Hydraulic lever sticking issue

[blackdrink]

I've got a Mahindra 3325, and lately, the hydraulic lever has been giving me some trouble. When i first start using it, the lever feels really stiff and hard to move, but after a bit of use, it loosens up a little. Its weird and kind of frustrating, does anyone know what might be causing it to tighten like that at first?

 

[LordBush]

That stiffness at startup is often from cold, thick hydraulic fluid or sticky linkage. Once the fluid warms and cycles, it loosens, checking fluid type, level, and cleaning/lubing the linkage is a good start

 

[blackdrink]

That stiffness at startup is often from cold, thick hydraulic fluid or sticky linkage. Once the fluid warms and cycles, it loosens, checking fluid type, level, and cleaning/lubing the linkage is a good start

Makes sense, thanks for the tip. I'll check the fluid and give the linkage a good clean and lube to see if that smooths things out. Did you ever end up switching to a different hydraulic fluid to help with cold starts, or just stick with the manufacturer's spec??