TM 5-5420-278-24&P0038 000038 00-4BLEEDING PUMP SYSTEM (Contd)NOTEBleeding fluid from right-hand or left-hand pump and cylinder isperformed the same way. Right inner ponton is shown.CYLINDER1.Place control lever (2) to UP position (3) on pump (1).2.Remove cap (7) from valve (6) and connect test hose (8) of drain hose (without gauge) to valve (6) atcylinder (10). Place other end of hose (8) in clean container.NOTEPump reservoir must be filled and remain full during thisoperation to prevent air from entering system.3.Operate pump handle (4) until piston rod or yoke (9) is fully extended.4.Disconnect drain hose (8) from valve (6) on cylinder (10) and install cap (7) on valve (6).WARNINGWhen the cylinder is extended to the stop point, the piston rod onthe pump must be completely extended and the handle must pointtowards the open cover before control lever is operated. Failure todo so may result in injury or death.5.Place control lever (2) in DOWN position (5) on pump (1) and operate pump handle (4) until pistonrod or yoke (9) is fully retracted.6.Repeat steps 1 through 5 until there are no air bubbles coming from test hose (8), in step 3, atcontainer.
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