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Main relief valve, Service Information 2/3/2022 1
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EXC, EC480D L [GB]

Main relief valve, adjustment

Adjustment of the limiting pressure
Measuring condition

Place the machine in the service position B. See Service positions

Hydraulic oil temperature : 50 ±5°C (122 ±41°F)
Working mode: “P” mode ( North America : H mode )
Measuring location : P2 gauge ports at hydraulic main pump
At full stroke end of bucket in/out (at 1 pump flow condition)

NOTE!
Adjustment temperature should be kept within 50 ±5°C (122 ±41°F), as unnecessary relief (valve loading) causes rapid
temperature rise.

WARNING
Hot hydraulic oil and hydraulic oil under pressure may result in severe personal injuries

WARNING
Leaking high-pressure hydraulic hoses may cause severe injuries. Fine jets have high penetrating capacity on bare skin.

Measurement

Connect oil pressure gauge (600 kgf/cm2, 8530 psi) to the quick coupler.
Start the engine, set to “ P ” mode, and measure the main pressure with the engine at high idle.
Operate the bucket cylinder to the end of its stroke to check the low/high relief pressures.
Operate the switch on the upper part of operating lever (right) to measure the boost pressure.

Hydraulic pressure
See Main control valve, specifications
Figure 1
Pressure measuring port of hydraulic pump

1 Quick coupler 2 Hose (pressure gauge) 3 Pressure gauge 4 Cap

NOTE!
Adjustment temperature should be kept within 50 ~ 60 °C (122 ~ 140 °F), as unnecessary relief (valve loading) causes rapid
temperature rise. * Operate the bucket cylinder to the end of its stroke to check the Low / High relief pressures.

Figure 2
Main relief valve

1 Screw (low pressure) A Piston

2 Lock nut B Servo hydraulic poppet
3 Screw (high pressure)
4 Lock nut C Regulating spring
5 Cartridge Z Surface

NOTE!
If the relief valve pressure setting is wrong, hydraulic devices may be damaged, and the result could be dangerous.

NOTE!
Make absolutely sure that the pressure setting is not higher than specified.

High pressure adjustment

1. Remove the servo hydraulic hose connected to the relief valve, and plug the hose end.
2. Loosen lock nut (2), and turn adjusting screw (1) clockwise until fully seated (Z).
3. Loosen lock nut (4), and turn adjusting screw (3) as follows.
To increase pressure, turn clockwise.
To decrease pressure, turn counterclockwise.
NOTE!
1/4 rotation will change it by about 46 kgf/cm2 (652 psi).
 4. Hold adjusting screw (3) securely and tighten lock nut (4).
NOTE!
Tightening torque : 10 kgf·m (72.2 lbf·ft)

5. Readjust the low pressure setting to specifications.

6. Reconfirm the high/low pressure settings.

Low pressure adjustment

1. Remove the servo hydraulic hose connected to the relief valve, and plug the hose end.
2. Loosen lock nut (2), and turn adjusting screw (1) as follows.
To increasepressure, turn clockwise.
To decrease pressure, turn counterclockwise.
3. Hold adjusting screw (1) securely and tighten lock nut (2).
NOTE!
Lock nut (2) tightening torque : 6 kgf·m (43.3 lbf·ft)

4. Reinstall the relief valve servo hydraulic hose.

NOTE!
Reconfirm the low pressure setting, then check the high pressure setting using the power boost function. Do not try to adjust
the high pressure setting without proper gauges.