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I had another look at it and raised it off the ground. I went to start it and it wont turn over long enough to start due to the left joystick which has a mind of it's own. When I crank the engine the joystick goes forward on its own. Just now with it raised it doesn't jerk. If I play with the...

By "blocked" do you mean something in front of the tires? and "brake off" is the red parking brake switch? The tank is under the engine and I really don't want to remove the engine if it can be avoided. Would I be able to get to the tank fuel lines if I lift the cab off? Sorry for all the...

I was working on it again today. I removed the belt cover and turned the flywheel by hand and the motor turned over. It was a little stiff but it moved. I then pumped the primer ball and turned the key. It starts but only runs on the primed fuel. I also noticed a fuel leak coming from under the...

I will try and remove the belt and see if it turns over. I don't see any error codes when it does the 3 beeps. It just displays the hours but I will check to be certain. I'm thinking that the hydraulics are stuck on or not set to the neutral position and that's why it wont turn over. My biggest...

It's a diesel engine and sits sideways. on the left side where the starter is there is a cover held on with clips. There is a belt under that cover which I think drives the pump??? I haven't noticed a tag on the engine but will have another look and see. Is there a way to turn over the engine by...

Hello, I'm working on an older skid steer bobcat that I'm trying to start. I believe its a 700 series diesel. It's been sitting for about a year and the battery is completely dead. We hooked up battery cables to it and it did turn over but there was a grinding sound coming from the back and it...