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hydraulic rebuild/ priming

just finished going threw the hydrostat, pump, and drive motors
truck has sat for 6 mos. how do I prime system for start up
  • Posted 8 Jan 2015 09:17
  • By dave2009
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Just curious dave2009, what happened that you needed to go through the entire hydraulic system? Thanks
  • Posted 31 Jan 2015 05:48
  • By IFD45
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  • Wisconsin, United States
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All you need to do is start up the unit and let it idle for a few minuets. Make sure Hyd tank is full
  • Posted 15 Jan 2015 23:54
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