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ADJUST UNLOADING AND RELIEF VALVES - Continued.
B.
ADJUST Continued.
6.
ADJUST TOW POINT CONTROL VALVES.
NOTE
This procedure applies to both left
hand and right hand tow point control
valves.
a.
Remove cap nut (23).
CAUTION
Use caution when removing seals
and preformed packings. Do not use
excessive force when removing seals
and preformed packings. Use an o-
ring
tool
to
remove
seals
and
preformed packings.
b.
Use an o-ring tool to remove preformed packing
(24) from cap nut (23).
c.
Remove self-locking hex nut (25).
d.
Use an o-ring tool to remove preformed packing
(26) from self-locking hex nut (25).
e.
Turn
adjustment
screw
(27)
clockwise
to
increase valve setting or counterclockwise to
decrease valve setting.
f.
Set tow point control valve (28) to 1500psi
(10 343 kPa).
WARNING
Hydraulic
oil
can
be
moderately
flammable and can be an irritant to
the
skin,
eyes,
and
preformed
packings will cause leakage and
affect respiratory system. Avoid
prolonged exposure. Eye protection
and rubber gloves must be worn
when working with hydraulic oil.
g.
Lubricate preformed packings (24 and 26) with
clean hydraulic oil.
h.
Install preformed packing (24) onto cap nut (23).
i.
Install preformed packing (26) onto self-locking
hex nut (25).
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage preformed
packings when sliding over threads.
Sharp edges of threads can cut or
damage
preformed
packings.
Damaged preformed packings will
cause leakage and affect.
j.
Install self-locking hex nut (25) onto tow point
relief valve (28).
k.
Recheck pressure setting.
l.
Install cap nut (23). Tighten cap nut.
END OF TASK
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