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bobcat wont start

st marys forge ยท 2015-11-25 19:23

753 diesel bobcat...tried to start, engine turned over but i could tell there wasn't enough battery so turn off key but it kept turning over, until no battery which was only a few seconds...melted the wire connection to the selenoid. put on a new starter/selenoid, new battery. now when i try to start it, all the lights etc come on..thats it. thanks in advance for any help

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  1. #1willie592015-11-25 21:38

    Welcome to HEF st marys forge. :drinkup When the starter hung engaged and melted the wire going to the solenoid there's a good chance it melted the starter relay as well. C, F, or G Series machine?

  2. #2st marys forge2015-11-26 08:20

    thanks! could you describe where is the starter relay? i will check to see what series machine it is.

  3. #3crewchief8882015-11-26 10:23

    all the wires connected? :drinkup

  4. #4st marys forge2015-11-26 11:20

    husband says yes

  5. #5crewchief8882015-11-26 13:43

    in the correct place? starter have 1 or 2 wires on the solenoid? (plus the battery cable) depending on what series machine you have, relays could be mounted above the battery, or between your legs inside the cab :drinkup