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I have a s185 every time I start the machine in the morning it starts right up.If I am using it and shut it down It will crank but won't start unless it sits for 30 min or longer.Also I did notice when I turn key the counter for the glow plugs doesn't come on.But it is in the 80's where I live...

can I make a bracket so I can install a 909 backhoe attachment on a s185 bobcat or should I buy a 709.The reason I'm asking is I can buy a 909 alot cheaper

I bought a skid steer and most of the grease in the joints are like wax,I changed all the fittings and had to heat some joints up so they would accept grease.I have three joints that won't acept any grease.Is there any tricks or do I have to bang out those pins.If so is it hard and what tools do...

Thanks again guys I have 1600 hours on unit.It is not noticeable It goes about a foot every 8 hours and thats with the bucket on it

First thanks for everyone helping me out on the chain case problem.It;s all fixed and all my fluids are changed.I was tring to grease some fittings yesterday and had to lift the arms on my bobcat s185 all the way.I jumped out of the machine and greased the fittings and it started raining. So I...

the person I bought it from bought it as a lot from a bank and has no clue I have started it and ran it for about 5 minutes seems ok but I can't beleive no fluid didn't someone see it leaking.The plug must have fallen out,But come on thats alot of oil.

I bought a 02 s185 skid steer and decided to change all my fluids before using it. I went to change the chaincase oil and I see there's a hole on the bottom of machine with no plug.So I go to the front hoping that missing plug wasn't the one for the chaincase but it was.I do not have a drop oil...

I want to drain my reservoir but I have to find a allen key.Does anybody know what size,thanks for you help.02 bobcat s185