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Thanks for an answer. I found the reason for problems with hydraulic. Both of air vents were blocked so there were a lot of air trapped inside the tank. There is a sight gauge, but it is not clear anymore. I take one vent of and measure oil level with a stick. I filled the tank to approximately half...

Hi guys, I have a JCB 3C. It was not in use for 3 years and now hydraulic is obviously full of air or there is not enough oil in it. Steering is also not working or it works very slowly. How can I bleed the hydraulic system? Where can I see if there is enough hydraulic fluid in the system? Thanks fo...

Hi, Thanks for an answers. I find a small drain pipe under the tank. It is more just a screw not more than 16 mm wide. So it is not big enough to clean the tank with hands. But when I unscrew it, a clean fuel was in it. I let all of the fuel out. I think that I will not clean the tank. I have one pr...

Thanks for an answers. They are helpfull. I will check for the drain plug. If there isn't any I will use some of Trevor's methods.
My JCB was on hold for almost three years now, because the engine has been frozen (engine block has broke between cylinders). Engine is renewed and it should work now.

Hi guys, I'm new at CMN so be patient with me :D My JCB 3C III (I think) has some problems with fuel. There are obviously some dirtiness in the fuel tank. How can I clean the fuel tank, since it is a part of a chasis and it is not possible to take it out (ot it is?). Tank nozzle is too small to put ...