
The open-center system constantly pumps oil through the hydraulic cylinder operating valves and returns the oil to the reservoir. The closed-center system does not pump oil until there is a demand for oil from one of the hydraulic cylinders. In this case, CLOSED-CENTER means that when the operating valves which control the hydraulic cylinders are in the neutral position, there is no flow of oil through the valves. As long as the engine and pump are running, a constant stand-by oil pressure of ap