hot hydro fluid
ruck 08-18-2008
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My hydro fluid is running hot lately.I change all the filters and oil.My two gauges are very close to red line.I run a 28m putz.Does someone have a clue on this.

Thanks Ruck


Bob 08-18-2008
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Many, many possibilities. Hundreds.

The thing I would want to know is; where in the system does it first get hot? Which component. You get one chance every day to answer that question. First day that you are not pumping you should put it on the washrack, fill it with water, turn it on and FEEL for the answer.


Raymond 08-18-2008
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Hydraulic cooler might be dirty...just like the truck radiator it gets build-up of dirt etc. in the fins...

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pudg 08-18-2008
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check your cooling fan i usually leave mine turned on in the summer

gill 08-18-2008
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another common source that putz tells me is the flushing valve sticks

ruck 08-18-2008
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But like I said evrything gets hot.Where do I start.My agatator motor get so hot you cannot touch it.Everyone thank you for the help.I will keep trying to hunt it down.If i find it I will let youguys know

Thanks scott


b-alto 08-18-2008
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Make sure you clean your hydrolic radiator. I use Gunk. Spray it in and hose it out. Also maybe even carb cleaner if its full of paint. It will clean without eating components. Also make sure your fan is blowing well.

38zman 08-19-2008
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What are you using for oil we use MV 60 AND 68 in the summer and our temp is always on the low side mind you I always wash the rad in the am before I leave the yard after I fill my water tanks