Ditch Witch FXT50 - Manual (Page 108)

FX50 Operator’s Manual
Service - 107
As Needed
CMW
Trailer
Add Surge Brake Fluid
Add surge brake fluid at cap (1) as needed and
bleed brakes.
1. Remove lever guide and flat emergency lever
spring by removing two 5/16” hex head bolts
and lock washers.
2. Using short strokes, pull forward on
emergency lever (2) until brake fluid in master
cylinder stops bubbling.
3. Attach bleeder hose to bleeder valve on one
wheel and submerge other end of hose into a
transparent container partially filled with brake
fluid.
4. Loosen bleeder valve one turn and use emergency lever to pump master cylinder. Continue to pump
the lever until bubbles no longer appear in brake fluid in container.
5. When bubbles stop, close bleeder valve and repeat process on remaining wheels.
6. After all wheels have been bled, fill master cylinder and attach cap securely.
7. Install emergency lever spring and lever guide using hex head bolts and lock washers.
8. Test brakes.
• Pull emergency lever forward until it locks into its second notch.
• Attempt to rotate all wheels in forward direction.
• If any wheel rotates, adjust brakes.
NOTICE: Check fluid level in master cylinder every 4-5 strokes and add fluid as necessary to
keep master cylinder at least half full while bleeding brakes.
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