TM 9-2330-379-14&P
SYSTEM BLEEDING
This task covers:
Bleeding
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Materials/Parts
General mechanics tool set
Small jar
Hose, 5/16-inch I.D. by 24 inches
(61 cm.) - oil resistant
Oil, hydraulic type OHT
Equipment Conditions
No special requirements
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
NOTE
This procedure is typical for the front and the
rear hydraulic lift systems.
1
Hydraulic
Control valve
Move to the PUMP position.
pump (1)
(2)
2
Hydraulic
Manual control
Open.
cylinder (3)
valve (4)
3
Hydraulic
Bleeder valve
Open using a box wrench.
cylinder (3)
(5)
4
Bleeder
Length of hose
Push onto the end of bleeder valve (5).
valve (5)
(6)
5
Jar (7)
a.
Fill halfway with oil, type OHT.
b.
Submerge free end of hose (6) in oil
in jar (7).
6
Hydraulic
Handle (8)
Pump handle until bubbles stop coming
pump (1)
from the end of hose (6) that is
submerged in oil in jar.
7
Hydraulic
Bleeder valve
Close using a box wrench.
cylinder (3)
(5)
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