BobCat S70 – HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR – Removal And Installation

Lift and block the loader. (See Procedure on Page 10-10-1.)

Remove the fluid from the hydraulic reservoir. (See Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid on Page 10-120-3.)

Raise the operator cab. (See Raising on Page 10-30-1.)

Remove the engine speed control. (See Removal And Installation on Page 70-20-1.)

Remove the center control shield and the steering lever covers. (See Control Shield And Steering Lever Panels Removal And Installation on Page 50-90-1.)

Remove the steering levers. (See Lever Removal And Installation on Page 50-100-1.)

Loosen the clamp (Item 1) and remove the hose (Item 2) [Figure 20-80-1] from the hydraulic reservoir.

Loosen the clamp (Item 1) and remove the fill hose (Item 2) [Figure 20-80-2] from the fitting.

Loosen the jam nut (Item 3) and turn the fitting (Item 4 ) [Figure 20-80-2] to the side to allow clearance when removing the reservoir.

Disconnect the two drive motor hoses (Item 1) [Figure 20-80-3] from the left side of the hydrostatic pump and move out of the way.

Disconnect the 90ยฐ hose (Item 1) [Figure 20-80-4] from the tee fitting located at the side of the hydraulic reservoir.

Disconnect the straight hose (Item 2) [Figure 20-80-4] from the tee fitting.

Remove the tee fitting (Item 3) [Figure 20-80-4] to prevent damage to the fitting and allow easier removal of the reservoir.

Disconnect the top drive motor hose (Item 1) [Figure 20-80-5] which connects to the top fitting on the hydrostatic pump.

Disconnect the lower drive motor hose (Item 2) [Figure 20-80-5] which connects to the bottom fitting on the hydrostatic pump.

Remove the fittings (Item 3) [Figure 20-80-5] from the drive motor.

Remove the return hose (Item 4) [Figure 20-80-5] from the hydraulic reservoir.

Remove the nut, washer and bolt (Item 5) [Figure 20-80-5] from the hydraulic reservoir holding strap.

NOTE: The nut and bolt holding the other end of the strap is located in front of the gear pump.

Remove the hydraulic reservoir.