Perkins — How to Bleed the Platform Rotator
Maintenance
From a Perkins service manual covering: 404F-22, 5046D, 5606A, 804D-33, S8015-12264, S8016H-13642, S80X15-12264, S80X16H-13642, S8515-12264, S8516H-13642. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Spraying hydraulic oil can penetrate and burn skin.
- Keep clear of the platform during rotation.
Procedure
- Move the function enable toggle switch and activate the platform rotate toggle right then left through two rotation cycles.
- Hold the switch to the right until the platform is fully rotated right.
- Place a suitable container underneath the platform rotator.
- Open the top bleed screw on the rotator, but do not remove it.
- Hold the platform rotate toggle left until air stops coming out of the bleed screw. Close the bleed screw.
- Open the bottom bleed screw, but do not remove it.
- Hold the platform rotate toggle right until air stops coming out of the bleed screw. Close the bleed screw.
- Clean up spilled hydraulic oil and rotate the platform fully both directions; inspect for leaks.
Tools required
- Suitable container Amazon
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Source: Perkins service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.