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    2014 Toolcat High Fuel Temp

    We just got our Toolcat back from the dealership after some A/C work and now it giving an "58-10 Fuel Temperature High" code. The unit will de-rate the engine power when the light comes on. Then if you continue to drive it the indicator will start to flash. Then the unit will shut off. I took it...
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    1845C Battery Removal

    Got it.
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    1845C Battery Removal

    Also, how does one go about raising the lift arms when the unit doesn't run? It may be easier to get out that way and surely easier to work on.
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    1845C Battery Removal

    Sounds kinda stupid but I am trying to replace the battery on my '96 1845C and I can't get it out. It is too big to come out. Can the side panels come off like the old 1845? It looks like there is a track and rollers for the side panels but it also looks like the panels are welded to the...
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    JD 544G & 624G Transmission problem

    How about the park brake switch itself? I just read through my 544G manual and nothing in the troubleshooting mentions that the park brake will not disengage. All I can think of is that the solenoid is stuck on the 624 and the service brakes are stuck on the 544. We had our service brakes...
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    Loaded Tire ?

    I am thinking about taking it back and having them empty the fronts. I talked to AIS Construction Equipment and they said it won't hurt anything but it is not needed and it uses more fuel and takes more power to run. The original tires were Goodyears but aparently they don't make that tire...
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    Loaded Tire ?

    The tires are supposed to be at 40 psi. But running 20 psi in the rear seems like it would squat and wear tires out quickly. This is why I wanted AIS Construction Equipment to work on this rather than the Goodyear Wingfoot down the road that usually just does big trucks.
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    Loaded Tire ?

    Weight in where, the tires? The tires are loaded, cannot add more weight. The original tires were bias-ply but I wanted the radials for better wear and nicer ride but the price difference couldn't be justified by the higher ups. I knew the rears were loaded for sure and I didn't know...
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    Loaded Tire ?

    We just had new tires put on our 544 and now it drives like crap. Your speed is limited to the weight of the load. With a set of empty forks, it drives fine. With a scissor lift on the forks, you can't go over 10 without it bucking so bad the tires are almost coming off the ground. With a load...
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    JD 544G Turbo Question

    Come to find out, the brakes were stuck. Nobody ever uses the left foot pedal so it was not noticed since that was the pedal that was out of whack. The right foot pedal was working fine so who woulda thought? AIS didn't address the turbo question but it seems to get up and go better. We had...
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    JD 544G Turbo Question

    I would but technically this machine isn't ours. It is a leased vehicle but I have been trying the easy stuff so it wouldn't have to go in to the shop. I have been putting it in 1st gear and flooring it while testing. That is when it drops to 5 psi boost. In neutral it goes to 7-8 psi but...
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    JD 544G Turbo Question

    Alright. I changed the fuel filter and water seperator. Originally, I had 7-8 psi of boost at full throttle, 1st gear with bucket held in tilt back position. Now I have 7-8 psi of boost at full throttle, 1st gear with bucket held in tilt back position. No change. I did notice that...
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    JD 544G Turbo Question

    I am going to put both filters on it and test the pressure again. Thanks. I don't see a wastegate on it. At first I thought maybe it was blowing off wrong but I don't find one. Thank you.
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    Hey

    Thanks.
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    Hey

    Just signed up last week when I was looking for help on one of our loaders. My name is Travis and I work as the grounds mechanic for the State of Michigan. I have been here for 3 years and although I don't run our equipment much, when I do I enjoy it. I normally hire out the work that is...
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