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Thanks for the reply. I hope I don't need to use this service, but it's nice to have it in the tool bag.

What is the preferred places(s) to get/send parts and or motor, pumps ect rebuilt?

I my new to me 540 had several issues, one was the engine didn't run so i couldn't diagnose more. Well, I got the engine running after a fashion, but the steering is bad. When I push the levers forward the machine moves, but it bucks like a bronco so hard I have to let go of the levers. After...

She'd be the one holding my beer.

At 80 years old, I'm past the "hold my beer and watch this" era. I just couldn't see how they did that. There is great potential for harm to my body attempting that. Thanks for the information.

I "came into" a 540 Bobcat and have been watching "How To" videos that show operators getting the loader on the front wheels and doing stuff. How do they get it on the front wheels, I can't see how they do it. Can anyone clue me in? It's not something I would try, but I'm curious.

I found the service manual, but it doesn't list the dimensions. I need to know what trailer to use, I have several (but not here). Thanks for the link.

Newbe here. How can I get the specs on a new to me 540? I need things like dimensions, weight, ect. This forum is a goldmine for us new to the skid steer world. Last week I couldn't even spell "Skid Steer".