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    Ford CL340 question on how they operate

    So I have a CL340 that has an issue where the left and right sides operate differently. If jacked up and turned off the left wheels can free wheel whereas the right wheels are locked up. My understanding is they should be locked up. When driving the unit I can easily turn right by releasing...
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    Ford CL340 Wheel bearing issue

    So I need to replace the wheel bearing in this skid steer. The part number is ERK43174 which is the bearing already mounted in the hub. That is no longer available so Im hoping the bearing is a standard unit and I just need to get it out and look for one. I have the hub out and it has the...
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    Takeuchi TB015 Final Drive Leaking

    So doing my annual maint before using it and one of the final drives is leaking the gear oil right out of it. Did some research and it looks like it is most likely the 'floating seal' I took the front cover off and it doesnt look too bad, not much gunk at all in it so I think I caught it...
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    Takeuchi TB015 Boom/Bucket controls not working

    Hello Its a 2003 unit I was told, I went to fire it up for a project (been sitting since last fall) and the boom and bucket controls are not working but the tracks and blade are. I found this thread and I think its the same issue but the OP did not state where he found the relay that the...
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    takeuchi tb 015 Bucket sloppy looking for parts and how to

    Hi I have an older 015 excavator and the hinge points that hold the bucket on are loose/sloppy. Ive had it for a few years and done several small projects and it has gotten worse. I am looking to do a larger project this summer so think I should correct this first. Where can these parts be...
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    Takeuchi TB015 cooling issue?

    Hello today I noticed analog gauge on the console on the right side was running low in the white area and not in the green. THis was when I had the engine rev'd up. When I turned the throttle down to idle the needle bounced up into the green. Shutting it down I could see it was smoking some...
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    Beginners question on digging with an excavator

    Hello Im using my TB015 to dig a trench and install culverts and Im discovering a problem. Im diggingin wet sandy and clay earth and its quite sticky. After about 5 buckets full the bucket is encased with earth and I cannot shake it out. Ive even tried to bang it on a tree to no success...
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    Takeuchi TB015 Issues

    Hello I am a recently new owner of a 2003 TB015 excavator and Ive discovered my great deal may not be such a deal. The first is the battery isn't charging, I discovered the warning light is burnt or blown and the battery is dying. WHen running no power going to the battery. Wouldn't be that...
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