Water in the hydraulics in my Siromer 204E remedy please.

[JonnyH]

I have water in the hydraulic system. Grey slurry. How to get rid please and how to go about it.

 

[dodge man]

Drain the system and replace the fluid. Also change any filters in the hydraulic system and clean any screens. You also need to figure out how water is getting in, such as a bad shifter boot.

 

[JonnyH]

Hi ,
Thanks for responding.
My tractor was left outside overnight, started to rain went ballistic for4 days.
Long story short, gear lever boot was split didn't take any notice until found
couldn't climb a small incline?
Found out why, checked hydraulic oil levels dip sticks both showed grey
contaminated oil.

 

[big bubba]

when my tractor is left outside, i always put a 5 gal bucket over the shifter knobs whether i cover the machine or not. & yes to above advice posts.

 

[dodge man]

I’d change the fluid and run it a few hours then change it again.

 

[big bubba]

instead of changing a 2nd time, wait till the tractor's been sitting cold several days, then briefly remove drain plug to purge moisture that will have collected on bottom of sump, then top off. when the hyd fluid is warm, the fluid goes grey from the water mix. good luck & get a new gear boot & keep covered, regards

 

[Harry in Ky]

instead of changing a 2nd time, wait till the tractor's been sitting cold several days, then briefly remain drain plug to remove moisture that will have collected on bottom of sump, then top off. when the hyd fluid is warm, the fluid goes grey from the water mix. good luck & get a new gear boot & keep covered, regards

I've seen this suggestion mentioned more than once, so I can't help but ask. Have you actually done this with any success at all? My experience with water contaminated transmissions has shown the fluid can be drained, refilled, drained, refilled, possibly four of five times and watery oil is still present. One change, prolonged standing and simply draining of the remaining water at the bottom simply doesn't work. That yuck is everywhere in the system and takes nearly forever to work it all out.

 

[big bubba]

you might be right. hard to say. oil is heavier than water & will settle. but i would recommend this method a few times before going to the expense of a 2nd full change.
if the OP's hyd started to malfunction due to moisture, it may require a flush then final change. but i'd try my method a few times b4hand. regards,

 

[Harry in Ky]

Yes, water can settle under the oil, provided it's not mixed first. Cracking drain plugs might help in many cases, but only if the water is discovered BEFORE starting and running the tractor.

 

[garry1p]

After draining and replacing the filters run if for a short time and if there is a hint of water then I would just drain and change filters again until you are sure you have all the contaminate removed.