System Bleeding

If required, remove the hydraulic system from the vehicle. REFER to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, LIFT CYLINDER AND MOTOR .
Retract the cylinder rods.
Remove the fill plug at the end of the hydraulic pump.

Fig 1: Identifying Fill Plug
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Fill the pump with Mercon® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole and install the fill plug.

Fig 2: Identifying Fill Plug
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NOTE: Make sure the motor/pump is above the cylinder before operating the motor/pump.

NOTE: Some noise squeal may be noticed due to the air in the system.

Connect a 12-volt power source to the motor connector and operate the motor until the cylinders are fully extended. Reverse the 12-volt connection to fully retract the cylinders. Repeat this procedure three times, ending with the cylinders retracted.
Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill the pump with MERCON® Multi-Purpose Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-2-QDX or equivalent to the bottom of the fill hole.

Fig 3: Identifying Fill Plug
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Install a fill plug.

Fig 4: Identifying Fill Plug
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Install the hydraulic system in the vehicle. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, LIFT CYLINDER AND MOTOR .