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Reducing Valve
Reducing Valve
2014/06/03 Pilot Pressure (Pressure Reducing Valve) - Test and Adjust (UENR3849-04)
Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil pressure and hot
oil.
Make sure all of the attachments have been lowered, oil is cool
before removing any components or lines. Remove the oil filler
cap only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap is cool
enough to touch with your bare hand.
Lower the work tool to the ground and engage the parking
brake.
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.
Specifications
Test Specification
Engine speed set at HIGH IDLE (2010 RPM ± 25 Operating Temperature Range - 50° C to 88° C
Test Conditions
RPM) (122° F to 190.° F)
Desired Actual
Implement Pilot
Pressure 3500 ± 345 kPa (500 ± 50 psi)
Table 1
Required Tools
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Table 2
(1)
(2) The 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator is also available.
Optional Tooling
Test Preparation
1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Move the machine away from other operating machines and away from personnel.
2. Permit only one operator on the machine. Keep all other personnel away from the machine or in sight of the operator.
Illustration 2 g03676672
Test Procedure
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(6) Implement pilot pressure reducing valve
(T3) Implement pilot pressure tap
1. Ensure that the engine start switch is in the OFF position. Open the center platform access door to the pilot pressure reducing valve.
2. Install a 8T-0855 Pressure Gauge or a 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator to pressure tap (T3) on the pilot pressure line to the main control
valve.
3. Start the engine and warm the hydraulic oil to a normal operating temperature of 50° C to 88° C (122° F to 190.° F).
4. Run the engine at high idle. Raise the work tool until the lift cylinders are fully extended.
5. Observe the pressure gauge while the lift cylinders are fully extended.
7. If the pilot oil pressure is not correct, proceed to the "Required Tools" section below.
8. If the pressure is correct, return the work tool to the ground and turn the engine start switch to the OFF position.
a. Release the hydraulic pressure. Refer to the Service Manual module Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure - Release".
Adjustment Procedure
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(6) Pilot pressure reducing valve
(6A) Locknut
(6B) Adjustment screw
(T3) Pilot pressure tap
1. Release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure - Release".
2. Ensure that the work tool is on the ground. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position.
Note: Always, turn adjustment screw (6B) clockwise in order to adjust the pressure. Clockwise movement will compensate for any internal
friction inside the valve that would oppose the setting of the bias spring. For example, if the adjustment screw needs to be turned
counterclockwise by 1/2 turn, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise by one full turn. Then, turn the adjustment screw clockwise by 1/2
turn.
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3. Loosen locknut (6A). Turn adjustment screw (6B) clockwise in order to increase the pressure setting. One turn will increase the relief valve
setting by 515 kPa (75 psi). Turn adjustment screw (6B) counterclockwise in order to decrease the pressure setting of the relief valve. One
turn will decrease the relief valve setting by 515 kPa (75 psi).
4. After adjustment screw (6B) is turned for an adjustment, hold adjustment screw in place and tighten locknut (6A) to a torque of 8.1 ± 1.3 N·m
(72 ± 12 lb in).
7. If the Pressure Reducing Valve (6) requires replacement, release the hydraulic system pressure. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "System
Pressure - Release". When a new reducing valve is installed, tighten the valve to a torque of 35 ± 1 N·m (26 ± 1 lb ft). Torque for the locking
nut on the reducing valve is approximately 8.1 ± 1.3 N·m (72 ± 12 lb in).
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