18 Genesis LXP
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HYDRAULIC START-UP
Genesis processors are designed to operate under full excavator pressure or up to 5500 PSI. Due
to these high pressures, it is important that air is bled from the processor cylinders after installation.
Failure to follow these procedures could result in cylinder seal damage and/or excavator hydraulic
system damage.
Start-up Procedure:
Check the excavator hydraulic tank for proper fluid level.
Excavator oil should be warmed up before hooking up processor lines in cold weather. If oil is
cold, air from cylinder will be pushed into oil tank, causing oil to foam. This problem takes hours to
correct, and it will cause pump cavitation.
Follow the OEM procedures for starting and warm-up of the excavator hydraulic system. Do not
operate the processor circuit during the warm-up period.
After the excavator has reached normal operating temperature, set the engine to idle speed.
Processor must be vertical. Do not allow the tank to run low - have someone watch the oil gauge.
Slowly fill the bore end of the processor cylinders to partially close the jaws.
Slowly fill the rod end of the processor cylinders to open the jaws.
Note: Do not fully extend or
retract processor cylinders with the first cycles.
Use partial strokes extending and retracting,
slowly working to full strokes.
Stop and check the excavator hydraulic fluid level again to be sure there is still sufficient fluid.
Service as required.
Cycle the processor jaws five or six strokes before increasing the full operating pressure.
INSTALLATION