Welcome aboard greeskin.
You've probably already got it figured out but you shouldn't have to manually bleed the hydro fluid. Generally to "self bleed" the hydraulics, run the implement(s) to it's extremes a couple times. In your case, extend and retract the dipperstick, the bucket cylinder, swing the BH, etc. They might be alittle jerky at 1st but after cycling them a couple times the force of the rams should move the air on down to the sump and smooth things out.
Good luck and let us know.
a couple questions for you,
How long did it take to swap all the lines out and did you go w/OEM or custom made? Just curious.
You've probably already got it figured out but you shouldn't have to manually bleed the hydro fluid. Generally to "self bleed" the hydraulics, run the implement(s) to it's extremes a couple times. In your case, extend and retract the dipperstick, the bucket cylinder, swing the BH, etc. They might be alittle jerky at 1st but after cycling them a couple times the force of the rams should move the air on down to the sump and smooth things out.
Good luck and let us know.
a couple questions for you,
How long did it take to swap all the lines out and did you go w/OEM or custom made? Just curious.
