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Can anyone advise what oil should be used in the main hydraulic system on a Cat TH83 telehandler please. having some intermittent problems where the boom will lift up but wont lower unless left alone for a few minutes, will then lower! was suggested incorrect grade oil may cause pilot pressures to be incorrect. Help!!!!
  • Posted 3 Jul 2012 01:52
  • By steve_h
  • joined 9 Dec'08 - 53 messages
  • West Midlands, United Kingdom

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