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Roll bar hydraulic system function - GF91.53-P-3000R

MODEL 230 

Shown with roll bar retracted 

Fig 1: Roll Bar Hydraulic System Function Diagram - Shown With Roll Bar Retracted
G05076882Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Raise roll bar (only using manual operation) 

The motor (A7/5m1)  of the hydraulic unit starts up, the main valve (Y55/1y1)  and the roll bar solenoid valve (Y55/1y2)  shift up:

IMPORTANT If the roll bar is in an intermediate position, it supports itself at the gear racks using the locking pawl, and is also clamped in via the hydraulic cylinder at the rod end by the system hydraulic pressure.

Lower roll bar (only using manual operation) 

The motor (A7/5m1)  of the hydraulic unit starts up, and the main valve (Y55/1y1)  shifts:

IMPORTANT Hydraulic system pressure is permanently applied to the hydraulic cylinder at the rod end.

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