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    Apr 9, 2011, 08:32 PM
    What should I use to flush a hydraulic pump?
    I need to know what I should use to flush the reservoir on a high pressure electric hydraulic pump?
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    Apr 10, 2011, 06:28 AM

    You should check the manufactures instructions for your unit, usually using fresh fluid to flush is done, there are chemical products available, but using the same fluid for a small system is probably the simplest.

    Flushing Hydraulic Systems

    http://www.customhoists.com/pdf/OilRecommendations.pdf

    EHC SYSTEM CHEMICAL FLUSHING PROCEDURE
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