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MAINTANENCE TIPS:
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For cleaning the strainer, remove the reservoir
assy from the vehicle and blow air through the
top opening of the shell, Suction & return ports
and ensure the dust particles are removed
completely from the Strainer surface, before
assembling the reservoir, back on the vehicle.
•
Use only recommended oil in the system.
•
Ensure the mounting of hoses are properly
tightened, Cap is properly tightened, to avoid
oil leak.
•
Avoid keeping the Cap on the floor, which may
cause dust to get stick to the cap & enter the
reservoir.
CAUTION :
Do not try to clean the strainer in the reser-
voir in the vehicle assembled condition, as the dust
particles may enter the system.
C. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING
NOTE
Before proceeding to bleed the system:
•
All pipes and hoses are securely fitted and fas-
tened.
•
Always use recommended oil from closed con-
tainers. Any dirty oil poured in the system will
result in damage to pump / gear.
! CAUTION
It is recommended to use the strainer present in the
reservoir while pouring the steering oil in the steer-
ing reservoir to avoid entry of dirt and contaminants
into the hydraulic circuit.
1. Fill the reservoir nearly full. Crank the engine for
10 seconds, if possible, without allowing it to
start. If the engine does start, shut off immedi-
ately. Check and refill the reservoir. Repeat at
least three times each time checking and refilling
the reservoir.
! CAUTION
Ensure that the oil does not drop down to the lower
level of reservoir or run out of the reservoir; to avoid
air induction into the system.
2. Start the engine and check for any leakage in
the system and if noticed take corrective action.
3. Start the engine and steer the vehicle from full
left to full right turn 3-4 times. Add fluid, if neces-
sary, to maintain the level up to the ‘MAX’ mark
on the reservoir
! CAUTION
Do not force the wheel against lock position.
4. With the engine at steady speed, check for bub-
ble / foaming in the oil. If present, it indicates that
air is getting sucked into the system. Check the
suction line fittings and correct if necessary.
5. Once the system is bled properly there should
not be any change in oil level in the reservoir if
the engine is started & stopped repeatedly.
6. Now the system is ready for driving - top up or
remove excess oil so that final oil level is at
‘MAX’ mark on the reservoir.