V. Reservoir
Reservoir
The hydraulic reservoir is located at the rear of the upperstructure frame, behind the boom. It is a major
component of the hydraulic system incorporating many design features necessary for correct hydraulic
performance. These features are:
Storage Capacity:
The reservoir is correctly sized to provide a sufficient volume of hydraulic fluid to allow all circuits to fully cycle and
still maintain a correct volume of hydraulic fluid to prevent pump cavitation.
Capacity Checks:
Sight gauges and an electrical indicator monitor fluid levels in the reservoir.
See Figure 8 & Figure 9
Heat Dissipation:
The external reservoir surface assists in heat dissipation from hot hydraulic fluid. There is a fluid temperature
indicator located in the reservoir.
See Figure 8 & Figure 9
This indicator warns of high fluid temperature at the
moniter in the operators cab.
Turbulence Control:
Internal baffles welded in the reservoir reduces foaming by controlling hydraulic fluid turbulence. This allows
entrapped air to dissapate from the hydraulic fluid.
Accessabillity:
Access covers are designed into the reservoir. These allow entrance into the internal areas to facilitate cleaning of
normal sediment build-up.
Air Breather:
A pressurized breather vents air to the atmosphere once it exceeds 10 PSI.
See Figure 10
The reservoir is
pressurized by the machine air system. The reservoir pressure is set of 6-8 PSI. This forces hydraulic fluid into the
pump supply lines. An electrical pressure switch located on the pump suction tube warns of low air pressure at the
monitor in the operators cab.
Drainage:
Fluid drainage plugs in the reservoir bottom are provided for routine maintenance.
Return Filter:
The reservoir houses a 10 micron hydraulic fluid return filter. Hydraulic fluid passes through this filter before it
enters the reservoir. This filter assembly includes a magnet, a 15 PSI. bypass valve, and a removable cover for
ease of service. Bypass condition is indicated via an electrical switch on the dump tube from the control valves.
Suction Screen:
Filtered hydraulic fluid supplied to the pumps leaves the reservoir through the outlet port. Large contaminants are
prevented from entering the pump supply circuit by a 100 mesh suction screen (filter) located inside the reservoir
on the outlet line to the pump.
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