Instrument console removal

[joe04785]

Has anyone ever took apart the instrument console on a ck35? I'm just looking to see the level of difficulty and possible instructions. I'm thinking of changing mine instead of transporting the tractor to the dealer for replacement. Thanks

 

[jimmyj]

I have taken mine part way off on my CK30. I'd think they are pretty close. It was quite easy actually. I don't remember all of the details as it was over a year ago but I'll go have a look today and post you what I remember as the steps. I removed all of the covers but did not actually take the gauges etc out. Is that what you want to do?

What are you trying to fix?

 

[murphy1244]

Is it like a clam shell cause James has a write up on it.try this thread http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...i-dk-throttle-lubrication-pix.html?highlight=

 

[DirtHauler]

Has anyone ever took apart the instrument console on a ck35? I'm just looking to see the level of difficulty and possible instructions. I'm thinking of changing mine instead of transporting the tractor to the dealer for replacement. Thanks

I took mine completely apart (CK30) to replace just the fuel & temp gages, a little time consuming but easy.

 

[joe04785]

I'm having to replace the cover cause it has cracked on both top edges for some reason. Thanks for info.

 

[Amvcane]

Thanks for the pics, got me off the couch out to the garage to check my dash.
BTW, little off topic, but how does your CK35 handle the 6' blower. I was looking for a 5' or 6' and a great deal on a 5 came first.

 

[joe04785]

I'm thinking that the tabs underneath got broke from shipment and the vibration is what cracked the console. Amvcane the tractor handles the 6 foot blower just fine. It rarely bogs down. The only time it bogs is when I push a bunch of snow in a pile and hurry to blower it out of the way. If I take my time when I make these piles, then I'm fine. I bought the 6 foot blower cause of the deal. Now that I have that size, I don't think I would go any smaller or bigger.

 

[powerscol]

I partially removed the console/dash on my Bobcat CT 235. Pretty straight forward. Have a good selection of deep metric sockets as at least on my Bobcat several different sizes were used. Also keep track of where what size goes. I use duct tape and stick them to it as I remove and note on the back where they came from. This post has a link to the work shop manual. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...anual-ck25-27-a-4.html?highlight=#post3444884 Post #40.

I also have it as a PDF, but not sure how to upload it.

Hope this helps

 

[qed-cat225]

Do you have to remove the headlight switch etc in order to get this cowel off or is it just the various bolts at the bottom?