Relief Valve (Main) - Test and Adjust
Test
- Position the machine on level ground and stop the engine.
- Release the pressure in the hydraulic system. Refer to Testing And Adjusting, "Hydraulic System Pressure - Release".
- Attach a 60000 kPa (8700 psi) pressure gauge to pressure tap (3) .
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Pump compartment (1) Pressure tap (power shift pressure) (2) Pressure tap (upper pump delivery pressure) (3) Pressure tap (lower pump delivery pressure) |
- Start the engine.
- Place the machine controls at the following settings: Power Mode and engine speed dial "10".
- Increase the hydraulic oil temperature to 55° ± 5°C (131° ± 9°F).
- Open the bucket until the bucket cylinder rod is at the full retraction.
- Check the main relief valve pressure setting at pressure tap (3) .
Adjust
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(4) Adjustment screw (5) Locknut (6) Main relief valve |
- Return the control lever to the NEUTRAL position. Adjust the main relief valve pressure to 34300 ± 490 kPa (4950 ± 72 psi).
- To adjust the main relief valve pressure, loosen locknut (5) and turn adjustment screw (4) until the pressure gauge reading at pressure tap (3) is 34300 ± 490 kPa (4950 ± 72 psi).
- Tighten locknut (5) to a torque of 50 ± 10 N·m (37 ± 7 lb ft).
Note: Turning adjustment screw (4) clockwise increases the pressure. Turning adjustment screw (4) counterclockwise decreases the pressure.
Note: Always make final pressure adjustments on pressure rise.
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