Brockport Bill 1,519 #1 Posted February 12 how much noise should there be when engaging the hydraulic lift valve to lift plow, etc? My c175 hydro makes a whine noise at the beginning, middle and end of the lift lever engagement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 11,440 #2 Posted February 12 Depends on what load you have on it. Mine makes noise lifting a deck, but is quiet until reaching the stops with no load. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,311 #3 Posted February 12 3 hours ago, kpinnc said: Depends on what load you have on it. Mine makes noise lifting a deck, but is quiet until reaching the stops with no load. I'd say that's true for mine with the Big snowplow on it. Many hydraulic systems make a noise of some sort just being operational. At the end of travel it's MUCH louder due to pressure spikes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,413 #4 Posted February 12 @Brockport Bill DON,T have hydraulics , but do know that cold hydraulic oil , is a functional problem , how about a KATS MAGNETIC HEATER FOR THAT SET UP ? they come in magnetic pads and a magnetic hard stick on , for oil supply area . just a thought , hot oil Pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,413 #5 Posted February 12 @ @TractorEd done a number of cold weather starting improvements , for my cold sheds . personally like the BATTERY TENDER plug in and an incandescent rough service 60 watt bulb in a 8" Walmart reflector , under my engines , reflector is standing on squeeze clamp end , held vertically in place by TECH a matic frame , hitch , under engine , starts are instant , quick warm ups . the REPITITION OF A PROBLEM IS YOUR GREATEST OPPORTUNITY , TO MAKE THAT PROBLEM GO AWAY . use this on my 3 horses . it works , https://www.walmart.com/ip/Champion-Electronics-8-5-Aluminum-Clamp-Light-150-Watt-Max-Bulb-Not-Included/889980959?wml pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,663 #6 Posted February 12 Try switching to Mobil 1 in the hydro if you haven't already. I had a C-145 that did that and it quieted it down quite a bit. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED-Z06 2,202 #7 Posted February 14 Pretty normal to get some whine when moving. At the stops you'll get a pretty pronounced squeal because the system is bypassing the high pressure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites