Hawthorne Cat

On-the-job Training

• Core Skills
  • CAT Re-usability guidelines - acces review understand demonstrate
  • Ability to use torquewrench (mechanical)
  • Able to maintain evidence integrity for failure analysis.
  • Ability to identify different types of failures outlined in AFA fundamentals materials.
  • Intro to AFA Management
  • Intro to AFA Metallurgy
  • Fundamentals of Failure Analysis
  • Ability to obtain oil samples out of all systems.
  • Properly prevent fluid contamination during D&A.
  • Proper testing of a complete cooling system and its components.
  • Ability to use hydraulic press
  • Ability to use precision tools
  • Ability to use thread gauge
  • Ability to use acetylene torches
  • Ability to use bench grinders
  • Ability to use cribbing/blocking
  • Ability to use torque multiplier
  • Correct bolt application
  • Ability to use battery cart
• Technology
  • Caterpillar ET usage- diagnostic test, data logs, PSRPT.
  • Ability to retrieve active and logged fault codes with ET/data logs
  • Ability to locate and upload latest flash files into ECM
  • Proficiency in using Caterpillar service literature, including service magazines, TIB’s, service letters, TMIWeb, SIMS, Systems operations.
  • Demonstrate ability to use Electronic Technician, DUETZ Serdia, JLG Analyzer, Perkins.
  • Capacity to demonstrate adjustability of all operational parameters of ecm that will affect Performance of equipment and understand what they mean.
  • How to copy and upload a config file to a recently flashed ECM from original.
• Drive Train
  • HANDS ON COMPONENT ID AND WRITTEN ASSESSMENT
  • Proper transmission removal/tear down/ reseal assistance
  • Reasealing Transmission Leaks
  • T/S Hydraulic brake system
  • Brake retarder system Theory & Repair
  • Ability to explain Drivetrain Fundamentals including torque converter, transmission, driveline, and axles
  • Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a powershift transmission.
  • Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a transmission oil pump.
  • Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a transmission control valve.
  • Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a planetary group.
  • Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a differential.
  • Proper working knowledge of parts contained within a countershaft transmission.
  • Proper working knowledge of parts contained within an axle.
• Electrical
  • HANDS ON Proper use of a digital multimeter in testing electrical circuits
  • Proper use of the clamp-on ammeter in testing electrical circuits
  • Proper testing of starting and charging system on a machine.
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Proper Troubleshooting Procedures and Theory
  • HANDS ON 'CAN' J1939 THEORY ASSESSMENT
  • HANDS ON "CDL" Circuit Theory
  • How to load test battery and why.
  • Understanding of what is hot and should be avoided on machines that develop more than 50v (AC or DC)
  • Able to understand test points and be able to measure and verify test points for safety.
• Hydraulics
  • Ability to explain Hydraulic Fundamentals including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders and fluid lines & QUIZ
  • Proper disassembly and assembly of a hydraulic cylinders.
  • Ability to use hydraulic schematics for repairs
  • Ability to read and interpret hydraulic circuit schematics and orthographic drawings
  • Proper testing and adjusting of hydraulic system pressures.
  • Correct measurement of cycle times on a hydraulic system.
  • Correct testing of hydraulic cylinder end relief valves.
  • Correct testing and adjusting flow rate on a hydraulic pump.
  • Correct testing and adjusting main relief valve pressure
  • Correct testing of hydraulic system solenoid valves.
  • Understanding and able to use a kidney loop system.
• Engine
  • Ability to explain Engine Fundamentals and components of the core engine/ QUIZ
  • Ability to explain Emission Systems Fundamentals and components
  • Proper removal and installation of sensors.
  • Proper timing of a mechanical fuel injection pump.
  • Ability to differenciate smoke colors and their meaning.
  • Correct setting of injector height adjustment on EUI engine.
  • Assist with install engine cylinder head assembly
  • Proper method and procedure to adjust valve / injector clearance
  • Diagnosis of Engine Cooling System
  • Assist disassembly and assembly of a basic engine.
  • Assist in measurement of liner protrusion.
  • Assist in measurement of rod and main bearing clearance.
  • Assist in removal and installation of crankshaft seal and wear ring.
  • Understand the need of the 6V9130 temperature adapter group
  • Evaluate cylinder condition using the 1P5564 Cylinder Leakage Group or equivalent
  • Correct use of CAT Fuel injection timing indicator
  • Explain the effects of fuel system adjustments on performance and fuel economy
• Aftertreatment
  • Proper method of checking air intake system for leaks.
  • Proper testing of a complete cooling system and its components.
  • DEF system cleaning/ testing DEF Concetration
  • Tier 4 final SCR/ET intergration
  • Tier 4 final Diagnostic Testing