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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pondfishr" data-source="post: 7379" data-attributes="member: 225"><p>I have three questions about my Bobcat 743 1. I can't find the location to check the crankcase fluid. I think it is under the cab but I can's see any logical place it would be. Any ideas would be appreciated. 2. Looking at the front of the machine under the cab at my hydraulic pump the inlet hose that runs to the port block mounted to the right side of the machine is leaking slightly. The hose is held in place with radiator style hose clamps. I first thought this was something after market but I looked in my manual and it looks like it is a factory connection. Can I replace the hose easily or is it a big deal? 3. Also what type of Hydraulic fluid can I use in my machine. I had been using Bobcat brand but that stuff is pretty expensive. I went to the Co-Op and bought their brand of Hydro fluid in a yellow 5 gallon bucket but I want to be sure I can use it. My machine is older and I try to take care of it until. Scheduled maintenance is pretty important in making things last. Thanks in advance for the help this is the best forum on the net/</p></blockquote><p></p>