Recent content by hynder

Pulled the engine out and the engine runs fine. As far as moving the lever left to right this machine has none of these newer features. I believe this is the first year for hydrostatic drive and everything is very basic. There is no interlocks, parking brake etc. My thoughts are still that some...

No belt, It is a direct drive. It would be nice if there was some way to do this with a valve or something someone out there would know about. Otherwise I guess I will need to pull the engine out to verify where the problem is. Thanks for your time, it is appreciated!

It doesn't have any auxillary attachments. It has a Kubota Diesel engine that someone put into it. It seems the engine is working hard and then dies. Sounds very similar to when I am using it and overload what the machine can do and it dies, this is why I think it is the hydrostatic is loading...

I have an 520 Bobcat with an engine that dies in a few seconds after starting. When first started it will run about 45 seconds and dies. Each subsequent start it runs for a shorter time eventually won't turn over, battery still OK. I went through all the fuel checks and find no problems. Engine...

It is a Hydrostatic system with Geroller type motors. Is this an easy fix for a guy with a Tool Making background or should I take it to a pro. Any ideas on the cost for rebuilds? I did change the hydro oil and filter, looked clean when I drained it. Could this have any effect. Should I try...

New guy with a problem. Doing a rebuild on a 520. Steering is very sensitive and will buck when trying to move in either direction. Linkage had a lot of play as did the foot controls. Rebuilt the foot controls and this works really nice now. Rebuilt some of the steering linkage and now the...