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    Squeal and vibration from joystick control Bobcat 334

    Recently when operating my Bobcat 334, I noticed an occasional squealing noise coming from the RH joystick. There was no noise when I wasn't touching the control, and no noise if I moved it full in one direction, but it seemed that occasionally when feathering the arm or bucket it would emit a...
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    Gland seal leak - first time rebuild questions and tips

    My Bobcat 334 developed a leak on the boom cylinder between the gland and rod. I've never rebuilt a cylinder before and this is a home owner machine (with a home owner budget). I was hoping someone could tell me where I'm wrong and what else I should consider. I got the thing apart, cleaned...
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    Non-threaded fuel tank drain plug - 2001 Bobcat 334

    The manual for this machine suggests that sediment/water can be drained from the tank, but doesn't give any pictures or instructions. In the front right of the machine, I can see a steel plug pressed into a rubber bushing. I was surprised that the drain plug wasn't a threaded bolt. If I pull...
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    Bobcat manual xchange won't lock bucket in - new owner

    I recently purchased a 2001 bobcat 334, which has the older non-hydraulic xchange. I know this system can be finicky. I've never used one of these so I dont know how it's supposed to work, but I was able to insert the tool and retract the spring loaded pad that holds the bucket in place, but...
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