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    580c broken cross shaft

    ok, the project is much bigger than I anticipated. Thank you for the response. I'll take your advice and remove the transaxle.
  2. K

    580c broken cross shaft

    The shaft I'm referring to is number 15 in the diagram
  3. K

    580c broken cross shaft

  4. K

    580c broken cross shaft

    My second hand 580c has a broken cross shaft where the differential lock collar slides over it to lock the two shafts together. My question is how much has to come apart to replace this? I have taken the diff lock cover off and also the brake assembly off that side. At this point should the...
  5. K

    Takeuchi TL26 questions

    Thanks tool king. My loader didn't come with manuals so this is fantastic. Awesome site you guys got here.
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    Joysticking steering problem

    Wanted to let everyone know I tried the snapped bolt thing in the pump and it wasn't it. I also replaced the joystick valve with a new one and that didn't do it. Maybe there is something in the final drive planetaries jamming things up every now and then?
  7. K

    Joysticking steering problem

    Let us know what the dealer comes up with. I'm curious.
  8. K

    Joysticking steering problem

    Thanks zf. I'll check it this evening after work.
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    Joysticking steering problem

    zf, can you tell me more about this bolt. How do I access it? Is it in plain sight? Its probably something to check before I dump $800 into a joystick valve.
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    Joysticking steering problem

    I forgot to add all rollers and idlers are in good shape and not binding. Machine tracks straight forward and backward. All filters were just changed. I really don't think this is a drive motor going bad because it had been doing it so long.
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    Joysticking steering problem

    I'm somewhat new to this equipment thing as this is only the second machine I've owned. Machine is a Takeuchi TL 26 with 3200 hours on it. It has hydraulic pilot controls (short joysticks). The machine doesn't want to turn to the left sometimes. If you play with the joystick a bit it will go but...
  12. K

    Just trying to get online

    Testing post 3.
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    Just trying to get online

    testing post 2
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    Just trying to get online

    Trying to get my 3 post in also
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