Bobcat 743B hydraulic leak

[december45]

On my 743b I have a hydraulic leak, it appears to be coming from one of the hoses that connects to the pump. When you pull the cab up and look into the pump area from the right side of the 743b it is the front hose where there are two hose midway on the pump. The leaking hose appears to be routed to the right and down near the area between the front and rear wheels on the inside. I am thinking that removing the black metal covers on the OUTside of the 743b it would give me access to the lower hose connection. I am wondering if there are any instructions or hints on how to remove these covers or if they even come off. I can see that the hose is wet and oily about half way between the connectors, and I believe that replacing the hose will fix the leak. Any and all comments are welcomed Thanks

 

[Ed L]

The cover bolts are underneath the machine.

Be careful when you remove them, they will be full of crud, just waiting to fall in your face.

Ed

 

[SSdoxie]

Side covers between the wheels will give access to drive motor and hoses. Covers are bolted in place with 3/8'" bolts tapped into frame metal.