Anonymous-0
Well-known Member
I have an International 1086 and having problems with the hydraulics. I mainly use it for cutting hay using a 10ft Kuhn mower. I have had the tractor for about 6 years and had very few problems. This past spring I took it to the local case dealer for some work and they told me to use Case Hy-Trans fluid for the hydraulics. I had been using the general fluids from Tractor Supply or the local automotive store. Well since I started using the Case fluid, the hydraulics are not working very well. This summer it started with having to raise the rpms to 540 to lift the three point. Now we are at the point that I have to alternate very quickly between the three point and the remote valve to raise the mower to travel position. Last week the steering started becoming hard to turn, acting as if it was low on fluid. The TA is also slow to engage and has never been slow before. I have a few leaks on the tractor and the mower cylinder leaks some so through out the summer we have been replacing the fluid in the tractor. Anyone else experienced these issues and could it be my fluid? Should I change back to the generic fluid?