how to put a T85 into nuetral so the wheels free spin?

Tazza said:

If its hydrostatic, there is no way to make the wheels turn freely. The motors when full of oil will not rotate by hand.
Why do you need it in neutral to do this? On bobcat machines that run two chains, the way to adjust them is to make sure there is the same amount of rotation of both front and back wheels before they stop. Are you sure yours isn't adjusted the same way? i have never worked on a T85, so i'm just guessing here.

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1. Remove any attachment, raise the boom arms and engage the boom support pins. Shut off the engine. Using properly rated jack and stands, raise loader until wheels are clear of the ground.
2. Remove the inspection cover located between the wheels.
3. Check the chain tension at the point shown. (only one point is shown but check at the same place on the other chain. They are both the same.
4. Chains should be measured visually with a tape measure. Push down on chain with one finger, note tape measure reading at top of chain. Lift up on the chain with one finger, note tape measure reading at top of chain. The difference is the amount of slack in the chain. This should not exceed 2 in. (50mm). Measure all 4 chains (2 in each side).

Jyuma said:

Remove any attachment, raise the boom arms and engage the boom support pins. Shut off the engine. Using properly rated jack and stands, raise loader until wheels are clear of the ground.
Remove the inspection cover located between the wheels.
Check the chain tension at the point shown. (only one point is shown but check at the same place on the other chain. They are both the same.
Chains should be measured visually with a tape measure. Push down on chain with one finger, note tape measure reading at top of chain. Lift up on the chain with one finger, note tape measure reading at top of chain. The difference is the amount of slack in the chain. This should not exceed 2 in. (50mm). Measure all 4 chains (2 in each side).

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billy the bat said:

I actully downloaded the workshop book from thomas so i got all that info in the end you posted, but thanks again. I actually had to replace the chain on the right hand side as it was slipping, new one is going good, but the left hand side i think will need to be replaced soon as it is making some noise and ocassionaly slipping when going down hill quickly and pulling up. (done 1000hours) But the nuetral thing is a hassle for me because i worry about being broken down and having to tow the machine on to a flatbed truck, and i was told it was not good to tow it as it might damage the Hydraulic drive motors for the wheel? But short of craning it to move it when not working im not sure of a safe way to move it? the manual is a little vague on this too.

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SkidRoe said:

Here is how I move mine when it's dead:

Also a handy way to pressure wash the bottom.

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bobkat843 said:

That's what sucks about skid steers. you can push it with a chain or strap as long as you go slow.I removed the chain drive on both sides to push the beast one time! what a cluster fuk that was. Good luck

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mahans7 said:

Might want to look at this post with novel ways to move a skidsteer. http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=60966

I like SR's method of moving a dead skidsteer. Now all I need is a tractor.

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