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2021/07/15 Maximizing Transmission Shift Performance on Certain M, M2, and M3 Series Motor Graders {3030, 7000} (M0069342-05)

SMCS - 3030, 7000 i08525990

Motor Grader
120M (S/N: R9A1-UP; B9C1-UP; B9N1-UP; B9W1-UP; D9W1-UP; RMY1-UP)
120M Series 2 (S/N: M9C1-UP; M9H1-UP; R9N1-UP; R9W1-UP)
12M (S/N: B921-UP; R9B1-UP; B9F1-UP; B9R1-UP)
12M Series 2 (S/N: F9B1-UP; F9M1-UP; R9P1-UP; R9S1-UP)

12M Series 3 (S/N: N9B1-UP; N9F1-UP; N9P1-UP; N9R1-UP)

12M Series II (S/N: R9R1-UP)

14 (S/N: EN41-UP; NN41-UP)

140 (S/N: EB21-UP; EB31-UP; B541-UP; N941-UP; N951-UP; ENF1-UP; ENH1-UP)
140M (S/N: B9D1-UP; B9G1-UP; D9G1-UP; B9M1-UP)
140M Series 2 (S/N: M9D1-UP; R9G1-UP; M9J1-UP; R9M1-UP)
140M Series 3 (S/N: N9D1-UP; N9G1-UP; N9J1-UP; N9M1-UP)
14L (S/N: B941-UP)
14M (S/N: B9J1-UP; R9J1-UP)
14M Series 3 (S/N: E9S1-UP; N9S1-UP)

150 (S/N: EB41-UP; EB51-UP; ENJ1-UP; ENK1-UP)

16 (S/N: EN51-UP; NN51-UP)
160 (S/N: EB61-UP; EB71-UP; ENL1-UP; ENM1-UP)
160M (S/N: B9E1-UP; B9L1-UP; B9T1-UP; D9T1-UP)
160M Series 2 (S/N: M9E1-UP; M9K1-UP; R9L1-UP; R9T1-UP)
160M Series 3 (S/N: N9E1-UP; N9K1-UP; N9L1-UP; N9T1-UP)
16M (S/N: B9H1-UP; R9H1-UP)
16M Series 3 (S/N: E9Y1-UP; N9Y1-UP)
18 (S/N: EN61-UP; NN61-UP)
18M Series 3 (S/N: N9A1-UP; E9W1-UP)

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, UENR4633, "16M Series 31618M Series 318 Motor Grader Systems"
Fill Time for the Transmission Clutch -
Calibrate

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, UENR4633, "16M Series 31618M Series 318 Motor Grader Systems"
Power Train Charge System Pressure -
Test and Adjust

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, M0070306, "14M314 Motor Grader"

Fill Time for the Transmission Clutch - Calibrate

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, M0070306, "14M314 Motor Grader"

Power Train Charge System Pressure - Test and Adjust

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, RENR8482, "14M16M Motor Graders Power Train"

Fill Time for the Transmission Clutch - Calibrate

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, RENR8482, "14M16M Motor Graders Power Train"

Power Train Charge System Pressure - Test and Adjust

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, UENR3480, "12M Series 3140M Series 3160M Series 3140150and 160 Motor Graders"
Fill Time for the
Transmission Clutch - Calibrate

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, UENR3480, "12M Series 3140M Series 3160M Series 3140150and 160 Motor Graders"
Power Train Charge
System Pressure - Test and Adjust

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, KENR8886, "12M Series 2140M Series 2160M Series 2 Motor Graders"
Fill Time for the Transmission Clutch -
Calibrate

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, KENR8886, "12M Series 2140M Series 2160M Series 2 Motor Graders"
Power Train Charge System Pressure -
Test and Adjust

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, KENR9456, "120M Series 2 Motor Graders Power Train"
Fill Time for the Transmission Clutch - Calibrate

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Reference: Testing and Adjusting, KENR9456, "120M Series 2 Motor Graders Power Train"
Power Train Charge System Pressure - Test and
Adjust

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, RENR8454, "120M12M140M140150160M160 Motor Graders  Power Train"
Fill Time for the Transmission
Clutch - Calibrate

Reference: Testing and Adjusting, RENR8454, "120M12M140M140150160M160 Motor Graders  PowerTrain"

PowerTrain Charge System
Pressure - Test and Adjust

Revision History:
Revision  Summary of Changes 
05  Updated content on using inching pedal 
Added "Reference Section".

Added Channel1 video information.

Added "Autoshift Recommendation" Section .

04 
Added "Troubleshooting Procedure" Section.

Added "Underspeed Shifts (5F-3F)" Section.

Updated "4F-5F Shifting Information" Section. 

Table 1

Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read

and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant
Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service
literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings
could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.

The following recommendations on the operating techniques for various conditions can improve the transmission shift quality on the machines
listed above:

Do not use the transmission inching pedal to make sequential upshifts or downshifts.

Avoid using the transmission inching pedal during higher speed directional shifts. Harsh or delayed shifts may occur which may interrupt and
override the automatic shifting routine

Perform all manual shifts above FOURTH FORWARD and THIRD REVERSE (Considered as machines roading gears) at or above 1600 rpm
engine speed.

Maintain a constant throttle pedal setting or use "Throttle hold" to improve manual shift performance and reduce variability.

Illustration 1 g06471531
Reference: For more information, refer to supplemental video "K-Series Motor Grader - 4F-5F Shifting" on Caterpillar Channel1.

Note: Click or copy the following link into a web browser (a CWS login is required to access Caterpillar Channel1), or scan the following QR code
using a QR enabled device.

https://channel1.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/0_7bry9f3c

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Use the transmission inching pedal for the following functions

To allow smooth engagement when selecting your initial gear or when coming to a stop during directional shifts

To improve precision during high controllability and maneuverability situations

To disengage power to the wheels.

Autoshift Recommendation
Though autoshift can be operated in all gears, autoshift is ideally recommended for roading gears 5F-8F.

To avoid harsh downshifts during autoshift, it is best to set minimum autoshift gear as high as possible to either 5F or 4F.

4F-5F Shifting Information

Engine speed will decrease during the shift, in response to the shift torque management feature.

The shift torque management feature limits the torque during a shift to ensure consistent power to the ground and limits shift harshness.

The 4F-5F shift is expected to be more aggressive due to double clutch shift, high transmission step ratio, and movement between the low range
and the high range clutch on the transmission output shaft.

Underspeed Shifts (5F-3F)

The following recommendation is applicable to all Motor Graders, except M1 Series Motor Graders.

5F-3F downshifts will trigger as a result of underspeed protection if engine speed drops below 799 rpm and engine torque is above a certain
threshold. To avoid unexpected shifts, keep the engine speed above 1100 rpm -1200 rpm. Engine "Throttle hold" mode can be used to set the
bottom engine speed.

Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Operator Controls" to understand the engine "Throttle hold" mode switch for your machine.

Troubleshooting Procedure
If shift performance seems abnormal compared to other machines or is unacceptable and further troubleshooting is required, follow the below steps
until a solution is found:

1. Verify that the transmission oil level is filled.

2. Ensure that the software is updated.

3. Perform the "Fill Time for the Transmission Clutch- Calibrate".

4. Check the oil type configuration in Cat® Electronic Technician (ET) and ensure that the oil type matches with oil type used in the transmission.
The oil type configuration will impact cold oil temperature shifting.
If cold temperature shift quality still does not improve when selecting the matching oil type, a different oil type can be selected to attempt to
improve shift quality.

5. Replace the control valves on clutches involved with harsh shifting. Whenever a clutch control valve is replaced, perform the "Fill Time for the
Transmission Clutch- Calibrate".

6. Check the "Power Train Charge System Pressure - Test and Adjust". If pressure is out of specification or on the low end of specification, set
pressure to upper end of specification.

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7. Check the transmission suction screen and differential screen for debris/clutch material.

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