Dumb as a box of rocks

[powerstrok2]

Hello All, I have been in the HVAC industry for 30 years. Just purchased my first skid steer 1999 NH LX885. As the post stated I know absolutely nothing about skid steers, any all help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bobby the T190]

Haha!!!
I felt the same way just 2 weeks ago.
And then a few days later, first time out about 3 hours into the project I scraped up against a tree pushing the track off the drive gear and idler, escalating the feeling.
But... less than an hour later, including a quick YouTube U course, I felt a whole lot better with the track back on the drive and idler wheels and headed back to The Cabin.

I've since downloaded both owner and maintenance manuals, for when the needs arise.

Replies are a little slower coming here compared to other similar forums I'm on.

Enjoy...

 

[brdgbldr]

Hello All, I have been in the HVAC industry for 30 years. Just purchased my first skid steer 1999 NH LX885. As the post stated I know absolutely nothing about skid steers, any all help would be greatly appreciated.

Find yourself some good manuals and a good parts dealer.

 

[mrbb]

welcome to the site, remember, grease is your friend, grease all things an d often!
check fluids often, and keep them fresh and correct!
If you plan to keep a while, I highly recommend getting a service manual, and even a owners manual if you don;t have one for it

it can give you a lot of basic info on things to do, PM's and such, and help you keep it running well for you!

 

[Markle]

Powerstrk2 I’d say that more that anything else, SAFETY must be emphasized. Most skid steers not carrying a load are heavier on the back end. I always try to keep the heavier half first going up hill, trailers, etc. you will get a feel for how “tippy” your machine can be. other safety considerations are very limited vision in reverse…children, bikes, and other things that you don’t want to squish can be behind the machine. As others have stated, the operating manual usually has pages of safety warnings that should be read…I suspect some are written from experience. Keeping the leaks repaired and frequent cleaning (eg power washing) will help prevent accumulation of combustible debris…I’ve seen more than a few burned up. Safety is paramount.

 

[mrbb]

I'll add this to the safety side of things

these days with cheap set up's, one can add a back up camera to about any machine, for cheap, and IMO< they add a lot of safety side of things
so might be something to consider!
places like Ebay, amazon, sell tons of them from cheap to$$$ as high as one wants to go
if your older like me, I'd recommend getting the larger screen you can! HAHA
They sure help on my older eye's!

 

[wings5j]

Hello All, I have been in the HVAC industry for 30 years. Just purchased my first skid steer 1999 NH LX885. As the post stated I know absolutely nothing about skid steers, any all help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi and welcome,

Your IQ is already higher having found this forum. You will learn a lot by following what others post as well as a wealth of information in the archives.

Take care, John

 

[Azhayseed]

I'll add this to the safety side of things

these days with cheap set up's, one can add a back up camera to about any machine, for cheap, and IMO< they add a lot of safety side of things
so might be something to consider!
places like Ebay, amazon, sell tons of them from cheap to$$$ as high as one wants to go
if your older like me, I'd recommend getting the larger screen you can! HAHA
They sure help on my older eye's!

I’d like to second the backup camera. I was working on my property and managed to destroy my chain link fence with out even feeling it. Fortunately I was preparing for a contractor to replace the block wall But I did invest in a backup camera from Amazon. Now I just need to install it!

 

[powerstrok2]

Thank you ALL for the advice, I definitely see a need for a back up camera. I installed one on my motor home, very easy and inexpensive. Can anyone recommend a place to get parts, user manuals. I have purchased a service manual for 40.00. All parts/user manuals are $400.00 - 700.00. CRAZY

 

[mrbb]

Thank you ALL for the advice, I definitely see a need for a back up camera. I installed one on my motor home, very easy and inexpensive. Can anyone recommend a place to get parts, user manuals. I have purchased a service manual for 40.00. All parts/user manuals are $400.00 - 700.00. CRAZY

I have seen used, and new service and owners manuals for sale on Ebay every once in a while, used being way cheaper
I believe the LX series like yours , the same manuals are used on a few machines,. as I pretty sure the LX 865 I have, the manual covers your as well, only difference I think is the lift and having a 2 speed if optioned with it!
I can look at my manual tomorrow and let you know for certain, don;t have it handy now!

so, you may find a manual for a different model that will work

this is a decent link to some good basic info on part numbers for things, go to page 9, under skid steers, if link doesn;t open up to it

https://www.newhollandrochester.com/parts/new-holland/resources/oil-capacities-and-filters/

as for places to buy parts from, messicks is hard to beat for HAVING things in stock or can get them, ,. and prices are normally about what everyone else wants, but if you know part # you can pretty much go to any NH dealer and get things, if they don;'t have they can order, as long as not discontinued!, these older machines are starting to get to that age they DON"T make more parts for them, pending what part it is
from there its aftermarket parts or looking for used ones, and that can eb any where, from, ebay and likes online stores, or even salvage yards!

also, a FYI for you, your model came in two versions, an early one and a later one, and as such some things are NOT the same, so , if you ever order parts, make sure there for the right yr machine, your VIN will let you know what one you have and order accordingly

 

[Fabricator]

Powerstrk2 I’d say that more that anything else, SAFETY must be emphasized.

Another safety issue - resist the urge to climb in and out of the cab under the arms when they are up. Every few years I see a news article about someone being crushed when the arms come down for one reason or another.

 

[tech.35058]

I agree about not trusting elevated lift arms, whether there is a bucket attached or not.
I have an LX865, (shares service manual with yours, I think.) Lever behind right elbow when seated in operators position operates the boom lock, to secure the boom in the raised position.
My machine was a bit of a derelict, stuff like the parking brake handle and seat belt had been removed & lost along the way. I expect your machine, like mine did not come with a lap bar, so if the seatbelt is missing, like mine was, let addressing this be first priority.
You can often get a really good deal on these machines where the operator came out of the seat and has passed away.

 

[Jyuma1]

On my Thomas T133 the lift arms and bucket tilt are controlled by foot pedals. When you raise the seat bar, it locks the foot pedals but if they aren't in the neutral position when you lift the seat bar, they aren't locked and can move until they hit the lock. I have seen the lift arms and/or bucket move as I exit the loader on many occasions because there is no place to put your feet as you exit the loader that isn't on one or more of the pedals. A very poor design in my humble opinion.

There is a manual lift arm lock that simply slides two thick 6" long steel bars under the lift arms thus preventing them from being lowered (for any reason, including a ruptured hose), but I still don't trust that system (or me to remember to engage the locks).

Best safety rule... never exit or enter the loader with the lift arms raised.

 

[richies chop shop]

welcome to the site, remember, grease is your friend, grease all things an d often!
check fluids often, and keep them fresh and correct!
If you plan to keep a while, I highly recommend getting a service manual, and even a owners manual if you don;t have one for it

it can give you a lot of basic info on things to do, PM's and such, and help you keep it running well for you!

I suggest keeping a working file with dates and hours logged.....things done and needed to be done .....dedicate a day per month for a cleaning and a look over .....good luck ....RMR