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W:1304

Hydraulic Slowdown.

System

Not specified

Symptom

Hydraulic Slowdown.

Diagnosis & fix steps

LOGIC: Hydraulic Oil Temperature High. ACTION: Clean oil cooler fins; check fan belt tension and bypass valve.

Red Seal field insights

Red Seal Fix: On Dash-5 models, the "Shuttle Valve" in the cooler circuit often sticks. If the cooler is cold but the engine is hot, the valve is bypassed.

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