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Originally Posted by zimm17
Yes. I did some searching, sounds like I need a 1000 psi pressure gauge. Anyone have an Amazon link to the right kind? I did a fluid change, maybe the level is too low?
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No....
If you lift the blower by hand and it leaks down, you either have an issue with the valve, or the cylinder. Check to make sure that the linkage to the spool valve is allowing it to center. You can do this by moving the handle just slightly forward, then slightly back and see if it stops creeping down. If now, then you need to check and see if the cylinder is bypassing internally. Easiest way to do that is to raise the blower up all the way and block it. Then, remove the line on the opposite end of the cylinder (rod end), take the block that is holding the blower up out and see if oil comes out of the fitting. If so, replace the cylinder.
Only a few tools required.
Checking the pressure of the operating system is not a bad thing.... but will not tell you if your cylinder is leaking, or if you have a valve issue. Since it won't hold up the blower, my bet is the cylinder needs rebuilt.