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Creeping of hydraulic 1732 Service Information 18-07-2022
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EC350D L Volvo

Creeping of hydraulic cylinder

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EC350D L Volvo

Preparation

Figure 1
Measuring condition, creeping

Ÿ With a full load in the bucket, set the front–end digging unit as shown above.
Ÿ Load applied : see the Lifting capacity on Operator's manual.

Measurement

Ÿ Stop the engine.

Ÿ Wipe the oil off the cylinder rod(3), and mark the measuring start point(A) with tape(1).
Ÿ Measure the amount of creep (a or b) on the cylinder rod over a 5 minute period.
Ÿ After measuring, remove the tape and clean carefully.
Figure 2
Measuring, creeping

1 Tape 4 Start position

2 Cylinder gland 5 Retraction = A - a)
3 Cylinder rod 6 Extension (H = b - A)

Creeping value, unit: mm (in) / 5 minutes

Standard Allowable value Maximum limit

Boom cylinder Less than 10 (0.4) 15 (0.6) 20 (0.8)
Arm cylinder Less than 10 (0.4) 15 (0.6) 20 (0.8)
Bucket cylinder Less than 40 (1.6) 50 (2.0) 70 (2.8)