MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
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15 | Excessive back | Restriction between “in” |
| pressure. | and “out” port and |
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| reservoir. |
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16 | Paint on valve spool. | Clean valve spool. Binding |
| Sticking valve spool, | may be caused by over |
| or scored valve. | tightened plug, mounting |
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| bolt, fitting or tie rod bolt. |
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| See Item 30. |
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17 | Oil leakage past | If spool cap contains oil, |
| spool seal into spool | replace spool seal |
| cap. | If |
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| “bellied”, check for |
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| restriction from “out” port |
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| reservoir. See Item 30. |
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18 | Broken return | Replace broken return |
| springs. | springs. |
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19 | Bent spool. | Return for factory repair or |
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| replace with new spool |
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| section. See Item 30. |
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20 | Foreign particles. | Clean system and valve. |
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21 | Misalignment of | Check linkage for binding |
| control handle | condition. |
| linkage. |
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22 | Spool not moved to | Spool travel should be |
| full stroke. | 5/16” either way or 5/8” |
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| total. |
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23 | Relief valve setting | Clean or overhaul relief |
| in control valve too | valve or replace cartridge. |
| low or defective. | Refer to VALVE SERVICE |
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| section for proper PSI |
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| settings. |
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24 | Overload relief valve | Clean relief. Do not disturb |
| in control valve | pressure setting or replace |
| stuck open or | cartridge. |
| malfunctioning. |
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25 | Worn control valve. | Replace control valve. |
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26 | Check poppet in | Clean check poppet(s) |
| control valve not | carefully. Ensure free |
| holding. | movement and proper |
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| seating or replace check |
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| poppet. See Item 30. |
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27 | Damaged or worn | Replace spool end seals. |
| spool seals. |
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28 | Check ball in anti- | Clean |
| cavitation is stuck or | carefully. Assure that |
| not seated properly. | checks move freely and |
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| seat properly or replace |
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| cartridge. See Item 30. |
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29 | Valve cap and | Loosen screws holding |
| center return | cap on valve (ref. Valve |
| mechanism binding. | Service image). Operate |
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| valve spool and retighten |
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| screws. |
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This valve is a precision device and is not intended for extensive field adjustment or repair. Field replacement parts are limited to seal kits, cartridges and tie rod ends. Beyond replacement of these parts, opening of check cavities and certain relief valve cavities to examine for trapped dirt, or resetting main relief valve with the use of a good pressure gauge, valve should be returned for service.
Dirt and shreds of packing material are the usual causes of valve malfunction. Be sure that oil supply is kept clean. Use only factory supplied packings in cylinder repair. Fittings and hoses must be clean before being removed.
NOTE: Pay close attention to all caution warning notes so valve will not have to be returned to manufacturer for reconditioning.
Troubleshooting guide is designed to help qualified individuals, with valve service training, correct minor problems which may develop. If valve is under warranty do not attempt disassembly for repairs. Contact your authorized dealer. Any attempt to disassemble valve during warranty period will VOID warranty.
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