moving a dead m371

oldcarguy · Jul 29, 2012

I purchased am M371 skid steer and need to pick it up, but it hasnt't run in many years . How can i disengage the drive ,if i can't get it running to put it on my trailer.

OldMachinist · Jul 29, 2012

The 371 is a clutch and chain driven machine. When the steering levers are in the straight up position its in neutral and should roll. If it will not roll you'll have to remove the drive chains. To get to them you need to remove the ROPS(drivers cage), fenders, seat and seat pan.

oldcarguy · Jul 29, 2012

OldMachinist said:
The 371 is a clutch and chain driven machine. When the steering levers are in the straight up position its in neutral and should roll. If it will not roll you'll have to remove the drive chains. To get to them you need to remove the ROPS(drivers cage), fenders, seat and seat pan.

Thanks that's what i need to know, i will attempt to start it first but atleast I know it will move if it doesn't start. I will repost after i get it home.

oldcarguy · Aug 6, 2012

oldcarguy said:
Thanks that's what i need to know, i will attempt to start it first but atleast I know it will move if it doesn't start. I will repost after i get it home.

Got it home Saturday, was quite easy to move nothing was stuck . Now the rebuilding starts.