Bobcat 722 starting problems

[ceiboss]

Hi everyone,
New skidsteer owner. I have a 722 with a brand new Ford 4 cylinder gas engine that was running fine. I suspect either the fuse or relay may have gotten wet in the incredible rains we had the past few weeks. I get 'dash' lights but no start.

I was going to test the starter, but I can't figure which of the terminals to jump (I do work on cars and have a remote starter). Sorry if these are rudimentary questions, but we all have to start somewhere:

1. Where is the fuse located? (I opened both boxes inside and can't find one).
2. Assuming it isn't beside the fuse above, where's the relay?
3. Which two terminals should I jump to test the starter?

There are two yellow wires (smaller), RED (to the battery), and I'm assuming the other one connected between the starter solenoid and the starter is ground.

I'm not sure how to post pictures, but I uploaded the pic:

Thanks for the help!

 

[rjitreeman0909]

Starter motor should have a solenoid mounted to it. Approx 2 inch dia x 3 long. Red battery cable goes to one large stud and second large stud connects a cable or buss strap into the motor. Jumping those large studs together should make the motor spin. Be careful to not touch studs and anything that is grounded. Assuming ignition is in run position, engine should start. Even if it doesn't start, you have proven that motor and main power cables are good.

 

[ceiboss]

Starter motor should have a solenoid mounted to it. Approx 2 inch dia x 3 long. Red battery cable goes to one large stud and second large stud connects a cable or buss strap into the motor. Jumping those large studs together should make the motor spin. Be careful to not touch studs and anything that is grounded. Assuming ignition is in run position, engine should start. Even if it doesn't start, you have proven that motor and main power cables are good.

Thanks! I'll give it a shot in the morning...if I can get her to start, I'll move to where I can work more easily and get more pictures.

 

[flyerdan]

Thanks! I'll give it a shot in the morning...if I can get her to start, I'll move to where I can work more easily and get more pictures.

Your remote starter will work the same as it does on any car engine, clip one end to the battery terminal post on the starter and the other on the spade terminal on the solenoid that has the wire from the switch. That will spin the starter; if it doesn't want to fire up, run a jumper wire from the battery terminal to the coil, aka hotwiring it. That will bypass all the wiring and should let you get it to somewhere dry as there are no poxy safety interlocks to cause problems on these older machines.

 

[ceiboss]

Your remote starter will work the same as it does on any car engine, clip one end to the battery terminal post on the starter and the other on the spade terminal on the solenoid that has the wire from the switch. That will spin the starter; if it doesn't want to fire up, run a jumper wire from the battery terminal to the coil, aka hotwiring it. That will bypass all the wiring and should let you get it to somewhere dry as there are no poxy safety interlocks to cause problems on these older machines.

Thanks for all of the help. It turned out the ignition switch bit the dust. Replaced it and been too busy catching up on work to post. Thanks again!