Bobcat 600 new to me

[Jess B]

Ok. I just picked up a 600. It has a couple hose leaks no big deal to address. My main issue is it does not want to turn. It bogs the motor down to a stall if I don't let up. I was told the clutches will dry up and stick if it sits for a while. Which it did sit for almost a year. It moves back and forth with no issue. Does this make sense? If so can I lube these?

 

[foton]

i believe that the clutches run in a oil bath, check your oil for water , they might have rusted together if there is water in the chaincases.

 

[gearbox]

is your variable speed in low ? Also Check your engine timing . If you don't have a timing light get one . I can't stress enough how important the proper timing is on these engines . I rebuild them and see broken top ring lands from to far advanced timing .

 

[Jess B]

I have not timed the motor. Runs really well. Moves forward and backwards. But when try to turn it loads motor right down to nothing. I assume the variable speed is the clutch on the motor itself?

 

[Jess B]

i believe that the clutches run in a oil bath, check your oil for water , they might have rusted together if there is water in the chaincases.

If I pull the large side cover will I loose fluid? Or does oil just sling around?

 

[foton]

the chains move the oil over internals in chain case , the oil level is below side cover opening.

 

[Jess B]

the chains move the oil over internals in chain case , the oil level is below side cover opening.

Thanks working on getting a manual to keep simple questions to a minimum

 

[Palmetto Wayne]

Thanks working on getting a manual to keep simple questions to a minimum

Hey man, I have been having the exact same problem. Can you tell me if you have found a solution that you fix this? Thanks!