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Section H Steering
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Section H
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Issue 1
Service Procedures
Initial System Bleeding
If a steering system component has been replaced, e.g., a
steer ram, or after a steering hose burst the following
procedure must be followed:
1 Start the engine.
2 Carefully raise the front wheels just clear of the ground
using the shovel.
3 Stop the engine.
4 Open the bonnet. Move the setting lever A to the SET
position S as shown.
5 Start the engine.
6 Turn the steering wheel to full left lock (only the rear
wheels will move).
7 Stop the engine.
8 Disconnect the hydraulic hose from the rod side of the
rear steer ram, draining the hydraulic fluid into a suitable
container.
9 Start the engine.
10 Turn the steering wheel to full right lock.
11 Stop the engine.
12 Reconnect the rear steer ram rod side hose.
13 Start the engine.
14 Turn the steering wheel to full right lock.
15 Move setting lever A to the LOCK position L as shown.
16 Repeat steps 1 to 16 if necessary.
17 Lower the front wheels to the ground and stop the
engine.
18 Top up the hydraulic fluid level as required.
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SS
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