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    Cat 955K track removal

    Right side final drive is completely dead, track does not engage, move, or lock, and rolls free when pushed hard enough, so there is some bad stuff happening inside. I'm pretty sure this started before I had the machine; seal failed, water got in, etc. So, where I am right now is figuring out...
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    Cat 955K 85J - no reverse

    Machine has existing problems with right side drive being weak or out, but it always engaged into gear and would move in forward and reverse, mostly under the power of the left side. Months ago, I adjusted the foot pedals according to the service manual, they were way out of spec. Since the...
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    Greetings from the beautiful Pocono Mountains! (NE PA)

    Hello Friends: I actually signed up for HEF several months ago, but did not know this discussion category existed! Senior members have answered a few questions I have posted in past months, so thank you very much for your help to date! So, about me - I bought my house in the Poconos about...
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    Cat 955K starter/solenoid

    955K S/N 85J03811, solenoid bench tested resistance 7 - 9.5 Ohms (range from several tests). Does anyone know what a properly functioning solenoid should test at? I am trying to diagnose machine not starting; have load tested the batteries previously - they were OK. Also any words of wisdom...
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    Cat 955K service questions

    I bought a Cat 955K S/N 85J3811 last year, also have PDF service manual. My questions: 1. there is an electrical problem and 2 people are needed to start the machine - 1 to adjust the throttle, and 1 to jump the starter solenoid to the battery cable terminal with a screwdriver. start switch...
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