H hickstick New member Joined Dec 15, 2023 Messages 1 Dec 16, 2023 #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.
S Shanmar Well-known member Joined Aug 27, 2022 Messages 120 Dec 17, 2023 #2 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.
F foton Well-known member Joined Mar 1, 2018 Messages 1,534 Dec 17, 2023 #3 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.
S Shanmar Well-known member Joined Aug 27, 2022 Messages 120 Dec 17, 2023 #4 I'd start there. 10w30 is call for. And I can tell you that 15w40 will not work right.