SERVICE MANUAL & I.C.A. FOR THE 7000 AMPHIBIOUS FLOATS
Revision G Page 63 of 102 P/N 1004646 Doc. No. W7001-24-01
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.
