Hello. I have a problem with a bobcat553. I was helping out a guy with a bobcat and got an unexpected problem. The origional fault was a drivemotor came loose so I removed the chain covers for access and the chain lock solenoid. I then tightened up the motor and refitted the cover plates and the solenoid but now the diff lock wont release. Have I missed somthing. Could it be anything to do with the switch on the chain cover in the pedal area? Please help!!!
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As long as the park brake is in the off position it should automatically un-lock when you have the seat bar down and sitting in the seat. Check the lights on the left on the BICS box, they should all be lit. As far as i was aware, if you push the brake pedal forward to engage the switch this over-rides the BICS box and locks the brake. I hope its something as simple as that, the seats do rot out causing the sensor to not register you are in the seat.
Sound I will have a look. Goin down tomorrow to take a look again. I couldent understand why it didnt work as all I did was tighten up 4 bolts on the motor. I didnt disturb ithe chains/ gears or anythink else. Can anyone tell me what the switch is for between the pedals?
Its the park brake switch.
As far as i was aware, when its engaged it will not release the brake even if the operator is in the seat and the seat bar is down.
