Hydraulic Crimping Tools
10
KuDos Mechanical
ATTENTION:
•
Use only new SHELL T15 hydraulic fluid or equivalent.
•
The hydraulic fluid must be changed every 24 months.
•
Using the incorrect type of oil will damage the seals in the
pump and cause the pump to malfunction.
Hydraulic Fluid Maintenance
Restore piston action by following the steps below:
1) R
EMOVING AIR FROM THE SYSTEM
:
1.
Position the tool upside-down in a vice with the pump
handle in the open position.
2.
Unscrew the main handle from the body, then remove
the reservoir bung/cap.
3.
Pump the moving handle a few times to advance the
ram.
4.
Press the release lever to release the pressure in the
hydraulic circuit until the ram is fully retracted and the
oil has returned completely into the reservoir.
5.
Repeat the process several times to assure that all air
bubbles are ejected.
6.
Close the rubber reservoir and insert the filler cap, then
reassemble the main handle.
2) R
EFILLING THE OIL RESERVOIR
:
1. Check the oil reservoir every six months and make sure
the reservoir is full.
2.
To refill the oil reservoir, follow the steps above to dis-
assemble the tool.
3.
Do not use restored, used oil, or mix different kinds of
oil.
