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C
D
E
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Figure 73
Bleeding the Hydraulic System
1.
Raise the rear of machine and support it with jack
stands (or equivalent support) just high enough to
allow the drive wheels to turn freely.
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Figure 74
1.
Jacking points
2.
Start the engine, move the throttle control ahead to the
1/2 throttle position, and disengage the parking brake.
A.
Move the bypass levers into the pushing the
machine position. With the bypass valves
open and the engine running, slowly move the
motion-control levers in both forward and reverse
5 or 6 times.
B.
Move the bypass levers into the operating the
machine position.
C.
With the bypass valve closed and the engine
running, slowly move the control lever in both
forward and reverse directions 5 to 6 times.
D.
Shut off the engine and check the oil level in the
expansion reservoir. Add the specified oil until
it reaches the F
ULL
C
OLD
line on the expansion
reservoir.
3.
Repeat step
until all the air is completely purged from
the system.
Note:
When the transaxle operates at normal noise
levels, moves smoothly forward, and reverses at normal
speeds, it is purged.
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