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Forum: Hydraulic lift system 06-27-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,577
Posted By JackandJanet
I THINK that's the "return line" back to the...

I THINK that's the "return line" back to the reservoir. (I'm not an expert on the hydraulic system, so someone will correct me if I'm wrong) but, if so, it's not under any serious pressure. However,...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 06-26-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,577
Posted By JackandJanet
No Tom - The only service I've had to do on the...

No Tom - The only service I've had to do on the actual hydraulic system has been to add a small amount of fluid. And, I did that because the level seemed low with the top down (a bit over an inch...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 06-26-2023, 09:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,577
Posted By JackandJanet
Tom - Dexron II was the original fluid that was...

Tom - Dexron II was the original fluid that was put in HiLos. There HAVE been newer formulations of Dexron since then and you can add either Dexron II, III or IV (2, 3, or 4). But, DO NOT add Dexron...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 01-21-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,577
Posted By JackandJanet
And Rachie - You're going to need battery power...

And Rachie - You're going to need battery power to "cycle" the top up and down. If you don't buy one and install it, you could connect jumper cables from your Tow Vehicle battery to the battery...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 01-20-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,577
Posted By JackandJanet
I think you're going to have to be a bit more...

I think you're going to have to be a bit more "forthcoming". Where is the leak? Is it in the cylinder? At any of the fittings? In the reservoir? At the pump?

There are people here who have fixed...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-11-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,577
Posted By JackandJanet
The sensors in the black water tank get gummed...

The sensors in the black water tank get gummed up/corroded/(whatever) and can register the presence of "fluid" when there is none. If you work at it, they can be cleaned off with a pressure sprayer...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-09-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,577
Posted By JackandJanet
This DOES sound like the outside light switch to...

This DOES sound like the outside light switch to me. The light won't come on unless your Master Switch is in the "enable lights" (usually UP) position. And, the fact that you don't seem to have found...
Forum: Hydraulic lift system 09-08-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,577
Posted By JackandJanet
Look for a white plastic tank with a screw cap....

Look for a white plastic tank with a screw cap. Remove the cap and add fluid there. There's no "valve" for this purpose.

- Jack
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