiator Group
a. Ensure that the key start switch is in the OFF position and remove the key. Access to the
fan blade is through door (1) on either side of the radiator group.
b. Clean a small area on the surface of one fan blade. Position the reflective tape so that the
tape is completely visible. Then attach a piece of the reflective tape to the fan blade.
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Illustration 3 g00815885
6. Place photo pickup (2) into the holder on magnetic base (3) and tighten the screw. Attach
magnetic base (3) to the fan guard assembly.
7. When the reflective tape and photo pickup (2) are in alignment, the LED indicator (red light)
will come on. Position photo pickup (1) accordingly.
Note: When you start the engine, vibration of the machine may cause the photo pickup to
become misaligned. It may be necessary to adjust the position of magnetic base (3) in order to
realign photo pickup (2) .
Table 3
Hydraulic Fan Speeds (1)
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Note: In order to check the minimum fan speed at low idle, the following conditions must be
met:
◦ The temperature of the air inlet manifold must be less than 49 °C (120 °F).
◦ The lube oil temperature for the transmission must be less than 93 °C (199 °F).
◦ The temperature of the hydraulic oil sump must be less than 90 °C (194 °F).
2. Run the engine at low idle. Observe the multitach (4) and record the hydraulic fan speed.
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Refer to Table 2 for the hydraulic fan speed and the engine speed for the machine that is being
serviced.
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Illustration 5 g00923727
Hydraulic Fan Pump
3. If the fan speed is not within the specifications, make an adjustment to the flow control spool
for minimum fan speed. Use the adjusting screw (5) on the hydraulic fan pump in order to
adjust the minimum fan speed.
Note: The hydraulic fan pump is located on the right side of the machine. The hydraulic fan
pump is attached to the engine.
c. Turn the adjuster clockwise in order to increase the fan speed. Turn the adjuster
counterclockwise in order to reduce the maximum fan speed.
d. Tighten the locking nuts. Torque for the locknut is 21 ± 2 N·m (15 ± 1.5 lb ft).
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4. If any adjustments are made to the hydraulic fan system, repeat Step 1 through Step 3 until the
minimum fan speed is properly adjusted.
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Illustration 6 g00923729
Solenoid Valve (Hydraulic Fan)
5. The solenoid valve (hydraulic fan) is located on the right side of the engine and to the right of
the hydraulic fan pump. Turn the key start switch to the OFF position. Disconnect the plug from
the connection on the solenoid valve.
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Illustration 7 g00942686
(6) Pressure tap. (7) Piston pump (hydraulic fan).
6. Install a 8T-0852 Pressure Gauge 0 to 39930 kPa (0 to 5800 psi) from the 1U-5481 Pressure
Gauge Group to pressure tap (6). Pressure tap (6) is located on the right side of the engine next
to the piston pump (hydraulic fan) (7) .
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Illustration 8 g00943325
Location of the Temperature Gauge for the Hydraulic Oil
7. Start the engine and run the engine at high idle. Perform this test with the hydraulic oil
temperature between 60 °C (140 °F) and 80 °C (176 °F).
8. Observe the multitach (4) and record the hydraulic fan speed.
Refer to Table 3 for the hydraulic fan speed and the engine speed for the machine that is being
serviced. With the engine at high idle and the fan speed at 1214 ± 25 rpm, the pump discharge
pressure should be between 12500 kPa (1810 psi) and 18000 kPa (2610 psi).
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Illustration 9 g00923731
Hydraulic fan pump
9. If the speed of the fan is not within the specifications, make an adjustment to the cutoff spool
for the maximum fan speed. Use adjusting screw (8) on the hydraulic fan pump in order to
adjust the maximum fan speed.
c. Turn the adjuster clockwise in order to increase the fan speed. Turn the adjuster
counterclockwise in order to reduce the maximum fan speed.
d. Tighten the locking nuts. Torque for the locking nut is 21 ± 2 N·m (15 ± 1.5 lb ft).
10. If any adjustments are made to the hydraulic fan system, repeat Step 7 through Step 9 until the
maximum fan speed is properly adjusted.
11. Turn the key start switch to the OFF position. Connect the plug to the connector on the solenoid
valve.
12. Start the engine. Ensure that the hydraulic oil is at normal operating temperature.
13. Check the operation of the Demand Fan. Run the engine at high idle.
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14. In order to check the operation of the Demand Fan, one of the following conditions must be
met. Refer to Illustration 4 for a screen of the temperatures in Caterpillar Electronic Technician.
◦ The temperature of the air inlet manifold must be at least 49 °C (120 °F).
◦ The lube oil temperature for the transmission must be at least 93 °C (199 °F).
◦ The temperature of the hydraulic oil sump must be at least 90 °C (194 °F).
15. If the Demand Fan is operating correctly, turn the key start switch to the OFF position and
remove all the test equipment.
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Illustration 10 g00893707
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