TM 5-5420-227-24
OVERHEAD CYLINDER RELIEF VALVE (RV3) ADJUSTMENT (Sheet 1 of 1)
TOOLS: 1/4 in. socket head screw key
3/16 in. socket head screw key
9/16 in. open end wrench
SPECIAL TOOL: Gage, pressure (item 3, sec III, app B)
PERSONNEL:
Two
REFERENCE:
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES:
Remove overhead cylinder armor (page 3-217)
Relieve hydraulic pressure (page 3-65)
If STE/lCE is available, go to STE/lCE Test
ADJUSTMENT:
1.
Using 1/4 inch screw key, remove plug (A).
Manually install pressure gage in opening left by
2.
3.
Engage hydraulic pump (TM 5-5420-226-10).
4.
Set engine speed at 1800 rpm.
Slowly push down overhead cylinder control lever all the way and hold in that position.
5.
6.
When overhead cylinder is fully retracted, have second technician observe pressure
gage reading.
7.
Return overhead cylinder control lever to neutral position.
8.
Remove adjusting screw cap (B) using wrench.
NOTE
Correct pressure is 3600 50 psi (24822 340 kPa).
To adjust relief valve pressure, hold adjusting screw (C) with 3/16 inch screw key and
9.
use wrench to loosen jamnut (D). Using screw key, turn adjusting screw (C) clockwise
to increase pressure or counterclockwise to decrease pressure.
Repeat steps 3 through 9 until pressure gage shows reading of 3600 50 psi (24822
10.
340 kPa).
11.
Holding adjusting screw (C) with 3/1 6 inch screw key, use wrench to tighten jamnut
(D).
12.
Remove pressure gage.
Using 1/4 inch screw key, install plug (A).
13.
14.
Install adjusting screw cap (B) using wrench.
15.
Install overhead cylinder armor (page 3-218).
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