Recent content by 743newbie

Thanks for the info. I have already pulled out the fuel tank, retrieved the old hose and cleaned the tank out. I wanted to make sure that whatever I did would last. It looks like my tube only had a screen on the inlet, no check valve. I am assuming that there is another check valve on the...

Hey guys, I was out using the Bobcat last weekend and it just stopped dead. After some trouble shooting I found out that the fuel pickup tube in the tank broke off and I was not getting any fuel. Now for the question; what should I use for a new tube? I picked up some standard fuel tubing at...

Hey guys, got another newbie question, I have one tire that continues to spin on the rim (front right tire). What causes this? Low air pressure, bad rim, bad tire? Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks.

Hey guys, Has anyone modified thier bucket to include some type of hook or clip? I have seen weldable grab hooks, chains attached to side of buckets, etc. What is best? I need to attach a sling to pull some old fence posts out. Thanks.

Thanks for all the info. I am going to change all the fluid next week and I will check for the hidden filters. After reading the posts I think the “noise” I am hearing is normal. I only hear it when I am loading the bucket or playing in the deep dirt. If not I am sure I will be back asking...

I am new to this forum and skidsteers in general. I bought a used 743 with about 2200 hrs on it a couple of weeks ago and have a few questions. I plan on using this for some projects around the house. 1) The lift arms and bucket seem strong but I hear some noise and chatter from the drive units...