need info on my bobcat 743

[tooljim1]

I got this on a trade good machine for what I use it for but I cant use my auxiliary hydraulics because there are no controller in the cab the lines are there but no controller so what should I look for to find out what I need let me no with a link or something thank you jim

 

[Bobcatdan]

The right lever moves side to side to function the aux. It can be locked out with a pin install in the pivot joint.

 

[tooljim1]

The right lever moves side to side to function the aux. It can be locked out with a pin install in the pivot joint.

but inside the cab there is nothing just the seat the throttle the pedals and the key switch there is no sighns of any controller in the cab can I get your email and I can take a picture of the inside the cab for you and then you can let me know ok thank you jim

 

[antfarmer2]

but inside the cab there is nothing just the seat the throttle the pedals and the key switch there is no sighns of any controller in the cab can I get your email and I can take a picture of the inside the cab for you and then you can let me know ok thank you jim

You have two pedals for lift and tilt you have two sticks forward backward left and right .......your right stick will also go back and forth this is your aux hydro if it does not move lift the cab and take out the bolt that is locking it out

 

[OldMachinist]

You have two pedals for lift and tilt you have two sticks forward backward left and right .......your right stick will also go back and forth this is your aux hydro if it does not move lift the cab and take out the bolt that is locking it out

If you're having trouble reading the image right click and save it on your computer then open it with a picture viewer and zoom in.

 

[tooljim1]

You have two pedals for lift and tilt you have two sticks forward backward left and right .......your right stick will also go back and forth this is your aux hydro if it does not move lift the cab and take out the bolt that is locking it out

do"s any one have a full copy of the manual and repair manual for this 743 if so can I buy it from you or make me copys of it and send it to me in the mail or something thank you

 

[lfutrell]

do"s any one have a full copy of the manual and repair manual for this 743 if so can I buy it from you or make me copys of it and send it to me in the mail or something thank you

I put a link to the manuals in your post under general questions.

 

[lfutrell]

I put a link to the manuals in your post under general questions.

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/745ef6rc0f51q/743_manuals
It takes a few min to load. Larry

 

[tooljim1]

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/745ef6rc0f51q/743_manuals
It takes a few min to load. Larry

thank you for the link to the manuals I have run bobcats most of my life on the farm and stuff but never used one this old so thank you for all your help and info but this is my first time owning one for my self and let me tell you it feels good but there is one thing I don't no the year I have the numbers if some one wants too look it up or maybe you no the year just by seeing the numbers so here they are 5019-m-30408 so maybe some one can tell me what year I have thank you very much and have a great weekend jim

 

[OldMachinist]

thank you for the link to the manuals I have run bobcats most of my life on the farm and stuff but never used one this old so thank you for all your help and info but this is my first time owning one for my self and let me tell you it feels good but there is one thing I don't no the year I have the numbers if some one wants too look it up or maybe you no the year just by seeing the numbers so here they are 5019-m-30408 so maybe some one can tell me what year I have thank you very much and have a great weekend jim

Bobcat machines don't have model years like vehicles so you have what you need with the serial number. All Bobcat parts and manuals are serial number driven.

 

[lfutrell]

Bobcat machines don't have model years like vehicles so you have what you need with the serial number. All Bobcat parts and manuals are serial number driven.

If the manuals help you please consider making a donation to this site. It will help keep it alive for everybody. Larry

 

[tooljim1]

If the manuals help you please consider making a donation to this site. It will help keep it alive for everybody. Larry

what kind of oil is good for the older bobcats like mine

 

[Bobcatdan]

what kind of oil is good for the older bobcats like mine

15w40 for the engine. Bobcat hydraulic/hydrostatic fluid for hydraulic and chaincase.