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The words "this page" in my post is a clickable link to one of my webpages. You should be able to just left click on those words and go to my page. Rod

The modified skid shoes I used when I added float capability to my SB200 blower are shown on this page Rod

S650 owners: Anyone else been notified of a Bobcat recall? My early S650 (2010) is now in the dealers shop. I'm told it needs a replacement bracket and bolts of a newer design that go between the engine block and the hydrostatic/hydraulic pump assembly, on the end opposite of the pump drive...

That picture was taken while I was awaiting delivery of the chains I wanted for the rear. Those were thrown into the skid deal by the dealer. Here are the chains I use on the rear: http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5682/dsc37402.jpg Those are great on ice. The ones I had on the front are only...

Hi Ed, They're generic truck replacement mirrors you get in an automotive parts store. The mounts are made from a couple of pieces of angle iron, a couple of coupling nuts welded to each of those, a piece of 1/2" threaded rod and two jam nuts. The holes in the lift arms were already there, just...

I put the supply and return lines from the skid in ports "A" and "C". It really doesn't matter if the supply goes in "A" or "C" since the flow reverses with the thumb switch inside the skid. If the movement of the thumb switch winds up to be opposite of what you might prefer, just swap the...

I use Power Service DFS (http://powerservice.com/dfs/) year round. It was recommended by my Bobcat dealer.

Most Fisher plow systems use ATF for the working fluid. That may not be compatible with whatever is in your skid. I'd drain all hoses and cylinders completely and fill with the same fluid you use in your skid prior to hooking it up. Here's how I did mine...

It looks like Japanese Knotweed, sometimes commonly called "bamboo". It's difficult to control. I have some of it and I hate it. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_knotweed

The speed of plow angle has little to do with the pressure and a lot to do with the flow rate. In order to reduce the angle speed, if it's too high with the flow from the skid, you need to have flow restrictors. The cross-over relief valve is not to restrict the flow but is too protect the plow...

It's not just you. I'm seeing the same new configuration, both in FireFox and in IE. I don't know if it is just a temporary glitch or something planned. I hope it's not planned because I don't like it one bit.

Here's what I did: http://personalpages.tds.net/~thompson_wp/bobcat/bobcatplow.htm I used a blank QA plate and some steel but you could do the same thing with a 3pt adapter. In fact, I had the plow hooked to a 3pt adapter at one time. Make sure you drain the plow's cylinders and fill them with...

I recently had the opportunity to pick up a used set of Grouser OTT steel bar tracks for my S650. They do not appear to be worn excessively and the price was pretty good compared with new. While having to adjust the length to properly fit the shorter wheelbase on the 650, I had to relocate a...

You need an open center valve. A closed center valve will cause the skid's relief valve to open continuously whenever the valve spool is centered - not good. To check if the valve you have is open center, with the spool in the center/neutral position, you should be able to blow air in the inlet...

I've noticed the same thing with my 2010 S650 since new when blowing snow. I need to keep the AC on for dehumidfication in order to keep the windows from fogging up. Even with the temperature on maximum heat, after a while, the air supply is a lot cooler and I have to temporarily turn off the AC...