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[scotte6]

Not sure how it got bent, just recently bought this machine. The air filter assembly is not secured and that is really the only thing in that area. If I sent it to you will you try to straighten it?

 

[laurencen]

Im in Canada but willingly give it a try if you want me to, send me a pm and I will give you my address

 

[Northern Guy]

Hello Everyone
My friend Recently acquired a Bobcat Toolcat 5610 SN:A7Y712056 With a SB240 Snowblower SN:713103336.
We are having some issues getting the blower to fire up. When the aux button is pressed and the toggle on the back of the joystick, the engine loads up and goes over relief.
I have tried disconnecting the electrical connector at the aux lines hook up to see if it would turn like a brush hog with no luck. The aux lines aren't even loading up.
The high flow switch does turn on (light up) when the aux button is pressed. From what I have read online this is normal.
There are no codes.
I have checked both fuse boxes at the drivers feet area - I'm not sure if there are more fuse boxes?
All other hydraulics operate normally.
Does anyone have a copy of the auxiliary hydraulic schematic?
Any Input would be great!
Thanks!

 

[Xfaxman]

I don't have manuals for the D Series, but the Parts catalog shows a diverter valve: Bobcat Genuine Parts Catalog – Official Bobcat Company site

I wonder if that changes flow between rear and front, since you can't use the PTO and Aux at the same time.

I don't know what the indications are if the PTO switch is on when trying to use the Aux Hydraulics.

You might be able to see or feel the hoses get pressure when activated.

I put together a gauge to measure front pressure:

 

[Northern Guy]

I was kinda wondering about that diverter valve. I had a quick look at it last night.
Anyone ever run into an issue with this valve or the solenoids or switch on them?
Coil Resistance?

 

[two_bit_score]

No experience with the early models, but I know that the F Series and the G Series would handle that job OK.

For skid steers the ROC (Rated Operating Capacity) is half the tipping weight.

Our F Series maxed out at slightly over 3000 lbs. without tipping or raising the rear wheels:

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They handle the 1800 lb. 7' brush hog just fine and it's weight is farther out than a tote on forks would be:

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I see you have the bush hog!

How would it handle the brush cutters?

Blue Diamond Extreme Duty Brush Cutter Skid Steer Attachment

Would it compare to a JD 333 to 317 size machine?

 

[Xfaxman]

A Toolcat would handle it fine, since it is narrower and lighter than my 7 foot: Tree Terminator Rotary Mower - Grace Manufacturing (skid steer mower)

 

[Northern Guy]

Hello Everyone
My friend Recently acquired a Bobcat Toolcat 5610 SN:A7Y712056 With a SB240 Snowblower SN:713103336.
We are having some issues getting the blower to fire up. When the aux button is pressed and the toggle on the back of the joystick, the engine loads up and goes over relief.
I have tried disconnecting the electrical connector at the aux lines hook up to see if it would turn like a brush hog with no luck. The aux lines aren't even loading up.
The high flow switch does turn on (light up) when the aux button is pressed. From what I have read online this is normal.
There are no codes.
I have checked both fuse boxes at the drivers feet area - I'm not sure if there are more fuse boxes?
All other hydraulics operate normally.
Does anyone have a copy of the auxiliary hydraulic schematic?
Any Input would be great!
Thanks!

I spent some more time looking at this toolcat today. I tested the diverter valve solenoid coil resistance and came up with 6.8 Ohms. I also bypassed the harness and directly put power to the solenoid with no change. I could hear solenoid turning on and off when I applied voltage to it - so I believe it is working OK. As for the switch on the diverter valve - I checked it with my meter with no continuity through it. Does anyone know if it is normally open or closed? It is pretty corroded on the outside of it. Does anyone know if this is a pressure switch?
Thanks Fellas, any input would be great!

 

[vortex]

Hi,

Couple of questions I haven't been able to search out an answer for.
With your toolcats, do you typically see more tire wear on the front or on the rear? I recently purchased a used one, and the tire wear is quite uneven - but not sure if I should rotate or not (don't know if they have already rotated)

Did Bobcat ever produce a newer service manual? My Toolcat is a 2013 - F. It came with a printed service manual - but the service manual was for S/N A00211001 and above - which I believe is from the C era.... I've also found a PDF copy of the same... but nothing newer. Just want to know if they actually did produce an update for the F series. My owners manual is updated for the F series.

 

[ruffdog]

My toolcat had 350hrs on it from a school and the turfs have very even wear. I bought a paper service manual online for my G series. Search Toolcat manual on ebay.

 

[vortex]

My toolcat had 350hrs on it from a school and the turfs have very even wear. I bought a paper service manual online for my G series. Search Toolcat manual on ebay.

What serial number does your say on the front of the service manual? I just found it odd that the one I have is for the older line, want to know if an update actually exists.

 

[ruffdog]

It is for S/N B2LH11001 and above Toolcat 5610

 

[vortex]

Thanks... after knowing they do exist, I kept on the hunt. I eventually found PDF versions of the owners and service manuals for a 2011, which was the start of the F series. Close enough for my 2013.

Looking closer, I think that the previous owner replaced my rear tires, but left the fronts.

 

[turbo36]

Howdy, I have a 2016 “G” Series with approximately 100 hours. the brakes are dragging all the time, at low speed operation it is slightly noticeable, if you go done the road they heat up and you can smell brake odor. There is nothing in the manual about brake adjustment. Any help on this?

 

[ruffdog]

Howdy, I have a 2016 “G” Series with approximately 100 hours. the brakes are dragging all the time, at low speed operation it is slightly noticeable, if you go done the road they heat up and you can smell brake odor. There is nothing in the manual about brake adjustment. Any help on this?

Per service manual:

The brakes are located in the front and rear transaxle housings. Springs apply pressure to a stack of disks that prevent the axles from turning when the drive pedal is not pressed. When the travel direction control lever is shifted, the drive controller sends a signal to the pilot valve where a solenoid allows hydraulic pressure to release the brakes allowing the wheels to turn freely.

When the brake pedal is pressed, the drive controller reduces the hydrostatic pump output to zero and drops pressure on the manifold allowing springs to relax engaging the brake disks and stopping the machine. the brake pedal does not directly control the brake, the brake pedal supplies an electrical signal to the controller.

 

[ruffdog]

From what I can tell, the dealer can put the machine on jackstands, connect the remote start tool, connect the service PC to the rst, and go through the brake pedal calibration procedure.

 

[3FFarms]

Anyone know a source for the side access doors on both the passenger and driver side? Mine were painted over with bedliner by PO, and they essentially destroyed the doors as I had to pry them open. Maybe they are a standard size access door? Anyone know?

 

[laurencen]

Bobcat dealer sell them, couple years ago replaced the 2005 side doors, original were steel with mesh new ones are plastic

 

[ruffdog]

PN is 7190171 for the new plastic ones.

 

[geeque]

I’m in the middle of a big snow plow and the blade stopped going up and down. What can I check?