foamy hydraulic fluid in powersteering pump reservior

[award240]

my steering fluid was real low in my MF 240 and after filling and running it for awhile. I rechecked the level and it was foamy any Ideas?

 

[PILOON]

Yep, foam generally suggests water in the fluid.
That or an air leak. Run steering hard right and hard left a few times and if air it should bleed out the air.

 

[J_J]

You have air in the system from somewhere.

 

[aginn]

Since your fluid was low, I agree with J_J. Cycle lock to lock a few times and go about your business. Wait a bit after you shut down and check it again. It should gradually go away.
Water in the system will make a very slimy white foam. And I do mean slimy. And that will not go away on its own.

 

[award240]

thanks I kinda thought that was it but wanted some other opinions ..i found where its leaking from under the steering column so I think I have replace the O-rings.....

 

[aginn]

Glad you found it. Sounds like a low cost fix at least.