TM-9-2350-261-20-2

CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 2 OF 4

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BLEED PIVOT STEER SYSTEM

0409 00

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

Servicing (page 0409 00-1).

Test and Inspection (page 0409 00-2).

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Unit

Tools and Special Tools

General Mechanic’s Tool Kit (WP 0780 00, Item 29)

Materials/Parts

FRH hydraulic fluid (WP 0782 00, Item 27)

Personnel Required

Unit Mechanic

Helper (H)

References

See your -10

Equipment Condition

Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)

Ramp lowered (see your -10)

Carrier blocked (see your -10)

Trim vane lowered and power plant front access door

open (see your -10)

SERVICING

NOTE

Bleed one side of system (two caliper halves) at a time. Keep master cylinder full during bleeding.

1.

Attach a short hose and container to bleeder valves (1) (one valve at a time).

2.

Remove master cylinder cap (2). Fill cylinder with FRH hydraulic fluid (see your -10).

3.

Open bleeder valves (1).

4.

Move handle (3) until fluid coming out of bleeder valves (1) is free of air.

5.

Hold handle (3) back in applied position (as shown) and close bleeder valves (1).

040900-1