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 TM 55-1905-222-14
MAINTENANCE OF HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEM
4-32 ADJUST COUNTERBALANCE VALVE.
The counterbalance valves induce artificial pressure on the low pressure side of the steering cylinders to prevent
the rudder from running ahead of the pumps.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions
Tool Kit, Mechanic's, Rail
Engines running.
and Marine
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
Observe the steering system hydraulic pressure gauge (0-2000 PSI) located on the pilothouse
console, while adjusting the valves. There are two counterbalance valves, one port and one
starboard. One cannot be adjusted without the other being adjusted.
ADJUST COUNTERBALANCE VALVE
a. Isolate one steering cylinder by closing both
isolation valves (1) on the opposite side.
b. Turn knob (2) to adjust counter- balance
valve to bring the hydraulic pressure gauge
reading to 1000 psi.
c. Repeat procedure in b and c for second
valve.
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