Setting Neutral on a 763

[DL9191]

I purchased a 763 with a little creep in it..there's a joke there somewhere,, so I have a repair manual and noticed there's a worn spot in the aluminum block that the idlers are sitting in , I'm assuming I can flip the aluminum block to use the other side, that is probaly the extent of the adjustment. Is there an easy way to flip this block with out actually adjusting? The actual picture of the adjustment in the manual leaves soemthing to be desired, very dark,, does anyone have a good picture of the actual adjustment that I need to make? The manual states to lift the cab, block the Bobcat off the ground, lift the bucket and block it, then use the remote starting attachent and adjust the plates until both sides are not creeping at full throttle.. So lacking the remote starter, I'm trying to picture how exactly the safest way to do this. Would you actually be under the cab while adjusting this with the BC running? OR I'm thinking I will need to Adjust, start, adjust, start, It also has metal tracks, would you suggest doing this without the tracks on? Or is there a differnce, I know there's allot of questions here but ...Thanks in advance for any ideas.... Doug

 

[coreya3212]

Doug, I am sure others will chime in with better info. I have an 825, and the creep adjustment is done not by adjusting the aluminum blocks them selves, but by adjusting the connecting rod/turnbuckle so that when the machine is running, blocked up you adjust the turn buckle till the wheels dont move with the sticks in the neutral position. I can tilt my cab forward and still start the machine, so dont know how to help you there. Your machine may be totally different but god luck.

 

[skidsteer.ca]

Yes you can flip the blocks, but the bolts that hold them is what sets neutral. The round pieces they mate against may have gone flat also. Get it on stands with all wheel off, flip or replace the worn parts, start it and release the park brake, now move the steering lever to where the wheel stop and try to tighten the blocks in the correct spot, may take a few tries. I usually loosen the bold just enough I can more the blocks with a small hammer. Hold the steering and tap them into place then tighten.
Also the aluminum pintle arm comes loose on the pump sometimes, b sure its tight.
Search neutral if you want the whole story.
Ken

 

[OldMachinist]

As long as your machine has the push to operate button you don't need the remote starter. Just block the machine up as stated, start the engine, get out, put the seat bar down, tilt the cab, push the button and make the adjustments. If you don't have the push button I don't know how to unlock the drive without someone in the seat, thats what the remote starter is for.

 

[coreya3212]

As long as your machine has the push to operate button you don't need the remote starter. Just block the machine up as stated, start the engine, get out, put the seat bar down, tilt the cab, push the button and make the adjustments. If you don't have the push button I don't know how to unlock the drive without someone in the seat, thats what the remote starter is for.

Yep, different set up than mine for sure. Listen to Ken and OM. good luck.

 

[DL9191]

Yep, different set up than mine for sure. Listen to Ken and OM. good luck.

Thanks Guys, I do have the push to operate, so that makes sense now, I was just trying to picture how this was going to work. Thanks Again, Doug

 

[OldMachinist]

Thanks Guys, I do have the push to operate, so that makes sense now, I was just trying to picture how this was going to work. Thanks Again, Doug

I got one thing out of order on my list. You need to tilt the cab then put the seat bar down. You may need a step ladder to reach the seat bar and push button after the cabs up.

 

[DL9191]

I got one thing out of order on my list. You need to tilt the cab then put the seat bar down. You may need a step ladder to reach the seat bar and push button after the cabs up.

OM, I guess I would have eventually figured that one out, but thanks, one other question is the manual is saying to raise the bucket and block it off. Does that make this easier? Trying to figure why that would matter...

 

[skidsteer.ca]

OM, I guess I would have eventually figured that one out, but thanks, one other question is the manual is saying to raise the bucket and block it off. Does that make this easier? Trying to figure why that would matter...

gets the lift arms out of the way so you can reach over the side.
Ken

 

[OldMachinist]

OM, I guess I would have eventually figured that one out, but thanks, one other question is the manual is saying to raise the bucket and block it off. Does that make this easier? Trying to figure why that would matter...

Yeah you would have figured it out as soon as you tried to tilt the cab with the bar down. The bar unlocks the foot pedals also and latches under the locks so you have to remember to move the bar back before lowering the cab also.

 

[mrfixitpaul]

Yeah you would have figured it out as soon as you tried to tilt the cab with the bar down. The bar unlocks the foot pedals also and latches under the locks so you have to remember to move the bar back before lowering the cab also.

When you have all the parts replaced and are ready to do final adjustment...make sure the 'triangular' arms are tight on the shafts. move the block closest to the spring away from it's arm, adjust the other side for neutral and tighten. then hold the side closest to the spring in neutral and move the block into place and tighten. I found it easiest to do hy putting my feet near the pedals so I can lean my knee against the steering lever to hold in neutral while I use both hands to work on the block and bolts.

 

[Tazza]

When you have all the parts replaced and are ready to do final adjustment...make sure the 'triangular' arms are tight on the shafts. move the block closest to the spring away from it's arm, adjust the other side for neutral and tighten. then hold the side closest to the spring in neutral and move the block into place and tighten. I found it easiest to do hy putting my feet near the pedals so I can lean my knee against the steering lever to hold in neutral while I use both hands to work on the block and bolts.

Its rare for me to lift the arms to do any work, i seem to be able to do 99% of it with them down.
The adjustment is pretty easy to do, it may take a few goes to get it rite though. Good luck with it!

 

[DL9191]

Its rare for me to lift the arms to do any work, i seem to be able to do 99% of it with them down.
The adjustment is pretty easy to do, it may take a few goes to get it rite though. Good luck with it!

Guys, REALLY appreciate your help here, finished this with no trouble. I can't believe the difference this made, once again, Tazza, OM, everyoone else that contributed, I really appreciate your help Doug