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    289C putters out on power after a couple minutes

    We just did a full service on our skidsteer, replaced all of the filters and did an oil change. We ran it a bit after and then it started to lose power from the engine; RPM would just go down and it would reportedly smoke a little black smoke a bit. I did not see it but was reported this, then...
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    Right track making new noise, found cracked frame

    Thank you guys for the responses. We have a fabricator in the area who we showed pictures to and he was confident he could fix it too. I will have to work on this next week when I get a little more time and I will try to post an update on what we were able to do once it's all done.
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    Right track making new noise, found cracked frame

    Thanks for your reply, I was wondering if that would be an option. I know how to loosen that piece to get the track off but I've never removed it. Is it possible to slide it out and take just that piece into a welder or will I need to have one come out to our site to fix it?
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    Right track making new noise, found cracked frame

    I noticed a new knocking noise coming from the right side of our tracks, more than the standard track movement noises that you get. When I went to inspect the track, I found the piece that extends to tighten the track cracked pretty badly. I've parked the skidsteer and am trying to figure out...
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    Cat 289C Quick attach failing

    Just purchased a 2008 289c with quick attach. When using a GP bucket and loading weight on the tip or attempting to back drag, the bucket pops off of the quick attach. It looks like the pins slide up as if the springs are unable to hold tension on the pins. The pins extend fully when attaching...
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