Global Service Training

320D2 and 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators

Travel Hydraulic System
Module 11 - INSTRUCTOR MATERIALS (COMPETENCY STANDARD)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MODULE DESCRIPTION������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 3
LEARNING OUTCOMES������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4
COMPETENCY STANDARD������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
LABORATORY EXERCISES������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 8
• LAB 1: 320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic ExcavatorS: TRAVEL hydraulic
system Component Identification and Function����������������������������������� 9
• LAB 2: 320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavator TRAVEL Motor - Test
(Measurement of Case Drain Oil)��������������������������������������������������������������� 13
• LAB 3: 320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavator Relief Valves
(CROSSOVER) - Test and Adjust�������������������������������������������������������������������� 14
POST-ASSESSMENT��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15
Lesson Plan�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20

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MODULE DESCRIPTION

• Module Objective This module is designed to introduce the 320D2 and 320D2 GC Hydraulic
Excavators travel hydraulic system. Identification of travel hydraulic system
components on the main hydraulic control valve, as well as system operation and
strategies will be detailed in this module. A lab exercise will be used for skills
development. A post-assessment will be used for a knowledge check.

Participants will be expected to demonstrate comprehension and proficiency in

each major area of instruction.

• Competency Statement At the completion of this training session, participants will be able to locate and
identify the major components of the travel hydraulic system during a lab exercise
using the list provided on the Lab 1 Worksheets for this module. Additionally,
participants must demonstrate knowledge of this module’s key concepts via a
post-assessment with at least 80% accuracy.

• Classroom/Lab Ratio This module includes 40% theory (classroom) and 60% practical (lab).

• Audience Level II field service personnel, resident mechanics, technical communicators, and
shop technicians. All participants should have at least three years of field or shop
experience with hydraulic systems.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Module Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this 320D2 and 320D2 GC Travel Hydraulic System module,
participants will be able to:
• Locate, identify, and describe the function of all major components and service
points of the travel hydraulic system and explain its operation.
• Test and make adjustments to the components of the travel hydraulic system.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the travel hydraulic system operation and the
methods and strategies used to control the travel function.

• Visual presentation Given the presentation of the 320D2 and 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators Travel
Hydraulic System module, participants will take notes in the classroom on the
identification, location, and functionality of the major components and service
points of the swing hydraulic system.

• Lab 1 Given a 320D2 and/or a 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavator and the Lab 1
Worksheets, participants will locate and identify the major components and service
points of the travel hydraulic system.

• Lab 2 Given a 320D2 and/or a 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavator, access to the Service
Information System (SIS), and proper tooling listed in the SIS procedure,
participants will follow the procedure to test the efficiency of the travel motors by
performing the case drain oil flow test.

• Lab 3 Given a 320D2 and/or a 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavator, access to SIS, and proper
tooling listed in the SIS procedure, participants will follow the Testing and Adjusting
procedure to test and properly adjust the travel motor crossover relief valves.

• Post-Assessment Given the post-assessment for the 320D2 and 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators
Travel Hydraulic System module, participants will demonstrate knowledge of key
concepts of the main hydraulic control valve operation and describe the strategies
used for controlling the boom, stick, and bucket hydraulic circuits during a
classroom post-assessment with at least 80% accuracy.

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COMPETENCY STANDARD

MODULE PRE-WORK

• Prerequisite courses Participants should have successfully completed training on the following 320D2
and 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators ITTP training modules prior to beginning this
training on the travel hydraulic system:
• 320D2 and 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators Pilot Hydraulic System
• 320D2 and 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators Main Hydraulic Pumps
• 320D2 and 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators Main Hydraulic Control Valve and
Return Oil System

• Prerequisite assessments There are no prerequisite assessments for this module.

• Suggested reading There is no suggested reading for this module.

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RECOMMENDED DELIVERY

• Qualifications Personnel delivering this module should be a Caterpillar Instructor Accreditation

Program (CIAP) Level 1 Instructor.

• Media presentation and practical Prior to conducting the module, gather the following materials:
given (instructor materials) ❏❏ PDF: “320D2 and 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators Travel Hydraulic System”
(This PDF includes the Instructor Materials and the Text Reference documents.)

• Resources for participants Prior to conducting the module, gather and pass out the following to participants:
(participant materials) ❏❏ PDF: “320D2 and 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators Travel Hydraulic System”
(This PDF includes Participant Materials and the Text Reference documents.)

• References for Course Service Manual(s) Media No.

(additional media) 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavator with 3054C Tier 2 Engine
SafetySENR7733
Operation and Maintenance Manual SEBU9262
Machine Systems - Specifications UENR6213
3054C Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines - Systems Operation RENR2415
3054C Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines - Testing and Adjusting RENR2415
320D2 and 320D2 Hydraulic System - Systems Operation UENR2964
320D2 Hydraulic System - Testing and Adjusting UENR6215
Machine Electronic Control System - Systems Operation UENR5704
Machine Monitoring System UENR3925
Hydraulic System Schematic (Standard Machine) UENR5877
Electrical System Schematic (Standard Machine) UENR5878

• References for Course Service Manual(s) Media No.

(additional media) 320D2 Hydraulic Excavator with C7.1 Tier 2 or Tier 3 Engine
SafetySENR7733
Operation and Maintenance Manual SEBU9008
Machine Systems - Specifications RENR7293
C7.1 (Mech) Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines - Specifications UENR0672
C7.1 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines - Systems Operation UENR0673
C7.1 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines - Testing and Adjusting UENR0673
320D2 and 320D2 Hydraulic System - Systems Operation UENR2964
320D2 Hydraulic System - Testing and Adjusting UENR2963
Machine Electronic Control System - Systems Operation RENR9848
Machine Electronic Control System - Troubleshooting RENR9848
Machine Electronic Control System - Testing and Adjusting RENR9848
D Monitor Monitoring System - Systems Operation RENR8068
E Monitor Monitoring System - Systems Operation KENR9509
Hydraulic System Schematic (Standard Machine) UENR3603
Electrical System Schematic (Standard Machine) UENR3604

Reference ITTPs
SERV1852-01 - (STMG) 320D-336D Hydraulic Excavators

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• Course Environment Classroom

Suggested: Minimum 4 participants; maximum 10 participants

❏❏ Classroom Resources tables; participants tables
❏❏ Projector/screen
❏❏ Whiteboard

• Labs Labs

Participant/Instructor ratio = 8:1 (suggested maximum)

❏❏ Lab 1 Worksheets: 320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators Travel Hydraulic
System Component Identification and Function
❏❏ 320D2 GC Hydraulic System - Testing and Adjusting (UENR6215)
❏❏ 320D2 Hydraulic System - Testing and Adjusting (UENR2963)
❏❏ Tooling listed in the testing and adjusting procedures
❏❏ Laptop computer with the latest version of Cat ET installed

• Post Assessment Post-Assessment

❏❏ 320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators: Travel Hydraulic System

Post-Assessment

• Estimated time of delivery 4 hrS, 15 MIN

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LABORATORY EXERCISES

• Instructor note The following section provides directions to set up, facilitate, and assist during the
lab exercises.

Some lab exercises are the written type with worksheets, while other labs are
the traditional “on the iron” labs. Answers are provided in this document for the
worksheet exercises.

The participant lab sheets, along with accompanying materials, are located in the
Participant Material PDF (included in the module PDF).

At the beginning of each lab, review the lab description.

NOTE: Discuss safety procedures with the participants for each shop
lab (i.e. safety glasses, clothing). Safely Home. Everyone. Every
Day.™

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LAB 1: 320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic

ExcavatorS: TRAVEL hydraulic system
Component Identification and Function

• Safety Participants will adhere to all site specific safety regulations.

• Instructor note Lab Exercise

This is a lab exercise. Instructor should have disconnected the swing brake
solenoid during the machine walkaround exercise. Ensure participants understand
the safety zones around the machine. Ensure participants understand the
maximum number of people (2-4) that can safely be on the machine service
platform at the same time.

• Procedure Explain the lab exercise. Inform participants that they may refer to their printed
materials and notes while completing the exercise. Participants will use Lab 1
Worksheets to document completion of task.

• Materials needed ❏❏ 320D2 and/or 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavator

❏❏ Lab 1 Worksheets: 320D2 and/or 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators Travel
Hydraulic System Component Identification and Function

• Lab preparation Prior to conducting the lab exercise, perform the following steps:
❏❏ Prepare a safety briefing for each of the labs to be conducted.
❏❏ Select the machine to be used in the lab exercises.
❏❏ Make numbered tags for the component identification lab exercises, is desired.
❏❏ Review the lab exercises to ensure participants can demonstrate their ability to
accomplish the objectives.

• Participant instructions Participants will form teams of two persons and will use the notes they took during
the presentation to identify the location of the major system components and
service points of the travel hydraulic system using the Lab 1 Worksheets.

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LAB 1: 320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic ExcavatorS: TRAVEL Hydraulic System Component Identification
and Function

Directions: Use this checklist to take notes during the presentation regarding component function and location. During the lab
exercise, use this sheet as a checklist when identifying components.

_______ Left Travel Control Valve (REVERSE) - Pilot Oil Port

Function: Receives pilot pressure oil to move the valve spool toward the REVERSE TRAVEL direction

Location: Fourth valve from the left side of main hydraulic control valve, on the top

_______ Right Travel Control Valve (REVERSE) - Pilot Oil Port

Function: Receives pilot pressure oil to move the valve spool toward the FORWARD TRAVEL direction

Location: Fifth valve from the right side of main hydraulic control valve, on the top

_______ Left Travel Control Valve (FORWARD) - Pilot Oil Port

Function: Receives pilot pressure oil to move the valve spool toward the FORWARD TRAVEL direction

Location: Fourth valve from the left side of main hydraulic control valve, on the bottom

_______ Right Travel Control Valve (FORWARD) Pilot Oil Port

Function: Receives pilot pressure oil to move the valve spool toward the FORWARD TRAVEL direction

Location: Fifth valve from the right side of main hydraulic control valve, on the bottom

_______ Straight Travel Solenoid Valve

Function: ENERGIZED by the Machine ECM to send pilot pressure oil to shift the straight travel valve spool when an
implement has been activated during travel

Location: Solenoid valve Installed in the small manifold at the top, center of the main hydraulic control valve

_______ Straight Travel Pilot Supply Line

Function: Directs pilot pressure oil to the straight travel solenoid valve, used to shift the straight travel valve

Location: Fitted to the port in the top of the straight travel valve manifold at the top, center of the main hydraulic
control valve

_______ Drive Pump Pressure Sensor

Function: Monitors the drive pump system pressure and signals the Machine ECM to determine when the drive pump
circuit reaches the pressure threshold at which high speed travel may be activated

Location: Installed in the outboard side of the drive pump case, in the pump compartment

_______ Idler Pump Pressure Sensor

Function: Monitors the idler pump system pressure and signals the Machine ECM to determine when the idler pump
circuit reaches the pressure threshold at which high speed travel may be activated

Location: Installed in the outboard side of the idler pump case, in the pump compartment
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LAB 1: 320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic ExcavatorS: TRAVEL Hydraulic System Component Identification and
Function (CONT’D)

_______ Two-Speed Travel Solenoid Valve

Function: Sends pilot pressure oil to both the left and the right travel motors’ displacement change valves when
ENERGIZED

Location: Upper solenoid valve installed in the pilot manifold, located above the center access cover beneath the
upper structure and behind the swing bearing

_______ Implement Control Pressure Switch

Function: Detects all pilot control pressures during implement movement - used to determine when to activate the
straight travel control valve if implements are moved during travel

Location: Installed in the pilot resolver block, located beneath the operator seat and accessible through the access
panel forward of the swing bearing, beneath the upper structure

_______ Travel Pilot Control Valves

Function: Deliver pilot oil pressure to move the travel control valve spools in the main hydraulic control valve in direct
proportion to the amount of movement of the travel pedals/levers

Location: Located beneath the floor plate of the cab, at the front of the machine - accessed through the panel beneath
the upper structure

_______ Travel Control Pressure Switches

Function: Signal the Machine ECM when travel is requested - used to activate the travel alarm and also to serve as an
input to the Machine ECM to activate or de-activate other hydraulic system strategies

Location: One switch installed in either side of the travel pilot control valve body, located beneath the floor plate of the
cab, at the front of the machine - accessed through the panel beneath the upper structure 

_______ Two-Speed Travel Soft Switch

Function: When pressed, it toggles between low speed travel mode and the auto (two) speed travel mode

Location: Located on the soft switch panel, outboard of the right armrest

_______ Travel Alarm Cancel Soft Switch

Function: Silences the travel alarm that sounds each time a travel control lever/pedal is moved

Location: Located on the soft switch panel, outboard of the right armrest

_______ Swivel

Function: The rotary hydraulic connection between the upper structure and the undercarriage

Location: Installed in the upper structure at the boom foot, just forward of the swing drive assembly

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LAB 1: 320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic ExcavatorS: TRAVEL Hydraulic System Component Identification and
Function (CONT’D)

_______ Travel Motors

Function: Receive high pressure supply oil from the travel control valves - provide the hydraulic rotational input to the
left and right final drive assemblies for machine propulsion forward and reverse

Location: Installed at the rear of each roller frame, accessed from inside the frame (behind sheet metal cover)

_______ Final Drive Assembly

Function: Provides triple gear reduction of the travel motor output - reduces the travel motor speed and increases the
torque to drive the track through the planetary gear sets

Location: Installed at the rear of each roller frame, accessed from outside the frame

_______ Crossover Relief Valves

Function: Protect the travel motor from pressure spikes

Location: Two valves installed vertically at the rear of each travel motor (one faces up and one faces down)

_______ Counterbalance Valve

Function: Prevents travel motor overspeed while the machine is traveling downhill; prevents shock to the system
when travel is stopped and started; and helps prevent travel motor cavitation

Location: Large valve at the oil supply inlets - inner side of each travel motor

_______ Pilot Supply Lines to Travel Motors

Function: Direct pilot supply oil for operation of the motors’ displacement change valve

Location: Smaller hose connected at the front of each travel motor (top of right motor - bottom of left motor)

_______ Case Drain Hoses (Motors)

Function: Direct case drain oil from the travel motor, drain oil from the parking brake piston, and drain oil from the
travel motor swashplate actuator to the hydraulic tank

Location: Medium sized hose connected to the top of both travel motors

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LAB 2: 3 20D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic

Excavator TRAVEL Motor - Test
(Measurement of Case Drain Oil)

• Safety Participants will adhere to all site specific safety regulations.

• Instructor note Lab Exercise

This is a lab exercise. Instructor should ensure the swing brake solenoid is
connected prior to performing this lab exercise. Ensure participants understand
the safety zones around the machine. Ensure participants understand the
maximum number of people (2-4) safely allowed on the machine service platform at
the same time.

• Procedure Explain the lab exercise. Inform participants they may refer to their printed
materials and notes while completing the exercise.

There are no lab sheets for this lab exercise. Use the tables found in the SIS Test
and Adjust procedures for recording data, as needed.

• Materials needed ❏❏ 320D2 and/or 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavator

❏❏ Laptop with access to the Service Information System (SIS) or SIS DVD - or
a paper copy of: 320D2 Excavator Hydraulic System - Testing and Adjusting
(UENR2963)
❏❏ Laptop with access to the Service Information System (SIS) or SIS DVD - or a
paper copy of: 320D2 GC Excavator Hydraulic System - Testing and Adjusting
(UENR6215)
❏❏ Tools and equipment listed in the test procedures for the Travel Motor - Test
(Measurement of Case Drain Oil)

• Lab preparation Prior to conducting the lab exercises, perform the following steps:
❏❏ Prepare a safety briefing for the lab exercise to be conducted.
❏❏ Select the machine to be used in the lab exercise.
❏❏ Review the lab exercise to ensure participants can demonstrate their ability to
accomplish the objectives.

• Participant instructions Participants will work as a class to perform the Travel Motor - Test (Measurement of
Case Drain Oil) testing procedure. Participants are to follow the detailed
step-by-step instructions outlined in the testing and adjusting service manual
module. Afterward, the participants and instructor will discuss the outcomes to
ensure all participants understand how the test produced the results observed and
what measures should be taken as a result, if any. (If case drain flow rate is too
high, the travel motor is leaking too much oil into the case from excessive wear.)

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LAB 3: 3 20D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic

Excavator Relief Valves
(CROSSOVER) - Test and Adjust

• Safety Participants will adhere to all site specific safety regulations.

• Instructor note Lab Exercise

This is a lab exercise. Instructor should ensure the swing brake solenoid is
connected prior to performing this lab exercise. Ensure participants understand the
safety zones around the machine. Ensure participants understand the maximum
number of people (2-4) safely allowed on the machine service platform at the same
time.

• Procedure Explain the lab exercise. Inform participants they may refer to their printed
materials and notes while completing the exercise.

There are no lab sheets for this lab exercise. Use the tables found in the SIS Test
and Adjust procedures for recording data, as needed.

• Materials needed ❏❏ 320D2 and/or 320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavator

❏❏ Laptop with access to the Service Information System (SIS) or SIS DVD - or
a paper copy of: 320D2 Excavator Hydraulic System - Testing and Adjusting
(UENR2963)
❏❏ Laptop with access to the Service Information System (SIS) or SIS DVD - or a
paper copy of: 320D2 GC Excavator Hydraulic System - Testing and Adjusting
(UENR6215)
❏❏ Tools and equipment listed in the test and adjust procedures for the travel
motor Relief Valves (Crossover) - Test and Adjust

• Lab preparation Prior to conducting the lab exercises, perform the following steps:
❏❏ Prepare a safety briefing for the lab exercise to be conducted.
❏❏ Select the machine to be used in the lab exercise.
❏❏ Review the lab exercise to ensure participants can demonstrate their ability to
accomplish the objectives.

• Participant instructions Participants will work as a class to perform the travel motor Relief Valves
(Crossover) - Test and Adjust procedure. Participants are to follow the detailed
step-by-step instructions outlined in the testing and adjusting service manual
module. Afterward, the participants and instructor will discuss the outcomes to
ensure all participants understand how the tests and adjustments produced the
results observed.

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POST-ASSESSMENT

• Instructor Note The following post-assessment is a paper test designed to measure the
participant’s ability to identify the major components of the 320D2 and 320D2 GC
Hydraulic Excavator travel hydraulic systems and to answer several questions
regarding key concepts of the system operation and strategies involved in machine
and system operation. The answers are provided on the following pages. The
actual participant post-assessments are provided in the Participant Materials
section.

This module post-assessment may also be used as a pretest, if desired.

Evidence of achieving the learning outcomes, at a knowledge level, is attained by a

written assessment. The written assessment is open book; consultation with others
is not permitted. A mastery score of 80% is required.

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320D2 / 320D2 GC HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS: TRAVEL hydraulic SYSTEM

POST-ASSESSMENT

• Instructor Note Classroom Post-Assessment

Participants may refer to their course materials and class notes when taking the
post-assessment.

Participants may not consult with others during the post-assessment.

• Participant Instructions Procedure:

Give participants a copy of the “320D2/320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators: Travel

Hydraulic System Post-Assessment”

Explain the post-assessment.

• Materials Needed ❏❏ 320D2/320D2 GC Hydraulic Excavators: Travel Hydraulic System

Post-Assessment

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TRAVEL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

FORWARD - HIGH SPEED
LEFT TRAVEL MOTOR RIGHT TRAVEL MOTOR

LEFT TRAVEL REV PILOT RIGHT TRAVEL REV PILOT

Pilot
Supply

LEFT TRAVEL FWD PILOT Idler RIGHT TRAVEL FWD PILOT

Drive
Pump Pump

17_1

320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic ExcavatorS: TRAVEL Hydraulic System Post-Assessment

Name: Date
Directions: Number each statement below to reflect the proper order of events during a FWD high speed travel condition.
3 The travel pilot valves send pilot control pressure oil to bottoms of the left and right travel control valves.
5 High pressure idler pump and drive pump oil flows to the travel motors.
8 The crossover relief valves may open momentarily at the start of travel.
9 Return oil from the travel motors flows across the counterbalance valves to the control valves.
4 The left and right travel control valves shift UP to the FORWARD TRAVEL position.
1 The operator selects the TWO-SPEED travel mode, using the soft switch.
6 High pressure pump supply oil shifts the counterbalance valves LEFT and the brake pilot valves UP, allowing oil to flow to
the travel motors and release the parking brakes.
11 The Machine ECM ENERGIZES the two-speed travel solenoid when appropriate.
7 The travel motors begin to rotate in the FORWARD direction at LOW speed.
12 The two-speed travel solenoid valve sends pilot oil to shift the displacement change valves.
10 Return oil flows from the control valves to the hydraulic oil tank.
13 The motor swashplates move to minimum angle causing the travel motors to rotate at high speed.
2 The travel controls are moved to the FWD TRAVEL position, actuating both travel pilot valves.
INSTRUCTOR NOTE: Answers 1 and 2 may be switched - these actions can occur simultaneously
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320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic ExcavatorS: TRAVEL Hydraulic System Post-Assessment (CONT’D)

Name: Date:
Instructions: Select the response that best answers each question.

1. The travel motors are:

a. fixed displacement, bidirectional gear type hydraulic motors.
b. fixed displacement, bidirectional piston type hydraulic motors.
c. variable displacement, bidirectional piston type hydraulic motors.
d. variable displacement, unidirectional piston type hydraulic motors.

2. The travel parking brake is RELEASED when:

a. a signal is sent to the Machine ECM by an implement control pressure switch.
b. the counterbalance valve shifts, sending pump oil to release the brake.
c. the straight travel valve shifts, sending pump oil to release the brake.
d. the parking brake solenoid is DE-ENERGIZED by the Machine ECM.

3. The crossover relief valves in the counterbalance valve assembly:

a. help absorb the pressure shock at travel start.
b. help absorb the pressure shock at travel stop.
c. help absorb occasional pressure spikes during normal travel.
d. All of the above.

4. The counterbalance valves:

a. help absorb the pressure shock at travel start.
b. help absorb the pressure shock at travel stop.
c. help absorb occasional pressure spikes during normal travel.
d. All of the above.

Instructions: Fill in the blank with responses that correctly complete the statements.
5. When the straight travel valve is in the INACTIVE STATE, the drive pump supplies oil flow to:
a. the right travel valve through the right center bypass passage.
b. the implement valves through the right parallel feeder passage.

6. When the straight travel valve is in the INACTIVE STATE, the idler pump supplies oil flow to:
a. the left travel valve through the left center bypass passage.
b. the implement valves through the left parallel feeder passage.

7. When the straight travel valve is in the ACTIVE STATE, the drive pump supplies oil flow to:
a. the left travel valve through the left center bypass passage.
b. the right travel valve through the right center bypass passage.

8. When the straight travel valve is in the ACTIVE STATE, the idler pump supplies oil flow to:
a. the left side implement valves through the left parallel feeder passage.
b. the right side implement valves through the right parallel feeder passage.

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TRAVEL MOTOR
HIGH SPEED FORWARD

LEFT TRAVEL MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(9) (8)

(10)
(7)

(11)

(12) (6)

(5)

(18)
(3)
(4)

(14)
(13)

(15)
(2)

(16) (17)
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320D2 / 320D2 GC Hydraulic ExcavatorS: TRAVEL Hydraulic System Post-Assessment (CONT’D)
Name: Date:
Directions: Fill in the blanks next to the numbers with the correct term.

1. Pump supply 10. Swashplate

2. Orificed check valve 11. Minimum angle servo piston

3. Check valves 12. Brake pilot valve

4. Pilot supply 13. Crossover relief valve

5. Two-speed travel solenoid valve 14. Counterbalance valve

6. Displacement change valve 15. Makeup valve

7. Parking brake 16. Orifice

8. Maximum angle servo piston 17. Return oil (to tank)

9. Rotating group 18. Damper piston

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Lesson Plan

• Instructor Note The following page should be used to create a module lesson plan.

Details within the lesson plan should include:

• Topic, i.e. Introduction, overview, etc.
-- Learning activities used to support each topic (if it is broken down into
activities, they are to be notated here. Otherwise, list the slides used for the
topic).
-- What will be delivered during this time, i.e. safety, attention getter, purpose,
etc.
-- Estimated time for each topic
• Breaks
-- Minimum of one morning/one afternoon
-- Approximate break time
• Lunch
-- Length of lunch
-- Approximate lunch time

The lesson plan provides areas for both estimated time and actual time. The
developer should populate the estimated time column as a guideline for instructors
using the material. The actual time column is to be used for the instructor to modify
the lesson plan as needed to fulfill his or her needs.

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SERV2046 - 04/15 -21- Module 11 - Travel Hydraulic System

Lesson Plan
Learning Estimated
Topic Delivery Actual
activities time
Introduction Module Objectives Safety, Attention Getter, Introduction, Purpose, 5 minutes
Reason, Competency Standard, Learning
Outcome

Travel Hydraulic Visual Presentation Distribute Lab 1 Worksheets. Classroom 55 minutes

System visual presentation of machine introduction
(if required) and the travel hydraulic system;
students take notes on component location
and functionality using the Lab 1 Worksheets.
Lab 1 Participants locate and identify travel hydraulic 30 minutes
system components and service points on
class machine using the Lab 1 Worksheets.
Review completed Lab 1 Worksheets with the
class and answer any questions.
Lab 2 Participants work together to perform the 60 minutes
Travel Motor Case Drain Oil Test per the
testing and adjusting service manual module.
Review the Lab results with the class and
answer any questions. (No Lab sheet is
provided for this activity.)
Lab 3 Participants work together to perform the test 60 minutes
and adjust procedures for the travel motor
Crossover Relief Valves per the testing and
adjusting service manual module. Review
the Lab results with the class and answer any
questions. (No Lab sheet is provided for this
activity.)
Post-Assessment Distribute the travel hydraulic system 45 minutes
post-assessment. Participants may use their
notes and any resources during testing, but
may not confer with each other. Allow 30
minutes for the assessment and 15 minutes to
check answers and for discussion.

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