Loss of hydraulics

abumgardner · May 25, 2012

I have a Massey Ferguson 1540. I had a burst steering hdraulic hose. Lost a lot of fluid before found it. Replaced hose, refilled resivoir with fluid but still no front loader hydralics or rear lift. What could be wrong?
Thanks
Alan

MFRED · May 26, 2012

Power shuttle or standard shuttle? The standard shuttle may need to get bled if you lost that much fluid.

abumgardner · May 30, 2012

How do you bleed the shuttle?

MFRED · May 31, 2012

If you have a standard shuttle, there is a bleed screw on the front right hand side of the engine where the hydraulic pump is. I think a 13/14mm wrench? It's been a while for me, but I think theres a post on here with pictures.

Loosen the plug & let it run till oil comes out, the tighten the screw. About 15-20 seconds should do it.

The owner's manual shows it too.