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    Travel arm sticking?

    Thanks Bls repair There are no obstruction . Are the arms return pressured control or are there springs somewhere ? Thanks
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    Travel arm sticking?

    Mini excavator bobcat 331 the left travel arm is sticking in forward and backward position and does not return in neutral on its own? What could be the problem? Thanks
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    Bobcat 331 2005 blade control stick

    Repaired the broken linkage. Welded it in place . Having issues setting up the spool arm to linkage mechanism. Blade goes up and down but the float spool doesn't go high enough to lock into place in the top spool cap... Getting to be a pro at removing all the hoses . Will try setting up some...
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    Bobcat 331 2005 blade control stick

    Thanks Willie59 Both cursed words and Beer have already been used a plenty so tomorrow I might tackle the hoses removal procedure and see if I can get that part removed and possibly welded at the shop . Thanks for all the help . Much appreciated .
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    Bobcat 331 2005 blade control stick

    Hi . Just inspected the blade mechanical linkage , hidden by all the hydraulic hoses , near impossible to see it... But I could see the broken part at the far bottom , hence not getting the full stroke to the plunger , either up or down... Now the big question, how do I get to this part to try...
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    Bobcat 331 2005 blade control stick

    Hi Iantraxco. The blade stick feels a bit different . I tried removing the right console but the cup holder screw head is stripped so will need to drill the head out. I have a feeling what you suggest might be the problem. Thanks for the help.
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    Bobcat 331 2005 blade control stick

    I have lost all function of the blade now???\
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    Bobcat 331 2005 blade control stick

    Hi everyone . I am having an issue trying to engage the float function on by blade control on my bobcat 331 mini excavator The blade control stick will not go into the lock position anymore ... It worked fine 2 days ago although I had to slam the stick hard to the front to engage it ... But...
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    Hydraulic thumb retracts on its own?

    Thanks guys that was exactly the problem Really appreciate the help.
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    Hydraulic thumb retracts on its own?

    Thanks Sheepfoot. Being new at operating this machine , i might have engaged a switch by accident . This is the first thing i will check on today . Thanks
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    Hydraulic thumb retracts on its own?

    Hello all. Just purchased a 2005 bobcat 331 mini excavator in really good shape. 3600 hours . The only issue I have right now is that after a while the Hydraulic thumb retracts by itself ? It goes in and out using the control switch on the joystick but if I let go of the switch it just...
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    older Takeuchi TB 175

    After starting the engine ... The control speedalarm icons ( FC ) stay on flashing ? The guages do not come on i.e. Temp. guage , Fuel guage etc. Everything else seem to be working fine. Any idea what could cause that problem. I dont own the excavator yet? but thinking of buying it ...
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    Any thoughts on 1995 kubota KX101 Mini excavator?

    Hi all. Im looking at buying this used excavator any thoughts on it? 1995 kubota KX101 Mini excavator I'm not sure of the weight and the HP Can't find it online. 3 buckets Hyd. Thumb Heated cab JD or Cat switch New under carriage 5900 hours What should I pay for it? I have...
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    Mitsubishi MM57 SR.

    Thanks all. My mind is made up and I will wait and buy a better know brand that would be easier to get parts for in case it is needed. This forum made it a lot easier to make up my mind. It's all about one educating itself before buying and this forum did this for me . Thanks
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    Mitsubishi MM57 SR.

    Thanks Diga. The only web sites I found were the one scrap unit in Australia and The engine rebuilt parts. Thanks
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    Mitsubishi MM57 SR.

    I was told the Mitsubishi MM57 SR. is the equivalent to the Cat 303.5
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    Mitsubishi MM57 SR.

    Thanks for the help guys.
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    Mitsubishi MM57 SR.

    Thanks Mike. But I am still worried about the parts issues and that I may be buying a mini that if it breaks might just be an eyesore in my field...if I can't get any replacement parts, especially the electronic parts.
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    Mitsubishi MM57 SR.

    Hello folks . I am very new new at this , but i am looking at buying a 2000 Mitsubishi MM57 SR. Mini excavator with 3300 hours. Has anyone heard of this brand name and if so , would one know where parts could be bought as I have search the Net but can not find any information anywhere about...
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