Loader Weak after Fluid Change

[nspec]

On some of the tractors, you turn the steering wheel back and forth all the way a few times to bleed any air.

 

[ritschner]

Which transmission do you have, and did you drain all of the old fluid (four drain plugs)? The amount of fluid called for is between 6.2 and 7.3 gallons depending on the transmission. The window on mine is fairly easy to read if the fluid is at the right level. Also is there the possibility that you may have removed the relief valve right by the hydraulic filter to drain some fluid and did not get it reinstalled all the way?

 

[gerard]

I have an L2500 which I think is pretty similar to yours. The gauge window should be on the left side of the transmission just below the shifter. It IS a little hard to see the level if you overfill it but at full it should be halfway up. If overfilled, raise the loader to max height as well as the 3 pt. That will all take fluid and lower the level but a little too much fluid shouldn't affect the strength of the loader. Air in the system WOULD have an effect, especially trying to lift the front wheels because the down range may be less than what you lose by having air in the system. Cycle it up and down several times and you should get the air out. Other possiblity is way too little fluid but if thats the case you won't be able to get to full height. Bottom line is you should be able to lift the front end by moving the loader to the max down position.

 

[ronbo3]

I drained 2 gallons, and ta-DAAA!! The fluid gauge was right where it is supposed to be! Although the owner's manual (and the DEALER) said 7 gallons, it only took 5. Thanks for all the suggestions, TBN!! Now if I can find a way to get my money back for those 2 extra gallons..................