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Message: <blockquote data-quote="m610" data-source="post: 12190" data-attributes="member: 372"><p>There are many things to look for. First of all, check your drive belt tension. If it slips you will not be able to turn. The clutches are not designed to be submerged in oil, the oil in the reservoir is for the chains and sprockets and returns to the pump. Oil for the clutch assemblies is supplied from the hydraulic system, pop up the seat and you will see the 1/2" od tubing connecting to the fittings behind the clutches. Oil runs out of the clutches and back to the bottom of the case. You would not notice much movement in the clutch assemblies when moving the levers, as it simply loosens or tightens nuts on the clutch shaft, the motion of the plates is only a small fraction of an inch. Because the loader moves and turns at times, I am lead to believe that the chains are good and no sprockets are bad. For a schematic of the drive system, you can refer to page 3-1 of the service manual (if you have one). If chains are coming off the sprockets, then bad bearings would be suspected. I have a lot of experience with older Bobcats and have owned an M-610 for over 20 years. I am happy to answer any questions you have about this classic Bobcat.</p></blockquote><p></p>