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Nh ls 170 loader drop

UpNorth Mini Excavating ยท 2019-07-06 06:29

Hi, I have a ls170 skid steer with about 3500 hours and recently the loader arms has started to drop slowly when I have material in the bucket with engine running. I havent found any leaks on the machine. Could it be the pump or a valve? Any ideas would be great. Thanks

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  1. #1Theweldor2019-07-06 08:56

    I would put my money on cylinder seals. Valves are pretty durable most of the time.

  2. #2Bls repair2019-07-06 09:53

    Does it drop if machine is off

  3. #3UpNorth Mini Excavating2019-07-06 16:15

    I just had one of the cylinders repacked earlier this spring. It drops regardless if machine is running or not.