The following procedure is used to adjust the maximum pressure to the extendable stick cylinder. The maximum pressure is controlled by two signal limiter valves in the implement control valve. One signal limiter valve controls the maximum pressure for retracting the stick. The other signal limiter valve controls the maximum pressure for extending the stick.
Before testing or adjusting the signal limiter valves, ensure that the standby pressure and the high pressure cutoff are adjusted correctly.
Reference: For more information on the standby pressure, refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Piston Pump (Implement) Standby Pressure - Test and Adjust" for the machine that is being serviced.
Reference: For more information on the high pressure cutoff, refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Piston Pump (Implement) High Pressure Cutoff - Test and Adjust" for the machine that is being serviced.
In order to accurately adjust the cylinder pressure of the extendable stick cylinder, the valve spool for the extendable stick system must be moved fully from the HOLD position. The proportional solenoid for the valve spool must be fully activated. Ensure that the solenoid is fully activated by adjusting the maximum current from the toggle switch on the left implement joystick above 680 mA.
Reference: For more information on adjusting the maximum current on the proportional solenoid, refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Joystick Control Preferences - Adjust" for the machine that is being serviced.
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| Part Number | Description | Quantity |
| 198-4240 | Digital Pressure Indicator Group | 1 |
| 161-8958 | Wrench | 1 |
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Personal injury or death can result from escaping fluid under pressure. Escaping fluid under pressure, even a very small pin-hole size leak, can penetrate body tissue and cause serious injury and possible death. If fluid is injected into your skin, it must be treated immediately by a doctor familiar with this type of injury. Always use a board or cardboard when checking for a leak. |
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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, NENG2500, "AVSpare Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on AVSpare products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Park the machine on a level surface.
- Ensure that the hydraulic oil in the system is at normal operating temperature.
- Place the operating mode switch in the ROADING MODE position.
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Operating Mode Switch on the Right Hand Control Unit | |
- Place the parking brake switch in the ON position. The ladder will lower. Ensure that all personnel are clear of the ladder before you lower the ladder.
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Parking Brake Switch | |
- Stop the engine.
- Block the wheels.
- Install the steering frame lock.
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- Move the cover off the implement control valve.
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Location of the Implement Control Valve | |
- Install the 198-4240 Digital Pressure Indicator Group on pressure tap (1).
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End View of the Implement Control Valve (1) Pressure tap for piston pump (implement) signal pressure. (2) Pressure tap for piston pump (implement) supply pressure. | |
- Start the engine. Place the operating mode switch in the WORKING MODE position. Increase the engine speed to 1500 rpm.
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Operating Mode Switch on the Right Hand Control Unit | |
- Move the boom and the stick in order to prevent the grapple from contacting the machine when the extendable stick moves through the full range of travel.
- Perform step 13 in order to adjust the pressure for retracting the extendable stick. Perform step 14 in order to adjust the pressure for extending the extendable stick.
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Implement Control Valve (3) Valve section (Extendable stick). (4) Signal limiter valve (EXTEND). (5) Signal limiter valve (RETRACT). | |
- Extendable Stick Retract:
- Slowly move the toggle switch on the left implement joystick to the RETRACT position. Allow the stick to fully retract. Hold the toggle switch in the RETRACT position. The pressure that is indicated on the pressure gauge should be 21500 kPa (3100 psi).
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Switch (Extendable Stick)
- If the pressure setting is not correct, release the toggle switch. Remove the acorn nut from signal limiter valve (5) with a 13 mm wrench. Remove the grommet. Loosen the locknut for the adjustment screw with the 161-8958 Wrench .
- Turn the adjustment screw with an allen wrench. Tighten the locknut. Perform Step 13.a again in order to check the new pressure setting.
- Install the grommet and the acorn nut after the correct pressure setting is achieved.
- Extendable Stick Extend:
- Slowly move the toggle switch on the left implement joystick to the EXTEND position. Allow the stick to fully extend. Hold the toggle switch in the EXTEND position. The pressure that is indicated on the pressure gauge should be 10000 kPa (1450 psi).
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Switch (Extendable Stick)
- If the pressure setting is not correct, release the toggle switch. Remove the acorn nut from signal limiter valve (4) with a 13 mm wrench. Remove the grommet. Loosen the locknut for the adjustment screw with the 161-8958 Wrench .
- Turn the adjustment screw with an allen wrench. Tighten the locknut. Perform Step 14.a again in order to check the new pressure setting.
- Install the grommet and the acorn nut after the correct pressure setting is achieved.
- Remove the pressure gauge from the machine.