"We looked at many different ideas, including articulated loaders and various other concepts. What we ended up with was really two machines in one. If you have situations where you''re in very tight quarters and need that skid-steer function, they have that option. When you want to be out on grass or some other surface that you don''t want disturbed, you can switch into all-wheel steer mode. There is so much versatility, it''s craftsmanchippershredderdiscontinuedpartsb like having two craftsmanchippershredderdiscontinuedpartsb and craftsmanchippershredderdiscontinuedpartsb machines in one.And Bobcat managed to develop two machines in one while not reinventing the wheel, according to Chuck Krause, senior development engineer, new products group. "The basic drivetrain is the same as on our 363 loader," he said. "It has the same chain case, the same drive motors, same drive sprocket, same driven sprocket. The changes all take place on getting the power from the driven sprocket out to the axle."

If you''re moving the auger more than a few feet to the next hole, shut off the engine and restart it again with the auger resting in the next pilot hole. When you''re not using the auger, just shut it off and leave it in one of the holes, or rest it on the ground with the spark plug facing up to prevent fouling, or sideways if fuel leaks from the gas cap.For deeper holes requiring the extension rod (Photos 5 and 6), dig all the holes first with the unextended auger. Never start holes with the extension rod in place. craftsmanchippershredderdiscontinuedpartsb It''s much harder to hoist a 4-ft. long auger filled with earth. After the holes are dug to 36 in., attach the extension rod and dig the remaining depths all at once. At times, I''ve found it easier to simply dig the remaining few inches by hand rather than use the extension rod, especially if fatigue is setting in. Above all, clear the hole frequently. It can be a gut-busting experience to lift an auger overfilled with earth craftsmanchippershredderdiscontinuedpartsb free of the hole, or worse, free a stuck auger.

4. Air Dryers. Air dryers remove both liquid and water vapor from the compressor discharge air before it reaches the air brake system. They can be either heat exchangers or equipped with a desiccant type in-line filtration system. They are essential in the prevention of air line freeze-up, and they keep the air system free of moisture. Brake diaphragms, seals and other plastic or rubber parts live much longer in a clean dry atmosphere.5. Combination quick release valve and gladhand that combines the functions of the trailer brake quick release valve and the service gladhand. It reduces brake release lag time to within a half a second. Benefits include less brake drag saving fuel and extending brake craftsmanchippershredderdiscontinuedpartsb lining life. 6. Better matching of tractor and trailer air brake systems. Vehicle manufacturers are now treating the tractor trailer combination as one unit in order to obtain more standardization of valve crack pressures, brake piping sizes, plus application and release timing.

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