Posted by Aaron Ford on October 23, 2010 at 13:24:15 from (98.157.103.136):
In Reply to: M-371 bobcat posted by Alittle on October 23, 2010 at 13:17:26:
Bobcat M-371 Posted: 02/20/2009 12:30 PM Hello, I am new to this site, but it looks pretty helpful so far. My father in law just purchased a M-371 Bobcat, and I have a few questions about it. 1. How do you check the hydraulic fluid level. 2. We don't know what year it is, how can I find out? Any help would be great, thank you, Jason
BowHunterFett
Joined: 20 Feb 2009 Total Posts: 4
Re: Bobcat M-371 Posted: 02/22/2009 07:53 PM No one knows? I looked under the seat, and found what I believe to be the fill for the case for the drive chains and such, and assume it is a common sump for the hydraulics, but I am not sure how to check the fluid level, there is no dip stick to be founf on this. Also, Anyone know how large the gas tank is on these things? I don't know much about them, I have never worked on them before, so any help would be great.
SlagKing
Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Total Posts: 6
Re: Bobcat M-371 Posted: 02/25/2009 07:18 AM I also have a M-371. To check the level of the hydraulic fluid, which should be ATF, there are two small bolts on the right side between the tires. Take them out and if any fluid comes out of either one, it's full. If not, fill through the fill tube until it comes out the lower of the side holes. Replace the bolts. To drain the fluid, there is a drain plug at the front down low. Yeap, that one! The fuel tanks is 6 gallons. Could be 8 gallons but I believe 6 is correct. Anything else I can help with...let me know. Slag/Tom
BowHunterFett
Joined: 20 Feb 2009 Total Posts: 4
Re: Bobcat M-371 Posted: 02/25/2009 04:17 PM Thanks, that'll help alot, and you use ATF? Would regular hydraulic fluid work? or are there clutches in there?
SlagKing
Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Total Posts: 6
Re: Bobcat M-371 Posted: 02/27/2009 11:33 AM Mine has clutches. I understand that maybe...a big maybe...some of the last ones used hydraulic motors. I havn't seen any myself. ATF is what should be used with the clutch driven M-371. The way to tell is to push it with the engine off. If you can, and it should be easy, it has clutches. A hydraulic driven skidsteer with the engine off, can't be moved without skidding the whole thing. Also remember that you won't have a parking brake, and this skidsteer will freewheel if the controls for movement are not engaged. Also you have no brakes. You must use the controls all the time Have fun! Slag
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