Re: my 1993 compact bobcat skidsteer won't start, it...
Could be engine speed sensor. All fuses need to be checked. Any smoke when cranking? Any fault codes? A bad fuel solenoid could cause no start if fuel is good.
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I don't know Bobcat systems like I do Toyota skidsteer, but on Toyota if the center foot pedal is pressed with no attachment connected, it will kill everything. Could that be happening to yours? Check into friction between your actuators for the attachment fluid drive.
That's one of the first things that came to mind as I was reading through your post; that the system was air-bound. Are there bleeder valves on the system?
In any event here is a website where you can buy the service manual for your skidsteer; https://mypowermanual.com/shop/bobcat/bobcat-641-642-643-skid-steer-loader-service-manual-download-6566135-10-86/
Could be very expensive to fix. Check that there is hydraulic fluid in reservoirs/pumps. Check seals on all hydraulics. Check hydraulic pump. Leaks? I'm not an expert, but I almost bought a used skidsteer for next to nothing, but consulted a local excavator-guy I know on it. He steered me away from it saying "It may only be priced at $3000, but it could cost you $10,000 to fix it.
Have you checked the power steering fluid level? The reservoir for the fluid will be at the front of the engine, where the belt runs the power steering pump. If it's low or out add a little power steering fluid till full, then start car and slowly turn wheels back and forth from stop to stop-not too ******* the stops (when the steering won't turn further that way...that's what I mean by stops)....Turn wheel one way full travel, then reverse and turn the other way. Check the fluid level again, and add as needed.
If fluid is not low, the belt may be too loose to make the power steering pump work, or you may have a bigger problem that needs professional attewntion.
Just to make sure I got this right. If you come to a stop, the car won't pull again unless you put it in park? Then, if you start into a curve, the transmission starts to slip unless you give it more gas? This could be signs of a bad torque converter, failing fluid pump (not as likely), or burnt/low transmission fluid level. Check the transmission fluid after the vehicle has been driven (warm engine), leave it running, and on a level surface. Check the level twice and take the lowest reading.
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