Hi Guys
New to the forum , joined just now after reading this thread .
Have had a l1802 dt for a week ... FEL fitted .
Day one FEL seemed fine , hour or so of work
Day 2 , VERY slow once warmed up , groaning and jerky in lift.
Following this thread I have removed the filter and checked fluid levels .
Fluid level is correct , the fluid is a Chocolate colour , no idea re age .
There was some sign of non metallic crud in the fluid drained from the filter .
The filter itself looks like a consumable , but this thread indictaes is a washable unit , Is that correct ? It looks like a typicla oil filter cartridge with a nut ( 25 odd mm ) on top , Is it just wire mesh inside the cartridge ?
What else should I check/suspect re the hydraulics , the hour meter indicates 600 hours , I can only guess that is since remanufacturing process ? Would anyone have some exploded diagrams that would assist If I wanted to remove the hydraulic pump ?
Thanking you ... Les Melb orne Orstraliaaaa