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I was going to post the same question. Same as you, I bought my first skidsteer, a 753 recently. The manual that I borrowed from my dealer covers SN 515811001 and up, and it says to push the left pedal down with your toe until you feel a detent. However, mine doesn't seem to have a detent (SN...

My loaner manual is for SN 515811001 and up, and it says 250 hr interval for engine oil, 10w30CD in engine, 10w30SE for hydraulics and chaincase. I'm assuming that it should be the same for my older 753. Thanks everyone for the tips and advice, I appreciate the help.

The dealer was able to tell me that this 753 was purchased new in March 1994. I am still waiting to get the manual from the seller, but the dealer loaned me a newer 753 manual. Does anyone know if the lubes changed for the engine, hydraulics, and chaincase?

I took another look at the ID plate and verified the serial number: 511532014, model 753. This ID plate is riveted to the frame above the radiator screen by the left lift arm bushing. It is a Melroe Bobcat, division of Clark Equipment. I will contact the local dealer and see what they say. I...

Thanks Fishfiles, I appreciate the help. My s/n is 511352014.

Bobcat's website show historical specs for their equipment that is sorted by first year of manufacture. They show the first 753 in 1990 with different HP and pump capacity than one built in 1999 (40hp vs 43.5, 11gpm vs 15.9), which may rule out some attachments that I might want. I understand...

I am a new member to this forum and the proud new owner of a 753. I was wanting to know how to decode the serial number to find the manufacture date , options, etc. I searched Bobcat's website but could not find this information. Can someone help me or do I need to talk to my local dealer? thanks