521B and 522B Track Feller Bunchers Machine Systems Caterpillar


Pressure Reducing Valve (Feed Reduction) Test and Adjust - Signal Limiter Valve

Usage:

521B F7B

------ WARNING! ------

Personal injury or death can result from sudden machine movement.

Sudden movement of the machine can cause injury to persons on or near the machine.

To prevent injury or death, make sure that the area around the machine is clear of personnel and obstructions before operating the machine.


------ WARNING! ------

Personal injury can result from contact with hot hydraulic oil and from contact with hydraulic oil that is under high pressure.

Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic system after the engine has been stopped. The hydraulic oil pressure must be released before any service on the hydraulic system is performed or serious personal injury could occur.

Verify that all of the work tools have been completely lowered to the ground. Release the hydraulic oil pressure at the hydraulic tank through the breaker relief valve when the breaker relief valve is cool enough to touch with your bare hand. Verify that the hydraulic oil is cool before you begin to remove any hydraulic components or hydraulic lines.



NOTICE

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

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids.

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.


Specifications

Table 1
Pressure Reducing Valve (Feed Reduction) 
Date  Equipment ID Code 
Function  Setting  Actual 
Rotate / Wrist CW.  28100 ± 300 kPa (4076 ± 44 psi)   
Rotate / Wrist CCW. 
Swing Left  30300 ± 300 kPa (4395 ± 44 psi)   
Swing Right 
Grab (Open)  24100 ± 300 kPa (3495 ± 44 psi)   
Grab (Close) 
Accumulator (Open)  26200 ± 300 kPa (3800 ± 44 psi)   
Accumulator (Close) 
Boom UP  25000 ± 300 kPa (3626 ± 44 psi)   
Intermittent Saw  26300 ± 300 kPa (3815 ± 44 psi)   
Tilt Left  23100 ± 300 kPa (3350 ± 44 psi)   
Tilt Right 
Tilt Forward 
Tilt Back 

Introduction

This information includes the following test:

  • Pressure Reducing Valve (Feed Reduction) Test

Required Tools

Table 2
Required Tools 
Part Number  Description  Qty 
198-4240  Digital Pressure Indicator 
177-7861  Hose Assembly 

Test Preparation

Use the information in the reference to prepare the machine for this test. Also, use the information in the reference to relieve any system pressure that may be present in the hydraulic system.

Reference: For the correct procedure to prepare the machine for this test, refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Machine Preparation for Troubleshooting" for the machine that is being serviced.

Test Procedure

  1. Place the machine on level ground.

  2. Start the engine.

  3. Run the engine at high idle.

  4. Warm the hydraulic oil to normal operating temperature. Normal operating temperature is 50 ± 5°C (122 ± 10°F).


    Illustration 1g02593658
    Initial IQAN display


    Illustration 2g02595281

  5. Press function key (F2) to view the system pressures.


    Illustration 3g01162712
    The hydraulic lockout control in the UNLOCKED position

  6. Move the hydraulic lockout control to the UNLOCKED position.

  7. Operate each of the following functions in table 1. The functions are equipped with pressure reducing valves. Monitor the pressure from the cab.

  8. Record the readings on the display. If the readings are correct, proceed to Step 15. If a function needs to be adjusted, proceed to Step 9.


    Illustration 4g02587947
    The switch for the hood


    Illustration 5g01074453

  9. Open the hood for the engine compartment.

  10. Shut off the engine.

  11. Release the pressure in the hydraulic system.

    Reference: For the correct procedure to relieve any hydraulic oil pressure that may be in the hydraulic system, refer to Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure - Release"
    for the machine that is being serviced.



    Illustration 6g02750903
    (1) Pressure tap on the main pump

  12. Attach the 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator to pressure tap (1) with the hose assembly.

  13. Restart the engine and record the pressures.


    Illustration 7g02751080
    Signal limiter valves on the implement control valve for 521B machines.
    (2) Accumulator control valve
    (3) Swing control valve
    (4) Boom control valve
    (A) Accumulate CLOSE
    (B) Accumulate OPEN
    (C) Swing COUNTER CLOCKWISE
    (D) Swing CLOCKWISE
    (E) Boom UP


    Illustration 8g02751100
    Signal limiter valves on the implement control valve for 522B machines.
    (5) Accumulator control valve
    (6) Swing control valve
    (7) Tilt side control valve
    (8) Tilt forward control valve
    (9) Boom control valve
    (F) Accumulate CLOSE
    (G) Accumulate OPEN
    (H) Swing COUNTER CLOCKWISE
    (J) Swing CLOCKWISE
    (K) Tilt RIGHT
    (L) Tilt LEFT
    (M) Tilt BACK
    (N) Tilt FORWARD
    (P) Boom UP


    Illustration 9g02751439
    Signal limiter valves on the intermittent saw travel control valve.
    (10) Wrist control valve
    (11) Grab control valve
    (12) Intermittent saw control valve
    (13) Intermittent saw control valve
    (R) Wrist COUNTER CLOCKWISE
    (S) Wrist CLOCKWISE
    (T) Grab CLOSE
    (U) Grab OPEN
    (V) Intermittent Saw
    (W) Manual return
    (X) Intermittent Saw
    (Y) Spare


    Illustration 10g02751682
    Signal limiter valves on the travel control valve.
    (14) Wrist control valve
    (15) Grab control valve
    (Z) Wrist / Rotate COUNTER CLOCKWISE
    (AA) Wrist / Rotate CLOCKWISE
    (AB) Grab CLOSE
    (AC) Grab OPEN

  14. Adjust the function to the pressure in Table 1.

  15. Move the engine speed dial to low idle. Shut off the engine.

  16. Release the pressure in the hydraulic system.

    Reference: For the correct procedure to relieve any hydraulic oil pressure that may be in the hydraulic system, refer to Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure - Release"
    for the machine that is being serviced.

  17. Remove the test equipment.

Caterpillar Information System:

C18 Generator Sets Mounting and Dismounting
299D and 299D XHP Compact Track Loaders and 272D and 272D XHP Skid Steer Loaders Machine Electronic Control System Electrical Input Components
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Rocker Arm and Shaft - Remove and Install
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Valve Actuator (Variable) - Remove and Install
789D Off-Highway Truck Speed Sensor (Transmission)
793F CMD Off-Highway Truck/Tractor Braking System Electronic Control Module (ECM)
2011/11/11 New Mounting Bolts Update the Wheel Group on Certain 797 Off-Highway Trucks {4006, 4251, 7200}
Cat® Terrain Office Software Consumable Management
259D, 279D, 289D, 299D, 299D XHP, 299D2 and 299D2 XHP Compact Track Loaders, 257D, 277D, 287D, 297D, 297D XHP, 297D2 and 297D2 XHP Multi Terrain Loaders and 236D, 242D, 246D, 262D, 272D, 272D XHP, 272D2 and 272D2 XHP Skid Steer Loaders Piston Pump (Hydrostatic)
793F CMD Off-Highway Truck/Tractor Braking System Brake System Monitoring
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Valve Mechanism Cover - Remove and Install
521B and 522B Track Feller Bunchers Machine Systems Swing Motor Case Drain Oil - Measure
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Camshaft - Remove and Install
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Camshaft - Remove and Install - C27
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Camshaft Bearings - Remove and Install
Bench Test Procedure for a R2900G and R3000H Load Haul Dump Transmission {3030, 3030, 3073} Bench Test Procedure for a R2900G and R3000H Load Haul Dump Transmission {3030, 3030, 3073}
PL87 Pipelayer Hydraulic System Accumulator - Test and Charge
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Engine Oil Pan - Remove and Install - Multiple Oil Pan
789D Off-Highway Truck Torque Converter Hydraulic System
793F CMD Off-Highway Truck/Tractor Braking System Diagnostic Code List
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Cylinder Liner - Remove and Install
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Pistons and Connecting Rods - Remove and Install
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Connecting Rod Bearings - Remove and Install
C27 and C32 Engines for Caterpillar Built Machines Crankshaft Main Bearings - Remove and Install
Back to top
The names Caterpillar, John Deere, JD, JCB, Hyundai or any other original equipment manufacturers are registered trademarks of the respective original equipment manufacturers. All names, descriptions, numbers and symbols are used for reference purposes only.
CH-Part.com is in no way associated with any of the manufacturers we have listed. All manufacturer's names and descriptions are for reference only.