BobCat S70 – CYLINDER (LIFT) Testing

Open the rear door.

Remove the bolt (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-1] from the base end pin retainer (left side shown).

Use a slide hammer to remove the pivot pin (left side shown) [Figure 20-20-2].

Pull the cylinder forward. Mark the hoses for correct reassembly.

Check only one cylinder at a time.

Disconnect the hose (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-3] from the lift cylinder base end port.
Install a plug in the hose and tighten the plug.
Lower the seat bar, engage the parking brake and start the engine. Loaders without seat sensors press the green PRESS TO OPERATE button.
Push the top (toe) of the lift pedal until system relief pressure is reached.
If there is leakage from the open base end port of the lift cylinder, remove the lift cylinder for repair.