TM 5-3810-307-10
See next section L-4. (3).
NOTE
Check for tightness of all hardware fasteners.
L-4. OPERATION OF PILEDRIVER
(1). PMCS
a. Perform PMCS (Preventative Maintenance
Checks and Services).
NOTE
Ensure swing brake toggle switch is in the ON
position prior to operating Hammer.
(2). VENT COVERS
a. Remove and store two exhaust and two
intake vent covers. (there are two vent covers
Transmitter Control System Components.
per valve). (see Figure 24).
a. Make sure hydraulic hose is connected to the
Hammer and the Transmitter. Ensure all
connection are tight.
b. Open breather cap on top of transmitter.
Breather cap must be open before operating and
left open during operation. (See Figure 27).
c. With the transmitter lever in the FULL ON
position, fill the reservoir through elbow fitting
located on the side of the transmitter. Fill until
oil is visible at the top of the fitting.
d. After filling the reservoir, trapped air can
now be bled from the system.
e. To do this, pull the transmitter lever all the
way back (towards operator) and hold the
handle in this SYNCHRONOUS POSITION
against the internal spring for a few seconds.
(See Figure 26).
Covers.
(3). BLEEDING AIR FROM TRANSMITTER
NOTE
SYSTEM.
This SYNCHRONOUS POSITION permits the
a. Bleed the hydraulic transmitter control system.
oil to flow from the transmitter reservoir into the
system and allows trapped air to be worked out
(See Figure 25).
of the system.
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