318 load unit: bleed the hydraulic lift cylinders – MTS 318 Load Unit User Manual

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Routine Maintenance Overview Checklist

318 Load Unit

Maintenance

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318 Load Unit: Bleed the Hydraulic Lift Cylinders

Bleed both hydraulic lift cylinders whenever the crosshead does not move
smoothly. Also bleed them whenever the sealed side of the hydraulic system has
been opened to air. The following figure shows the location of the bleed ports for
the two types of lifts commonly used.

Bleed ports

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