743b left drive is slow

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Lasher66

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Hello, I have a bobcat 743b that I recently purchased and noticed when going straight, the left drive is quite a bit slower than the right. I have to push the left arm all the way forward and the right arm is at least half way back. Is this an adjustment that needs to be made or do you think that I am having pump problems? There isn't any leaks and there is plenty of hydraulic fluid in machine. It is just very annoying because it moves so slow due to left drive. Thanks for any help. Jason
 

Tazza

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Sorry, It is a 742b
It could be the steerling linkages have worn, is there any play between when you push and pull the levers before the machine starts to move?
It could also be bad seals, what happens if you drive up to a big tree or pile of dirt. Push one side at a time and see if you can spin the wheels. You probably won't have the power to get all 4 moving at the same time, so do one side at a time.
 
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