Hydraulics

Use Bobcat (Orange) Hydraulic Oil. If you don't have access to this use hydraulic ISO 46 for temps of -40 to 80f. Use ISO 100 for +40 to 120f. 10w30 motor oil will also work in a pinch but try not to mix....go back to hydraulic at next change.

Well yes and no. I'm only 28 so some people think why listen to someone wet behind the ears hes wrong so here it goes. A lot of old timers will say yes so there pumped up and it does seem to be effective but alot of companies say no dont do it Let them pump up. I think the reason most people soak them is possibly cause they dont know how to set up the valve lash without resistence from the pumped up lifter or maybe there afraid the pressur of the valve spring will prevent it from pumping up but this is just not so. They are desighned to pump up automaticly . There hydraulic they work off pressure and as long as your engine has it it wont be a problem if not even being soaked without adequete pressure they will bleed down and tick so... just make sure that you lube the foot well so thge lifter and cam take. Its just as if not more critical if your using a used cam cause the old ones have already worked a specific wear pattern . Hope this helps if your not familiar with setting the lifters let me know thers an easy way for that to be done if you dont have a book
Stephen Hilt S. Fulton TN.

64 Quarts with both filters changed.

The pump is located in the trunk behind the back seat. You will need to place some rags to collect the hydraulic fluid. Disconnect the lines and the mounting and replace the pump. Before you do all of that you need to check and be sure that you have power and a good ground to the pump.

DOT 3 Brake fluid or any hydraulic fluid, id ask your mechanic to be sure, but most require DOT 3.

Clutch cable.

You simply unscrew it at both ends. Be sure and put some rags or something underneath because a fair amount of hydraulic fluid will come out when you disconnect the line. The system will bleed itself by running the top up and down a couple of times. You'll have to top off the fluid, though. Be sure to check the fluid level with the top up.

Ford makes a adaptor block that will allow you to add hydraulic circuits to the tractor. If you only need one or two circuits you can get a set of control valves that will mount in place of this block. Both will mount just under the front edge of the operator seat. Be warned the pump on the 4000 doesnt move a lot oil and the circuits may be slow. Other wise you can add a pump to the front of the engine or to the PTO on the rear. The front pump should be available from ford. The PTO pump is available at a lot of after market locations.

if the vehicle has hydraulic brakes, pump the brake pedal three times. them apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. the pedal should not move. if it does, there may be a leak or other problem. get it fixed before driving.

If you look behind the back seat , look at the hydrolic motor there is a rubber plug that you take out and you use a sqeeze bottle to put the fluid in. hope this helps.

A hydraulic clutch requires no adjustment, as it constantly adjusts itself.....if you are having problems getting into gear then check your fluid level and bleed the system, if the clutch is biting too high then its probably because the clutch is worn. If after checking the levels and bleeding you still have problems, then it could be a release bearing problem ..

lift cab follow instructions for safety. sitting in seat on left side under cab . You will see black plastic tank . In the center is a plug remove it, then pump the oil out into a container . after removing hyd. fluid. i run a flex long rod magnet into tank and run around in bottom checking for metal in system.. Be sure and replace the (2) case drain filters , along with hyd charge filter , these are under cab. then move outside to motor compartment and change main hyd filter right hand side upper filter usually has slanted metal plate under it. then replace hyd. fluid fill till level in sight glass is half way showing in glass.

Various valves are used. 1 - hydraulic flow. 2 - adjustable hydraulic pressure. 3 - control of hydraulic flow.

You put a manual selector valve in between you spool valve and your outlet,turn handle to chose ,costs about $60.

Nothing hydraulic is cheap; however, if you buy a double hydraulic control and appropriate hoses, that is the cheapest way to go.

You can get a T-piece and fit it into your existing outlet line. Just be sure you have enough flow for the implement you are using. The only problem is that a t-peice will not allow individual control of either outlet, so you need 2 controls to contol each independently.

on the, left side ,the big nut

to the left of the gear lever is a cap with a 1 1/16 bolt head on it. remove that cap and fill there. To check the level the is a small dipstick under the lift on the frame.

yes hydraulic could cause this also the clutch pressure plate could be collapsed

You will need the Ford Hydraulic Clutch Quick Disconnect Tool.

The tank for the top motor fluid is in the trunk under/ near the spare tire. I think it is on the left side. You have to pull back the trunk lining.

It takes power steering fluid also dot three brake fluid,

Should be at the frame rail

Behind the front wheels

in front of the rear wheels

It depends on the machine you are putting it in. Some are more viscosity/climate sensitive. For the majority of tractors where the transmission and hydraulic fluid are in the same reservoir the universal will work fine.

I worked for a year at a rental store, they used havoline 10w30 for hydraulic oil for skid steer loaders from bobcat, case, they also used it in almond back hoes which are also hydrostatic driven.

Wether or not this causes early deteriation of the rubber hoses and seals I could not tell you, I would recommend calling the manufacture and using what they suggest.

because the oil is too thick when its cold. change the oil for a thinner oil and it will be fine, i had the same problem.

a hydraulic fluid pushes parts to do what you want them to