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2018/08/15 Hydraulic Fan Speed (On Demand) - Test and Adjust (RENR7971-09)

SMCS - 1386, 1387 i07493274

Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system on

this machine after the engine and pump have been stopped.
Serious injury can result if this pressure is not released before
any service is done on the hydraulic systems. In order to
prevent possible injury, release the hydraulic system pressure
before working on any fitting, hose, or hydraulic component.

Lower all attachments to the ground before service is started. If

the hydraulic system must be serviced, tested, or adjusted with
the attachment in the raised position, the attachments and lift
cylinders must be supported properly.

Always move the machine to a location away from the travel of

other machines. Be sure that other personnel are not near the
machine when the engine is running and tests or adjustments
are being made.

NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during
performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and
repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with
suitable containers before opening any compartment or
disassembling any component containing fluids.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and

mandates.

Introduction
This procedure includes the following tests:

"Test Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)"

"Test Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)"

"Test and Adjust Procedures (Maximum Controlled Fan Pump Pressure)"

This procedure includes the following adjustment procedures:

"Adjustment Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)"

"Adjustment Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)"

Required Tools

Illustration 1 g01089423
Tooling (A)

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Illustration 2 g01089425
Tooling (B) ( 6V-7830 Pressure Gauge (Tetragauge))

Illustration 3 g01192616
Tooling (C) ( 9U-7400 Multitach Tool Gp)

Required Tools 

Part

Tooling  Item 
Description  Qty 
Number 
Pressure Gauge

A1  8T-0855 
1 
4000 kPa (580 psi) 
Pressure Gauge

A2 8T-0857 
1 
10000 kPa (1450 psi) 
Pressure Gauge

A  A3 8T-0859 
1 
25000 kPa (3600 psi) 
A4 6V-3989  Fitting  1 
A5 6V-4143  Coupler  2 
Hose As

A6 177-7861 
psi)  1 
41370 kPa (6000
Pressure Gauge

B1  8T-0862  1 
500 kPa (72 psi) 

Pressure Gauge

B2 8T-0860 
1 
40000 kPa (5800 psi) 
Pressure Gauge

B  B3 8T-0855 
1 
4000 kPa (580 psi) 
Hose As

B4 6V-3081 
psi)  1 
41500 kPa (6020
B5 4S-6399  Connector  1 
B6 6V-4144  Coupler  1 
C1  9U-7401  Multitach Tool Gp  1 
C 
C2 9U-5140  Photo Pickup  1 
D1  1U-7561  2.5 mm Allen Wrench  1 
D 
D2 6V-9090  10 mm Box Wrench  1 
E1  1U-7562  3 mm Allen Wrench  1 
E 
E2 6V-9093  13 mm Box Wrench  1 

Table 1

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Reference: Refer to Tool Operating Manual, NEHS0605  for operating instructions for the 9U-7400 Multitach Tool Gp.

Test Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)

1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.

2. Lower all the implements.

3. Remove the floorplate that is located in front of the operator seat in the cab.

Illustration 4 g01129670
(1) Pressure tap for the hydraulic fan pump discharge ("HFPD")

(2) Fan drive pump

(3) Solenoid

4. Assemble tooling (A or B). If you are using tooling (A), make sure that you use 8T-0859 Pressure Gauge (A3).

5. Attach tooling (A or B) to pressure tap (1) for the hydraulic fan pump discharge ("HFPD") on fan drive pump (2).

6. Connect the Electronic Technician to the diagnostic port on the tractor.

7. Engage the parking brake.

8. Start the engine. Warm the hydraulic oil to a temperature of 65° ± 3°C (150° ± 5°F).

9. Set the implement lockout switch to the LOCKED position.

10. Select the Engine ECM. Click the Diagnostic tab in the Electronic Technician. Choose Override Parameters. Select the Fan Bypass Override.
Set the fan bypass override to 0%.
Note: Do not leave this screen during the Maximum Mechanical High-Pressure Test.

11. Make sure that the steering control lever is in the NEUTRAL position.

12. Operate the engine at HIGH IDLE.

13. Use CAT ET to check the fan pump pressure. The pressure for maximum mechanical high pressure should be 15000 ± 860 kPa
(2175 ± 125 psi).

14. Also, check the fan pump pressure at tooling (A3 or B). The pressure for maximum mechanical high pressure should be 15000 ± 860 kPa
(2175 ± 125 psi).
Note: If the pressures noted in step 13 and 14 are reasonably close, then you can use CAT ET for all pressure measurements. If you choose
to use CAT ET for all pressure measurements, ignore future instructions regarding tooling (A or B).

15. If the pressure is not within the specified limit, perform the steps in "Adjustment Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)".
Note: The maximum mechanical pump pressure adjustment and the minimum pump pressure adjustments influence each other. Whenever
you adjust one pressure, always check the other pressure and then make any necessary adjustment.

16. If the pressure at tooling (A) is within the specified limit, perform the steps in "Test Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)".

Adjustment Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)

1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.

2. Lower all the implements.

3. Remove the floorplate that is located in front of the operator seat in the cab.

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Illustration 5 g01130604
(3) Solenoid

(4) Adjustment
screw for minimum fan pump pressure

(5) Locknut

(6) Locknut

(7) Adjustment
screw for maximum mechanical fan pump pressure

4. Hold adjustment screw (7) in place with a 2.5 mm allen wrench and loosen locknut (6) with a 10 mm box wrench.

5. Turn adjustment screw (7) clockwise to increase the pressure setting or turn adjustment screw (7) counterclockwise to decrease the pressure
setting.
Note: The adjustment screw for the maximum mechanical high pressure is sensitive. The adjustment screw has a ratio of 15000 kPa
(2175 psi) per revolution. If the maximum mechanical high pressure reaches 30000 kPa (4351 psi), an internal O-ring seal will protrude into a
passage and the O-ring seal could get damaged. This damage will lead to contamination and incorrect valve operation.

6. Check the pressure at tooling (A3 or B) by using the Steps in "Test Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)".

7. When the pressure setting is within the specified limit, perform the Steps in "Test Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)". Torque locknut (6) to
10.4 N·m (7.5 lb ft).
Note: The maximum mechanical pump pressure adjustment and the minimum pump pressure adjustments influence each other. Whenever
you adjust one pressure, always check the other pressure and then make any necessary adjustment.

Test Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)

Note: When the fan drive pump is producing minimum pump pressure, the fan drive motor will rotate at the minimum rpm.

1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.

2. Lower all the implements.

3. Remove the floorplate that is located in front of the operator seat in the cab.

Illustration 6 g01123260
(1) Pressure tap for the hydraulic fan pump discharge ("HFPD")

(2) Fan drive pump

4. Assemble tooling (A or B). If you are using tooling (A), make sure that you use 8T-0855 Pressure Gauge (A1).

5. Attach tooling (A or B) to pressure tap (1) for the hydraulic fan pump discharge ("HFPD") on fan drive pump (2).

6. Connect the Electronic Technician to the diagnostic port on the tractor.

7. Engage the parking brake.

8. Start the engine. Warm the hydraulic oil to a temperature of 65° ± 3°C (150° ± 5°F).

9. Place the implement lockout switch to the LOCKED position.

10. Select the Engine ECM. Click the Diagnostic tab in the Electronic Technician. Choose Override Parameters. Select the Fan Bypass Override.
Set the fan bypass override to 100%.

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Note: Do not leave this screen during the Minimum Pump Pressure Test.

11. Make sure that the steering control lever is in the NEUTRAL position.

12. Operate the engine at HIGH IDLE.

13. Use CAT ET to check the fan pump pressure. The pressure for minimum fan pump pressure should be 2000 ± 240 kPa (290 ± 35 psi).

14. Also, check the pressure at tooling (A1 or B). The pressure for minimum fan pump pressure should be 2000 ± 240 kPa (290 ± 35 psi).
Note: If the pressures noted in step 13 and 14 are reasonably close, then you can use CAT ET for all pressure measurements. If you choose
to use CAT ET for all pressure measurements, ignore future instructions regarding tooling (A or B).

15. If the pressure is not within the specified limit, perform the Steps in "Adjustment Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)".
Note: The maximum mechanical pump pressure adjustment and the minimum pump pressure adjustments influence each other. Whenever
you adjust one pressure, always check the other pressure and then make any necessary adjustment.

16. If the pressure is within the specified limit, perform the steps in "Test and Adjust Procedures (Maximum Controlled Fan Pump Pressure)".

Adjustment Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)

1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.

2. Lower all the implements.

3. Remove the floorplate that is located in front of the operator seat in the cab.

Illustration 7 g01130592
(4) Adjustment screw for minimum fan pump pressure

(5) Locknut

4. Hold adjustment screw (4) in place with a 3 mm allen wrench and loosen locknut (5) with a 13 mm box wrench.

5. Turn adjustment screw (4) clockwise to increase the pressure setting or turn adjustment screw (4) counterclockwise to decrease the pressure
setting.
Note: The adjustment screw for the minimum pump pressure is sensitive. The adjustment screw has a ratio of 1600 kPa (232 psi) per
revolution.

6. Check the pressure at tooling (A1 or B) by using the Steps in "Test Procedure (Minimum Pump Pressure)". The pressure at tooling (A1 or B)
should be 2000 ± 240 kPa (290 ± 35 psi).

7. If the pressure setting is within the specified limit, perform the Steps in "Test Procedure (Maximum Mechanical High Pressure)". Torque
locknut (5) to 21 N·m (15.5 lb ft).
Note: The maximum mechanical pump pressure adjustment and the minimum pump pressure adjustment influence each other. Whenever
you adjust one pressure, always check the other pressure and then make any necessary adjustment.

Test and Adjust Procedures (Maximum Controlled Fan Pump Pressure)

1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location.

2. Lower all the implements. Set the parking brake. Shut off the engine.

3. Remove the floorplate that is located in front of the operator seat in the cab.

4. Prepare the Multitach Tool Gp (C) to measure fan speed.

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Illustration 8 g02715617
(1) Pump outlet pressure tap "HFPD"

(2) Hydraulic fan pump

(3) Solenoid

(8) Main hydraulic pump

5. Assemble tooling (A or B). If you are using tooling (A), make sure that you use 8T-0859 Pressure Gauge (A3).

6. Attach tooling (A or B) to pressure tap (1) ("HFPD") on fan drive pump (2).

7. Connect the Electronic Technician to the diagnostic port on the tractor.

8. Engage the parking brake.

9. Start the engine. Warm the hydraulic oil to a temperature of 65° ± 3°C (150° ± 5°F).

10. Set the implement lockout switch to the LOCKED position.

11. Click the Status tab in Electronic Technician. Choose Pressure Parameters. Note the atmospheric pressure, this pressure will be used later in
the procedure.

12. Note the approximate ambient air temperature, this temperature will be used later in the procedure. There is no parameter in Electronic
Technician available for this parameter.

13. If both Maximum Mechanical Pump Pressure and Minimum Pump Pressure are within the specified limit, use the Electronic Technician for the
following:

a. Select the Engine ECM in the Electronic Technician.

b. Click the Diagnostic Tab.

c. Choose Override Parameters.

d. Select the Fan Bypass Override.

14. Use tooling (C) to monitor the fan RPM.

15. The maximum controlled fan speed is also known as clip speed. The target clip speed depends on the version of fan spider that is installed
on the machine. The target clip speed can be found in Table 2.
Target Clip Speeds 
22 Degree Standard Fan
22 Degree Reversing Fan

251-1253 
251-1253 

1150 (+25/-0) RPM  1150 (+25/-0) RPM 

Table 2

Note: The target clip speeds above are valid for a 25 degree celsius ambient air temperature at an altitude of sea level. These targets will
work for most machines. If you are operating in extreme temperature or altitude, or you have had over heating issues with this machine, use
the procedure that is documented below to set the target clip speed.

Procedure for Correcting the Target Clip Speeds

By Using the atmospheric pressure and the ambient air temperature that is noted in Step 11 and Step 12 above, use the following Table to identify
the correction factor for your current location and ambient conditions. To get a corrected target clip speed, multiply the target clip speed from Table
2 by the correction in Table 3.

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Target Clip Speed Correction Factor 

101 kPa 99 kPa 97 kPa 95 kPa 93 kPa 91 kPa 90 kPa
Atmospheric Pressure 
(14.65 psi)  (14.36 psi)  (14.07 psi)  (13.78 psi)  (13.49 psi)  (13.20 psi)  (13.05 psi) 
201 m 376 m 553 m 735 m 917 m + 1005.84 m
Altitude  29 m (95 ft) 
(660 ft)  (1235 ft)  (1815 ft)  (2410 ft)  (3010 ft)  (+ 3300 ft) 
<0° C
1.00  1.00  1.00  1.00  1.00  1.01  1.01 
(<32 ° F) 
0° C
1.00  1.00  1.00  1.00  1.00  1.01  1.02 
(32 ° F)
10° C
1.00  1.00  1.00  1.01  1.02  1.03  1.04 
(50 ° F)
Ambient Air 20° C
1.00  1.00  1.01  1.02  1.04  1.05  1.05 
Temperature  (68 ° F)
30° C
1.01  1.02  1.03  1.04  1.05  1.06  1.07 
(86 ° F)
40° C
1.02  1.03  1.04  1.06  1.07  1.08  1.08 
(104 ° F)
>40° C
1.04  1.05  1.06  1.07  1.08  1.09  1.10 
(104 ° F)

Table 3

Example 
D10T with a 22 degree standard 251-1253 Fan Spider As 
Target clip speed from Table 2 is 1150 RPM. 
Ambient temperature of 20° C (68 ° F) 
Atmospheric pressure of 95 kPa (13.78 psi) 
The correction Factor from Table 3 is 1.02. 
The corrected target clip speed is: 1150 RPM * 1.02 = 1173 (+25/-0) RPM 

Table 4

1. Adjust the fan bypass override to bring the clip speed to the corrected target clip speed. Decreasing the fan override will INCREASE fan
speed. Increasing the fan override will DECREASE fan speed.

2. Use CAT ET to check the fan pump pressure. Record the exact fan pump pressure when the clip speed is at the corrected target.

3. Display the engine configuration screen in CAT ET. Enter the pump pressure that was recorded in Step 2 on the line that is labeled "Engine
Cooling Fan Maximum (Clip) Pump Pressure".
Note: The "Engine Cooling Fan Maximum (Clip) Pump Pressure" value is read by the engine ECM. The engine ECM regulates current to the
pump control solenoid. The pump control solenoid regulates the fan speed. Also, the pump control solenoid makes sure that the pump
pressure never exceeds the "Engine Cooling Fan Maximum (Clip) Pump Pressure" that is configured in Step 3.

Note: At altitudes that are higher than 1005 m (3300 ft), the engine ECM will automatically reduce the "Engine Cooling Fan Maximum (Clip)
Pump Pressure" during operation. This function is designed to protect the hydraulic fan system.

Test and Adjustment for the Fan Reversing Relief Valve

Note: The fan reversing relief valve cannot be adjusted on the machine. The fan reversing relief valve has a setting that is higher than the
maximum mechanical high-pressure setting and must be set at a corresponding flow rate. Use the following procedure to test and adjust this valve.

Bench Test
Required Tools 
Part Number  Description  Quantity 
257-5616  Test Manifold Block  1 

Table 5

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Illustration 9 g02715657
(9) Relief valves

(10) Locknut

(11) Adjustment
screw

1. Remove the relief valves (9) from the reversing valve.

2. Use the 257-5616 Test Manifold Block to test the fan reversing relief valves (7) on the test bench. Torque relief valves to 53 ± 3 N·m
(39 ± 2 lb ft).
Note: The pressure setting for the valves (8) is 16560 ± 173 kPa (2402 ± 25 psi) under the following conditions:

SAE 10W hydraulic oil

65°C (150°F)

Flow rate at 4 L/min (1.10 US gpm)

3. If the fan reversing relief valves are not within the specifications, use the adjustment screw (11) to change the pressure setting until the
specifications are met.

4. Hold adjustment screw (11) in place and loosen locknut (10).

5. Turn adjustment screw (11) clockwise in order to increase the pressure setting or turn adjustment screw (11) counterclockwise in order to
decrease the pressure setting.

6. Hold adjustment screw (11) in place and tighten locknut (10).

7. Check the pressure.

Note: When the pressure setting is within the specified limit, install relief valves (9) into reversing valve. Torque the relief valves to 53 ± 3 N·m
(39 ± 2 lb ft).

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