Down for the count!

dylan · Oct 31, 2006

I've been having a few problems with my toolcat over the last month. (that's why the delay in finishing the back blade) but today it bit the dust!

I've had lots of minor problems. Leaking tires, fuel lines, hydraulic lines, windows, you name it. Broken front shocks (2) and a bunch of other stuff.

Today after being in "service" for a week getting "fixed" the computer died.
The repair guy came right out (it had just left bobcats shop) and had a look.

Parts might be in tommorrow. Hope that's the end of the problems.

Cheers Dylan

yooperdave · Nov 1, 2006

I just broke my front windshield.

How big of a bill do you think it will be to replace?

It is getting cold outside...

Yooper Dave

dsb5610 · Nov 1, 2006

Dylan,

Looking at the pics you posted I believe yours is a 'B' series. How many hours are on it? I probably have around 450 on my 'A' series now. The only thing wrong on mine so far is a couple of drops of oil after sitting over night under the rear axle. I haven't taken the time to get under it and investigate.

dsb

dsb5610 · Nov 1, 2006

yooperdave said:
I just broke my front windshield.

How big of a bill do you think it will be to replace?

It is getting cold outside...

Yooper Dave

How in the world did you manage to break the windshield? I would not want to get that bill.

dsb

dylan · Nov 2, 2006

Yooperdave: Hope no one was hurt when it broke!

dsb: Yep it is the B series. I have about 100 hrs. Not too many. I'll only had it for two months but it has been in for service several times for days or weeks at a time.

The tech did get a new computer yesterday. I was impressed by how fast they got it and installed it. He was helpful and kept me in the loop. The toolcat fired right up with the new one. Seems to be running good except now the computer board on the snow blower is toast. They are still working on that.

timm9 · Nov 2, 2006

There is a circuit board in the actual blower? Are you sure that the circuit board is not a secondary for the high flow in the Toolcat? I'd be very curious to know where it is located (on the blower) and what that cost to replace as I have two of them. The blowers are an important part of my winter operation. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Tim

yooperdave · Nov 2, 2006

I was building one of those steel arch kit sheds from Menards.

The bucket was great for raising the steel arches in place.

One of the arches got away, and crashed into the winshield.
Nobody got hurt, and the shed does not look half bad.

I kind of like being able to listen better to what is going on outside...

Yooper Dave

IslandTractor · Nov 3, 2006

yooperdave said:
I kind of like being able to listen better to what is going on outside...

Now that is an optomist for you.

Perhaps we should start a top ten list for why it's not such a bad thing to smash the windshield on your beautiful new Toolcat.

1) You can hear better what's going on outside
2) When it rains, you don't need to leave the cab to get something to drink
3) You don't need to open the door to let a bee out of the cab
4) Saves on windshield washer fluid
5) Great conversation starter with your neighbors
6) One less thing to worry vandals might break
7)
8)
9)
10)

yooperdave · Nov 3, 2006

LOL

Let the list begin!

Yooper Dave

dylan · Nov 3, 2006

Timm9,
Yes there is a circuit board mounted on the back of the blower under a plastic cover. It changes out easily with 6 hex screws. It controls the blower functions. My blower started right up after changing it. It was done under warranty so I don't know the price.

After getting that fixed I noticed I was losing travel speed so the bobcat mechanic pulled the hydro filter and found ... metal flakes. Looks like they will also be changing the hydro motors. I hope no more problems pop up. I haven't even hardly got to use the machine yet.

Cheers Dylan