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bobcat s70 hydraulic question

amtun ยท 2024-04-25 17:24

I have 2018 s70 only 300hrs for home use. this is what I noticed after using it here and there . is it air in the hydraulic fluid? should I be concern about it? it also make some noice when using the bucket lifting up and down. sometimes, the noice disappear at low rpm . it is come and go. I also noticed jerky movement while lifting bucket up with weight higher than 3-4 feet off the ground. any thought or advice? the machine runs fine otherwise.

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  1. #1crewchief8882024-04-27 07:21

    looks like air in the oil to me. check the suction hose between the tank and pump. s70's (as well as 453/463) have a tendency to suck air in from the hydrostatic pump steering shaft seals.