Thanks Tazza, I've seen two or three BC after a fire!. I didn't ask but what is the usual reason for fires in the engine compartment....if there is one?.
A common Bobcat fire I see is letting leaves and pine needles pile up inside the machine and it must hit against the turbo or exhaust pipe and ignition , I do find it best to get the right size cloth covered hose when replacing the lines as rubber don't seem to hold up as long , aslo I use small electrical wire ties on the ends of the lines
Most fires are caused by not keeping the machine clean.
I will, thanks......
As ken said, letting oil and leaves/grass build up is the main cause but electrical shorts are a big one too. Especially in 743's, the starter solenoid *can* fall apart inside causing a dead short to ground. This causes the battery cables to catch fire (this is a known fault with the starter). If the machine was kept clean this would only leave a scortch mark but when its full of grease and oil it can ignite, when the fire hits the fuel hose its all over.
Tazza, that brought something to mind, I buy 'purple magic' or whatever it's called, by the 5 Gal. It's a cleaner-degreaser sold mostly in auto parts stores. It's fantastic at removing oil and grime. I spray full strength and let it set for a couple of minutes and wash off with garden hose. It also removes mud from tires like you wouldn't believe...no scrubbing!. I found it's best to apply on dry surfaces, don't spray with water first. It's a super surfactant or wetting solution.
Very nice, do you happen to have a name on that at all? not that it will be sold here i bet, but i can at least look. The de-greaser i use is about $2.50 a can and works pretty darn well but you seem to use a lot of it!.
Correction, I bought 'purple magic' some time back, NAPA carries the same thing but it's called 'formula 21'. I'm sure it's sold in other parts stores under different names. It's purple in color and another thing, it will remove wax instantly so if you've waxed your car, be careful.
