Swing Brake Pressure - Test
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M318 Excavator Hydraulic System
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M318 Excavator Hydraulic System
General Testing and Adjusting Information
M318 Excavator Hydraulic System
Accumulator - Test and Charge
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
BRAKE GP
M318 Excavator Hydraulic System
Swing Brake Pressure - Test
M318 Excavator Hydraulic System
Swing Brake Pressure - Test
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Required Tools     | ||
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Part Number     | Part Description     | Qty     |
8T-0855     | Pressure Gauge     | 1     |
6V-3989     | Unvalved Nipple     | 1     |
6V-4143     | Coupler Assembly     | 2     |
6V-3014     | Hose     | 1     |
- Connect 4000 kPa (580 psi) pressure gauges to pressure tap (1) and (2) .
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Illustration 1 | g00555670 |
The pressure taps are located in the battery compartment. (1) Swing brake pressure (2) Accumulator pilot pressure |
- Start the engine.
- Place the engine speed dial at the MIDDLE IDLE position.
- Lower the left console.
- Apply the swing lock pin.
- Swing left or right in order to release the swing brake.
- Check the accumulator pilot pressure on pressure tap (2) .
- Check the pressure at pressure tap (1). The pressure should be equal to the accumulator pilot pressure.
- Release the swing joystick in order to activate the swing brake.
- Check the pressure at pressure tap (1). The pressure should decrease to 0 kPa (0 psi) at pressure tap (1) .
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