Bleeding the Reel Lift Cylinder System

If hoses have been disconnected from cylinder, or if reel will not remain level with cutterbar, trapped air must be bled from cylinders and lines. This requires two people.

causym CAUTION: When performing this operation, lower cylinder safety stops.

Open bleed plug (A) in cylinder on left-hand side.

Raise reel and hold switch until escaping oil is free of air bubbles.

IMPORTANT: Bleed plug must be tight or air will get into system again.

Tighten plug to specification.

Specification

Bleed Plug -Torque 5 N·m (3.6 lb-ft)

H64067


A-Bleed Plug

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