Service Manual User guide

Axles and Brakes

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Fig. 9-4: Accumulator Charging

Pre-charge the accumulator using the following steps (see Fig. 9-4):

1. Follow preparation procedures as outlined in Section 3 and in

Section 5 of this manual.

2. Make sure nitrogen supply is shut off.

3. Attach hose (Item 7) to nitrogen bottle.

4. Remove two (2) capscrews (Item 1), valve guard (Item 2), and gas

valve cap (Item 3).

5. Back “T” handle (Item 8) on accumulator test gauge (Item 5) all the

way out (counterclockwise). The pressure gauge must have 2500 psi

capacity (correctly calibrated).

6. Mount test gauge on accumulator gas valve (Item 9) and tighten. Be

sure of an air-tight connection when mounting gauge.

7. Close (turn in) bleed valve (Item 4).

8. Remove gauge cap (Item 6) from test valve.

9. While making sure not to loop or twist the hose, attach swivel nut on

nitrogen hose (Item 7) to gas valve.

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# Description

1Capscrew

2 Valve Guard

3 Gas Valve Cap

4 Gauge Bleed Valve

5 Accumulator Test Gauge

# Description

6 Gauge Cap

7 Nitrogen Hose

8 “T” Handle

9Gas Valve

10 Accumulator

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