Figure 5-159. Top Bleeder Screw

LEGEND FOR FIGURE 5-160

Tilt cylinder assy.

10.

Gland cover

21.

Shim retainer

37.

Packing spring

Barrel assembly

14.

Spacer

Bolt, lockwasher

22.

38.

Rod end

Rod, piston assembly

15.

Gland seal

23.

Rod wiper

39.

Key

u-cup

16.

Back-up ring

24.

Wiper retainer

Lack bolt

40.

Gland bushing retainer

17.

Gland

Support pin

41.

Lockwasber

32.

Bolt

33.

Cotter pin

18.

Gland bushing

42.

Nut

Wear ring

19.

V-packing set

34.

Grease fitting

43.

Pivot pin

Segment ring

20.

Shim

44.

cotter pin

35.

Rear support bearing

e. Start engine and operate lift cylinder to bleed

air from the hydraulic system;

f. Check main hydraulic reservoir for proper fluid

level. Fill as necessary.

g . Inspect hydraulic cylinder and oil lines for

leaks.

5-153. BLEEDING LIFT CYLINDER. After

i n s t a l l a t i o n , the lift cylinder should be bled to

remove all trapped air from the cylinder.

a. Raise carriage about 4 feet or until bleeder

screw is accessible.

Note

Check for proper oil level in sump before

and after bleeding.

b . Loosen side bleeder screw, shown in figure

5-158, using an allen wrench. The piston will drop

a few inches as the air is forced out.

Figure 5-159. Top Bleeder Screw

c. When oil starts to flow from the bleeder screw,

tighten the screw securely to stop leakage.

d. Now loosen the top bleeder screw, shown in

figure 6-159, using an allen wrench. The piston will

drop slightly as air is forced out. When oil starts to

flow from the loosened screw, tighten the screw to

stop leakage.

e. Check oil level in sump and add oil as required.

5-112