Hello, I'm hoping someone with more knowledge can offer some advice.
I have a 6410, and some time ago, I lost all hydraulics. I did a fluid and filter change and cleaned the pick-up screen, which was very dirty, and everything started working again.
After putting about 10 hours on it, I lost hydraulics again. I have a few thoughts on how to troubleshoot, but I would like to get some expert opinions, as fluid and filters are not cheap.
1. Pull the screen again and see if it's clogged. If so, I know I probably have a much bigger problem. If I do this, will I lose all of my fluid, and can it be strained and reused? It's only 10 hours old.
2. There are two hydraulic filters. How does the flow work? Could I try changing just one and not both filters? Are they arranged in a primary and secondary fashion?
3. Fluid level - when you check the fluid, how far below the minimum would cause loss of steering? When checking the fluid, do you screw the dipstick in, or just insert it until the threads touch?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 6410, and some time ago, I lost all hydraulics. I did a fluid and filter change and cleaned the pick-up screen, which was very dirty, and everything started working again.
After putting about 10 hours on it, I lost hydraulics again. I have a few thoughts on how to troubleshoot, but I would like to get some expert opinions, as fluid and filters are not cheap.
1. Pull the screen again and see if it's clogged. If so, I know I probably have a much bigger problem. If I do this, will I lose all of my fluid, and can it be strained and reused? It's only 10 hours old.
2. There are two hydraulic filters. How does the flow work? Could I try changing just one and not both filters? Are they arranged in a primary and secondary fashion?
3. Fluid level - when you check the fluid, how far below the minimum would cause loss of steering? When checking the fluid, do you screw the dipstick in, or just insert it until the threads touch?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.