Tie Down LP16.5 - Manual (Page 4)

Bleeding Brakes for the 16.5 Raptor Actuator
1. Secure trailer on level ground. Chock wheels and/
or attach trailer to the tow vehicle to keep the trailer
from moving during the bleeding process
2. Tools Required – one (1) medium to large size flat
blade screw driver, one (1) 3/16” & (1) 5/32” hex key
wrench, one (1) wrench to fit the bleeder valves on
your brakes and brake fluid DOT 3.
Do not use
silicone brake fluids. This will cause seal damage and
void your warranty.
3. Pictures 1 & 2 – using the hex key wrenches, remove
the three (3) hex screws holding the top black plastic
cover on top of the actuator.
4. Picture 3 – slide the rectangular metal E-stop spring
catch rearward several inches.
5. Picture 4 – fill master cylinder reservoir with DOT 3
brake fluid. NEVER re-use brake fluid. Use only new DOT
brake fluid. Never use silicone based brake fluids.
6. Picture 5 & 6 – Insert the flat blade screw driver in the
Cable attachment loop, with the blade of the screw
driver against the E-stop arm. Pull the handle forward to
pump the master cylinder.
7. Repeat several times and hold to build pressure to bleed
each of the brakes. Follow brake manufacturer’s
instructions for bleeding the brakes.
8. Check the master cylinder reservoir often. Do not allow
the reservoir to empty. When bleeding is completed, fill
reservoir to within 3/8” from the bottom of the threads.
DO NOT OVER FILL.
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