Check your hydro preasures,pump could be going out,also could be in your relieve valve which will be cheaper,hope that is your problem because of the cost,Sound like you know alot about it, and trust you have a high mechancal ability,I have a hunch it could be in you valve, hope this helps,
Im sorry, I thought you said you changed the oil. My thought was that perhaps the hitch might have bled down during the oil change. That happens occasionally with the tractor I service at work.
I hope you find your trouble. If you could let me know the answer, id appreciate that.
Using a block or dowel of wood(maybe rubber mallet also), depress the top cap of the cylinder to relieve tension on the ring.
Use a small edged screw driver or pick and spin "retainer" in until the bent end comes to the opening.
Lift up and rotate the ring more to allow the ring to pass over the edge of the opening.
Once the retainer is started you can tap it with the wood and rubber mallet around the circumference of the cylinder to release the retainer from the groove.
If you havent done so by now the oil should be drained.
with the cylinder firm in vise(but not too firm to "distort the integrity of the cylinder.) Place the cylinder Sideways so you can pull out piston and rod assembly.*** Put hose or suitable drain on holes of cylinder***. With the motion of the piston the residual oil will tend to spray out.
Pull on the piston and position it to bottom out on the top gland(cap) ie:full extension
Place support under the rod to avoid damage. The gland is a tight tolerant fit with use of O-rings and backup rings. Too much offset can lead to damaging gland assembly, and jamming in the cylinder. You may be able to just hold with hand also depends on size, bore, stroke, pressure rating. Use due dilligence.
Now that its out you have the piston assembly with gland in hand..**if only the rod comes out there are more steps to take, and you need a new rod but sometimes its more cost effective to buy a new cylinder. If there is a farm supplier or hydraulic dealer near they can certifiably /replace repair the cylinder for you. Hydraulic pressure is kind of like lightening. If it strikes you under pressure it can kill you.*** Using the dead blow or rubber mallet try to pop the gland out by using the piston/rod assembly as the puller. You may not have to remove the top clevice or other end of the cylinder, so maybe you could tap on that.
The piston can be removed from the rod depending again on make. Usually a socket head cap screw or king nut holding it in place to the rod.
When the piston is removed you should be able to slide gland off also.
You'll need that pick and or the screwdriver to pick out the seals carefully. Let me know if you require more...WF Services
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the return valve or tilt back control is allowing oil back and not locking the bucket in a set position so that when pressure is applied as in lifting ( moving backwards to smooth out) that oil in the cylinder is not held in check
check bucket controls and valves
It MIGHT be low on fluid - that might explain its inability to lift fully. As to the tilt, if it moves slowly at first, then speeds up, that sounds like it has an air pocket that needs to be bled from the tilt hydraulic cylinder(s).
check the control valve for the lift operation. If it tilts then the hydraulic pump should be ok but if it is not lifting then then the pressure is not getting to the cylinders to push on the rams. Is there enough oil in the reservoir for the operation.
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