The simplest setup is to put a bypass valve in the hard lines as close to the
cylinder as possible. Then one just opens the valve and turns the wheel in one
direction to circulate ALL the oil. Turning the wheel back and forth will just
move the air back and forth. Adding small bleeder valves right at the hose
connections to the cylinder will allow you to get the air out that is
entrapped there. Some cylinders have bleed ports (usually 1/8 inch npt plugs
or similar) and it's very easy to put small valves in them. With pressurized
systems it sometimes helps to release the pressure so the air can get out. A
steering bypass valve also makes it easier to use the emergency tiller.
The simplest setup is to put a bypass valve in the hard lines as close to the
cylinder as possible. Then one just opens the valve and turns the wheel in one
direction to circulate ALL the oil. Turning the wheel back and forth will just
move the air back and forth. Adding small bleeder valves right at the hose
connections to the cylinder will allow you to get the air out that is
entrapped there. Some cylinders have bleed ports (usually 1/8 inch npt plugs
or similar) and it's very easy to put small valves in them. With pressurized
systems it sometimes helps to release the pressure so the air can get out. A
steering bypass valve also makes it easier to use the emergency tiller.
