hydraulic problems

[ChrisDC]

This AM I went to use my BX23 which I have not used in two weeks. After starting the engine the FEL would go up but not down. The BH would only move to the left and the main arm would not pull back. I ran the engine for 4-5 minutes and then everything started to work OK. A little later (20 min) the same type of thing happen again for a few minutes and then everything was fine again. What is causing this? Air in the lines? Leaky hoses (which I have not found)? Any ideas?

 

[botalvr]

One time I had that happen, it was the lift lever for the three point hitch stuck in the limit for the lift position. I didn't notice it, and I thought my tractor was broke. After the lever was returned to the middle position, everything was fine.
I hope your problem is something silly like mine was....
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[grandad]

The FEL hydraulic circuits are self-bleeding, so if there is air in them, it should clear by itself. Which leads me to wonder if there is any chance it's low on juice to begin with.