Power Bleeder Instructions
Directions for using the POWER BLEEDERTM:
WARNING: Hydraulic fluid is hazardous. Read and follow fluid manufacturer's warnings. Hydraulic fluid is corrosive and may damage automobile paint or other surfaces. If fluid spills, flush with water immediately. Always wear safety goggles when working with hydraulic fluid.
Frequently Asked Questions and videos can be found on our website at www.motiveproducts.com
DIRECTIONS: Use your Power Bleeder only as directed. Read these directions completely before starting. The Power BleederTM is intended for use only by individuals experienced with bleeding and servicing hydraulic systems. If you are unsure about your ability or experience, consult a trained professional. Always follow vehicle manufacturers' directions when bleeding hydraulic systems.
1. Ensure that Power Bleeder is clean and free of debris, old hydraulic fluid, or any cleaners or solvents.
2. Remove hydraulic fluid reservoir cap from vehicle. Siphon off old fluid and refill reservoir with fresh fluid. Do not pump dirty fluid through hydraulic system.
3. Firmly attach Power Bleeder cap to the fluid reservoir, ensuring that gasket seats properly and is not worn or cracked. If your unit comes with threaded brass fittings on the hose, we recommend Teflon tape as a thread sealant to prevent any slow leaks at the brass fitting junction.
4. Tighten pump cap onto empty Power Bleeder and pressurize to 15 psi or recommended service manual pressure without fluid in the tank. Check for leaks at fluid reservoir and at Power Bleeder fluid hose connections. If reservoir cap or hose connections are leaking, release accumulated pressure in Power Bleeder by gently unscrewing the pump cap. Never remove reservoir cap before depressurizing Power Bleeder tank. Reattach Power Bleeder reservoir cap or tighten hose connections and once again pump tank to 15 psi or recommended service manual pressure and check for leaks.
5. If no leaks are found, slowly unscrew pump cap and add up to 2 quarts of new hydraulic fluid from a sealed container. Use only the type of hydraulic fluid recommended for your vehicle.
6. Tighten pump cap. Pressurize Power Bleeder to level recommended in vehicle service manual. Do not exceed 20 psi unless specified by your service manual. Higher pressures may damage your vehicle's reservoir and could result in serious injury.
7. Determine proper brake bleeding sequence from your vehicle service manual. Attach bleed tube to bleed valve at the first cylinder to be bled; place open end in a suitable fluid receptacle. Open bleed valve; bleed until fluid runs clear and free of bubbles. Tighten bleed valve to the torque specified in your service manual.
8. Repeat on each bleed valve. Pump additional pressure into Power Bleeder if necessary.
9. When complete, release pressure by slowly loosening pump cap. Remove the cap from fluid reservoir, taking care to avoid spilling any fluid that remains in the tube.
10. Replace fluid reservoir cap on your vehicle, check fluid level is at the “max” level on reservoir.
11. Before driving car, carefully check for leaks and test for proper brake operation.
12. Never store hydraulic fluid in Power Bleeder. Always dispose of excess fluid properly. Use denatured alcohol to clean your Power Bleeder. Do not clean your Power Bleeder with brake parts cleaners or other solvents not intended for use with plastic components. Pump the denatured alcohol through the tank and hose assembly and let air-dry. If Denatured Alcohol is not available a weak solution of “Simple Green” can be used. Rinse Well. Ensure unit is completely dry before reuse. Lubrication of the Power Bleeder pump mechanism should not be necessary. Should lubrication be required, apply a small amount of brake fluid compatible grease to the Power Bleeder pump shaft. Never lubricate with petroleum-based oils.
13. Do not store your Power Bleeder in direct sunlight or with kinks in the hose. We highly recommend replacing the hose every 3-4 years with pn 0409 for ½ gallon tanks or pn 0412 for gallon tanks.
14. Contact Motive Products FIRST. Do not call the company you bought it from for technical support. If you have any questions, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions found on our website at motiveproducts.com , email customerservice@agscompany.com, or call 1-800-253-0403.