Air in the system??

[The Dougster]

Over the weekend, I drained and changed all hydraulic oil and filters in my "Bota... no problems, but afterwards, my FEL has a light shudder when lifting.. My question is.. did I get air in the system that's causing this? Do I live with it until the air dissipates? Will it dissipate?

 

[DiskDoctr]

Just work the cylinders in both directions to the limits and hold against the relief a few seconds. Let the fluid warm up and it will work faster.

It will eventually work itself out.

Be sure to recheck your fluid level after a bit and after working out the air.

Just be mindful for the first bit until the air works out. You can get an unexpected lack of power or even a cylinder movement when you have air in the cylinder.

Hope this helps!

- JC

 

[The Dougster]

yes Sir, it was helpful and I thank you...

 

[Just Bill]

Hello
You also may be sucking air at the filter gasket.
On an open center hyd. sys., if you let it run a few minutes there won't
be an air problem.