GEA EL48, Operation Manual

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Maintenance
Adjust hydraulic suspension
2018-9015-001
09-2016
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Adjustment for suspension with oil on each side of piston (optional)
Note!
Position the spreader and the tractor on a flat and level surface to
proceed with the suspension adjustment. The adjustment must be
done on one side at a time. Make sure the oil level of the tractor or
hydraulic power unit is sufficient.
● Remove both suspension hydraulic
hoses from the frame. The hoses are
located at the front of the spreader;
● Connect both suspension hydraulic
hoses to the tractor;
● Open the two ball valves (1) of the
suspension hydraulic hoses;
● Engage the hydraulics to add or to
remove oil in the suspension
cylinders. Repeat this step twice;
1
● To add oil in the cylinders, the
cylinders must be filled and fully
extended. Engage the hydraulics to
remove a small amount of oil in order
to remove air inside the cylinders;
● Add oil until the length of the
suspension rod (X) reaches 6”
(150mm);