69zfarmer
Well-Known Member
I just bought my 1st. skid steer and i have some questions.It is a 1996 1845C w/3200 hrs. showing on the clock it has hand operated boom and bucket controls.It has a unknown brand 4in1 bucket on it.when i bought it the owner said the bucket would not open with hydraulics he could open it by rubbing it on the ground and backing up while using foot hydraulic pedal.It will close with power with foot pedal after you open it.It does stall the engine alittle when you try to open it w/foot control.He said a mechanic told him the left clam cylinder was bad and needed to be rebuilt to correct the problem.It is not leaking on the outside.How do i troubleshoot?I thought about backing my tractor to it and unhook quick connects off of skid steer and hook them to my tractor and try to operate the bucket with tractor hydraulics to rule out skidsteer problem.It needs a seat bad where is the best place to buy one?I love dealing w/Coleman Equiptment but i just thought i may get a seat cheaper some where else.Please Help!