Step 19. Prime Hydraulic System - MacDon M Series Assembly Instructions Manual

STEP 19. PRIME HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
IMPORTANT
It is extremely important that this
procedure is done prior to engine
cranking. Pumps are damaged very
quickly without oil in the housings.
Header drive
independently with two bleed ports
and traction drive pumps have a
common bleed port.
a. Open engine compartment hood fully.
b. Turn hydraulic
counterclockwise to loosen bung, and remove
dipstick.
M150, M200
c. M150, M200 - Locate plug on SIDE of HEADER
drive pump housing from underneath machine
and loosen plug to bleed pump housing. Re-
tighten plug once oil starts to run out.
Form # 169242
UNLOADING AND ASSEMBLY
pumps are bled
oil reservoir filler
d. M150, M200 - Locate plug on TOP of HEADER
drive pump housing from above and loosen plug
to bleed pump housing. Re-tighten plug once oil
starts to run out.
cap
e. M100 - Locate plug on TOP of HEADER drive
pump housing and loosen plug to bleed pump
housing. Re-tighten plug once oil starts to run
out.
f. ALL - Locate plug on TOP of TRACTION drive
pump housing from above and loosen plug to
bleed pump housing. Re-tighten plug once oil
starts to run out.
g. Replace hydraulic oil reservoir filler cap.
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M150, M200
M100
ALL
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Model Year - 2009