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THEORY OF OPERATION - CONTINUED
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BRAKE AND HYDRAULIC FAN SYSTEM - CONTINUED
3.
Brake Accumulator.
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a.
Accumulators for both front and rear service brakes are located behind ladder on right side of machine. Accumula-
tors are mounted in a vertical position. Accumulator for front service brakes is positioned outside of accumulator
for rear service brakes.
b.
Both service brake accumulators have a piston, which is sealed. Piston moves back and forth inside accumulator
bore. Nitrogen gas chamber contains a charge of approximately 900 psi (6,205 kPa) of dry nitrogen gas. Dry nitro-
gen gas is added to accumulator through nitrogen charging valve.
c.
Oil from accumulator charging valve flows through outlet, then enters pressure oil chamber. Oil then pushes pis-
ton, causing dry nitrogen gas to compress. When pressure in accumulator reaches cutout pressure, oil supply is
stopped by accumulator charging valve.
d.
When a brake pedal is pushed, oil from chamber flows outward through outlet to service brake control valve,
where oil applies service brakes.
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