bobcat 542b

[scotchlok53]

I have a bobcat that shuts down after 15 minutes of use. it has a full tank of gas but to get it started again I need to add gas it will run for 15 minutes again and shut down, does any body have any ideas could you some help, thanks

 

[flyerdan]

Chances are that the fuel pickup tube is broken, or has a crack near the top that will only pull fuel when submerged. It's a common problem in the 7xx series machines, so it would be the first place to look on this as well.

 

[scotchlok53]

Chances are that the fuel pickup tube is broken, or has a crack near the top that will only pull fuel when submerged. It's a common problem in the 7xx series machines, so it would be the first place to look on this as well.

Hi, where do I find the fuel pickup tube?, I have located the fuel lift pump, does it come from the fuel tank? excuse my ignorance. I have been looking through the service manual, thanks for the help.

 

[scotchlok53]

Hi, where do I find the fuel pickup tube?, I have located the fuel lift pump, does it come from the fuel tank? excuse my ignorance. I have been looking through the service manual, thanks for the help.

thanks for the info, you were right, that's what it was