
Checking Steering Pressure
Steering pressure is also checked at either one of the pressure diagnostic couplers (Figure 48) under the right grill guard. Check steering pressure at either coupler with a
WARNING
DO NOT depress the FOOT PEDAL with the
PRESSURE GAUGE
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WIKA
HYDROSTATIC
PUMP TEST PORT
HYDROSTATIC
PUMP TEST PORT
Figure 48. Steering Pressure Gauge
Run the engine at full RPM. The steering system's factory settings are shown in Table 9, however some operators may prefer a more responsive steering (higher pressure required) and some operators may prefer a "softer feel" (lower pressure required).
Table 9. Steering Pressure
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1. Engine must be a full speed.
mAINTENANCE
Steering Pressure Adjustment
Remember, DO NOT depress the foot pedal with the 300- 600 PSI gauge installed. Immediate damage to the gauge will occur.
1.Remove right grill guard.
2.Install 300 or 600 PSI gauge (Figure 49).
3.Loosen
HEX JAM NUT
HEX NUT
Figure 49. Steering Pressure Adjustmen
4.Use a 1/2" socket to adjust the small hex nut within the larger hex jam nut.
5.Adjust to proper steering pressure specifications shown in Table 9.
6.Retighten jam nut, remove gauge, and reinstall grill guard.
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