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    This is what Caterpillar says is a perfectly screed

    They came out the first time to my house that when the extension fell out from under but haven’t seen anyone since I had it there for half the summer guess I will see what they say when I call Monday
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    This is what Caterpillar says is a perfectly screed

    I have p65 the screed extension broke first the hopper started eating its self bending the wings the did everything but fix it put new hoses and new breakers bent it back and repainted it this was down till about June we used it 3 times then my truck went down fords hole another topic but you...
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    S300 Bobcat Drive motor leaking into chain case

    So the case drain blows the seal or it bypasses into chain case I know 250 apart now it bolted in by hand of god tight I think he got last bolt some lil guy got in there could use a foot I was bending bars and ratchets to the full extent I could with Snapon 1/2 bar wouldn’t crack it loose
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    Bobcat 863 f series no bics lights locked machine

    The brake you can pull put vise. Grip on it hydraulic bypass is is lil more involved but I’ve done it but not recommend being dangerous legal issues if someone hurt but if the is short they get hot lock up could be control box itself solenoids can test with probe but can’t bypass the system with...
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    Bobcat 863 (and similar) fuel lines/tanks

    There is a filter in the tank with check valve on it some time algae if there is black slime on it may just shorten I found a leaf and and earth worm on mine wrapped around probably vandalism of employe I’ve seen them plug up then set and release the dirt and run fine there is plug in bottom...
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    289D NOT TRACKING STRAIGHT

    I think on joystick is servo controls and need to be calibrated that’s beyond my I only work on the other old style but seen they need calibration try a dealer
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    Bucket and tilt both fall

    Possibly seals inside cylinder worn leaking I think there was a trick un pin one at time the one leaking fully extends if the other one holds positions you know it’s opposite I know tilt they would do that but they are tied together
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    773g chattering Hydraulics

    We had brand new 400 series chatter it was a seal in pump in warranty it was 20 plus years ago I know if the inlet on mine was leaking it blew oil out the tank might check the seals on the pump
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    Bobcat 873 Foot Pedal Jammed Stuck (lift)

    I second that probably kicked into float dirt or never used clean it out and kick back maybe out of adjustment to mine slide from kicking them maybe slide pedal back then try kicking it free
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    T300 bob cat skid steer question

    My sister has s300 it was like 4000 grand when she got it the dealer ate because we bought about 10 and sold another 50 i helped pioneer the sales when I started I could count on my hand who had skid steer now I can’t count that high as to how many I see
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    What is The Best Mid-Size Skid Steer?

    Bobcats rule around here the resale and quality there light years ahead of competition but some have electric issues with locks on hydraulics after years of wear and possible corroded i bypass mine not recommended for safety i dabble in fixing some bobcats in stone quarry area new holland you...
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