Dec 16, 2023 #1 H hickstick New member Joined Dec 15, 2023 Messages 1 I have a LX 665 with 2500 hours. The arms and bucket have almost no power until the hyd oil gets above 38⁰F. Any suggestions? After the oil gets warm, it works great.
I have a LX 665 with 2500 hours. The arms and bucket have almost no power until the hyd oil gets above 38⁰F. Any suggestions? After the oil gets warm, it works great.
Dec 17, 2023 #2 S Shanmar Well-known member Joined Aug 27, 2022 Messages 75 What oil is in it? Oil condition? Milky? Hydraulic filter age? Just the first questions that come to mind.
What oil is in it? Oil condition? Milky? Hydraulic filter age? Just the first questions that come to mind.
Dec 17, 2023 #3 F foton Well-known member Joined Mar 1, 2018 Messages 1,307 yeah that makes me think the oil is to thick for your temps now. that is if the oil is in good shape ,no water.filter not restricted.
yeah that makes me think the oil is to thick for your temps now. that is if the oil is in good shape ,no water.filter not restricted.
Dec 17, 2023 #4 S Shanmar Well-known member Joined Aug 27, 2022 Messages 75 I'd start there. 10w30 is call for. And I can tell you that 15w40 will not work right.
