Telehandler or boom lift hydraulics slow: fluid and filters
Partager
Applies to: Genie GTH, Caterpillar TL and other telehandlers and boom lifts
Symptoms
- Boom slow to lift or extend
- Worse on cold mornings
- Whining pump
Why it happens
A clogged return or suction filter, low fluid, or the wrong fluid weight for the temperature starves the pump.
How to fix it
- Check hydraulic fluid level with the boom stowed.
- Replace the hydraulic filters.
- Use the fluid grade the manual specifies for your climate.
- Test system pressure at the test port if it's still slow.
Tools and parts
- Hydraulic filters
- Hydraulic fluid
- Pressure gauge
What the factory service manual covers
Hydraulics: fluid spec, filter service, pressure settings. The full procedure, specs and wiring diagrams are in the factory service manual for your machine.