LS180 Hydraulic problem

[Holmeju]

I have a 2001 LS180 it has a little over 800 hours. The hydraulics are weak when the machine is warm Specifically when curling in the bucket and when raising the bucket. Doesn't have any issue lowering or when dumbing the bucket. I have changed the fulid and filter still no change. I read somewhere online one person had similar problems and was told to check/ replace the relief valve. Hoping it's not the pump. Any ideas what I try or do from here. Thanks

 

[Mike10]

The only way to know where the problem is at is to have someone with a flow meter check it. Without that you could be buying parts that you do not need. You could also have bad cylinder seals.

 

[Holmeju]

The only way to know where the problem is at is to have someone with a flow meter check it. Without that you could be buying parts that you do not need. You could also have bad cylinder seals.

Thanks for the reply. I will see about finding someone that has a flow meter.

 

[Holmeju]

Thanks for the reply. I will see about finding someone that has a flow meter.

Update on my issue. It was the pump. Replaced it and its working like a champ!