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

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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.

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

Lower the boom safely if engine stalls mid-air

Automatically calculate payload weight of bucket

Prevent engine oil backflow during sharp turns

Pre-heat heavy hydraulic oil in cold weather

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