TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER

Adequately designed ramps of sufficient strength are needed to support the weight of the machine when loading onto a transport vehicle. Wood ramps can break and cause personal injury.

W–2058–0494

A loader with an empty bucket or no attachment must be loaded backward onto the transport vehicle [A]

Use the following procedure to fasten the Bobcat loader to the trasport vehicle to prevent the loader from moving during sudden stops or when going up or down slopes:

Lower the bucket or attachment to the floor. Stop the engine. Engage the parking brake. Install chains at the front and rear of the loader [B]

PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER

1.Stop the Bobcat loader on level ground.

2.Lower the lift arms fully and put the attachment flat on the ground.

3.Pull the throttle all the way back. Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position.

Avoid Injury Or Death

Before you leave the operator’s seat:

• Lower the lift arms, put the attachment flat on the ground.

• Stop the engine.

• Engage the parking brake.

• Raise seat bar, move pedals until both lock.

W–2045–1086

4.Engage the parking brake.

5.Lift the seat bar and make sure the foot pedals are in the locked position.

6.Disconnect the seat belt. Remove the key from the switch to prevent operation of the loader by unauthorized personnel.

Lifting The Bobcat Loader

Avoid Injury Or Death

• Before lifting, check fasteners on single point lift and operator cab.

• Assemble front cab fasteners as shown in manual.

• Never allow riders in the cab or bystanders within 15 feet (5 meters) while lifting the machine.

W–2007–0694

The loader can be lifted with the single point lift which is available as a kit from your Bobcat loader dealer.

Fasten the pins (Item 1) in the kit as shown in figure [A]

The single point lift, supplied by Melroe Company is designed to lift and support the Bobcat loader without affecting roll over and falling object protection features of the operator cab.

Towing The Bobcat Loader

Never attempt to start the engine by pushing or pulling. Hydrostatic pumps and motors will be damaged.

I–2001–1285

If the engine will not start or the hydrostatic system is not working correctly, the loader can be pulled only when a towing tool is installed. The towing tool is available from your Bobcat loader dealer.

Do not push or pull the machine at more than 2 MPH (3,2 km/h) or for a distance of more than 25 feet (7,6 meters) with the towing tool in place.

I–2017–0389