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Sounds like a fuel problem. Yes filters, first. Next plugged line etc. Fuel cap breather hole plugged ?

Maybe drain left hand final drive and see if there is any chunks of metal come out. Have a low walled drain pan that will hold about 1 gallon. Not sure how much oil for sure, but 1 gal is close. Maybe drain right also( in a separate pan) so you can see each and keep them separate.

Am very happy to hear it all worked out for you.

And welcome!

Contact Lavoy on this site, he has a JD store and repair shop.
Maybe post on section “late model JD “ for your needs and help, on this site.

Stan, thanks for the list( that takes a lot of time) I have that SM- JD 2037 for 2000 series machines, and I don’t see that number in your list?? It is a JD publication and came with my 440ic (442172) when I bought crawler. Don’t know why previous owner had it with the 440ic manuals, parts, service,...

Yes. Some valves are like that

That sounds better! Yes install the washer and your 3 thin shims, then let us know what your pressure becomes!

Is that washer thicker than .010”? The thin washers are .010” the washer should be close to .050”.

You will find problem. I think with hyd systems acting up, right after someone that shouldn’t have been working on the system, because of lack of knowledge, is like playing with a jig saw puzzle with pieces missing or in the wrong spot! Proper parts books, and shop service manual, put all jig saw pi...

Ok. Good luck

You will probably find a .010 shim will change hyd pressure 80 to 100 psi

When you get your new washer, would you measure thickness and post on here, in case someone else has similar problems, it would be for all to see! Also, after you install new washer and your 3 thin shims, and warm oil and pressure test, post on here what is pressure of your system, and if you have t...

Welcome to trouble shooting/ adjusting hydraulics !!
Drip cans, soaker pads and wipe up rags are a must have part of ones tool box!!

Did you try and measure a regular flat washer ?