8875 sensitive or jerky left side controls

[cole0324]

My new to me 8875 is very jerky on the left side stick. The machine has only run 100 hrs in the last 4 yrs so I'm wondering if something is stiff from sitting or is there an adjustment I can check. I don't think a chain is skipping but I could be wrong. I can't find a reasonably priced service manual or operators manual to dive in with. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[bobcatguy]

To check your drive chains put the machine up on blocks and rotate the tires by hand clockwise and counter clockwise. See if any have excess play. I think on that one you can access a side panel to see the chains. There also might be steering dampeners (little shocks) that are missing or worn out causing the jerky feeling. I think I have a PDF file of the 8875 service manual. I'll try to take a look at steering linkage if I get time. My plate is a bit full now with a 323 track machine.