Morris C2 Contour - Bleeding Hydraulic System

Maintenance
C2 Contour Air Drill August 2014 6-19
Opener Maintenance - Continued
Bleeding Hydraulic System
If hydraulic system has been serviced air will need to
be bleed out of system as follows:
To bleed hydraulic system of air:
• Lift openers up and lock tractor remote in lift
position.
• With tractor hydraulics operating, open bleed-off
ball valves on end of drill wings.
• Allow oil to cycle for a few minutes then change
direction of tractor remote to lower openers and
cycle for a few more minutes.
• Close bleed-off ball valves and lift openers up.
• Repeat above procedure for a second time.
• Close bleed-off ball valves and lift openers up.
• Lock “Openers” valve and check to see that
openers stay rmly in position.
• If openers are spongy repeat procedure until air is
gone.
HIGH-PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before
servicing or disconnecting hoses.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection when
searching for leaks. Use wood or cardboard
instead of hands.
• Keep all components in good repair.
Warning
Important
Turn “Operating” valve out to “Bleed Off/
Service” position and remove all pressure
from hydraulic systems before attempting any
service work on hydraulic components.
Hydraulic system must be bled after it has
been serviced (if any portion of the system
has been opened to atmosphere)
BLEED-OFF VALVE