What happens if you overfill hydraulic tank?
What happens if you overfill hydraulic tank?
The hydraulic case vent is on the end of a tube hanging down under the seat adjuster. If you overfill it, as the fluid warms up it expands and if the case is overfilled, it will push it out through the vent.
What is Bobcat hydraulic oil equivalent?
A good quality brand of AW hyd oil will work fine. The debate is usually which grade. I’ve used AW32 in Bobcats for years, others would recommend the higher viscosity grade AW46, probably works just as well. IMHO, AW32 works just fine because Bobcat’s have a fairly good oil cooler to control high oil temps.
How often to grease gets on Bobcat?
HOW OFTEN DO YOU GREASE A SKID STEER? Skid steer pins, bushing and other pivot points throughout the machine should be greased every 10 hours of operation, if not more depending on the working conditions.
What will too much hydraulic fluid do?
About the only thing too much fluid can do is cause foaming and or air in the system. Leaking cylinder seals are usually caused by wear (not your case) or improper assembly. Too high of hydraulic pressure will cause seal failure and I believe that’s what you are encountering.
What kind of hydraulic fluid does a bobcat 763 take?
5w-30 motor oil for temperatures below 0 F (-18 C). That’s good enough for me, and works just fine in my 763, but if your not comfortable using off-brand oils, use the Bobcat stuff.
Is it bad to put too much hydraulic oil in a tractor?
Is the hydraulic control valve on a bobcat leaking?
A friend of mine has a bobcat 763 C-series and is leaking hydraulic oil from what I think the service manual calls the hydraulic control valve (pages 79-104). I put a good 5 gallons of hydraulic oil before the dipstick could see any. Attached some pictures of where I see the leak.
How can I tell if my bobcat has a oil leak?
Good luck. If it is indeed your Rotary Manifold you will be loosing hydraulic oil and when you extend the stick out and lower the bucket down the sight glass will show low oil level. You may also have a leaking seal at the bottom of the swing box, pull the dipstick and check the gear oil level.
How to fix hydraulic fluid leak in Bobcat 753?
Raise loader arms and install safety prop on right side. Jack the machine up and support wheels off ground with sufficient stands or blocks. Raise the cab, make certain the cab lock properly locks cab. Start engine, let it remain at idle. Inspect compartment with good light looking for leak, but avoid allowing any stream of oil to spray your skin.
What kind of oil does a bobcat use?
Gear oil and hyd. oil have a distinct smell to them where as water will just makeit smell like grease. Check the swing trans. oil level and hyd. oil level first, if both are good check that the plastic boot around the upper portion of the rotary is in good shape and also that the 2 holes in front of the boom base are not plugged up.
A friend of mine has a bobcat 763 C-series and is leaking hydraulic oil from what I think the service manual calls the hydraulic control valve (pages 79-104). I put a good 5 gallons of hydraulic oil before the dipstick could see any. Attached some pictures of where I see the leak.
What kind of hydraulic oil does a bobcat use?
The hydraulic components in my Bobcats are sauer/sundstrand/danfoss and the manufacturers recommend the #68 hydraulic oil. I have used that stuff for years and never had a problem. One thing though, the orangish Bobcat oil seems to react with other oils and form a strange, cloudy mix.
Good luck. If it is indeed your Rotary Manifold you will be loosing hydraulic oil and when you extend the stick out and lower the bucket down the sight glass will show low oil level. You may also have a leaking seal at the bottom of the swing box, pull the dipstick and check the gear oil level.
When to replace hydraulic coupler on Bobcat skid steer?
Anytime you do experience a leak with your Bobcat auxiliary hydraulic couplers, it is best to replace the coupler rather than attempt to rebuild it. Stucchi offers quick couplers compatible with brand names such as Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, Kubota and other skid steer couplers which provide proven, long lasting performance.
