Perkins — Bleeding the Platform Leveling Slave Cylinder
A Perkins service procedure — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Raise the boom to a horizontal position.
- Move the platform level toggle switch up and down through two platform leveling cycles to remove any air that might be in the system.
Source: manual:1269074.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.