M318 Excavator Hydraulic System Swing Brake Pressure - Test Caterpillar


Swing Brake Pressure - Test
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Required Tools    
Part Number     Part Description     Qty    
8T-0855     Pressure Gauge     1    
6V-3989     Unvalved Nipple     1    
6V-4143     Coupler Assembly     2    
6V-3014     Hose     1    



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    The pressure taps are located in the battery compartment.

    (1) Swing brake pressure

    (2) Accumulator pilot pressure

  1. Connect 4000 kPa (580 psi) pressure gauges to pressure tap (1) and (2) .

  1. Start the engine.

  1. Place the engine speed dial at the MIDDLE IDLE position.

  1. Lower the left console.

  1. Apply the swing lock pin.

  1. Swing left or right in order to release the swing brake.

  1. Check the accumulator pilot pressure on pressure tap (2) .

  1. Check the pressure at pressure tap (1). The pressure should be equal to the accumulator pilot pressure.

  1. Release the swing joystick in order to activate the swing brake.

  1. Check the pressure at pressure tap (1). The pressure should decrease to 0 kPa (0 psi) at pressure tap (1) .

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