TM 9-2330-381-14
4-18. HYDRAULIC TANK DRAINING (CONT)
e. Allow all fluid in hydraulic tank (1), approximately 0.5 - 1.0 gl (1.9 - 3.8 l) of fluid, to drain into drain pan.
f. Inspect drain plug (11) for contaminates, metal particles, and corrosion. Clean drain plug with clean hydraulic
fluid.
g. Apply pipe sealant to male threads of pipe plug (11) and install drain plug (11) to hydraulic tank (1).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE
1.
Refill hydraulic tank (para. 4-17) as required.
2.
Bleed hydraulic system (para. 4-19) as required.
4-19. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING
This task covers:
a. Steering
b. Suspension
c.
Gooseneck
Circuit
Circuit
Circuit
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General mechanics tool kit, item 16, appx. B
Drain pan, 4 gl, item 17, appx. B
Materials/Parts
Cap and plug set, item 5, appx. E
Pipe sealant, item 18, appx. E
Hose, clear (2), 36 inch (91 cm)
Personal Required:
3
Equipment Condition
Tractor/semitrailer coupled and parked on level ground (para. 2-24)
Platform set at road height (para. 2-19)
APU shut down (para. 2-16)
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