When I first start my tractor I have to leave a hydraulic valve open to get the pump working. This may take 5 minutes or more. I have powerful hydraulic action with my end loader and 3 point hitch but if I let it set and don't use my hydraulics for a minute or so I lose all hydraulic power and I have to leave a valve open to reprime it. I changed hydraulic system filter 2 years ago and haven't used it enought to dirty the filters I don't think. Would it be a pump problem or is there a checkvalve in the system that is not working properly?
The relief valve may be by-passing, or your pump is cavitating..If you can hear a hissing... its the relief...if you hear whining or chuttering sounds... it is the pump cavitating.It sounds much like a power steering pump. Check your fluid level. **Note There may be water in the system if the oil is really milky looking, also from the cavitation of the pump which causes air in system. And then....Go from there or ask more.
It sounds like you have air trapped in the system that hasn't worked itself out yet or a bad shaft seal on your pump. I'd lean toward the pump. Be care ful that air in the system can take out your pump, prematurely.
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