Hawthorne Pacific Cat

On-the-job Training

• HVAC Skills
  • HANDS ON HVAC component Identification.
  • Proper Manifold Gauge set up and usage.
  • HANDS ON Reclaiming Refrigerant.
  • Proper T/S Repair for HVAC system.
  • Acquire 608 Certification for HVAC Mobile
  • Correct performance testing of an air conditioning system.
  • Proper method of checking cab seal.
  • Proper leak testing of an air conditioning system.
• Core Skills
  • HANDS ON Caterpillar ET usage
  • Ability to retrieve active and logged fault codes with ET/data logs
  • Ability to use torquewrench (mechanical)
  • Ability to identify and use basic hand tools
  • Ability to aid higher level techs on jobs
  • Ability to retrieve flash file intergration through SIS2
  • Proficiency in using Caterpillar service literature, including service magazines, TIB’s, service letters, TMIWeb, SIMS
  • Ability to obtain oil samples out of all systems
  • Ability to use a battery cart and tester
  • CAT Re-usability guidelines - acces review understand demonstrate
  • Able to maintain evidence integrity for failure analysis.
  • Fundamentals of Failure Analysis
  • 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 bench grinders
  • Ability to use cribbing/blocking
  • Ability to use torque multiplier
  • Correct bolt application
  • Ability to identify different types of failures outlined in AFA fundamentals materials.
  • Intro to AFA Management
  • Intro to AFA Metallurgy
  • Ability to use acetylene torches & Plasma Cutter
  • Cat reusability guidelines training - by Cat
• Technology
  • Product Link Basics
  • Ability to Locate, download & Upload software to ECM
  • Ability to install, flash and intergrate Product Network managers
  • Demonstrate ability to use Electronic Technician, Plus 1, 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.
  • Usign diagnostic test (injector cutout).
• Drive Train
  • HANDS ON Component identification Basic Drivetrain
  • Proper transmission removal/tear down/ reseal assistance
  • Assisting on "WET" Brake sytem
  • 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.
  • Proper testing and adjusting of transmission, steering, and brakes, and evaluation of wear.
  • Correct measurement of torque converter stall speed.
  • Proper testing and adjusting of steering and brake pressure.
  • Proper adjustment of bearing clearance on transfer gears
  • Correct adjustment of a bevel gear/pinion
  • Correct procedure of a pump isolation test on an HYSTAT System
  • Correct procedure of a performance test on an HYSTAT System
  • Correct procedure of differential steering diagnostic instrument tests.
• Electrical
  • HANDS ON Proper use of a digital multimeter in testing electrical circuits
  • HANDS ON Proper use of the clamp-on ammeter in testing electrical circuits
  • HANDS ON Proper testing of starting and charging system on a machine.
  • HANDS ON Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
  • Proper Troubleshooting Procedures and Theory
  • HANDS ON 'CAN' J1939 THEORY
  • HANDS ON 'CDL' THEORY
  • How to load test a 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.
  • Troubleshoot and repair neutral/start circuits/controls
  • Troubleshoot and repair switches, senders, and sensors in electronic control units (analog, frequency, digital + PWM)
  • Ability to repair a defective harness connection.
  • Building a simple wiring harness according to wiring diagram.
  • Able to do a mark up of electrical drawing.
  • 28739 - Electrical / Electronics Certification Assessment
  • Troubleshoot and repair all electrical systems.
• Undercarriage
  • HANDS ON Component Identification
  • Proper Undercarriage roller inspection and replacement assistance
  • Proper Undercarriage link/track repair assistance
  • Proper Undercarriage removal,installation, and adjustment methods
  • Proper removal and installation of track shoes
  • With supervision, evaluate equalizer bar for wear
  • Proper removal and installation of press fit sprocket on track machines
  • Proper replacement of rollers/idlers
  • Track rebuild/ link turns/oiling pins**
  • Safely oversee replacement or repair of any track system across common caterpilar model lines.
  • Ablility to recognize worn out parts/components in relation to undercarriage
  • Correct evaluation of an equalizer bar for wear
• Hydraulics
  • HANDS ON Ability to explain Hydraulic Fundamentals including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders and fluid lines & QUIZ
  • Proper disassembly and assembly of a hydraulic cylinder.
  • Ability to use hydraulic schematics for minor repairs
  • Ability to read and interpret hydraulic circuit schematics and orthographic drawings
  • Proper testing and adjusting of hydraulic system pressures.
  • Proper performance of hydraulic cylinder drift rate test.
  • Correct measurement of cycle times on a hydraulic system.
  • Correct testing of hydraulic cylinder end relief valves.
  • Proper performance of case drain test on a piston pump.
  • Correct testing and adjusting pump signal pressures on a hydraulic excavator.
  • Correct testing and adjusting flow rate on a piston pump.
  • Correct testing and adjusting drive pump charge pressure.
  • Correct testing and adjusting main relief valve pressure
  • Correct testing of hydraulic system solenoid valves.
  • Understanding and able to use a kidney loop system.
  • Proper disassembly and assembly of hydraulic components (I.e pumps, motors, valves)
  • Working knowledge of troubleshooting, performance evaluation, and systems operation of hydraulic hammers
  • Proper connection of a hydraulic flow meter and reading results.
  • Being able to correctly designed custom hoses.
• Engine
  • HANDS ON Ability to explain Engine Fundamentals and components of the core engine/ QUIZ
  • Ability to explain Emission Systems Fundamentals and components
  • Proper timing of a mechanical fuel injection pump.
  • Proper removal and installation of sensors.
  • 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 - Move to Tech I
  • 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
  • Ability to succesfully troubleshoot aftertreatment EGR, DPF, ARD heads, DEF issues,
  • Ability to identify upstream issues causing downstream issues (i.e. ECM control inputs, etc)
  • Help tech 1s diagnose problems w/ aftertreatment
  • Installation, troubleshoot, repair of DCU aftertreatment systems.