I would worry you to death with questions. I am so illiterate when it comes to this machine that I would be more worrisome than you can imagine. I'm looking to find the timing belt now.
wd2011, I may be totally off base, blame it on being a newbie so I do apologise if I am not suppose to ask for this. Do you have any service manuals, parts, or repair manuals ect. Since dad passed away these things are nowhere to be found. I would be willing to pay for the information. As stated...
Thanks so much for the reply, ours ran fine, then sit for about 8 months. Was actually able to use the unit to remove some stumps, on the way back up an incline, black smoke came roaring out and then she just died. Thanks again
The housing melted. No fire, but was told alot of heat from either no muffler one that has rusted extensively. It had been removed roughly 2 months before problems, it is still attached with the filter in it, but no cap. Thanks a million for at least responding, being a newbie assumed people...
In dire need of help pertaining to our Bobcat 873 unit. Being in a rural area we have no dealer with exception of over 200 miles away. We have had (3) so called diesal mechanics that has misdianosed unit and have already spent over a $1000. The parts we need are fuel cap, muffler, air filter...