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Champion V series steering circuit

DB2 · 2022-01-07 20:09

Machine has load sensing hydraulics for most circuits but the steering and clutch/brake booster’s are on a separate circuit. Anybody have a schematic or any insights as to where the relief valve may be ? Have little to no hyd assist. Thanks in advance.

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  1. #1DB22022-01-09 10:10

    Steering is now basically rock hard to turn at rest and only marginally better while rolling. Could the problem be the orbital valve ? I have 20 Elgin Pelican street sweepers with two orbitals in each and have never had a problem other than leaking at the input shaft. We swapped the cushion valve with no change. We also isolated each cylinder with no success. Thanks for any advice.

  2. #2DB22022-01-11 20:51

    Turned out to be a bit of debris in the steering relief valve. Sounds straightforward but it was a real pleasure to get at. Anyway she’s back to steering like a Champion again. Thanks