Recent content by M600-Des

Yep, I'm sure you're right - It definitely got happier as things warmed up. One thing though, you mentioned a radiator - I'm "fairly" sure I don't have such a thing on my machine. Where would I find it (kinda dumb question I know)? Des

Firstly thanks to everyone for their replies, they're all very helpful. So here's the sequence of events that have happened since my last post: 1. Bobcat put into garage over night. 2. Bobcat started on the button and drive engaged without drama. 3. An hour or so of snow clearing undertaken...

Thanks to everyone for the info and in the spirit of inquiry I'd like to ask some more questions ;-) The oil I have seen in the gear case was a very viscous, clear oil. My limited experience of automatic transmission oil is that it's red, but that could mean nothing. So before I start mixing...

Ok, now I'm going to say one of those things that makes everyone at the party suddenly go quiet and stare, followed by light snickering and then full-on laughter (including pointing): Is the hydraulic oil the same oil that lubricates the chain cases? Ok there ya go I said it - Let the merriment...

Hi Jerry, Thanks for the info. The variable sheave seems to work fine. One critical factor which I had forgotten to include in my write-up was that yesterday the Bobcat was stored in the garage at about +10c whereas today it woke up outside in -10 which would give more credence to the "wrong...

Hi All, I’m looking for some diagnostic help with my Bobcat M600P’s drive system. Symptoms: Engine runs well with the variable drive lever pulled right back (Neutral?) but when the lever is moved very slowly forward the drive suddenly engages and the engine revs drop and the engine labours very...

Well I went for an 80Ah battery which spins the engine over easily!

Hi Both, Sorry for the slow reply. I got this figured out in the end and then forgot to take any pics so that others could learn - Really sorry. If I ever need to take the engine out again I'll get photos. Thanks again, Des

Hi Tom, Oddly enough I spent yesterday rebuilding my M600's var speed system after reinstalling the rebuilt engine! I'm going to do what I most dislike in others and answer a question when I don't really know the answer ... I don't know if there is any kind of bypass system but I'm going to ask...

Can someone recommend a suitable battery size for my M600 Bobcat, it has a twin cylinder Petter Diesel engine (2.3L?) – An idea of AH rating would be great! Thanks, Des

Hi All, My 1st visit here so if this is in the wrong section I'm sorry. My Bobcat is an M600P. I'm not really sure of the manufacture date but it's OLD! I am in the final stages of rebuilding my Petter twin diesel and am struggling to workout how the rev control linkage should connect to the...