SERVICE MANUAL & ICA
8750 AMPHIBIAN/SEAPLANE FLOATS ON CESSNA 208/208B
Revision C
Page 69 of 104
P/N 1005723 Doc. No. W8750-24-01
5.1 BLEEDING THE
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The system automatically bleeds, provided
sufficient oil is maintained in the reservoir.
To check the fluid level, fill the reservoir
through the servicing point on the power
pack assembly with MIL-H-5606 hydraulic
oil and cycle the gear.
If the reservoir empties, stop the cycle by
pulling the pump motor circuit breakers.
Fill the reservoir again and complete the
cycle. Continue this procedure until the
fluid level in the reservoir stabilizes (it will
vary in level between gear up and down
positions).
If the fluid level continues to decline during
gear cycles, check for external leaks. When
the fluid level stabilizes, fill the reservoir to
the normal operating range as placarded on
the pump reservoir.