TM 55-1520-240-23-1
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SERVICE UTILITY SYSTEM POWER STEERING/SWIVEL LOCK
ACCUMULATOR
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5.
Read accumulator gage (6) If indicated pressure
is within maximum and minimum limits shown on
chart below, go to Follow-On Maintenance. If
pressure is not within limits or your need is to
depressurize the accumulator, go to step 6.
High pressure air trapped under valve
cap can be a hazard. If cap is not
removed slowly, air can pop it off and
cause injury.
6.
Loosen cap (7) on charging valve (8) one or two
turns. Allow any trapped air to escape.
When depressurizing the accumulator,
high pressure air will be released
from the accumulator charging valve.
Ensure body parts are well clear of
high pressure air or injury will result.
7.
Remove cap (7). To depressurize system
accumulator, go to and complete step 8 and stop.
To service system accumulator connect chuck
(9) from air source to valve (8) before going to
step 8 and on.
Depressurize accumulator slowly.
Fast depressurization will result in
internal damage to accumulator.
8.
Hold body of valve (8) with wrench. Turn valve
outer nut one or two turns to open valve.
9.
Charge accumulator (11) with dry air or nitrogen
to pressure indicated in the following chart. Read
pressure on gage (6).
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