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Relief Valve (Main) - Test and Adjust (RENR7295-18)

SMCS - 5069 i04618769

Specification PPI
Table 1 -
202 0005
"Relief Valve (Main) - Test and Adjust"

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Date Machine Serial Number
4 1 / 2
RE :09- 0
8 Engine Speed

N
Machine Settings

© 2 R72 06:00
Speed Dial "10"
AEC switch OFF

023 95
Item Specification Actual
Main Relief 35000 + 500 - 1000 kPa (5076 + 73 - 145 psi)

Cat
Required Tools erp
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Illustration 1 g02571852
Tooling (A) 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator Gp
Table 2

Tool Item Qty Part Number Description

A 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator Gp
A1 1 198-4234 Indicator
A2 1 198-4239 Pressure Sensor 41,368 kPa (6,000 psi)
A3 1 198-4236 Extension Cable

Machine Preparation
1. Position the machine on level ground and stop the engine.

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2. Release the pressure in the hydraulic system. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Hydraulic
System Pressure - Release".

Illustration 2 g01217778
Pump compartment
(1) Pressure tap (delivery pressure for drive pump)
(2) Pressure tap (delivery pressure for idler pump)
(3) Pressure tap (power shift pressure)

3. Attach a 41,368 kPa (6,000 psi) pressure sensor to pressure tap (1).

Test Procedure
1. Start the engine.

2. Place the machine controls at the following settings: engine speed dial "10" and AEC switch
OFF. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Engine Performance - Test (Engine Speed)" for engine
rpm settings.

3. Increase the hydraulic oil temperature to 55° ± 5°C (131° ± 9°F).

4. Open the bucket until the bucket cylinder rod is at the full retraction.

5. Check the main relief valve pressure setting at pressure tap (1).

6. Return the joystick for the bucket to the NEUTRAL position.

7. The main relief valve pressure setting should be 35000 + 500 - 1000 kPa
(5076 + 73 - 145 psi). If the main relief valve pressure setting is not within the specification,
adjust the main relief valve pressure setting.

Adjustment Procedure

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Illustration 3 g00666196
(4) Adjustment screw
(5) Locknut
(6) Main relief valve

1. In order to adjust the main relief valve, loosen locknut (5) and turn adjustment screw (4) until
the pressure gauge reading at pressure tap (1) is 35000 + 500 - 1000 kPa
(5076 + 73 - 145 psi).
Note: Turning adjustment screw (4) clockwise increases the pressure. Turning adjustment
screw (4) counterclockwise decreases the pressure.

Note: Always make final pressure adjustments on pressure rise.

2. Tighten locknut (5) to a torque of 50 ± 10 N·m (37 ± 7 lb ft).

3.

Temporary Setting of the Main Relief Valve

Note: A temporary setting of the main relief valve is required before any line relief valve can be
adjusted.

1. The main relief valve pressure setting should be 35000 + 500 - 1000 kPa
(5076 + 73 - 145 psi). If the main relief valve is not within the specification, adjust the main
relief valve pressure setting to the correct pressure specification before performing Step 2.
Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Relief Valve (Main) - Test and Adjust".

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Illustration 4 g00666196
Top of main control valve
(4) Adjustment screw
(5) Locknut
(6) Main relief valve
2. Loosen locknut (5) and turn adjustment screw (4) clockwise for one half turn. Tighten locknut
(5) to the specified torque.
Note: Always make final pressure adjustments on pressure rise.

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