how to release tires on Bobcat 975

[AKOHLI]

I have a bobcat 975 that blew the engine and the tires are locked. I need to know how to release the tires so that I can remove it from the side of the road. If you know anything, please give some advice. I will greatly appreciate it. Thank You

 

[Tazza]

Not sure if it was a mechanical or electrical lockout for the brake. If its electrical you will need to remove the solenoid.
Also, the drive motors will be full of fluid causing them to be locked up. You will need to remove the hoses from them and tow it slowly. Oil will squirt out of the lines, make sure you keep this area clean, you don't want dirt in your motors.

 

[mrfixitpaul]

Not sure if it was a mechanical or electrical lockout for the brake. If its electrical you will need to remove the solenoid.
Also, the drive motors will be full of fluid causing them to be locked up. You will need to remove the hoses from them and tow it slowly. Oil will squirt out of the lines, make sure you keep this area clean, you don't want dirt in your motors.

I think that the 975 had tow valves, somewhere along the drive motor lines, that allows fluid to pass through the drive motors and the machine can be rolled. Maybe someone here has a manual for the 975, but it is a rare model. If you can't find the tow valves, you can do like Tazza suggests and remove the hoses.

 

[DRTURBO69]

I think that the 975 had tow valves, somewhere along the drive motor lines, that allows fluid to pass through the drive motors and the machine can be rolled. Maybe someone here has a manual for the 975, but it is a rare model. If you can't find the tow valves, you can do like Tazza suggests and remove the hoses.

CAN BE MOVED SHORT DISTANCE 50 YARDS-TOW VALVES 2 KNOBS LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE LEFT SIDE TANK UNDER THE FENDER NEXT TO CAGE PIVOT-ABOVE TWO FILTERS=DO NOT TOW OVER 2 M.P.H. DOC