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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gmoon" data-source="post: 45856" data-attributes="member: 6071"><p>Well, I just signed a check to buy a Bobcat 721 with various attachments. I have not succeeded in locating manuals yet, and I will need them. I have no experience with diesels or hydraulic systems yet. Any other Bobcat 721 diesel owners want to pow-wow and share information? Bobcat 721 Renovation Status ======================= * need manuals! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Is ebay my best option, or the $9.95 download PDF option I see on some websites? * how to reach the battery when not running? Perhaps jumper cables aren't too hard to reach the battery. * apparently 10W-30 is good for 40 to 95+ degree days (any hotter or colder, and I'll wait for better weather) * dipstick shows oil is milky (presumably hasn't been changed in too long, and has water/decomposition setting in) * too much juice in the pan under the motor (probably has multiple things leaking oil / hydraulic fluid) * green wire to console/circuit panel not connected to anything, another wire cut, but hour meter looks untouched/unmodified and reads less than 1,500 .. maybe even possible, since owned by a homeowner for many years * need one tire: 10x16.5 I presume * all but one ram needs resealed; how many specialty tools will I need to reseal these myself, or better to find a hydraulic shop? * LPS has very few parts specifically listed as compatible with 721 .. worries me .. maybe even basic parts are going to be impossible to find? * fasthose website seems to have just about any hose I might need * plumbed for auxiliary hydraulics, but only 10gpm (attachments included: auger, backhoe, forks, bucket) * some hydraulic lines have been replaced, but others are clearly needing replaced * I've seen and bookmarked the topic about the "hidden" bronze filter: http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=13739 * going to need a lot of "self etching primer" What else should I consider cleaning first? I am still digging through the old topics, and finding gems of wisdom like easter eggs <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Thanks guys! Thanks OldMachinist! Cheers, GM</p></blockquote><p></p>

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