JLG 4017PS Service Manual - Manual (Page 136)

Hydraulic System
8-4 3706PS, 3707PS, 4014PS, 4017PS, 33.7, 37.6, 37.7
8.5 HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS
This section covers the hydraulic circuits and includes
listings for all hydraulic function pressures, where and
how to check those pressures and a hydraulic schematic.
Electrical and hydraulic functions are often related. Verify
that the electrical components of the circuit are
functioning properly whenever troubleshooting the
hydraulic circuit.
Always check the following before beginning to
troubleshoot a circuit that is not functioning correctly.
1. Check the hydraulic oil level in the reservoir. If oil is
cold, oil level should be visible in the lower gauge
window with all cylinders retracted.
2. Check hoses, tubes, fittings and other hydraulic
components for leaks, bends, kinks, interference, etc.
3. Check for air in the hydraulic system. Erratic machine
performance and/or spongy cylinder operation are
signs of air in the hydraulic system.
If air in the hydraulic system is suspected, you will
hear air leakage when hydraulic fittings are loosened
and see air bubbles in the hydraulic fluid.
Loose fittings, faulty o-rings or seals, trapped oil,
leaks, system opened for service, etc., can cause air
in the system. Determine what is causing air to enter
the system and correct it. Bleed air from the system.
8.5.1 Hydraulic Pressures
a. Checking Pressure
1. Start the machine and warm the hydraulic system to
operating temperature.
2. Shut off the machine and install a digital or a 345 bar
(5000 psi) gauge to the appropriate test port on the
hydraulic manifold.
3. Start the machine, run the engine at idle and bottom
the appropriate hydraulic function. Refer to Section
8.5.1, e. “Pressure Specifications,” for the correct
pressure rating.
b. Adjusting Maximum Pump Cut-Off Pressure
1. Shut the machine off. Remove the cap on the relief
(if necessary).
2. Start the machine and loosen the jam nut on the
relief (3). Turn the relief clockwise to increase
pressure or counter-clockwise to decrease pressure.
Set to the correct pressure.
3. Tighten the jam nut and recheck the pressure at full
throttle. If the reading is within specification, shut the
machine off, install the safety cap and remove the
gauge from the test port.
4. If the proper pressure cannot be set, use the
accompanying hydraulic schematic and/or the
electrical schematic to help troubleshoot and correct
the problem.
c. Adjusting Maximum Hydraulic Pressure
1. Shut the machine off. Remove the cap on the relief
(if necessary).
2. Start the machine and loosen the jam nut on the
relief (2). Turn the relief clockwise to increase
pressure or counter-clockwise to decrease pressure.
Set to the correct pressure.
3. Tighten the jam nut and recheck the pressure at full
throttle. If the reading is within specification, shut the
machine off, install the safety cap and remove the
gauge from the test port.
4. If the proper pressure cannot be set, use the
accompanying hydraulic schematic and/or the
electrical schematic to help troubleshoot and correct
the problem.
d. Adjusting Maximum Steering Pressure
1. Shut the machine off.
2. Install a digital or a 345 bar (5000 psi) gauge to the
appropriate test port on the hydraulic manifold (P).
3. Select 2 wheel steer, run engine at high idle, turn
steering wheel one direction to lock. Hold and check
pressure.
Note: Do Not operate any other function while checking
steering pressure.
Note: The steering pressure is pre-set from the
manufacturer and cannot be adjusted.
4. If the proper pressure cannot be set, use the
accompanying hydraulic schematic and/or the
electrical schematic to help troubleshoot and correct
the problem.