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To prevent damage to • ow control valve, do not disassemble the valve. 
Keep dirt, water and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system. 
Before opening the hydraulic • 
uid reservoir fi ller cap, drain plug and hydrau-
lic lines, clean up contaminants that can get in the openings. Also, protect 
the openings from accidental contamination during maintenance. 
CAUTION
CAUTION
FLOW CONTROL VALVE ON RH CYLINDER 
FIG. 35-1
FLOW 
CONTROL
 
VALVE
4. Make sure platform is on the ground. Check 
the RH !
 ow control valve as follows. Remove 
! ow control valve (FIG. 35-1). Ensure the ! ow 
control valve operates with a smooth spring-
loaded action. Check for debris inside the 
valve. Clean or replace the ! ow control valve, 
if necessary. Reinstall ! ow control valve (if 
good) or a replacement. Do the same for the 
LH ! ow control valve.
RH CYLINDER
CHECKING SOLENOID VALVE
FIG. 35-2
VALVE
CARTRIDGE
1/8”
5. Check the lowering solenoid valve as follows. 
Check if " 
ltering screen is plugged. Clean 
carefully if required. Push on the plunger in 
the valve by inserting small screwdriver in the 
open end (FIG. 35-2). If the plunger does not 
move with a smooth, spring-loaded action (ap-
proximately 1/8”), replace the valve cartridge. 
Reinstall lowering solenoid valve (if good) or 
a replacement. Torque valve cartridge to 30 
lbs.-ft. and hex nut to 30 lbs.-in.