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THEORY OF OPERATION - CONTINUED
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STEERING SYSTEM - CONTINUED
4.
Steering Piston Pump.
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a.
Steering system pump is an automatic piston pump which senses pressure and flow requirements. When steering
circuit is not being used, pump is at low-pressure standby.
b.
Single highest pressure sensed flows to pressure compensator spool. This spool keeps pump output at a level nec-
essary to fulfill requirements for system flow and pressure.
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