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    Skid Steer T173 bucket lifts but does not Tilt to dump bucket

    I am struggling with this and I am hoping someone can help me out. I have an old T173 skid steer that I bought for a home project. The pedals to lift the bucket gets stuck, especially at high throttle, after a few foot pounding it eventually responds and will raise up and down. I cannot empty...
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    Thomas 173HL II, stalled and will not start.

    Yes, got it at Canadian Tire and I bought 2 sizes 3/8 and 1/4 and used the 3/8 on my fuel line. Cut the line and insert it, I used two of those metal ring clamps that you clamp to the rubber line. Squeezed the bulb until it got really hard and fuel was coming from the injector that I had...
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    Thomas 173HL II, stalled and will not start.

    Hi , I had a similar frustrating experience last week, very happy to get the T173 going again. 1 - Make sure Diesel tank has enough fuel 2 - Bleed air from the fuel filter (you will find a screw at the top of the filter that you need to loosen to get the air out . Be sure to remember to tighten...
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    Skid Steer Thomas T173 lifts but bucket does not Tilt to dump bucket

    I am struggling with this and I am hoping someone can help me out. I have an old T173 skid steer that I bought for a home project. The pedals to lift the bucket gets stuck, especially at high throttle, after a few foot pounding it eventually responds and will raise up and down. I cannot empty...
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