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PRODUCT: BUGGIES MODEL: WBH16EF HYDRO-GEAR PUMP & SYSTEM BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS This document is for assisting the technician in bleeding the hydraulic pump and system after installing a new Hydro-Gear pump. Safety First: ✓ To avoid injury, read and understand Operator’s Manual before working on this machine.
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PRODUCT: BUGGIES MODEL: WBH16EF HYDRO-GEAR PUMP & SYSTEM BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS Bleeding Air from Hydro-Gear Pump Important Preliminary Steps ✓ If needed, add SAE 15W-40 motor oil to reservoir to level with the (black line) on sight glass ✓ Place machine off the ground on jack stands ✓...
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PRODUCT: BUGGIES MODEL: WBH16EF HYDRO-GEAR PUMP & SYSTEM BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS Bleeding Air from Hydro-Gear Pump Step 4: Pull the engine’s starter rope multiple times to rotate the pump and purge air from the auxiliary pump (F) Step 5: Once the air is purged/no air bubbles are visible, install the port plug back in place (G)
PRODUCT: BUGGIES MODEL: WBH16EF HYDRO-GEAR PUMP & SYSTEM BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS Bleeding Air from Hydraulic System IMPORTANT: FIRST BLEED THE HYDRO-GEAR PUMP BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE Step 1: Slightly crack open/loosen hose fitting (A) Step 2: Activate the directional valve lever to either forward or revers (B) Step 3: Activate/squeeze the travel lever (C) and while activated, pull the engine starter rope multiple times (D) or use electric start to purge air from the (cracked) hose fitting.
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PRODUCT: BUGGIES MODEL: WBH16EF HYDRO-GEAR PUMP & SYSTEM BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS Bleeding Air from Hydraulic Cylinder IMPORTANT: FIRST BLEED THE HYDRO-GEAR PUMP BEFORE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE Step 1: Slightly crack open/loosen hose fitting (A) at the dump valve Step 2: Activate the dump lever (B) to the forward/dump position and hold Step 3: Pull the engine starter rope multiple times (C) or use electric start to purge air from the (cracked) hose fitting.
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PRODUCT: BUGGIES MODEL: WBH16EF HYDRO-GEAR PUMP & SYSTEM BLEEDING INSTRUCTIONS Pump – Neutral Lever Adjustment Step 1: (A) Loosen the speed control cable jam nuts from hydraulic tank bracket (B). Step 2: Adjust speed control cable jam nuts until pump activation lever is set to neutral position.
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