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Reelmaster 6500-D/6700-DHydraulic System Page 4 - 88
Power Steering
The ReelmasterR 6500-D/6700is equipped with power
steering. The power steering valve is enclosed in the
steering tower at the front of the traction unit. As the
steering wheel is turned, the steering valve meters hy-
draulic fluid to the double-acting steering cylinder onthe
rear axle and turns the wheels. Hydraulic fluid flow for
powersteering is supplied by section P3 of the hydraulic
pump.The steering section ofthe pump has a built-inre-
lief valve.
Note: Because the steering cylinder has different dis-
placements when extended and retracted, the steering
wheel will not return to its original position after making
a turn.
Note: The steering system will operate with the en-
gine off if necessary (with increased effort).
Figure 56
1. Steering wheel cover
2. Nut
3. Steering wheel
4. Dust cover
5. Steering column
6. Clamp
7. Flange head screw (2 used)
8. Hydraulic tube
9. Hydraulic tube
10. Hydraulic tube
11. Steering valve
12. O--ring
13. Hydraulic fitting (5 used)
14. O--ring
15. Hydraulic tube
16. Hydraulic tube
17. Flange head screw (3 used)
Figure 57
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20 to 26 ft--lb
(28to35N--m)
