bobcat toolcat priming fuel system

[starry30]

I cant get my toolcat primed I put in a new priming bulb because i thought it was bad I put in new fuel filter filled it with fuel open the value on the pump pumped I cant get it starter ? any Help!!

 

[DEWFPO]

Did you open the valve on the Injector Pump and hand pump the bulb until fuel (with no air bubbles) comes out of the valve?

DEWFPO

 

[BlairK]

Where exActly is the injector pump located. I found the bulb, but can't find the pump to open bleeder. I have a 2005 5600

 

[timm9]

BlairK,

The bleeder valve should be within about 5 inches of the bulb pump. FWIW, the last time I had to prime a TC I pumped the bulb forever and thought I would never get all the air out...

 

[BlairK]

So I did all that and still no luck. Had to have Bobcat come out to look at it. Ended up replacing the fuel pump. Thanks for your help.

 

[Spudgunner]

Nice to see that the problem was fixed. FYI, when replacing the fuel filter it can help to fill the filter with fuel first and then thread it on.

 

[steve kay]

Did you open the valve on the Injector Pump and hand pump the bulb until fuel (with no air bubbles) comes out of the valve?

DEWFPO

Have you ever seen or heard of anyone that has ever used the hand pump on a 5600 and had fuel come out of the valve with or without air bubbles?

 

[timm9]

Steve,

The last time I had to bleed the lines to get the TC started was due to some dirt bag stealing fuel in the middle of the night and the driver didn't notice at 2:00/am. I do not believe that I ever had any fuel (bubbles or not) while pumping/bleeding. The bulb just got so hard it was difficult to squeeze, closed the valve and the TC started right up.

 

[steve kay]

After following all the steps provided by Bobcat dealer and Bobcat Service manual (about 20 hours labor) I let common sense be my guide and put everything back together and traced fuel flow from the main tank, through the auxiliary tank and up to the fuel primer bulb where the fuel stopped. I had not checked it earlier because contrary to Bobact and folks on this forum air bubbles and fuel never releases from the bleeder valve on most models as there is a bypass hose that dumps the air and fuel into tank return circuit. I borrowed the bulb from an outboard motor tank and the ToolCat was resurrected! My bottom line is to keep it simple when working on complex equipment.

 

[steve kay]

Nope, it bypasses to the fuel tank return circuit. BobCat manuals are not correct in this instruction.

 

[Xfaxman]

Nope, it bypasses to the fuel tank return circuit. BobCat manuals are not correct in this instruction.

What series is your Toolcat?

Mine is series F, haven't run out of fuel, never used the primer bulb, visible at the top in this picture.

 

[steve kay]

you have to follow the line from the bulb under the drivers seat (no need to remove if you stoop down and use a flashlight). It is a small knob that looks more like a dial. Do not expect bubbles or fuel as the manual is bogus on this statement. There is a somewhat clear photo in both the operators and service manuals.

 

[steve kay]

Not sure what this is a picture of. It looks like a Kubota engine but the layout is not like any TC I have ever seen.

 

[Xfaxman]

Not sure what this is a picture of. It looks like a Kubota engine but the layout is not like any TC I have ever seen.

That is why I asked what series you have?

It is a picture of my 2012, 5610 series F. It is under the passenger seat, here is the the view from the back.

/\ That is the muffler. /\


And the Toolcat moving dirt to fill a low spot.

 

[steve kay]

I GUESS I HAVE AN ANTIQUE TOOLCAT. I DO NOT BELIEVE THERE WAS A SERIES IN 2006. ONLY OPTIONS ON THE SINGLE CHASSIS/BODY STYLE. I'm GUESSING THE MECHANICAL LAYOUT IS QUITE DIFFERENT IN SUBSEQUENT VARIANT SERIES. BTW YOU HAVE A VERY USEFUL LOOKING IMPLEMENT.

 

[steve kay]

... AND IT APPEARS YOU HAVE A 5610, NOT A 5600

 

[Xfaxman]

I GUESS I HAVE AN ANTIQUE TOOLCAT. I DO NOT BELIEVE THERE WAS A SERIES IN 2006. ONLY OPTIONS ON THE SINGLE CHASSIS/BODY STYLE. I'm GUESSING THE MECHANICAL LAYOUT IS QUITE DIFFERENT IN SUBSEQUENT VARIANT SERIES.

The Toolcat 5600 Series A started production in 2002, according to: Bobcat Historical Specifications - Bobcat Company

Here is a thread about the different Series, from this Forum: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/toolcat/159610-toolcat-series.html

BTW YOU HAVE A VERY USEFUL LOOKING IMPLEMENT.

Yep, a 5' Landscape rake and a Omni Carry All, in the Omni Transformer 3 point hitch.

OMNI Mfg LLC

 

[Xfaxman]

... AND IT APPEARS YOU HAVE A 5610, NOT A 5600