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Message: <blockquote data-quote="eastcoast86" data-source="post: 27420" data-attributes="member: 2885"><p>The LX885 that is here at work has been acting up recently. The boom lift circuit has become extremely jerky and it is difficult to operate without making abrupt movements. It is most noticeable in this circuit but the rest of the hydraulic system also seems to be feeling a bit out of sorts. The loader recently lost a significant amount of fluid through a bad auxiliary coupling and the system was likely run for a few days with very low fluid. I changed the bad coupling, hydraulic fluid filter and refiled the hydraulic reservoir. The symptoms I described seemed to start after I changed the filter and refilled the reservoir. I was wondering what you think about these systems. I am inclined to guess that air must be present in the system, either from a continuous leak or from running on such low fluid. The boom also seems to be a bit bouncy when loaded. What do you think? It is also possible that water was allowed to enter the system. It has been raining frequently around here and I noticed that the breather cap on the hydraulic reservoir has a crack in it. Is there any way to drain the hydraulic fluid. I would like to ensure that no contaminants are circulating in the system. I have not seen a drain plug like there is on the LS185.B. If anyine had any advice on how to drain and flush the system I would greatly appreciate the advice. Thanks for the help.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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