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    CAT 257B stays running after turning key off

    I have a CAT 257B. It has this weird issue where it will start up and run fine, but when you turn the key off, the machine doesn’t shut off. It acts like the key is still in the on position. I can get the machine to shut off by unplugging a plug, which works fine but obviously I want the key to...
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    CAT257B. Does not want to turn when it warms up. lift arm cylinders leaking down while running.

    I have a 2005 CAT257B. The lift arm cylinders will leak down fast while running the machine. You have to hold back on the joystick to keep it up. If you turn the machine off it does not leak down. I have repacked the cylinders and it still does it. Also, when the machine warms up it does not...
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    Cat 257b power at ignition but won't energize start relay

    Hello, hoping I can get some advice. I have a Cat 257b tracked skid steer, dash lights come on with ignition in run position but when I turn it to start position it's not energizing the start relay in the engine compartment. I have disassembled the instrument cluster to test the ignition, it...
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    Cat 257b aux hydraulics barely 2

    So I am new on here so I am sure someone has come across this. My aux hydraulics are standard flow at just under 16. However when running an attachment it barely flows. I know that it isn't an attachment issue due to I have another machine with the exact same flow and they work great. Trying to...
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    CAT 257B FUSE BOX LOCATION

    For the life of me I cannot find where the fuse box is located. Can anyone help?
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