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[Steiner5]

Not sure. This particular TC belongs to a friend of mine and he doesn't know. I'm going to look at it in a few days. I think it was new somewhere around 2007 to 2010 time period.

 

[DEWFPO]

I may be wrong but I thought that you could connect a hydraulic pump like the one below to the Toolcat and build enough PSI (800 or so) in the system to release the brakes.

Does this ring a bell with anyone?

DEWFPO

 

[ruffdog]

Here is another thread explaining procedures for early TC's.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/toolcat/135497-towing-tc.html

 

[Steiner5]

DEWFPO,

I just went through this entire thread and found something regarding what you are saying on page 36 (Jabonee). I didn't completely understand where this would be connected. It sounds like this will release the brakes but I'm not sure it will allow the motors to rotate due to the fluid not being able to flow. If that is the case then the tires will still skid. Maybe Jabonee will see this and elaborate.

 

[Steiner5]

I read through a few more threads and saw where Jabonee mentioned that by removing the bottom cover plate will expose the port block. Not sure exactly where it needs to be connected to with the hydraulic pump. I did also see where he mentions "stepping on the traction control after setting the direction control lever". I can see how this would allow the hydraulic fluid to flow through the motors and allow the tires to rotate but not really sure about the "step on the traction control" as I though this was simply a switch.

 

[ruffdog]

Maybe the early ones had a type of differential lock you stepped on like tractors have? The G series traction control is automatic but is turned off in the high speed mode.

 

[DEWFPO]

I read through a few more threads and saw where Jabonee mentioned that by removing the bottom cover plate will expose the port block. Not sure exactly where it needs to be connected to with the hydraulic pump. I did also see where he mentions "stepping on the traction control after setting the direction control lever". I can see how this would allow the hydraulic fluid to flow through the motors and allow the tires to rotate but not really sure about the "step on the traction control" as I though this was simply a switch.

My 2009 Series D does not have Traction Control, unfortunately.

DEWFPO

 

[ruffdog]

Not sure. This particular TC belongs to a friend of mine and he doesn't know. I'm going to look at it in a few days. I think it was new somewhere around 2007 to 2010 time period.

Another thing to try...a plugged up primer bulb>
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=82232

 

[Steiner5]

OK, turns out it was built in 2005 and is a B series. I saw where it can be moved but you need the bolts that will release the brakes. Does anybody have these bolts? If so, I am curious what length bolts they are (measured from under the head to the end of the bolt). They are machined on the ends to a point. If I knew what length they were I am sure I can modify a bolt on the lathe to work. The manual says to thread them in until there is 1/2" between the underside of the head and where they thread into.

 

[Jabonee]

DEWFPO,

I just went through this entire thread and found something regarding what you are saying on page 36 (Jabonee). I didn't completely understand where this would be connected. It sounds like this will release the brakes but I'm not sure it will allow the motors to rotate due to the fluid not being able to flow. If that is the case then the tires will still skid. Maybe Jabonee will see this and elaborate.

See new thread "HOW TO MOVE A DEAD TOOLCAT"