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  1. ThreeCW

    Troubleshooting Hard To Start CAT 242B

    2006 CAT 242B Skid Steer – Serial Number BXM03117 – 1930 hours We have had our 242B for 3 years now and over this time I have found that it has progressively been harder to start. When I first got the skid steer, it started relatively easily, and I did not need to use the glow plugs at 0 C /...
  2. ThreeCW

    2006 CAT242B - Chain Case Leak Around Drive Motor

    When we bought our 2006 CAT 242B skid steer (SN - BXM03117) 3 years ago, there was some catch up maintenance and repairs required that I have been addressing the past few years. After repairing a pilot valve leak (detailed in another thread), we still had an oil leak that needed fixing. It...
  3. ThreeCW

    How To Properly Clean Your Hydraulic Hose

    A number of times on HEF, I have read about the importance of installing clean hydraulic hoses, but I had no idea on how it was done. I ran across the video linked below which explains why a hose should be cleaned and what procedure is followed. The next time I need to replace a hydraulic...
  4. ThreeCW

    2006 CAT 242B Pilot Valve Leak Repair

    We recently bought a 2006 CAT 242B skid steer (SN - BXM03117) with 1800 hrs. Although low in hours, there was some catch up maintenance and repairs required. I am currently in the process of repairing a minor (but messy) hydraulic oil leak in the Left Pilot Valve that controls direction and...
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