1641 slow hydraulics
 

I have a new(ish) to me 1641. The hydraulics seem VERY slow. It takes 30 seconds or so to lift the deck from the 4 position to the 8 position. I guess the first question would be 'is that really slow?' Seems to me it is.

I replaced the fluid and filter and had no change in speed. Is there something else to do?

Thanks.

Jbo

Sounds slow to me if you are at wide open throttle. My 1641 will pick up the deck in a couple seconds.

Same here, lift is quick.

Getting to love this Cub. 1st hydro I've owned and now lookin' for another. BIGGER.

I know you said the fluid and filter was changed. What brand of filter did you use and what kind of fluid?:bigthink:

WIX filter and HiTran fluid.

Wix filter should be part number 51410

That's the one.

Jbo

Take a good look at the valve to make sure it is going full stroke.

I had a problem on a 782D once where the lift was slow. The lever for the front outlet was not centered and was hung up on some wires behind the dash panel. Once returned to the center position, the lift speed was normal. However, I don't know if the 1641 has front outlets of a second lever for that matter.

You could possibly have a deteriorating hose that is collapsing internally that is block flow to the lift. I'd suspect this possibility if you forward and reverse speed were okay but the lift slow. Is the lift slow in both directions?