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Product: EXCAVATOR
Model: 320B EXCAVATOR 5BR
Configuration: 320B & 320B L TRACK-TYPE EXCAVATORS 5BR00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3066 ENGINE
Testing and Adjusting
320B Excavator Hydraulic System
Media Number -SENR9247-07 Publication Date -01/11/2004 Date Updated -02/11/2004
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Hydraulic System Pressure - Release
SMCS - 4250-553-PX; 5050-553-PX
Main Hydraulic System
Release the pressure in the implement hydraulic circuits (boom, stick and bucket) before any
hydraulic lines or components are disconnected or removed.
1. Fully retract the stick cylinder rod.
2. Adjust the position of the bucket so that the bucket is parallel to the ground.
3. Lower the boom until the bucket is flat on the ground.
4. Shut off the engine.
5. Turn the engine start switch to the ON position without starting the engine.
6. Place the hydraulic activation control lever in the UNLOCKED position.
7. In order to relieve any pressure that might be present in the pilot system, move all implement
control levers and pedals to FULL STROKE positions.
8. Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position.
9. Slowly loosen the fill/vent plug on the hydraulic tank and release the pressure.
10. Tighten the fill/vent plug on the hydraulic tank to the specified torque.
11. The pressure in the system should now be released and lines and components can be removed.
Main Pumps
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When the main pumps have been serviced or the hydraulic oil has been replaced, remove the air from
the hydraulic system. Remove the air from the hydraulic system in the following manner:
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during
performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair
of the machine. 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 Tools and Shop
Products Guide", for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain
fluids in Caterpillar machines.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
NOTICE
To avoid system damage, make sure that the hydraulic pump is
properly filled with hydraulic oil before start-up.
Illustration 1 g00339492
Pump compartment
(1) Vent plug
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1. While the engine is stopped, remove vent plug (1) on the top of the main pump.
2. Fill the main pumps with oil.
3. Install vent plug (1). Tighten vent plug (1) and start the engine.
4. Place the engine at low idle position. Raise the boom and hold the boom in this position.
5. Stop the engine and slowly lower the boom until the bucket is on the ground. This pressurizes
the hydraulic tank.
6. Slowly loosen vent plug (1) until oil begins to flow from the opening.
7. Tighten the vent plug to the specified torque.
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