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Within hydraulic pilot line systems, what fallback emergency function does the Accumulator serve?

Within hydraulic pilot line systems, what fallback emergency function does the Accumulator serve?

Explanation

A nitrogen charging bladder accumulator stores pilot oil reserves. If the engine stalls unexpectedly with the boom raised, stored pressure allows the operator to actuate pilot control valves to lower the boom safely on flat ground.

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