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2023/02/06 Relief Valve (Line) - Test and Adjust (UENR4588-01)

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Personal injury can result from hydraulic oil
pressure and hot oil.

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Hydraulic oil pressure can remain in the hydraulic
system after the engine has been stopped. Serious
injury can be caused if this pressure is not released

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before any service is done on the hydraulic system.

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Make sure all of the work tools have been lowered

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to the ground, and the oil is cool before removing

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any components or lines. Remove the oil filler cap

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only when the engine is stopped, and the filler cap

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is cool enough to touch with your bare hand.

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Sudden movement or accidental starting of the
machine can cause personal injury or death to

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persons on or near the machine.

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To prevent personal injury or death, perform the

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Park the machine on a smooth, level surface.

Lower the work tool to the ground and engage the


parking brake.

Stop the engine and remove the key.


Block the wheels and install the steering frame
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lock.

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, PERJ1017, "Dealer


Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies
suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat®
products.

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Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations


and mandates.

Specifications
Table 1
Settings for the Line Relief Valves
kPa (psi) 
  Tilt  Auxiliary 
Head End  30650 ± 500 kPa (4450 ± 75 psi)  23500 ± 300 kPa (3408 ± 44 psi) 
Rod End  30650 ± 500 kPa (4450 ± 75 psi)  23500 ± 300 kPa (3408 ± 44 psi) 

Required Tools
Table 2
Required Tools 
Part Number  Description  Qty 
1U-5481  Pressure Gauge Group(1)  1 
1U-5482  Pressure Adapter Group  1 
4C-6486(2)  Stand  2 
8S-7641(2)  Tube  2 

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8S-8048(2) 
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8S-7615(2)  Pin  2 
(2) The 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator is also available.
Optional Tooling

Test Preparation Cat


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Reference: For more information about the machine preparation for troubleshooting, refer to the Service Manual

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module Testing and Adjusting, "Machine Preparation for Troubleshooting".

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1. Move the machine to a smooth horizontal location. Move away from working machines and personnel. Lower

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the work tools to the ground.

2. Allow only one operator on the machine. Keep all personnel away from the machine or in the view of the
operator.

3. Engage the parking brake.

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Illustration 1 g02703117
4. Place the steering frame lock in the LOCKED position.
Reference: For more information about the machine preparation for troubleshooting, refer to the Service
Manual module Testing and Adjusting, "Machine Preparation for Troubleshooting".

5. Start the engine. Run the engine at high idle. Operate the control levers and move all the cylinders to increase
the temperature of the hydraulic oil to normal operating temperature of approximately 54 to 70 °C
(129 to 158 °F).

6. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position.

7. Release the hydraulic pressure. Refer to the Service Manual module Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure -
Release".

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Relief Valve Pressures and Locations


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Illustration 2 g03468499
Main control valve with auxiliary valve and ride control valve
(1) Head end line relief valve for the tilt cylinder
(2) Head end line relief valve for the auxiliary cylinder

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Illustration 3 g03468482
Main control valve with auxiliary valve and ride control valve
(3) Rod end line relief valve for the tilt cylinder
(4) Rod end line relief valve for the auxiliary cylinder

Test Procedure
Testing Line Relief Valves (Tilt)
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1. Ensure that the temperature of the hydraulic oil is at the normal operating temperature of approximately
54 to 70°C (129 to 158°F).

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2. Enter the Implement Hydraulic Service Mode.

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Reference: For additional information about this mode, refer to the Service Manual module Testing and
Adjusting, "Implement Hydraulic Service Mode".

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3. Run the engine at high idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL. Note the steady state engine rpm.

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Note: Do not keep the tilt control lever in the TILT BACK position for more than 5 seconds while the pressure is

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at the relief setting.

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4. With the engine speed at high idle, fully extend the tilt cylinder and hold the work tool in the full TILT BACK
position.

5. Note the steady state engine rpm.


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Note: Once the engine rpm has stabilized, the engine rpm should agree with the reading that was noted in
Step 3 within ± 15 rpm.
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If the engine rpm does not agree with the value in Step 3, release the hydraulic pressure and replace the tilt

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back line relief valve. Refer to the Service Manual module Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure - Release".

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Note: Installation torque for a new line relief valve is 203 ± 8 N·m (150 ± 6 lb ft).

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If the engine rpm agrees with the value in Step 3, proceed to testing the dump line relief valve.

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Note: Do not keep the tilt control lever in the full DUMP position for more than 5 seconds while the pressure is
at the relief setting.
6. With the engine speed at high idle, fully retract the tilt cylinder and hold the work tool in the full DUMP position.

7. Note the steady state engine rpm.


Note: Once the engine rpm has stabilized, the engine rpm should agree with the reading that was noted in
Step 3 within ± 15 rpm.

If the engine rpm does not agree with the value in Step 3, release the hydraulic pressure and replace the dump
line relief valve. Refer to the Service Manual module Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure - Release".

Note: Installation torque for a new line relief valve is 203 ± 8 N·m (150 ± 6 lb ft).

If the engine rpm agrees with the value in Step 3, proceed to testing the auxiliary line relief valve, if equipped.

Adjusting the Line Relief Valve

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Lift Arm Supports

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1. Position the work tool on the ground or position the lift arms on the lift arm supports.

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2. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position.

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3. Release the hydraulic pressure. Refer to the Service Manual module Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure -

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Illustration 5 g02935476
Front guard group
4. Remove the front guard group that is over the main control valve to access the line relief valves.

5. Proceed with the following steps to adjust the line relief valve.

a. Refer to Illustration 2 and Illustration 3 for the location of the line relief valves.

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Illustration 6 g02935497
Auxiliary line relief valve
Note: Always turn adjustment screw (5) clockwise to adjust pressure. Clockwise rotation 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.
b. Loosen locking nut (6). Turn adjustment screw (5) clockwise to increase the relief valve setting. Turn the
adjustment screw counterclockwise to decrease the relief valve setting.

c. After each adjustment, tighten locknut (6) to a torque of 50 ± 7 N·m (37 ± 5 lb ft).

d. Check the pressure for the line relief valve that is being adjusted. Repeat Step 5 until the pressure
readings agree with the values that are in Table 1.
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Note: If the relief valve is unable to hold the correct pressure after attempting to adjust, the relief valve

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should be replaced.

Remove Test Equipment


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1. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position.
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2. Release the hydraulic pressure. Refer to the Service Manual module Testing and Adjusting, "System Pressure -

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Release".

3. Remove the test equipment. If necessary, install the front guard.

4. Start the engine. If necessary, remove the lift arms from the stands. Position the work tool on the ground. Turn
the key start switch to the OFF position.

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