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Training Practical Lab

600H HYDRAULIC SETUP PROCEDURE 600H #02
Rev 1.0

Always follow ALL safety procedures and precautions from the service
manual before performing any work on the machine. These documents
are intended for use only in a Tigercat training course.

PREPARATION:

1. Make sure all load sense lines are connected correctly. This can be done by checking the bulkhead on
top of the transfer case and making sure all color-coded lines are going to the right place (see diagram
below); setup cannot be performed with incorrect load sense connections.

NOTICE: ALL PRESSURES REFERENCED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE DISPLAYED IN

A TABLE ON THE LAST PAGE.
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STEPS:
1. Turn machine ON. Disengage park brake.
2. Navigating to Machine Info screen “I”: This screen displays all the pressures you will need to
do this setup. To get to this screen:

i) While on the default starting screen, press the “i” button to see the machine info page.

ii) Shown below is the Machine Info screen. Notice what each value on this screen represents. This
screen will be used extensively throughout this procedure.
Note: Refer to the pressure table at the end of the procedure for the correct pressures.

MAIN PUMP GRAPPLE CLOSE

PRESSURE PRESSURE

DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE LOAD SENSE

(MAIN PUMP – MAX LS) “LS” PRESSURE
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3. Setting the machine to Main Pump Setup Mode: This mode uses the grapple close circuit to
set the max main pump and max LS pressures. To set machine to Main Pump Setup Mode:

i) Ensure that the grapple is fully closed and in a position where it can safely open and close
as the grapple can move during this process.

ii) Temporarily set the grapple open/close feed reducer on the rear control valve to the max position
by turning it in until lightly seated. If this is not done the max main pump pressure and max
LS pressure will be incorrect.

GRAPPLE OPEN/CLOSE FEED

REDUCER
10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY

B A

REAR VALVE TOP VIEW

iii) On the MD4 screen press the ‘Menu’ button and then press the “Adjust” button.
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iv) In the Adjust menu press “Service Adjust Group” and then press on the “Program Mode” button.

v) Use finger to scroll through program modes and select “Main Pump Setup”. Then press the back
arrow 3 times after verifying that the program mode is set to “Main Pump Setup”.

vi) Once you return to the main screen press “OK” for the following pop-up.
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vii) Press and hold the grapple close button for at least 6 Seconds on the RH joystick until you see
the constant pressure light on the MD4 screen and then release the button. The machine is now
in main pump setup mode and you should be able to hear the pump reaching max pressure.
To turn off constant pressure: Quickly press the grapple open or grapple close button and you
should see the constant pressure light turn off and the pump pressure drop.

Grapple Closed Button

(Default Controls)

viii) Navigate to the Hydraulic Info screen. Pressure readings should be much higher than normal
operating conditions in this mode. To return to the normal program mode see step 18.

Constant Pressure
Indicator
Grapple Open Button
(Default Controls)
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4. Setting max main pump pressure: Pump outlet pressure is the sum of LS pressure into the
controller and differential pressure. When in main pump setup mode, the pump is “shorted out” to reach
max pressure. To adjust max pump pressure:
i) Make sure the machine is in Main Pump Setup mode (see step 3)
ii) Make sure that the directional travel slider on the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral)
position so that the drives are disabled.
iii) Monitor main pump pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen (see pressure table for desired value).

MAIN PUMP
PRESSURE

iv) Temporarily increase the max LS pressure by turning in the set screw located behind the front
control valve 1-2 turns (See step 5 iv.). If the initial max LS relief setting is too low, pressure will
be relieved at the front control valve and adjusting the pump set screw will not have the desired
effect.
v) Adjust max pump pressure using set screw located on the controller to specifications. If turning in
the max pump pressure set screw more than 1 turn makes no change, the max LS relief is too
low. Follow the previous step and turn in the max LS set screw an additional turn before
reattempting this step.

PUMP MAX PRESSURE

(13mm WRENCH + 4mm ALLEN KEY)

PUMP DIFFERENTIAL
(13mm WRENCH + 4mm ALLEN KEY)

MAIN PUMP CONTROLLER

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5. Setting max Load Sense pressure: Load Sense pressure into the controller determines the
pump outlet pressure. In main pump setup mode, the value displayed for LS pressure on the Hydraulic
Info screen is max LS pressure. This value is controlled by a relief inside the front control valve located in
the left hand side step. To adjust max LS:
i) Make sure the machine is in Main Pump Setup mode (see step 3)
ii) Make sure that the directional travel slider on the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral)
position so that the drives are disabled.
iii) Monitor LS pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen (see pressure table for desired value).

LOAD SENSE
“LS” PRESSURE

iv) Adjust this value using set screw located behind the front control valve.

MAX LS PRESSURE
(13mm WRENCH + 4mm ALLEN KEY)

VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF VALVE

Note: If you are attempting to set only the max LS pressure and see no change in LS pressure after 1 turn
of the max LS pressure set screw temporarily set the main pump max pressure higher (See step 4 v.).
After setting the max LS pressure ensure that the main pump max pressure is also set correctly (See step
4).
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6. Setting the machine to Function Setup mode: This program mode disables the drives so
functions can be easily setup when the machine is not in motion.

i) Press the ‘Menu’ button and then press the “Adjust” button.

ii) In the Adjust menu press “Service Adjust Group” and then press on the “Program Mode” button.

iii) Use finger to scroll through program modes and select “Function Setup”. Then press the back
arrow 3 times after verifying that the program mode is set to “Function Setup”.
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i) Once you return to the main screen press “OK” for the following pop-up. The drives are now
disabled. The drives can also be disabled by moving the drive selector on the LH joystick to the
middle (neutral) position. To enable drives after hydraulic setup is complete see step 18.

Directional Travel Slider

Middle position (shown) is neutral
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7. Setting valve differential pressure: The front valve has a safety relief to control maximum
allowed differential between pump pressure and LS pressure inside the valve. To check this value:

i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider on
the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Monitor differential pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen (see pressure table for desired value).

DIFFERENTIAL
PRESSURE

iii) Temporarily turn the pump differential set screw all the way in. This allows the valve differential
set screw to be adjusted. The pump differential set screw will be revisited in step 8 to assign its
desired value.

PUMP DIFFERENTIAL
(13mm WRENCH + 4mm ALLEN KEY)

MAIN PUMP CONTROLLER

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iv) Adjust the valve differential set screw to bring differential pressure to its desired value.

VALVE DIFFERENTIAL SET SCREW

(10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY)
Remove and discard rubber cap

FRONT VALVE ISOMETRIC VIEW

8. Setting pump differential pressure: The pump regulates its outlet pressure to stay within a
defined range above the LS pressure into the controller. This differential pressure compensates for the
pressure losses across the system and impacts the responsiveness of the pump. To adjust the pump
differential setting:

i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider on
the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Monitor differential pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen (see pressure table for desired value).

DIFFERENTIAL
PRESSURE
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iii) Turn the set screw located on the pump controller to adjust differential setting to desired value.

PUMP DIFFERENTIAL
(13mm WRENCH + 4mm ALLEN KEY)

MAIN PUMP CONTROLLER

iv) After setting the pump differential pressure, verify that the front control valve is not making a
“hissing” noise. If it is, the valve differential was not set correctly.

9. Setting steer feed reducer: Maximum load sense pressure signal from the steering cylinders is
limited using a relief in the steering section of the front control valve. This relief is called a feed reducer.
To adjust the feed reducer value for steering:

i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider
on the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Make sure the articulation lock bar is installed.
iii) Slowly steer in one direction and hold joystick or steering wheel.
iv) Monitor LS pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen until it stabilizes (see pressure table for
desired value).

LOAD SENSE
“LS” PRESSURE
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v) Adjust this pressure using the setscrew located on section 1 of the front valve.

STEERING FEED REDUCER

(10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY)
Remove and discard rubber cap

FRONT VALVE FRONT VIEW

10. Setting dozer feed reducer: Maximum load sense pressure signal from the dozer cylinders is
limited by the dozer feed reducer. To adjust this feed reducer:
i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider on
the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Move dozer up until end of cylinder travel and hold dozer control lever.
iii) Monitor LS pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen until it stabilizes (see pressure table for desired
value).

LOAD SENSE
“LS” PRESSURE
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iv) Adjust this pressure using the setscrew located on section 2 of the front valve

DOZER FEED REDUCER

(10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY)
Remove and discard rubber cap

FRONT VALVE FRONT VIEW

11. Setting grapple rotate feed reducer: Maximum load sense pressure signal from the grapple
rotate motor is set by a feed reducer. To adjust this feed reducer:

i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider on
the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Cap grapple rotate lines at the rear chassis bulkhead or at the motor.
iii) Hold either rotate direction control button.
iv) Monitor LS pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen until it stabilizes (see pressure table for desired
value).

LOAD SENSE
“LS” PRESSURE
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v) Adjust this pressure using the setscrew located on section 3 of the front valve.

GRAPPLE ROTATE FEED REDUCER

(10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY)
Remove and discard rubber cap

FRONT VALVE FRONT VIEW

12. Setting arch out feed reducer: Maximum load sense pressure on the base side of the arch
cylinders is controlled by a feed reducer. To adjust this feed reducer:

i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider on
the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Move arch out until end of cylinder travel and hold joystick in same position.
iii) Monitor LS pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen until it stabilizes (see pressure table for desired
value).

LOAD SENSE
“LS” PRESSURE
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iv) Adjust this pressure using the right hand setscrew located on section 2 of the rear valve.

B A
ARCH OUT FEED REDUCER
(PORT A)
10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY
Remove and discard rubber cap

REAR VALVE TOP VIEW

13. Setting arch in feed reducer: Maximum load sense pressure on the rod side of the arch cylinders
is controlled by a feed reducer. To adjust this feed reducer:

i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider on
the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Move arch in until end of cylinder travel and hold joystick in same position.
iii) Monitor LS pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen until it stabilizes (see pressure table for desired
value).

LOAD SENSE
“LS” PRESSURE
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iv) Adjust this pressure using the left hand setscrew located on section 2 of the rear valve

ARCH IN FEED REDUCER

B A
(PORT B)
10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY
Remove and discard rubber cap

REAR VALVE TOP VIEW

14. Setting grapple open/close feed reducer: Maximum load sense pressure of the grapple
cylinders is controlled by a feed reducer. To adjust this feed reducer:

i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider on
the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Fully close grapple and keep holding the button.
iii) Monitor LS pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen until it stabilizes (see pressure table for desired
value).

LOAD SENSE
“LS” PRESSURE
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iv) Adjust this pressure using the single setscrew located on section 3 of the rear valve.

GRAPPLE OPEN/CLOSE FEED

REDUCER
10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY

B A

REAR VALVE TOP VIEW

15. Setting boom down feed reducer: Maximum load sense pressure on the base side of the boom
cylinders is controlled by a feed reducer. To adjust this feed reducer:

i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider on
the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Make sure there is sufficient vertical height to fully extend boom cylinders.
iii) Lower boom until end of cylinder travel and hold joystick in same position.
iv) Monitor LS pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen until it stabilizes (see pressure table for desired
value).

LOAD SENSE
“LS” PRESSURE
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v) Adjust this pressure using the right hand setscrew located on section 4 of the rear valve

BOOM DOWN FEED REDUCER

(PORT A) B A
10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY
Remove and discard rubber cap

REAR VALVE TOP VIEW

16. Set boom up feed reducer: Maximum load sense pressure on the rod side of the boom cylinders is
controlled by a feed reducer. To adjust this feed reducer:

i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider on
the left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Raise boom up until end of cylinder travel and keep holding joystick in same position.
iii) Monitor LS pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen until it stabilizes (see pressure table for desired
value).

LOAD SENSE
“LS” PRESSURE
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iv) Adjust this pressure using the left hand setscrew located on section 4 of the rear valve.

BOOM UP FEED REDUCER

(PORT B)
10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY A
B
Remove and discard rubber cap

REAR VALVE TOP VIEW

17. Set winch feed reducer: Maximum load sense pressure from the winch is controlled by a feed
reducer. To adjust this feed reducer:

i) Make sure the machine is in Function Setup mode (see step 6) or the directional travel slider on the
left hand joystick is set to the middle (neutral) position so that the drives are disabled.
ii) Cap the winch pressure line either at the motor or valve (rear valve section 1, port B).
iii) Activate the winch and hold winch lever to build pressure.
iv) Monitor LS pressure on the Hydraulic Info screen until it stabilizes (see pressure table for desired
value).

LOAD SENSE
“LS” PRESSURE
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v) Adjust this pressure using the single setscrew located on section 1 of the rear valve.

B A

WINCH FEED REDUCER

(PORT B)
10mm WRENCH + 3mm ALLEN KEY
Remove and discard rubber cap

REAR VALVE TOP VIEW

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18. Setting the machine back to Normal mode: Upon completing the hydraulic setup procedure
return the program mode to normal mode.

ii) Press the ‘Menu’ button and then press the “Adjust” button.

iii) In the Adjust menu press “Service Adjust Group” and then press on the “Program Mode” button.

iv) Use finger to scroll through program modes and select “Normal”. Then press the back arrow 3
times after verifying that the program mode is now Normal”.
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600H HYDRAULIC SETUP PROCEDURE

Read the above procedure and safety precautions in the Operators manual before completing this sheet.

Date: Job#:

Technician Name: Serial#:

Desired pressure Acceptable variation Reading

Main pump max pressure 3900 psi +50

4800 psi (HP winch only) -50

Max LS pressure 3500 psi +50

4400 psi (HP winch only) -50

Pump differential pressure 325 psi +50

-0

Valve differential pressure 550 psi +50

-50

Steering 2300 psi (632H) +100

(LS pressure) 2500 psi (625H/635H) -0
2900 psi (620H/630H)
Dozer 3450 psi +50
(LS pressure) -50
Rotate 2300 psi +50
(LS pressure) -50
Arch out 1750 psi +50
(LS pressure) -50
Arch in 3150 psi +50
(LS pressure) -50
Grapple close/open 3450 psi +50
(LS pressure) -50
Boom down 1750 psi +50
(LS pressure) -50
Boom up 3300 psi +50
(LS pressure) -50
Winch 3450 psi (Standard) +50
(LS pressure) 4300 psi (High Powered) -50

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