Accumulator (Pilot) - Test and Charge

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Numéro d'imprimé -RENR4887-02 Date de publication -01/05/2007 Date de mise à jour -23/05/2007
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Accumulator (Pilot) - Test and Charge

SMCS - 5077-045-PS; 5077-081-PS
Charge Pressure Test

The following test is performed in order to check the charge pressure of the pilot oil accumulator.
Accumulator That Is Not Rechargeable
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Typical accumulator that is not rechargeable
Perform this test if the pilot accumulator is not rechargeable.
Table 1
Required Tools
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Part Number Description Qty

3J-1907 O-Ring Seal 1
6V-3965 Fitting 1
6V-3989 Unvalved Fitting 1
6V-4143 Quick Connect Couplers 2
6V-5049 O-Ring Seal 1
7X-2444 Swivel Tee 1
8T-0856 Pressure Gauge (0 to 6000 kPa) 1
177-7860 Hose 1
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.
NOTICE
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, "Caterpillar Dealer Service

Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain
fluids on Caterpillar products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Before any tests are performed, visually inspect the complete hydraulic system for oil leaks and
damaged parts. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Visual Inspection". Before any tests are performed,
prepare the machine for troubleshooting. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Machine Preparation for
Troubleshooting".
1. Move the machine to a smooth, horizontal location. Move the machine away from other
operating machines and away from personnel.
2. Lower the work tool to the ground. Stop the engine.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Place chocks in front of the wheels and behind the wheels.
5. Turn the engine start switch key to the ON position.
6. Move the pilot valves to all positions in order to release the pressure in the hydraulic system.
7. Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF position.
8. Raise the cab. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cab Support Operation".
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Supply line for the pilot operated hydraulic control (work tool)
9. Install 7X-2444 Swivel Tee and 6V-5049 O-Ring Seal to the end of the supply line for the
pilot operated hydraulic control (work tool). Install 6V-3965 Fitting and 3J-1907 O-Ring Seal
to the tee.
10. Attach 6V-3989 Unvalved Fitting to 8T-0856 Pressure Gauge .
11. Attach two 6V-4143 Quick Connect Couplers to 177-7860 Hose .
12. Attach one 6V-4143 Quick Connect Coupler to the 6V-3965 Fitting. Attach the other 6V-4143
Quick Connect Coupler to the 6V-3989 Unvalved Fitting .
13. Lower the cab. Do not pinch the hose.
14. Sit in the seat. Fasten the seat belt and lower the armrest.
15. Start the engine. Disengage the parking brake.
16. Run the engine at HIGH IDLE. The pilot pressure should rise to 3800 ± 350 kPa (551 ± 51
psi). If the pilot pressure is not correct, refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Hydrostatic System -
Test and Adjust".
17. Use the hydraulic implement control in order to move the lift arms to the full RAISE position.
Stop the engine.
19. Use the hydraulic implement control in order to move the lift arms to the full LOWER
position. The lift arms will lower. The pressure will decrease in one of the following ways:
{ The pressure decreases slowly until the pressure reaches 900 ± 100 kPa (130 ± 15 psi).
Then, the pressure decreases rapidly. If this happens, the accumulator is properly
charged. Proceed to Step 20.
{ If the pressure decreases rapidly, the accumulator is not properly charged. Replace the
accumulator with a rechargeable accumulator. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly,
"Accumulator - Remove and Install". Proceed to the Accumulator Charge.
20. Remove the chocks.
Rechargeable Accumulator
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Typical rechargeable accumulator
Perform this test if the pilot accumulator is rechargeable.
Table 2
Required Tools
152-2023 Nitrogen Charging Fitting Gp 1
Dry nitrogen is the only gas approved for use in the accumulators. The
charging of oxygen gas in an accumulator will cause an explosion. An
explosion can be eliminated by using nitrogen gas cylinders with
standard CGA (Compressed Gas Association, Inc.) No. 580 connectors.
When nitrogen gas is ordered, make sure to order the cylinders with
CGA No. 580 connectors.
Do not rely on color codes or other methods of identification to tell the

difference between nitrogen and oxygen cylinders. In any application,
never use an adapter to connect your nitrogen charging group to a valve
outlet used on both nitrogen, oxygen, or other gas cylinders. BE SURE
YOU USE DRY NITROGEN (99.8% purity).
NOTICE
containing fluids.

Troubleshooting".
1. Move the machine to a smooth, horizontal location. Move the machine away from other
operating machines and away from personnel.
2. Lower the work tool to the ground. Stop the engine.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Place chocks in front of the wheels and behind the wheels.
6. Move the pilot valves to all positions in order to release the pressure in the hydraulic system.
7. Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF position.
8. Raise the cab. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Cab Support Operation".
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Nitrogen Charging Group
(1) Pressure gauge
(2) Valve
(3) Pressure gauge
(4) Regulator assembly
(5) Pressure regulating screw
(6) Nipple assembly for the nitrogen cylinder valve
(7) Valve handle
(8) Chuck
9. Turn the valve (2) completely in the clockwise direction. Turn the valve handle (7) completely
in the counterclockwise direction.
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Location of the Accumulator
10. Install the chuck (8) to the accumulator.
11. Turn the valve handle (7) completely in the clockwise direction. The reading on the pressure
gauge (3) should be 900 ± 100 kPa (130 ± 15 psi).
12. If the reading on the pressure gauge is too high, repeat steps 5 through 7. This ensures that
there is no hydraulic oil in the accumulator. If the pressure is still high, slowly open valve (2)
in order to lower the pressure. If the pressure is too low, proceed to the Accumulator Charge.
13. Close valve (2). Close the valve on the nitrogen cylinder.
14. Turn the valve handle (7) completely in the counterclockwise direction.
15. Remove the chuck (8) from the accumulator.
16. Open the valve (2). This will release the pressure between the valve (2) and the valve on the
nitrogen cylinder. Remove the nipple assembly (6) from the nitrogen cylinder.
17. Lower the cab.
18. Fasten the seat belt. Start the engine.
19. Move the work tool to the full RAISE position. Stop the engine.
21. Move the work tool to the full LOWER position. If the work tool lowers to the ground,
proceed to step 20. If the work tool does not lower to the ground, start the engine and lower
the work tool to the ground. Repeat steps 5 through 19.
Note: If the work tool does not lower to the ground after charging the accumulator two times,
refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Hydraulic System Troubleshooting" for probable causes.
Accumulator Charge
The following procedure is performed in order to charge the rechargeable accumulator (pilot) to the
correct precharge pressure.
Table 3
Required Tools
152-2023 Nitrogen Charging Fitting Gp 1
Dry nitrogen is the only gas approved for use in the accumulators. The
charging of oxygen gas in an accumulator will cause an explosion. An
explosion can be eliminated by using nitrogen gas cylinders with
standard CGA (Compressed Gas Association, Inc.) No. 580 connectors.
When nitrogen gas is ordered, make sure to order the cylinders with
CGA No. 580 connectors.
Do not rely on color codes or other methods of identification to tell the

difference between nitrogen and oxygen cylinders. In any application,
never use an adapter to connect your nitrogen charging group to a valve
outlet used on both nitrogen, oxygen, or other gas cylinders. BE SURE
YOU USE DRY NITROGEN (99.8% purity).
NOTICE

containing fluids.

Troubleshooting".
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Nitrogen Charging Group
(1) Pressure gauge
(2) Valve
(3) Pressure gauge
(4) Regulator assembly
(5) Pressure regulating screw
(6) Nipple assembly for the nitrogen cylinder valve
(7) Valve handle
(8) Chuck
1. Perform Steps 1 to 10 of Charge Pressure Test (Rechargeable Accumulator) in order to install

the 175-5507 Nitrogen Charging Group .
2. Turn the valve handle (7) completely in the clockwise direction. The reading on the pressure
gauge (3) should be 900 ± 100 kPa (130 ± 15 psi).
3. If the reading on the pressure gauge is too high, repeat steps 5 through 7. This ensures that
there is no hydraulic oil in the accumulator. If the pressure is still high, slowly open valve (2)
in order to lower the pressure. If the reading on the pressure gauge is too low, use the
following procedure in order to charge the accumulator:
a. Connect the nipple assembly (6) to the nitrogen cylinder.
b. Open the valve on the nitrogen cylinder. Adjust screw (5) on the regulator assembly (4)
until the reading on pressure gauge (1) is 900 ± 100 kPa (130 ± 15 psi).
c. Open valve (2) and charge the accumulator. Then, close valve (2). If pressure gauge (3)
and pressure gauge (1) show the same reading and the readings do not change, the
accumulator has the correct charge.
If the pressure reading on gauge (3) decreases, open valve (2) and allow more nitrogen
to fill the accumulator.
Perform this procedure until pressure gauge (3) and pressure gauge (1) show the same
reading. Make sure that neither reading changes when valve (2) is closed.
4. Close valve (2). Close the valve on the nitrogen cylinder.
5. Turn the valve handle (7) completely in the counterclockwise direction.
6. Remove the chuck (8) from the accumulator.
7. Open the valve (2). This will release the pressure between the valve (2) and the valve on the
nitrogen cylinder. Remove the nipple assembly (6) from the nitrogen cylinder.
8. Lower the cab.
9. Fasten the seat belt. Start the engine.
10. Move the work tool to the full RAISE position. Stop the engine.
12. Move the work tool to the full LOWER position. If the work tool lowers to the ground,
proceed to step 13. If the work tool does not lower to the ground, start the engine and lower
the work tool to the ground. Repeat the Accumulator Charge.
Note: If the work tool does not lower to the ground after charging the accumulator two times,
refer to Testing and Adjusting, "Hydraulic System Troubleshooting" for probable causes.
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Accumulator (Pilot) - Test and Charge

Charge Pressure Test

Accumulator That Is Not Rechargeable

Perform this test if the pilot accumulator is not rechargeable.

Part Number Description Qty

Always use a board or cardboard when checking for a leak.

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

2. Lower the work tool to the ground. Stop the engine.

3. Engage the parking brake.

4. Place chocks in front of the wheels and behind the wheels.

5. Turn the engine start switch key to the ON position.

7. Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF position.

10. Attach 6V-3989 Unvalved Fitting to 8T-0856 Pressure Gauge .

11. Attach two 6V-4143 Quick Connect Couplers to 177-7860 Hose .

Quick Connect Coupler to the 6V-3989 Unvalved Fitting .

13. Lower the cab. Do not pinch the hose.

15. Start the engine. Disengage the parking brake.

18. Turn the engine start switch key to the ON position.

20. Remove the chocks.

Perform this test if the pilot accumulator is rechargeable.

Do not rely on color codes or other methods of identification to tell the

Always use a board or cardboard when checking for a leak.

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

2. Lower the work tool to the ground. Stop the engine.

3. Engage the parking brake.

4. Place chocks in front of the wheels and behind the wheels.

5. Turn the engine start switch key to the ON position.

7. Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF position.

(1) Pressure gauge

(3) Pressure gauge

(4) Regulator assembly

(5) Pressure regulating screw

(6) Nipple assembly for the nitrogen cylinder valve

(7) Valve handle

10. Install the chuck (8) to the accumulator.

15. Remove the chuck (8) from the accumulator.

17. Lower the cab.

18. Fasten the seat belt. Start the engine.

20. Turn the engine start switch key to the ON position.

22. Remove the chocks.

Do not rely on color codes or other methods of identification to tell the

Always use a board or cardboard when checking for a leak.

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during

Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar Dealer Service

Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.

Nitrogen Charging Group

(1) Pressure gauge

(3) Pressure gauge

(4) Regulator assembly

(5) Pressure regulating screw

(6) Nipple assembly for the nitrogen cylinder valve

(7) Valve handle

1. Perform Steps 1 to 10 of Charge Pressure Test (Rechargeable Accumulator) in order to install

a. Connect the nipple assembly (6) to the nitrogen cylinder.

4. Close valve (2). Close the valve on the nitrogen cylinder.

5. Turn the valve handle (7) completely in the counterclockwise direction.

6. Remove the chuck (8) from the accumulator.