Recent content by tlaff

The foot pedals seem to be fine and work correctly when the machine is working. The bucket lift issue has only happened once and it was while the starter was engaged attempting to start the motor. The Bobcat began creeping when starter is engaged about 15 running hours ago as well. Thanks for...

This thing is starting to drive me nuts. I don't think I made a very good choice purchasing and old machine. Now when I tried to start the thing in cold weather (low 30's) the machine started to move forward on it's own and the lift arms began to move the bucket up on it's own. I'm going to kill...

This machine has over 5000 hours of hard use. The sticks have full range in both direction. The steering linkages have alot of wear at the bushings and I did notice that the spring adjuster is all the way to the shoulder of the bolt. Maybe I'll try a few washers as a spacer on the spring until I...

I have a 1987 743 and the left and right steer sticks self enguage and move the machine forward on it's own. I have checked the adjustment on the pump and it seems to be right. I set the park brake and it will not move forward but it seems the the motor bogs down and makes a metal rattle sound...