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    Cat 249d hydraulic squeal

    lol yea it’s just me being picky, but it’s only one side so I did worry a bit, even though it does not affect the machine at all, just me. Thank you for your response I got a good laugh.
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    Cat 249d hydraulic squeal

    I leaned towards the bypass valve. I tried looking for an expanded view of the area on cat website but it wasn’t very detailed. Hydraulic oil looks brand new, filter looks good I change it not long ago. Yes oil is what it calls for. No diesel fuel in hydraulic tank it actually has a pad lock on...
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    Cat 249d hydraulic squeal

    It’s hard to say, I just use for personal use but heard it for the first time after using to take some trees out and the machine got an all day run. I can feel the squeal/vibration in the line.
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    Cat 249d hydraulic squeal

    I put Dropbox links, I don’t think it’s the drive motor and there is no change to the machine besides the noise, take a look at the videos if you don’t mind let me know what you think. Thank you.
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    Cat 249d hydraulic squeal

    https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kom9k4gte2me13pq69cj2/Video-Jun-21-2026-12-22-33-PM.mov?rlkey=87mv7vwl9wqhmejfflr03ag9l&st=prcy7akc&dl=0
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    Cat 249d hydraulic squeal

    Video of problem https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8jxftrlng75a8c85t98jh/Video-Jun-21-2026-1-20-59-PM.mov?rlkey=vtwd7xdu1s475ri795stovu4i&st=dcpwfhpn&dl=0
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    Cat 249d hydraulic squeal

    Looking for any advice on where to look. I have a Cat 249d track skid steer, when warm its making a high pitched hydraulic squeal, possibly a relief valve, never does it cold has to be between 165-170 hydraulic oil temp. Only does it on right side. No power loss or laziness. The machine doesn’t...
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    Cat 226b thumb wheel switch replacement

    I just wanted to say thank you again you really saved my butt, I bought the machine not really knowing anything about cat skid steers, Thank you!
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    Cat 226b thumb wheel switch replacement

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    Cat 247b3 wiring diagram schematics

    Thank you!
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    Cat 247b3 wiring diagram schematics

    Hi all I’m looking for someone with wiring diagram schematics for a Cat247b3 serial number TSL01023 Any help would be much appreciated Thank you
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    Cat 226b thumb wheel switch replacement

    Yes thank you I could really use it, I appreciate it.
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    Cat 226b thumb wheel switch replacement

    I did end up taking it apart and the magnet was crumbed in to pieces. So I’m pretty confident now the magnet will fix it. Thanks again
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    Cat 226b thumb wheel switch replacement

    Jeff Carvalho 14136 Hexam road Brooksville FL 34613 I can send you some $ through cash app or PayPal whatever is easier for you. Thank you
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    Cat 226b thumb wheel switch replacement

    Hi do you still have the magnet? I will be taking mine apart tomorrow and I’m thinking that will be my problem. Thank you
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