Bobcat A300 All-Wheel Steer Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Operation & Maintenance Manual A300 All-Wheel Steer S/N A5GW11001 - A5GW19999 S/N A5GY11001 - A5GY19999

EQUIPPED WITH BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) 6986969 (3-08) Revised (4-08) (2)

Printed in U.S.A.

© Bobcat Company 2008

OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING

CORRECT

Operator must have instructions before running the machine.

Untrained operators can cause injury or death.

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Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol with a warning statement, means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!” Carefully read the message that follows.

Never use the loader without instructions. See machine signs (decals), Operation & Maintenance Manual, and Operator’s Handbook.

CORRECT

CORRECT

WRONG

B-16245

B-16253

B-16249

Always use the seat bar and fasten seat belt snugly.

Always keep feet on the pedals or foot rest when operating loader.

Never use loader without operator cab with ROPS and FOPS approval.

Fasten your seat belt.

Never use loader as man lift or elevating device for personnel.

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WRONG

WRONG

B-6578

B-16252

B-16248

Do not use loader in atmosphere with explosive dust, explosive gas, or where exhaust can contact flammable material.

Never exceed Capacity.

B-10731a

Never carry riders.

Keep bystanders away from work area.

Always carry bucket or attachments as low as possible.

Do not travel or turn with lift arms up.

Load, unload, and turn on flat level ground.

WRONG

WRONG

WRONG

B-16251

B-16250 B-16102

B-16244 B-16102

Rated

Operating

Never leave loader with engine running or with lift arms up.

To park, engage parking brake and put attachment flat on the ground.

Never modify equipment.

Use only attachments approved by Bobcat Company for this model loader.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT The Bobcat Loader must be equipped with safety items necessary for each job. Ask your dealer about attachments and accessories.

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SEAT BELT: Check belt fasteners and check for damaged webbing or buckle.

SEAT BAR: When up, it must deactivate travel and hydraulic functions.

OPERATOR CAB (ROPS and FOPS): It must be on the loader with all fasteners tight.

HANDBOOK: Must be in the cab.

SAFETY SIGNS (DECALS): Replace if damaged.

SAFETY TREADS: Replace if damaged.

GRAB HANDLES: Replace if damaged.

LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE: Replace if damaged.

PARKING BRAKE BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)

OSW14-0805

FOREWORD

CONTENTS FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XI OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-1 SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-1

SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (OI)

MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-1 SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-1 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WARRANTY-1 ALPHABETICAL INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INDEX-1 REFERENCE INFORMATION Write the correct information for YOUR Bobcat Loader in the spaces below. Always use these numbers when referring to your Bobcat Loader.

Loader Serial Number

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM) SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS (SA) MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS (MST) SPECIFICATIONS (SPEC)

Engine Serial Number

WARRANTY NOTES:

ALPHABETICAL INDEX YOUR BOBCAT DEALER: ADDRESS: PHONE:

Bobcat Company P.O. Box 128 Gwinner, ND 58040-0128

Bobcat Company Europe Drève Richelle 167 B-1410 WATERLOO Belgium

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FOREWORD

FOREWORD This Operation & Maintenance Manual was written to give the owner/operator instructions on the safe operation and maintenance of the Bobcat Loader. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR Bobcat Loader. If you have any questions, see your Bobcat dealer. This manual may illustrate options and accessories not installed on your loader.

BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V DELIVERY REPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII 40 GPM Attachments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX Buckets Available. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII Special Applications Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Special Applications Kit Inspection And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Standard Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII

SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS

LOADER IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VII REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V

TRANSLATIONS

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI Engine Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI Loader Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI

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BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED

ISO 9001:2000 is an international standard that controls the processes and procedures which we use to design, develop, manufacture and distribute Bobcat products.

British Standards Institute (BSI) is the Certified Registrar Bobcat Company chose to assess the Company’s compliance with the ISO 9001:2000 standard. The BSI registration certifies that Bobcat's manufacturing facilities in Gwinner and Bismarck, North Dakota (North America), Pontchateau (France), Dobris (Czech Republic) and the Bobcat corporate offices (Gwinner, Bismarck & West Fargo) in North Dakota are in compliance with ISO 9001:2000. Only certified assessors, like BSI, can grant registrations.

ISO 9001:2000 means that as a company we say what we do and do what we say. In other words, we have established procedures and policies, and we provide evidence that the procedures and policies are followed.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS

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ENGINE OIL FILTER (6 Pack) 6678233

HYDROSTATIC CASE DRAIN FILTER 6661022

FUEL FILTER 6667352

BATTERY 6665427

AIR FILTER, Outer 6698057

FLUID, Hydraulic/Hydrostatic

AIR FILTER, Inner 6698058

6903117 - (2.5 Gal.) 6903118 - (5 Gal.) 6903119 - (55 Gal.)

HYDRAULIC CHARGE FILTER 6692337

HYDRAULIC FILL / BREATHER CAP 6727475

HYDROSTATIC FILTER

ANTI-FREEZE, Propylene Glycol

6661248 (6 inch) - for Standard Flow 6668819 (9.5 inch) - for High-Flow

6724094 - Premixed 6724354 - Concentrate

MOTOR OIL SAE 15W40 CE/SG (12 qt.)

6903105 SAE 10W30 CE/SG (12 qt.)

6903107 SAE 30W CE/SG (12 qt.)

6903109 6903113 6903112 6903111

6903106 6903108 6903110

SAE 15W40 CE/SG (1 Gal.) SAE 10W30 CE/SG (1 Gal.) SAE 30W CE/SG (1 Gal.)

SAE 15W40 CE/SG (2.5 Gal.) SAE 10W30 CE/SG (2.5 Gal.) SAE 30W CE/SG (2.5 Gal.)

NOTE: Always verify Part Numbers with your Bobcat dealer.

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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

Engine Serial Number

Always use the serial number of the loader when requesting service information or when ordering parts.

Early or later models (identification made by serial number) may use different parts, or it may be necessary to use a different procedure in doing a specific service operation.

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Figure 1

P-76570

The engine serial number is located on the side of the engine (Item 1) [Figure 2] above the oil filter.

DELIVERY REPORT P-31226

Figure 3

Loader Serial Number The loader serial number plate is located on the outside of the loader frame [Figure 1].

Explanation of loader Serial Number: XXXX XXXXX Module 2. - Production Sequence (Series) Module 1. - Model / Engine Combination B-16315

1. The four digit Model/Engine Combination Module number identifies the model number and engine combination.

The delivery report must be filled out by the dealer and signed by the owner or operator when the Bobcat Loader is delivered. An explanation of the form must be given to the owner. Make sure it is filled out completely [Figure 3].

2. The five digit Production Sequence Number identifies the order which the loader is produced.

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LOADER IDENTIFICATION OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK

FRONT LIGHTS GRAB HANDLES OPERATOR SEAT with SEAT BELT & SEAT BAR

* REAR AUXILIARY QUICK COUPLERS

TILT CYLINDERS

FRONT AUXILIARY QUICK COPULERS

†BUCKET STEPS BUCKET STEPS LIFT CYLINDER

•OPERATOR CAB (ROPS/FOPS)

LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE

REAR GRILL LIFT ARM

REAR LIGHT REAR DOOR

* TAIL LIGHT

TIRES

B-16375A B-16374A

• ROPS, FOPS (Roll Over Protective Structure, per ISO 3471, and Falling Object Protective Structure per SAE J1043 and ISO 3449, Level I. Level II is available. † Many different buckets and other attachments are available. * Option or Accessory, not standard equipment.

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FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Standard Items

Options and Accessories (Cont’d)

Model A300 Bobcat Loaders are equipped with the following standard items:

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Adjustable Suspension Seat Automatically Activated Air Intake Heater Auxiliary Hydraulics: Variable Flow / Maximum Flow Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS™) Bob-Tach Deluxe Cab (includes: interior insulation, top and rear windows, accessory harness, dome light and 12 volt power port (ROPS & FOPS Approved) Dual Path Cooling System Engine/Hydraulic Systems Shutdown Instrumentation: Hourmeter, Engine Temperature and Fuel Gauges and Warning Lights Lift Arm Support Device Lights, Front & Rear Parking Brake Seat Bar Seat Belt with 3-Point Restraint Spark Arrestor Exhaust System Tires (12-16.5, Bobcat Heavy Duty, 10 ply Rating) Turbo-Charger Two-Speed Travel

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Below is a list of some equipment available from your Bobcat Loader dealer as Dealer and / or Factory Installed Accessories and Factory Installed Options. See your Bobcat dealer for other available options, accessories and attachments.

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Access Cover Kit (Foot Pedal Area) Accessories Electrical Harness Attachment Control Device (ACD) Back-up Alarm Cab Door Cab Enclosure Cab Enclosure (Vinyl) Cab Heater Cab Heater and Air Conditioning Debris Shield Engine Heater Extended Pedals Fire Extinguisher FOPS Kit (Level II) GPS System (GlobalTRACS®) High-Flow Auxiliary Hydraulics Horn Hose Guide

Hydraulic Bucket Positioning (Includes On/Off Selection) Keyless Instrument Panel Lift Kit (4-Point, Single Point) Locking Fuel Cap MSHA Approval Kit Power Bob-Tach Radiator Screen Kit Radio Remote Control Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics Rear Window Wiper Ride Control Seat Belt - 3 Inch Wide Seat Belt - Retractable Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics Sound Cab (Reduces noise at operator ear) Sound Insulation (Reduces noise to bystanders) Special Applications Kit Taillights Tailgate Lock Tires: Bobcat Heavy Duty 12 - 16.5, 12 Ply Rating Bobcat Severe Duty 12 - 16.5 12 Ply Rating Bobcat Super Float 33 x 15.5 - 16.5 Tool Container Warning Lights: Four-Way Flasher (Includes Direction Signals), Rotating Beacon, Strobe Light Weighlog Kit Windows Top and Rear Windows Side Windows Polycarbonate Rear Window Polycarbonate Top Window Externally Removable Rear Window

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Buckets Available

FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D) These and other attachments are approved for use on this model loader. Do not use unapproved attachments.

Attachments not manufactured by Bobcat may not be approved.

The versatile Bobcat Loader quickly turns into a multi-job machine with a tight-fit attachment hook-up . . . from bucket to grapple to pallet fork to backhoe and a variety of other attachments.

BUCKET

Many bucket styles, widths and different capacities are available for a variety of different applications. They include Construction & Industrial, Low profile, Fertilizer and Snow, to name a few. See your Bobcat dealer for the correct bucket for your Bobcat Loader and application.

See your Bobcat dealer for more details on these and other attachments and field accessories.

Increase the versatility of your Bobcat Loader with a variety of bucket styles and sizes.

Attachments • • • • •

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3-Point Hitch Angle Broom Auger Backhoe Blades Box Blade Dozer Snow Blade V-Blade Bob-Tach Backhoe Breaker Brush Saw Bucket Adapter Buckets Chipper Combination Bucket Concrete Mixer Concrete Pump Cutter Crusher Drop Hammer Dumping Hopper Finish Mower Grader Industrial Bucket Grapple Industrial Fork Grapple Landplane Landscape Rake Packer Wheel Pallet Fork Planer Rear Stabilizers Root Grapple Rotary Cutter Scraper Seeder Silt Fence Installer Snow Blower Snow Pusher Sod Layer

Soil Conditioner Stump Grinder Tiller Tree Spade Trencher Trench Compactor Utility Fork Utility Frame Utility Grapple Vibratory Roller Water Kit Whisker Broom X-Change Frame

See your Bobcat dealer for these and other attachments available for your loader.

40 GPM Attachments The following attachments are approved for use on High-Flow machines. See your Bobcat dealer for an updated list of approved attachments.

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Auger Chipper Concrete Pump Forestry Cutter Planer Rotary Cutter Soil Conditioner Stump Grinder Tiller Trencher Wheel Saw

NOTE: Not all Bobcat High-Flow Attachment models are approved for use with 40 GPM flow.

Damage to attachment or machine may result when using unapproved attachments.

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Special Applications Kit Inspection And Maintenance

FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D) Special Applications Kit

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Inspect for cracks or damage. Replace if required.

Pre-rinse with water to remove gritty materials.

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Wash with a mild household detergent and warm water.

Use a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well with water and dry with a clean soft cloth or rubber squeegee.

Do not use abrasive or highly alkaline cleaners.

Do not operate windshield wipers on a dry surface.

Do not clean with metal blades or scrapers.

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B-25286A

Available for special applications to restrict material from entering cab openings. Kit includes 1/2 inch polycarbonate front door, top and rear windows.

See your Bobcat dealer for availability.

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SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES FIRE PREVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XV Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XV Fire Extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .XVI Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XVI Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XVI Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XV Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XV Spark Arrestor Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XVI Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XVI Welding And Grinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XVI

SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES

MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XVIII PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XIII Avoid Silica Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XV Before Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XIII Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XIV Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XIV

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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An Operator’s Handbook is fastened to the operator cab of the loader. It’s brief instructions are convenient to the operator. The Handbook is available from your dealer in an English edition or one of many other languages. See your Bobcat dealer for more information on translated versions.

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The AEM Safety Manual delivered with the machine gives general safety information.

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The Skid-Steer Loader Operating Training Course is available through your Bobcat dealer. This course is intended to provide rules and practices of correct operation of the Bobcat loader. The course is available in English and Spanish versions.

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Service Safety Training Courses are available from your Bobcat dealer. They provide information for safe and correct service procedures.

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See the PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES Page in this manual or your Bobcat dealer for Service and Parts Manuals, printed materials, videos, or training courses available. Also check the Bobcat web sites www.training.bobcat.com or www.bobcat.com

Before Operation Carefully follow the operating instructions in this manual.

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maintenance

The Bobcat loader is highly maneuverable and compact.

It is rugged and useful under a wide variety of conditions.

This presents an operator with hazards associated with off highway, rough terrain applications, common with Bobcat loader usage.

The Bobcat loader has an internal combustion engine with resultant heat and exhaust. All exhaust gasses can kill or cause illness so use the Loader with adequate ventilation.

The dealer explains the capabilities and restrictions of the Bobcat loader and attachment for each application.

The dealer demonstrates the safe operation according to Bobcat instructional materials, which are also available to operators. The dealer can also identify unsafe modifications or use of unapproved attachments. The attachments and buckets are designed for a Rated Operating Capacity (some have restricted lift heights).

They are designed for secure fastening to the Bobcat loader. The user must check with the dealer, or Bobcat literature, to determine safe loads of materials of specified densities for the machine - attachment combination.

The dealer and owner / operator review the recommended uses of the product when delivered. If the owner / operator will be using the machine for a different application(s) he or she must ask the dealer for recommendations on the new use.

The following publications and training materials provide information on the safe use and maintenance of the Bobcat machine and attachments: •

The Delivery Report is used to assure that complete instructions have been given to the new owner and that the machine and attachment is in safe operating condition.

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The Operation & Maintenance Manual delivered with the machine or attachment gives operating information as well as routine maintenance and service procedures. It is a part of the machine and can be stored in a container provided on the machine.

Replacement Operation & Maintenance Manuals can be ordered from your Bobcat dealer.

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Call Before You Dig Dial 811 (USA Only) 1-888-258-0808 (USA & Canada)

Machine signs (decals) instruct on the safe operation and care of your Bobcat machine or attachment. The signs and their locations are shown in the Operation & Maintenance Manual. Replacement signs are available from your Bobcat dealer.

When you call, you will be directed to a location in your state / province, or city for information about buried lines (telephone, cable TV, water, sewer, gas, etc.).

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

A Qualified Operator Must Do The Following:

Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility

Understand Regulations

Safety Alert Symbol This symbol with a warning statement means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!”

Carefully read the message that follows.

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Written

Instructions,

Rules

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The written instructions from Bobcat Company include the Delivery Report, Operation & Maintenance Manual, Operator’s Handbook, Safety Manual and machine signs (decals).

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Check the rules and regulations at your location. The rules may include an employer’s work safety requirements. Regulations may apply to local driving requirements or use of a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem. Regulations may identify a hazard such as a utility line.

WARNING

Have Training with Actual Operation

Operator must have instructions before running the machine. Untrained operators can cause injury or death.

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Operator training must consist of a demonstration and verbal instruction. This training is given by your Bobcat dealer before the product is delivered.

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The new operator must start in an area without bystanders and use all the controls until he or she can operate the machine and attachment safely under all conditions of the work area. Always fasten seat belt before operating.

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Operator Training Courses are available from your Bobcat dealer in English and Spanish. They provide information for safe and efficient equipment operation. Safety videos are also available.

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Service Safety Training Courses are available from your Bobcat dealer. They provide information for safe and correct service procedures.

W-2001-1285

IMPORTANT This notice identifies procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to the machine.

I-2019-0284

WARNING Warnings on the machine and in the manuals are for your safety. Failure to obey warnings can cause injury or death.

Know the Work Conditions •

Know the weight of the materials being handled.

Avoid exceeding the Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) of the machine. Material which is very dense will be heavier than the same volume of less dense material. Reduce the size of the load if handling dense material.

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The operator must know any prohibited uses or work areas, for example, he or she needs to know about excessive slopes.

Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator

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For an operator to be qualified, he or she must not use drugs or alcoholic drinks which impair alertness or coordination while working. An operator who is taking prescription drugs must get medical advice to determine if he or she can safely operate a machine.

Know the location of any underground lines. Call local utilities or the TOLL FREE phone number found in the Before Operation Section of this manual.

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Wear tight fitting clothing. Always wear safety glasses when doing maintenance or service. Safety glasses, respiratory equipment, hearing protection or Special Applications Kits are required for some work. See your Bobcat dealer about Bobcat Safety Equipment for your model.

W-2044-1285

The Bobcat loader and attachment must be in good operating condition before use.

Check all of the items on the Bobcat Service Schedule Decal under the 8-10 hour column or as shown in the Operation & Maintenance Manual.

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FIRE PREVENTION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D) Avoid Silica Dust

Maintenance The machine and some attachments have components that are at high temperatures under normal operating conditions. The primary source of high temperatures is the engine and exhaust system. The electrical system, if damaged or incorrectly maintained, can be a source of arcs or sparks.

Cutting or drilling concrete containing sand or rock containing quartz may result in exposure to silica dust.

Do not exceed Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL) to silica dust as determined by OSHA or other job site Rules and Regulations. Use a respirator, water spray or other means to control dust. Silica dust can cause lung disease and is known to the state of California to cause cancer.

Flammable debris (leaves, straw, etc.) must be removed regularly. If flammable debris is allowed to accumulate, it can cause a fire hazard. Clean often to avoid this accumulation. Flammable debris in the engine compartment is a potential fire hazard.

The operator’s area, engine compartment and engine cooling system must be inspected every day and cleaned if necessary to prevent fire hazards and overheating.

All fuels, most lubricants and some coolants mixtures are flammable. Flammable fluids that are leaking or spilled onto hot surfaces or onto electrical components can cause a fire.

Operation Do not use the machine where exhaust, arcs, sparks or hot components can contact flammable material, explosive dust or gases.

Electrical

Check all electrical wiring and connections for damage.

Keep the battery terminals clean and tight. Repair or replace any damaged part or wires that are loose or frayed.

Battery gas can explode and cause serious injury. Use the procedure in the Operation & Maintenance Manual for connecting the battery and for jump staring. Do not jump start or charge a frozen or damaged battery. Keep any open flames or sparks away from batteries. Do not smoke in battery charging area.

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FIRE PREVENTION (CONT’D)

Welding And Grinding

Hydraulic System

Always clean the machine and attachment, disconnect the battery, and disconnect the wiring from the Bobcat controllers before welding. Cover rubber hoses, battery and all other flammable parts. Keep a fire extinguisher near the machine when welding.

Check hydraulic tubes, hoses and fittings for damage and leakage. Never use open flame or bare skin to check for leaks. Hydraulic tubes and hoses must be properly routed and have adequate support and secure clamps.

Tighten or replace any parts that show leakage.

Have good ventilation when grinding or welding painted parts. Wear dust mask when grinding painted parts.

Toxic dust or gas can be produced.

Always clean fluid spills. Do not use gasoline or diesel fuel for cleaning parts. Use commercial nonflammable solvents.

Dust generated from repairing nonmetallic parts such as hoods, fenders or covers can be flammable or explosive.

Repair such components in a well ventilated area away from open flames or sparks.

Fueling

Fire Extinguishers

Stop the engine and let it cool before adding fuel. No smoking! Do not refuel a machine near open flames or sparks. Fill the fuel tank outdoors.

Starting Do not use ether or starting fluids on any engine that has glow plugs. These starting aids can cause explosion and injure you or bystanders.

Know where fire extinguishers and first aid kits are located and how to use them. Inspect the fire extinguisher and service the fire extinguisher regularly.

Obey the recommendations on the instructions plate.

Use the procedure in the Operation & Maintenance Manual for connecting the battery and for jump starting.

Spark Arrestor Exhaust System The spark arrestor exhaust system is designed to control the emission of hot particles from the engine and exhaust system, but the muffler and the exhaust gases are still hot.

Check the spark arrestor exhaust system regularly to make sure it is maintained and working properly. Use the procedure in the Operation & Maintenance Manual for cleaning the spark arrestor muffler (if equipped).

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MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS) Follow the instructions on all the Machine Signs (Decals) that are on the loader. Replace any damaged machine signs and be sure they are in the correct locations. Machine signs are available from your Bobcat Loader dealer.

6718579 7131522

6901391

7131523

2-Speed Opt. 6725370

6735140 Door Opt. 7110316

Inside Cab

Door Opt. 6707852

6732698 BU Alarm 6737189

7117407 (Inside Fuse Cover)

Sgl. Pt. Lift Opt. - 4 Pt. Lift Opt. 6533898 6726423

Sgl. Pt. Lift Opt. 6704786

6579528 (Behind Lift Arm Crossmember)

Lift Kit Option

6561383 (Behind Bob-Tach)

6725907 (Power Bob-Tach - Option) 6577754 (2)

6565990

6702301 7113512 High-Flow Only

6731757

6732696

6702302

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MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS) (CONT’D) Follow the instructions on all the Machine Signs (Decals) that are on the loader. Replace any damaged machine signs and be sure they are in the correct locations. Machine signs are available from your Bobcat Loader dealer.

6732774 (On Lift Arm Support Device)

6578368 6560573

6708929

6717343 (2) (Under Cab)

6733996

6809511 (4) (On Hose & Tubeline)

6708941

6595014 (3)

7152748

6734534 Inside Engine Compartment

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PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES The following publications are also available for your Bobcat Loader. You can order them from your Bobcat dealer.

OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK

For the latest information on Bobcat products and the Bobcat Company, visit our web site at www.bobcat.com

6901391

Gives basic operation instructions and safety warnings

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL 6986969 SKID-STEER LOADER OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE 6901726

Complete instructions on the correct operation and the routine maintenance of the Bobcat Loader

Introduces operator to step-by-step basics of Skid-Steer Loader operation. Also available in Spanish P/N 6724036

SERVICE MANUAL OPERATOR VIDEO

6986684

SAFETY

6902176 OPERATOR SAFETY DVD (English & Spanish) Complete maintenance instructions for your Bobcat Loader.

6904762

Provides basic safety instructions contained in all Bobcat Safety Videos in both English and Spanish.

SAFETY MANUAL

SKID-STEER LOADER SERVICE SAFETY TRAINING COURSE

(English & Spanish)

6556500

6900641

Introduces Service Technicians to step-by-step basics of proper and safe Skid-Steer Loader maintenance and servicing procedures.

Provide basic safety procedures and warnings for your Bobcat Loader in both English and Spanish.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHMENT CONTROL DEVICE (ACD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-27 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-27 ATTACHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Choosing The Correct Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing And Removing The Attachment (Hand Lever Bob-Tach) . . .

Installing And Removing The Attachment (Power Bob-Tach) . . . . . . .

Pallet Fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OI-38 OI-38 OI-39 OI-41 OI-38

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (OI)

BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-13 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-13 BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-11 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-11 DAILY INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-28 Daily Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-29 DRIVING AND STEERING THE LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

All Wheel Steer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Skid Steer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping The Loader (All Wheel Steer Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping The Loader (Skid Steer Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OI-15 OI-16 OI-15 OI-16 OI-15

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-14 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-12 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY) . . . . . . . . .

Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (VARIABLE FLOW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front Auxiliary Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (CONTINUOUS FLOW) . . . .

FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (MAXIMUM FLOW) . . . . . . . .

FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (VARIABLE FLOW) . . . . . . . .

High-Flow Hydraulics Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hydraulic Bucket Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lift Arm Float Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lift Arm Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quick Couplers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment). . . . . . . . . . . . .

Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tilt Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OI-21 OI-23 OI-23 OI-21 OI-21 OI-23 OI-23 OI-23 OI-25 OI-22 OI-21 OI-21 OI-24 OI-21 OI-24 OI-25 OI-26 OI-21

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D) INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cab Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Left Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Right Panel (Keyless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Right Panel (Key Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Side And Front Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OI-5 OI-8 OI-5 OI-7 OI-6 OI-9

LIFT ARM BYPASS CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-12 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-12 LIFTING THE LOADER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-49 Four Point Lift. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-49 Single Point Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-49 MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Left Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Right Panel (Keyless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Right Panel (Key Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warning And Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OI-35 OI-35 OI-35 OI-35 OI-35

OPERATING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Digging And Filling A Hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filling And Emptying The Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspect The Work Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating With An Empty Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating With A Full Bucket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OI-44 OI-47 OI-46 OI-44 OI-47 OI-45 OI-44

PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-12 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-12 PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entering The Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation & Maintenance Manual And Operator’s Handbook Locations Seat Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OI-30 OI-30 OI-30 OI-30 OI-31 OI-31

SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-10 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-10 SPEED MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-18 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-18

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D) STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cold Temperature Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keyless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Key Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OI-32 OI-34 OI-33 OI-32 OI-34

STEERING DRIFT COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-19 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-19 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-19 STEERING MODE SELECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-12 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-12 STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-36 Emergency Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-37 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-36 TOWING THE LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-48 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-48 TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-13 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-13 TRANSPORTING THE LOADER ON A TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-50 Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-50 Loading And Unloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-50 TWO-SPEED CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-17 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-17 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-17

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INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION

The left instrument panel [Figure OI-1] is the same for both the Key Switch and Keyless equipped machines.

Left Panel The table below shows the DESCRIPTION and FUNCTION/OPERATION for each of the components of the left panel.

Figure OI-1 2 1

Press and hold LIGHTS button (Item 4) [Figure OI-1] for two seconds to view SERVICE CODES in the HOURMETER/CODE DISPLAY (Item 2) [Figure OI-1]. If more than one SERVICE CODE is present, the codes will scroll on the HOURMETER/CODE DISPLAY.

3 4

6

5

13

9

7

10

14

8

11

12

B-15551

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DESCRIPTION

FUNCTION / OPERATION

1

TEMPERATURE GAUGE

Shows the engine coolant temperature.

2

HOURMETER / CODE DISPLAY / ENGINE PREHEAT COUNTDOWN

HOURMETER - Records operating hours of loader. CODE DISPLAY - Display numeric SERVICE CODES* relating to the loader monitoring system. ENGINE PREHEAT COUNTDOWN - Preheat time remaining

3

FUEL GAUGE

Shows the amount of fuel in the tank.

4

LIGHTS / HOLD FOR CODES

LIGHTS - Press once for FRONT LIGHTS. Press a second time for FRONT AND REAR lights. Press a third time to turn all lights off. HOLD FOR CODES - Press and hold two seconds for display of SERVICE CODES (Item 2).

(CODES* show only when there is an error found by loader monitoring system.)

5

BUCKET POSITIONING (Option)

Press to engage the BUCKET POSITIONING function. Press again to disengage. Press and hold two seconds to view SHTDN (SHUTDOWN) feature & Operational Code Number in HOURMETER/CODE DISPLAY.

6

HIGH FLOW (Option)

7

MAXIMUM FLOW / VARIABLE FLOW Press once to engage the VARIABLE FLOW auxiliary hydraulics. Press a second time to engage MAXIMUM FLOW. Press a third time to disengage all auxiliary hydraulics. [VARIABLE FLOW allows for slow-to-fast movement of auxiliary functions (The farther you move the switch, the faster the movement of auxiliary functions.) MAXIMUM FLOW allows for only fast movement.]

8

AUXILIARY PRESSURE RELEASE

ATTACHMENT AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS Press to engage the HIGH FLOW auxiliary hydraulics. Press again to disengage.

Rear Auxiliary Only - With Key ON and Engine Running, press to shut down engine and relieve rear auxiliary hydraulic pressure. (See Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment) on Page OI-22 for front auxiliary pressure release.)

BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) (See SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS, Content page SA-1 for more information.)

9

PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER

Press to activate BICS when the Seat Bar is down and operator is seated in operating position.

Press and hold three seconds to engage Steering Drift Compensation. (See STEERING DRIFT COMPENSATION on Page OI-18.)

10

SEAT BAR

The light comes ON when the seat bar is down.

11

LIFT & TILT VALVE

The light comes ON when the seat bar is down and the PRESS TO OPERATE button is pressed. The lift and tilt functions can be operated when the light is ON.

12

TRACTION

The light comes ON when the seat bar is down, engine is running, and parking brake is released. The loader can be moved forward or backward when the light is ON.

13

TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE

(Functions Only When Seat Bar Is Raised And The Engine Is Running) Press to unlock the brakes. Allows you to use the steering levers to move the loader forward or backward when using the backhoe attachment or for loader service. (See TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE Page OI-12.) Press a second time to lock the brakes.

14

ALARM

The ALARM beeps when there is an Error, WARNING or SHUTDOWN condition.

* See DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES on Page SA-4 for further description of SERVICE CODES.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION (CONT’D)

The right instrument panel shown [Figure OI-2] is the Key Switch Panel.

Right Panel (Key Switch) The table below shows the icons and other components of the Right Key Switch Panel

Figure OI-2 15 17 19 21 23 25 27

* These functions are monitored and have SERVICE CODES associated with them. (See DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES on Page SA-4.)

16 18 20 22 24 26 28

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FUNCTION NOT USED

ICON/ LIGHT

ALARM

CODE

CONDITION

DESCRIPTION

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-

---

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Attachment 16 Control Device (ACD)

ON FLASH

--3 Beeps

*

--Error

Electrical controlled attachment is present.

Error with Attachment Control Device (ACD)

General 17 Warning

ON ON FLASH

3 Beeps 3 Beeps Continuous

* * *

Error WARNING SHUTDOWN

Error with one or more engine or hydraulic functions.

Engine speed high or in shutdown.

Engine speed very high. Engine will stop in 10 seconds.

Two-Speed 18 (Opt.)

--ON FLASHIN 3 Beeps G

*

--Error

High range selected. (Fasten shoulder belt.)

Two-speed electrical error.

Fuel 19 Level

ON FLASH

3 Beeps 3 Beeps

* *

Error WARNING

Fuel level sender system fault.

Fuel level low.

Engine Preheat

ON FLASH

--3 Beeps

--*

--Error

Air Intake Heater energized.

Error with Air Intake Heater

System Voltage

ON

3 Beeps

*

WARNING

Voltage low, high or very high.

Seat Belt

ON

---

---

Light stays on for 45 seconds to remind operator to fasten seat belt.

Engine 23 Oil Pressure

ON ON FLASH

3 Beeps 3 Beeps Continuous

* * *

Error WARNING SHUTDOWN

Engine Oil Pressure sender out of range.

Engine oil level low.

Engine oil pressure very low. Engine will shutdown in 10 seconds.

Hydrostatic 24 Charge Pressure

ON ON FLASH

3 Beeps 3 Beeps Continuous

* * *

Error WARNING SHUTDOWN

Hydraulic oil pressure sender out of range.

Hydraulic oil pressure low.

Hydraulic charge pressure very low. Engine will stop in 10 seconds.

Engine 25 Coolant Temperature

ON ON FLASH

3 Beeps 3 Beeps Continuous

* * *

Error WARNING SHUTDOWN

Engine coolant sender out of range Engine coolant temperature high.

Engine coolant temperature very high. Engine will stop in 10 seconds.

Hydraulic 26 Oil Temperature

ON ON FLASH

3 Beeps 3 Beeps Continuous

* * *

Error WARNING SHUTDOWN

Hydraulic oil temperature out of range.

Hydraulic oil temperature high.

Hydraulic oil temperature very high. Engine will stop in 10 seconds.

Engine 27 Air Filter

ON FLASH

3 Beeps 3 Beeps

* *

Error WARNING

Air filter with high restriction.

Air filter switch not connected.

ON FLASH

3 Beeps 3 Beeps

* *

Error WARNING

Hydraulic filter with high restriction.

Hydraulic filter switch not connected.

---

---

---

Used to start and stop the engine.

15

20 21

---

22

28

Hydraulic Filter

29 Key Switch

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INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION (CONT'D) Right Panel (Keyless) Figure OI-3 6

5

ENTER PASSWARD

1

3 LANGUAGES

2 B-16165

The first screen you will see on your new loader will be as shown in [Figure OI-4].

When this screen is on the display you can enter the password and start the engine or change the Display Panel setup features.

4

8

7

NOTE: Your new loader (with Keyless Instrument Panel) will have an Owner Password. Your dealer will provide you with this password.

Change the password to one that you will easily remember to prevent unauthorized use of your loader. (See Right Panel (Keyless) on Page SA-7.) Keep your password in a safe place for future needs.

B-15553H

The right instrument panel shown [Figure OI-3] is the Keyless Panel.

1. Display Screen: The Display Screen is where all system setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and error conditions are displayed.

2. Function Icons: The lower left area of Screen contains the same icons as the Panel. These icons are only visible monitoring system has detected the condition.

Start Engine: Use the Keypad to enter the numbers (letters) of your password and press the RUN / ENTER key (Item 7) [Figure OI-3].

the Display Key Switch when the associated

Press and hold the START button (Item 8) [Figure OI-3] until the engine starts.

Change Language: Press the Selection button at the end of the arrow [Figure OI-4] to go to the next screen.

3. Selection Buttons: The four Selection Buttons allow you to select items from the Display Screen and scroll through screens.

4. Keypad: The numeric keypad has two functions: - To enter a number code (password) to allow starting the engine (Keyless Start).

- To enter a number as directed for further use of the Display Screen.

5. Bobcat Controller / Display Icon: Indicates communication error between Bobcat controller and instrument panel. (See DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES on Page SA-4.)

6. BobCARE PMSM Icon: Indicates planned maintenance is due. (See MAINTENANCE CLOCK on Page SA-14.)

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Cab Light

Right Panel (Keyless) (Cont’d)

Figure OI-6

Figure OI-5

1

N-22015 B-16655

Push the button (Item 1) [Figure OI-6] to turn the light ON. Push the button again to turn OFF. Use the Keypad to select the number of the language [Figure OI-5] Press EXIT. The screen will return to [Figure OI-4]. You can then enter the password and start the engine.

See CONTROL PANEL SETUP for further description of screens to setup the system for your use. (See CONTROL PANEL SETUP on Page SA-10.)

NOTE: Pressing the EXIT key will go to the previous screen and you can continue pressing until you get to the initial (home) screen.

SHORTCUT: Press the “0” (zero) key to get to the home screen immediately.

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Side Panel [Figure OI-7].

INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION (CONT’D)

REF. NO.

Side And Front Panels

1

Figure OI-7

2 3

SIDE PANEL

4

1

2

3

4

6

5

7

8

5 6 7

9

8

P16000

9

DESC.

FUNCTION/OPERATION

POWER PLUG

Provides a 12V receptacle for accessories.

NOT USED --FRONT WIPER Press the top of the switch to start the front wiper (press and hold for washer fluid). Press the bottom of the switch to stop the wiper.

REAR WIPER Press the bottom of the switch to start the rear wiper. Press the top of the switch to provide washer fluid to clean the rear window.

NOT USED --NOT USED --FAN MOTOR Turn clockwise to increase fan speed; counterclockwise to decrease. There are four positions; OFF-1-2-3.

AIR Press top of switch to start; bottom to CONDITIONER stop. Fan Motor (Item 7) must be ON SWITCH for A/C to operate.

TEMPERATURE Turn clockwise to increase the CONTROL temperature; counterclockwise to decrease.

Front Panel [Figure OI-8] Figure OI-8 REF. NO.

FRONT PANEL

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NOTE: Parking Brake (Item 4) [Figure OI-8] is Standard on all loaders.

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DESC.

ALL WHEEL STEER (AWS) / SKID-STEER SELECTOR NOT USED POWER BOB-TACH (Option)

FUNCTION/OPERATION

Press top of switch to select All Wheel Steer; bottom for Skid-Steer

--Press and hold the up arrow to disengage the Bob-Tach wedges.

Press and hold the down arrow to engage the wedges into the mounting frame holes.

PARKING Press the top to engage the PARKING BRAKE BRAKE; bottom to disengage.

TURN SIGNAL Indicates left or right TURN SIGNALS INDICATORS are ON. HAZARD Press the left side (or top) to turn the LIGHTS (Option) HAZARD LIGHTS ON; right side (or bottom) to turn OFF. ROTATING Press the left side (or top) to turn the BEACON ROTATING BEACON ON; right side (Option) (or bottom) to turn OFF. NOT USED ---

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SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM Operation

WARNING

Figure OI-9 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 the joysticks to NEUTRAL POSITION to make sure that travel and hydraulic functions are deactivated. The seat bar system must deactivate these functions when the seat bar is up. Service the system if controls do not deactivate.

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P-45122

The seat bar restraint system has a pivoting seat bar with arm rests (Item 1) [Figure OI-9].

The operator controls the use of the seat bar. The seat bar is the down position helps to keep the operator in the seat.

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH When operating the machine: • Keep the seat belt fastened snugly.

• The seat bar must be lowered.

• Keep your feet on the foot rests and hands on control levers.

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When the seat bar is down, the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button is activated, and the brake is released, the lift, tilt, and traction drive functions can be operated.

(Traction drive will operate only when the engine is running.)

When the seat bar is up, the lift, tilt and traction drive functions are deactivated.

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BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)

Figure OI-11

Operation

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WARNING

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4 B-15551G

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH The Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS) must deactivate the lift, tilt and traction drive functions. If it does not, contact your dealer for service. DO NOT modify the system.

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Figure OI-10 There are display lights (Items 1, 2, 3, & 4) [Figure OI11] located on the left instrument panel that must be ON to operate the machine.

When the seat bar is down, PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button is activated, and the parking brake is released, the lift, tilt, auxiliary hydraulics, and traction drive functions can be operated.

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When, the seat bar is up, the lift, tilt, auxiliary hydraulics, and traction drive functions are deactivated.

WARNING

P-45116

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 the joysticks to NEUTRAL POSITION to make sure that travel and hydraulic functions are deactivated. The seat bar system must deactivate these functions when the seat bar is up. Service the system if controls do not deactivate.

The Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS) has a pivoting seat bar with arm rests (Item 1) [Figure OI-10].

The operator controls the use of the seat bar. The seat bar is the down position helps to keep the operator in the seat.

The BICS requires the operator to be seated in the operating position with the Seat Bar (Item 1) [Figure OI10] fully lowered before the lift, tilt, auxiliary hydraulics, and traction functions can be operated. The seat belt must be fastened anytime you operate the machine.

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WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH When operating the machine: • Keep the seat belt fastened snugly.

• The seat bar must be lowered.

• Keep your feet on the pedal controls or footrests and hands on steering levers.

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LIFT ARM BYPASS CONTROL

PARKING BRAKE

Operation

Operation

Figure OI-12

Figure OI-13

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The lift arm bypass control at the right side of the operator’s seat (Item 1) [Figure OI-12] is used to lower the lift arms if the lift arms cannot be lowered during normal operations.

• • • •

Sit in the operator’s seat.

Fasten the seat belt and lower the seat bar.

Turn the knob (Item 1) [Figure OI-12] clockwise 1/4 turn.

Pull up and hold the knob until the lift arms slowly lower.

Press the top of the switch (Item 1) [Figure OI-13] to engage the parking brake. The traction drive system will be locked.

Press the bottom of the switch (Item 2) [Figure OI-13] to disengage the parking brake. The traction drive system will be unlocked.

NOTE: The TRACTION light on the left instrument panel will remain OFF until the engine is started, the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button is pressed and the parking brake is disengaged.

STEERING MODE SELECTION Operation The loader can be operated in one of two modes: Skid Steer Mode - Press the bottom of the switch (Item 3) [Figure OI-13] to select Skid Steer Mode.

In Skid Steer Mode the wheels are aligned straight ahead and the left and right wheels rotate in opposite directions to ‘skid’ the loader for turning.

All Wheel Steer Mode - Press the top of the switch (Item 4) [Figure OI-13] to select All Wheel Steer Mode.

In All Wheel Steer Mode the front wheels will angle the direction the joystick is moved and the rear wheels will angle the opposite direction. The front and rear wheels will follow the path of the others for turning in a gradual circle.

Only the front wheels angle when operating in High Range speed.

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TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE

BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM

Operation

Operation

Figure OI-14

Figure OI-15

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B-15551

This machine may be equipped with a back-up alarm system. The back-up alarm (Item 1) [Figure OI-15] is located on the inside of the rear door.

(Functions Only When The Seat Bar Is Raised And The Engine Is Running) There is a TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE button (Item 1) [Figure OI-14] on the left instrument panel which will allow you to use the steering levers to move the loader forward and backward when using the backhoe attachment or for loader service.

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Figure OI-16

Press the TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE button once to unlock traction lock drive. The TRACTION light (Item 2) [Figure OI-14] will be ON. Press the button a second time to lock the traction drive. The TRACTION light (Item 2) [Figure OI-14] will be OFF.

The back-up alarm will sound when the operator moves the left joystick in the reverse position [Figure OI-16].

Slight movement of the left joystick in the reverse position is required with hydrostatic transmissions, before the back-up alarm will sound.

If alarm does not sound, see inspection and maintenance instructions for the back-up alarm system in the preventive maintenance section of this manual. (See BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM on Page PM-13.)

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ENGINE SPEED CONTROL Operation Figure OI-17 1

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The speed control lever is at the right side of the operator’s right leg (Item 1) [Figure OI-17].

Move the lever forward to increase engine speed. Move backward to decrease engine speed.

There is also an accelerator pedal. Set the minimum engine speed using the speed control lever (Item 1) [Figure OI-17] then use the accelerator (Item 2) [Figure OI-17] to increase engine speed.

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DRIVING AND STEERING THE LOADER Skid Steer Mode

WARNING ACCIDENTAL LOADER MOVEMENT CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH • The direction the loader turns when moving backward is different in each steering mode.

• Know and understand the selected steering mode before operating.

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH When operating the machine: • Keep the seat belt fastened snugly.

• The seat bar must be lowered.

• Keep your feet on the foot rests and hands on control levers.

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The left joystick (Item 1) [Figure OI-18] controls the forward and backward movement and steering of the loader.

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Figure OI-18

Move joystick smoothly. Avoid sudden starting and stopping.

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Forward Travel - Push joystick slowly forward (Item 1) [Figure OI-19].

Reverse Travel - Pull joystick slowly backward (Item 2) [Figure OI-19].

Left Turn Forward / Right Turn Forward - Move joystick forward and then partially to the left (Item 3) [Figure OI19] for right (Item 4) [Figure OI-19].

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Figure OI-19

Left Turn Backward / Right Turn Backward - Move joystick backward and then partially to the right (Item 5) [Figure OI-19] or left (Item 6) [Figure OI-19].

Fast Turning - Push joystick all the way to the left (Item 7) [Figure OI-19] or right (Item 8) [Figure OI-19].

For slow travel speed, push the joystick forward only a small amount.

To increase travel speed, push the joystick farther forward.

For maximum pushing force, push the joystick forward only a small amount with the engine at full speed.

You can engage Speed Management to operate the loader in the slowest travel speed. (See SPEED MANAGEMENT on Page OI-18.)

Stopping The Loader (Skid Steer Mode) When the left joystick is released or moved to the neutral position, the hydrostatic transmission will act as a service brake to stop the loader.

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DRIVING AND STEERING THE LOADER (CONT’D)

WARNING

All Wheel Steer Mode

ACCIDENTAL LOADER MOVEMENT CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH • The direction the loader turns when moving backward is different in each steering mode.

• Know and understand the selected steering mode before operating.

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH When operating the machine: • Keep the seat belt fastened snugly.

• The seat bar must be lowered.

• Keep your feet on the foot rests and hands on control levers.

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The left joystick (Item 1) [Figure OI-20] controls the forward and backward movement and steering of the loader.

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Figure OI-20

Move joystick smoothly. Avoid sudden starting and stopping.

Forward Travel - Push joystick slowly forward (Item 1) [Figure OI-21].

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Reverse Travel - Pull joystick slowly backward (Item 2) [Figure OI-21].

Left Turn Forward / Right Turn Forward - Move joystick forward and then partially to the left (Item 3) [Figure OI21] for right (Item 4) [Figure OI-21].

P-24263

Left Turn Backward / Right Turn Backward - Move joystick backward and then partially to the left (Item 5) [Figure OI-21] or right (Item 6) [Figure OI-21].

Figure OI-21

For slow travel speed, push the joystick forward only a small amount.

To increase travel speed, push the joystick farther forward.

For maximum pushing force, push the joystick forward only a small amount with the engine at full speed.

Stopping The Loader (All Wheel Steer Mode) When the left joystick is released or moved to the neutral position, the hydrostatic transmission will act as a service brake to stop the loader.

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TWO-SPEED CONTROL

The shoulder belt must be positioned over your right shoulder and lap belt over your lower hips [Figure OI-22].

This machine may be equipped with Two-Speed.

Operation Description Figure OI-23 The two-speed allows you to reduce cycle times when there is a long travel distance between the dig site and the dump site. You can also use the two-speed when traveling from one job site to another at faster speeds.

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Right Joystick

Left Joystick

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Press the top of the switch (Item 1) on the left joystick for high range. The two-speed icon located on the right hand instrument panel (Item 2) [Figure OI-23] will come on.

NOTE: This momentary contact switch does not retain the last range selected. The loader will default to low range speed at start-up.

Figure OI-22

Press the bottom of the switch for low range.

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N-21773

NOTE: The 3-point restraint must be used when selecting two-speed operation [Figure OI-22].

Connect the shoulder belt to the lap belt (Item 1). Pull the lap belt across to the left side of the seat (Item 2) [Figure OI-22] and fasten.

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The system will retain the speed percentage as long as the key remains ON (Key Switch Panel) or the STOP button has not been pressed (Keyless Panel).

SPEED MANAGEMENT Operation Speed Management allows the loader to be maneuvered at slow travel speed for installing attachments, loading or unloading, and work applications such as trenching, tilling and landscaping.

EXAMPLE: You can be using the machine at 40% and then disengage Speed Management to reposition the loader, then re-engage Speed Management. The speed percentage will still be at 40%.

Figure OI-24 Left Joystick

2

Right Joystick

EXAMPLE: If you turn the key OFF or press the STOP button, the next time you start the engine and engage Speed Management, the speed will be at 57% of Standard Travel Speed. Press button (Item 1) [Figure OI-24] to resume Speed Management Operation.

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NOTE: You must disengage Speed Management before you can engage 2-Speed Operation.

P-24802

Press the button (Item 1) [Figure OI-24] on the left joystick once to engage Speed Management.

Figure OI-25 1 4 2

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B-15551-2A B-15551-2B B-15551-2C B-15551-1D

When Speed Management is engaged, the machine will travel at 57% of Standard travel speed and the percentage [SPd 57] will appear in the display (Item 1) [Figure OI-25].

While Speed Management is engaged, press the top of the Speed Control switch (Item 2) [Figure OI-24] to increase the speed up to 99% [SPd 99] or the bottom of the switch (Item 3) [Figure OI-24] to decrease the speed down to 3% [SPd 3]. The percentages will appear in the display (Items1, 2 and 3) [Figure OI-25].

Press button (Item 1) [Figure OI-24] again to disengage Speed Management and return to Standard Travel Speed ([Std] (Item 4) [Figure OI-25] will appear in display.)

NOTE: Early model loaders will show Snl in the display [Figure OI-25] instead of SPd.

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STEERING DRIFT COMPENSATION

Operation

NOTE: Software version 61 or higher is required to support this feature. The loader’s software version can be displayed in the HOURMETER / CODE display. (See Hydraulic Bucket Positioning on Page OI-22.) See your Bobcat dealer to update your machine’s software version if necessary.

NOTE: Changes CANNOT be performed until the seat bar is lowered, the engine is started and the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button is pressed to enable the BICS. Perform pre-starting and starting procedures: 1. Fasten seat belt.

Description 2. Lower seat bar.

Steering Drift Compensation can be used to reduce steering drift to maintain a desired travel path in both forward and reverse directions.

3. Place joysticks in neutral position.

4. Start the engine.

Examples of applications where this feature can be used: 5. Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button.

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To compensate for normal variations such as tire inflation pressure, track tension, tire wear and track wear.

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Using side shift attachments such as trenchers, planers and silt fence installers.

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Driving on uneven terrain such as crowned road surfaces.

NOTE: Raising the seat bar or changing the steering mode (All-Wheel Steer / Skid-Steer) will cause the machine to disengage from steering drift compensation. The current settings will remain in effect until the STOP button is pressed (Keyless Panel) or the key is turned OFF (Key Switch Panel).

Figure OI-26 STEERING DRIFT COMPENSATION [S-L10]

[S----]

[S-r10]

[S-L10]

[S----]

[S-r10] B-23580A

Steering drift compensation contains a total of 21 settings. Steering drift compensation can be set to any point from neutral to [S-L10] left and from neutral to [Sr10] right. [S----] is displayed when set for neutral [Figure OI-26].

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NOTE: The display will revert back to hourmeter after a brief period of time. The machine will remain in steering drift compensation and continue at the current setting. Pressing the upper left or upper right button on the left joystick will adjust steering drift compensation accordingly and cause the new setting to appear in the display.

STEERING DRIFT COMPENSATION (CONT’D) Operation (Cont’d) Figure OI-27

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Right Joystick

Left Joystick

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The current setting can be saved by pressing and holding the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button (Item 1) for three seconds. [SEt] (Item 3) will appear in the display (item 2) [Figure OI-28] and the machine will disengage from steering drift compensation.

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Press and hold the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button (Item 1) for three seconds to engage Steering Drift Compensation. The current steering drift compensation setting will appear in the HOURMETER / CODE display (Item 2) [Figure OI-27].

Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button to disengage from steering drift compensation without saving the current setting. [donE] (Item 4) will appear in the display (Item 2) [Figure OI-28] and the upper left and upper right buttons on the left joystick will no longer make changes to steering drift compensation. The current settings will remain in effect until the STOP button is pressed (Keyless Panel) or the key is turned OFF (Key Switch Panel). The machine will revert back to the last saved settings the next time it is started.

Press the upper left button (Item 6) on the left joystick to adjust the machine left. [S-L01] (Item 3) through a maximum of [S-L10] will appear in the display (Item 2) [Figure OI-27]. The number will increase by one each time you press the button. The higher the number, the greater the amount of steering drift compensation to the left. Adjustments to steering drift compensation will be effective immediately.

Press the upper right button (Item 7) on the left joystick to adjust back toward center. The display will decrease down to neutral displayed as [S----] (Item 4). Another press of the upper right button will cause [S-r01] (Item 5) to appear in the display (Item 2) [Figure OI-27]. The number will increase by one each time you press the button up to a maximum of [S-r10]. The higher the number, the greater the amount of steering drift compensation to the right. Adjustments to steering drift compensation will be effective immediately.

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Move the right joystick backward (Item 1) [Figure OI-29] to raise the lift arms.

HYDRAULIC CONTROLS Description Two joysticks control the cylinders for the lift and tilt functions and the rear auxiliary hydraulics.

Move the right joystick forward (Item 2) [Figure OI-29] to lower the lift arms.

Put your feet on the footrests and KEEP THEM THERE any time you operate the loader.

Lift Arm Float Position Engage Float Position - Press and hold the Float button (Item 3) [Figure OI-29] while the joystick is in neutral.

Lower the lift arms (Item 2) [Figure OI-29] and release the float button.

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH When operating the machine: • Keep the seat belt fastened snugly.

• The seat bar must be lowered.

• Keep your feet on the foot rests and hands on control levers.

Disengage Float Position - Press and release the float button (Item 3) [Figure OI-29] again or raise the lift arms (Item 1) [Figure OI-29].

Use the float position to level loose material while driving backward.

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Right Joystick Lift and Tilt Functions Front Auxiliary Hydraulics

Tilt Operation Move the joystick to the right (Item 4) [Figure OI-29] to tilt the bucket forward.

Left Joystick Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics (Opt.)

Move the joystick to the left (Item 5) [Figure OI-29] to tilt the bucket backward.

Lift Arm Operation Figure OI-29 Right Joystick

Front Auxiliary Hydraulics

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Move the switch (Item 6) [Figure OI-29] to the left or right to change fluid flow direction (EXAMPLE: Open or close grapple teeth.)

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Right Joystick

Left Joystick

Right Joystick

Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics P-24802

Move the switch (Item 7) [Figure OI-29] to the left or right to change fluid flow direction (EXAMPLE: Raise or lower the rear stabilizers.)

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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D) Hydraulic Bucket Positioning This machine may be equipped with Hydraulic Bucket Positioning.

Figure OI-30 2

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The function of hydraulic bucket positioning is to keep the bucket in the same approximate position it is in before you begin raising the lift arms.

Press BUCKET POSITIONING button (Item 1) [Figure OI-30] to engage the bucket positioning function. (The light will be on.) Press again to disengage.

Bucket positioning functions only during upward lift cycle.

SHUTDOWN FEATURE If the BUCKET POSITIONING button (Item 1) [Figure OI-30] is pressed and held for 2 seconds, Shtdn and the software version will appear in the HOURMETER/CODE DISPLAY (Item 2) [Figure OI-30].

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FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (VARIABLE FLOW)

HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D) Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (VARIABLE FLOW)

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button once (Item 1) [Figure OI-32] (VARIABLE FLOW).

Figure OI-31 Right Joystick

Left Joystick

FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (MAXIMUM FLOW)

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Push the switch (Item 1) [Figure OI-31] to the right or left to change the fluid flow direction of the front quick couplers. (EXAMPLE: Open and close grapple teeth.)

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P-24802

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button twice (Item 1) [Figure OI-32] (MAXIMUM FLOW).

Figure OI-32 FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (CONTINUOUS FLOW)

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After selecting VARIABLE FLOW or MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY, press the front switch (Item 2) [Figure OI-31] to give the front quick couplers a constant flow of fluid with the female coupler being pressurized. (EXAMPLE: Operate a backhoe.) To set reverse flow (male coupler pressurized), hold the auxiliary switch (Item 1) [Figure OI-31] to the left, press VARIABLE FLOW or MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY - and then press the front switch (Item 2) [Figure OI-31]. Reverse flow can be used only with augers, power rakes, sweepers, tillers, and vibratory rollers.

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To release from continuous operation, press the front switch (Item 2) [Figure OI-31] a second time.

VARIABLE FLOW allows for slow-to-fast movement of auxiliary functions. If you move the auxiliary switch (Item 1) [Figure OI-31] half-way, the auxiliary functions move at approximately one-half speed.

WARNING

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button (Item 1) [Figure OI32] once.

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin or eyes, causing serious injury or death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.

Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks. Do not use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles. If fluid enters skin or eyes, get immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this injury.

The light (Item 2) [Figure OI-32] will be ON.

Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY) MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY allows for fast movement only.

If you move the auxiliary switch (Items 1 or 3) [Figure OI31], the auxiliary functions move at fast speed; release the switch to stop auxiliary functions.

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To disengage, press the auxiliary hydraulics button (Item 1) [Figure OI-32] a third time.

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button (Item 1) [Figure OI32] a second time.

Both lights (Items 2 & 3) [Figure OI-32] will be OFF. NOTE: When the operator is seated and raises the seat bar, the Auxiliary Hydraulic System (Front and Rear) will deactivate.

The light (Item 3) [Figure OI-32] will be ON.

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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D)

Quick Couplers

REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation

Figure OI-34

This machine may be equipped with Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics.

Figure OI-33 Left Joystick

Rear Auxiliary Quick Couplers

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P-37010

To Connect: Remove dirt or debris from the surface of both the male and female couplers, and from the outside diameter of the male coupler. Visually check the couplers for corroding, cracking, damage or excessive wear. If any of these conditions exist, the coupler(s) [Figure OI-34] must be replaced.

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The switches on the left joystick control the rear auxiliary hydraulics.

Install the male coupler into the female coupler. Full connection is made when the ball release sleeve slides forward on the female coupler.

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button twice (Item 1) [Figure OI-32] (MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY).

Push the switch (Item 1) [Figure OI-33] to the right or left to change the fluid flow direction to rear quick couplers [Figure OI-33]. (EXAMPLE: Raise and lower rear stabilizers.)

To Disconnect: Hold the male coupler. Retract the sleeve on the female coupler until the couplers disconnect.

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin or eyes, causing serious injury or death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.

Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks. Do not use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles. If fluid enters skin or eyes, get immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this injury.

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To disengage, press the auxiliary hydraulics button (Item 1) [Figure OI-32] a third time.

Both lights (Items 2 & 3) [Figure OI-32] will be OFF. NOTE: When the operator is seated and raises the seat bar, the Auxiliary Hydraulic System (Front and Rear) will deactivate.

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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D)

High-Flow Hydraulics Operation

Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment)

This machine Hydraulics.

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High-Flow

Figure OI-36

WARNING AVOID BURNS Hydraulic fluid, tubes, fittings and quick couplers can get hot when running machine and attachments.

Be careful when connecting and disconnecting quick couplers.

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Front Auxiliary Quick Couplers 2 When Connecting: Push the quick couplers tightly together and hold for five seconds; the pressure is automatically released as the couplers are installed.

P-43614

When Disconnecting: Push the quick couplers tightly together and hold for five seconds; then retract the sleeve until the couplers disconnect.

The High-Flow function provides additional flow to the system to operate an attachment which requires more hydraulic flow (EXAMPLE: Planer)

Rear Auxiliary Quick Couplers

Connect the attachment to the quick couplers (Item 1) [Figure OI-36].

Figure OI-35

Some attachments may have a case drain which needs to be connected to the small quick coupler (Item 2) [Figure OI-36].

Figure OI-37

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Press the AUXILIARY PRESSURE RELEASE button (Item 1) [Figure OI-35]. Hold it for two seconds after the engine comes to a complete stop. The pressure will be released.

B-15551

Press the HIGH FLOW button (Item 1) [Figure OI-37].

Press a second time to disengage.

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Figure OI-40

HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D) Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics

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This machine may be equipped with Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics.

Figure OI-38 SECONDARY COUPLERS

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Push switch (Item 1) [Figure OI-40] to the right or left to change fluid flow direction. (EXAMPLE: Side shift on the Planer.)

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NOTE: The secondary front auxiliary hydraulics and the rear auxiliary hydraulics operate from the same auxiliary section of the control valve. To operate an attachment with secondary front auxiliary hydraulics, you must disconnect any attachment connected to the rear auxiliary hydraulic quick couplers.

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To disengage, press the auxiliary hydraulics button (Item 1) until both lights (Items 2 & 3) [Figure OI-39] are off.

The secondary front auxiliary quick couplers (Item 1) [Figure OI-38] are available as a Field Installed Accessory. These are used when there is a need for additional auxiliary hydraulics. (EXAMPLE: Side shift on the Planer.)

NOTE: When the operator is seated and raises the seat bar, the Auxiliary Hydraulic System (Front and Rear) will deactivate.

Connect the attachment to the secondary front auxiliary hydraulics (Item 1) [Figure OI-38].

Figure OI-39

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Set the Auxiliary Hydraulics button for Variable Flow or Maximum Flow Only.

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button (Item 1) [Figure OI39] once for VARIABLE FLOW or twice for MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY.

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Figure OI-43

ATTACHMENT CONTROL DEVICE (ACD) This machine may be equipped with an Attachment Control Device.

Description Figure OI-41

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Additional switches (Items 1, 2 and 3) [Figure OI-43] on the right and left control handles or joysticks are used to control some attachment functions through the attachment control device.

NOTE: ACD takes over the function of auxiliary hydraulic switch (Item 3) [Figure OI-43] from Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics and Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics when an attachment electrical harness is attached to the ACD.

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See the appropriate attachment Maintenance Manual for control details.

Connect the attachment’s electrical harness to the attachment control device (Item 1) [Figure OI-41].

Operation

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Figure OI-42 1

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You will need the Dual-Connector (7-pin / 14-pin) kit (Item 1) [Figure OI-42] to operate early model attachments.

See your Bobcat Loader dealer.

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DAILY INSPECTION Figure OI-44

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DAILY INSPECTION (CONT’D)

WARNING

Daily Inspection and Maintenance Maintenance work must be done at regular intervals.

Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early failures. The Service Schedule (above) is a guide for correct maintenance of the Bobcat Loader. It is located inside the rear door of the loader.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Operator must have instructions before operating the machine. Untrained operators can cause injury or death.

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Engine oil level Hydraulic/Hydrostatic fluid level Engine air filter, check system for damage or leaks Engine coolant system, check system for damage or leaks Operator cab and cab mounting hardware Seat belt Seat Bar and control interlocks Grease pivot pins (lift arms, Bob-tach, cylinders, BobTach wedges) Tires, check for wear, damage, correct air pressure Fuel filter, remove trapped water Safety treads and safety signs (decals). Replace as necessary.

Loose or broken parts. Repair or replace as necessary.

Lift Arm Support Device. Replace if damaged.

Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS).

NOTE: Fluids such as engine oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant, etc. must be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.

Some regulations require that certain spills and leaks on the ground must be cleaned in a specific manner. See local, state and federal regulations for correct disposal.

IMPORTANT •

•

PRESSURE WASHING DECALS Never direct the stream at a low angle toward the decal that could damage the decal causing it to peel from the surface.

Direct the stream at a 90 degree angle and at least 12 inches (300 mm) from the decal. Wash from the center of the decal toward the edges.

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PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE

WARNING

Entering The Loader Figure OI-45

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AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing machine. Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual, Operator’s Handbook and signs (decals) on machine. Follow warnings and instructions in the manuals when making repairs, adjustments or servicing. Check for correct function after adjustments, repairs or service.

Untrained operators and failure to follow instructions can cause injury or death.

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Seat Adjustment P-34036A

Figure OI-47

Use the bucket or attachment steps, grab handles and safety treads (on the loader lift arms and frame) to get on and off the loader [Figure OI-45]. Do not jump.

Safety treads are installed on the Bobcat Loader to provide a slip resistant surface for getting on and off the loader.

2

Keep safety treads clean and replace when damaged.

Replacement treads are available from your Bobcat dealer.

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Operation & Maintenance Manual And Operator’s Handbook Locations

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Figure OI-46

Suspension Seat - (Option & Loaders with 2-Speed) Release the lever (Item 1) [Figure OI-47] to adjust the seat distance from the levers and footrests.

Release the lever (Item 2) [Figure OI-47] to adjust the angle of the seat back.

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Turn the lever (Item 3) [Figure OI-47] to adjust the seat cushion for weight of the operator.

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Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual and the Operator’s Handbook (Item 1) [Figure OI-46] before operating the loader.

The Operation & Maintenance Manual and other manuals can be kept in a container (Item 2) [Figure OI46] provided behind the operator seat.

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PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE (CONT’D) Seat Belt Adjustment No adjustment is necessary for the 3-point restraint system (seat belt and shoulder belt).

Be sure the retractors are operating correctly and that the shoulder belt is securely attached to the seat belt.

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH When operating the machine: • Keep the seat belt fastened snugly.

• The seat bar must be lowered.

• Keep your feet on the pedal controls or footrests and hands on steering levers.

Always fasten the shoulder belt for additional restraint when operating in high range speed.

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Seat Bar Figure OI-48

Figure OI-49 2

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Lower the seat bar and engage the parking brake [Figure OI-49].

3-Point Restraint - Connect the shoulder belt to the lap belt (Item 1) [Figure OI-48]. Pull the lap belt across to the left side of the seat (Item 2) [Figure OI-48] and fasten.

Put the joysticks in neutral position.

The shoulder belt must be positioned over your right shoulder and lap belt over your lower hips [Figure OI-48].

NOTE: Keep your hands on the joysticks and your feet on the footrests while operating the loader.

IMPORTANT Check the seat belt and shoulder belt retractors for correct operation.

Keep retractors clean and replace as necessary.

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Turn the key switch to RUN [Figure OI-51]. The indicator lights on the right instrument panel [Figure OI-51] will come ON briefly and the Instrument Panel / monitoring system will do a self test.

STARTING THE ENGINE Key Switch

If the temperature is cold, the intake air heater will automatically cycle. The icon light (Item 1) [Figure OI-51] will be ON and the cycle time remaining will show in the hour meter.

WARNING • •

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Engines can have hot parts and hot exhaust gas.

Keep flammable material away.

Do not use machines in atmosphere containing explosive gas.

When the icon light goes OFF, turn the key switch to START [Figure OI-51].

Release the key when the engine starts. It will return to the RUN position.

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Figure OI-52

Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRESTARTING PROCEDURE on Page OI-30.)

Figure OI-50

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Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button (Item 1) [Figure OI-52] to activate the BICS system and to perform hydraulic and loader functions. (See Cold Temperature Starting on Page OI-34.)

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Set the engine speed control to the idle speed position [Figure OI-50].

Figure OI-51 1

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Figure OI-54

STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D) Keyless

3

WARNING • •

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Engines can have hot parts and hot exhaust gas.

Keep flammable material away.

Do not use machines in atmosphere containing explosive gas.

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Preform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRESTARTING PROCEDURE on Page OI-30.)

Use the numeric keypad (Item 1) [Figure OI-54] to enter the password, then press the RUN / ENTER button (Item 2) [Figure OI-54].

Figure OI-53

If the temperature is cold, the intake air heater will automatically cycle and the icon (Item 3) [Figure OI-54] will be ON. When the icon light goes OFF, press the START button (Item 4) [Figure OI-54]. Release the button when the engine starts.

Figure OI-55

P-31668

Set the engine speed control at the idle speed position [Figure OI-53] NOTE: Loaders with Keyless Instrument Panel have a permanent, randomly generated Master Password set at the factory. Your loader will be assigned an Owner Password. Your dealer will provide you with this password. Change the password to one that you will easily remember to prevent unauthorized use of your loader. (See Changing The Owner Password on Page SA-12.) Keep your password in a safe place for future needs.

1

B-15551

Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button (Item 1) [Figure OI-55] to activate the BICS system and to perform hydraulic and loader functions. (See Cold Temperature Starting on Page OI-34.)

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Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System

STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D) Cold Temperature Starting

IMPORTANT

WARNING

When the temperature is below -20°F (-30°C), hydrostatic oil must be warmed before starting. The hydrostatic system will not get enough oil at low temperatures and will be damaged. Park the machine in an area where the temperature will be above 0°F (-18°C) if possible.

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Do not use ether with glow plug (preheat) systems.

Explosion can result which can cause injury, death, or severe engine damage.

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If the temperature is below freezing, perform the following to make starting the engine easier:

Let the engine run at least 5 minutes to warm the engine and hydrostatic fluid before operating the loader.

•

Figure OI-56

Replace the engine oil with the correct type and viscosity for the anticipated starting temperature.

(See ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM on Page PM24.)

•

Make sure the battery is fully charged.

•

Install an engine heater, available from your Bobcat Loader dealer.

•

Move engine speed control lever halfway before starting. Return to idle position after the engine starts.

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1

NOTE: The LCD of the Keyless Panel may not be immediately visible when the temperature is below -15°F (-26°C). It may take 30 seconds to several minutes for the Display Panel to warm up. All systems remain monitored even when the display is off.

B-15553G

B-15552G

If the Fluid Pressure icon (Item 1) [Figure OI-56] (Key Switch Panel) or (Item 2) [Figure OI-56] (Keyless Panel) comes ON when operating the loader (cold), more warm up time is needed.

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH When an engine is running in an enclosed area, fresh air must be added to avoid concentration of exhaust fumes. If the engine is stationary, vent the exhaust outside. Exhaust fumes contain odorless, invisible gases which can kill without warning.

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MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANELS

Right Panel (Keyless)

Left Panel

Figure OI-59

Figure OI-57

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After the engine is running, frequently monitor the right instrument panel [Figure OI-59] for error conditions.

B-15551

Frequently monitor the temperature and fuel gauges and BICS lights (all must be ON to operate loader) [Figure OI-57].

The associated icon will be ON if there is an error condition.

EXAMPLE: Engine Coolant Temperature is High

Figure OI-58

The Engine Temperature icon (Item 1) [Figure OI-59] will be ON. Press and hold LIGHTS button for 2 seconds. One of the following SERVICE CODES will be displayed.

1

• •

08-10 Engine Coolant Temperature High 08-11 Engine Coolant Temperature Extremely High

In addition, the Keyless Panel display screen will describe the extreme condition that can cause damage to the engine or loader systems [Figure OI-59].

Find the cause of the error code and correct before operating the loader again.

B-15552G

Warning And Shutdown Right Panel (Key Switch)

When a WARNING condition exists, the associated icon light will come ON and there will be 3 beeps from the alarm. Be aware that, if this condition is allowed to continue, there may be damage to the engine or loader hydraulic systems.

After the engine is running, frequently monitor the right instrument panel [Figure OI-58] for error conditions.

The associated icon will be ON if there is an error condition.

When a SHUTDOWN condition exists, the associated icon light will come ON and there will be a continuous beep from the alarm and the monitoring system will automatically stop the engine in 10 seconds. The engine can be restarted to move or relocate the loader.

EXAMPLE: Engine Coolant Temperature is High The Engine Temperature icon (Item 1) [Figure OI-58] will be ON.

The SHUTDOWN feature is associated with the following icons:

Press and hold LIGHTS button for 2 seconds. One of the following SERVICE CODES will be displayed.

•

08-10 Engine Coolant Temperature High

•

08-11 Engine Coolant Temperature Extremely High

General Warning Engine Oil Pressure Engine Coolant Temperature Hydraulic Oil Temperature Hydrostatic Charge Pressure

Find the cause of the error code and correct before operating the loader again.

Whenever STOP appears on the display screen, lower the lift arms all the way, put the attachment flat on the ground and stop the engine to prevent damage to the engine or loader systems.

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STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER

Remove the key from the switch (Key Switch) to prevent operation of the loader by unauthorized personnel.

Procedure

Figure OI-62

Stop the loader on level ground.

Fully lower the lift arms and put the attachment flat on the ground.

Figure OI-60

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Exit the loader using grab handles, safety tread and steps (maintaining a 3-point contact) [Figure OI-62].

WARNING

P-31668

Pull the engine speed control fully backward [Figure OI60] to decrease the engine speed.

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 the joysticks to NEUTRAL POSITION to make sure that travel and hydraulic functions are deactivated. The seat bar system must deactivate these functions when the seat bar is up. Service the system if controls do not deactivate.

Figure OI-61

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Engage the parking brake.

Turn the key switch to the STOP position (Item 1) [Figure OI-61] (Key Switch) or press the STOP button (Item 2) [Figure OI-61] (Keyless).

Lift the seat bar and make sure the lift and tilt functions are deactivated.

Unbuckle the seat belt.

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Front Door (If Equipped)

STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER (CONT’D)

NOTE: When an Operator Cab Enclosure Kit is installed, the window of the front door can be used as an emergency exit. [Figure OI-65]

Emergency Exit The front opening on the operator cab and rear window provide exits.

Rear Window (If Equipped)

NOTE: If the loader has a Special Application Door Kit installed, the window of the front door is NOT an emergency exit.

Figure OI-63

Figure OI-65

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Pull on the tag on the top of the rear window to remove the rubber cord [Figure OI-63].

Pull the plastic loop at the top of the window in the front door to remove the rubber cord [Figure OI-65].

Push the rear window out of the rear of the operator cab.

Figure OI-66

Figure OI-64

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X

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Push the window out with your foot [Figure OI-66] at any corner of the window.

Exit through the rear of the operator cab [Figure OI-64].

Exit through the front door.

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Use the correct bucket size for the type and density of material being handled. For safe handling of materials and avoiding machine damage, the attachment (or bucket) should handle a full load without going over the ROC for the loader. Partial loads make steering more difficult.

ATTACHMENTS Choosing The Correct Bucket NOTE: Warranty is void if non-approved attachments are used on the Bobcat Loader.

WARNING

Pallet Fork Figure OI-68

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Never use attachments or buckets which are not approved by Bobcat Company. Buckets and attachments for safe loads of specified densities are approved for each model. Unapproved attachments can cause injury or death.

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Load varies with model of pallet fork being used.

The dealer can identify, for each model loader, the attachments and buckets approved by Bobcat. The buckets and attachments are approved for Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) and for secure fastening to the Bob-Tach.

The ROC for this loader is shown on a decal in the operator cab. (See Capacities on Page SPEC-6.)

B-17255

The ROC is determined by using a standard dirt bucket, and material of normal density, such as dirt or dry gravel.

If longer buckets are used, the load center moves forward and reduces the ROC. If very dense material is loaded, the volume must be reduced to prevent overloading.

The maximum load to be carried when using a pallet fork is shown on a decal located on the pallet fork frame (Item 1) [Figure OI-68].

See your Bobcat dealer for more information about pallet fork inspection, maintenance and replacement. See your Bobcat Loader dealer for ROC when using a pallet fork and for other available attachments.

Figure OI-67 WRONG

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Do not exceed Rated Operating Capacity (ROC).

Excessive load can cause tipping or loss of control.

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Exceeding the ROC [Figure OI-67] can cause the following problems: • • • •

Steering the loader may be difficult.

Tires will wear faster.

There will be a loss of stability.

The life of the Bobcat Loader will be reduced.

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Figure OI-70

ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D) Installing And Removing The Attachment (Hand Lever Bob-Tach) The Bob-Tach is used for fast changing of buckets and attachments. See the appropriate Attachment Operation & Maintenance Manual to install other attachments.

Figure OI-69 1

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Tilt the Bob-Tach backward until the cutting edge of the bucket (or other attachment) is slightly off the ground to ensure the mounting frame is tight to the Bob-Tach [Figure OI-70].

Stop the engine and exit the loader. (See STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER on Page OI36.)

P-31238

Installing

WARNING

Pull the Bob-Tach levers all the way up (Item 1) [Figure OI-69].

Enter the loader and perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE on Page OI-30.)

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 the joysticks to NEUTRAL POSITION to make sure that travel and hydraulic functions are deactivated. The seat bar system must deactivate these functions when the seat bar is up. Service the system if controls do not deactivate.

Start the engine, press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button and release the parking brake.

Lower the lift arms and tilt the Bob-Tach forward.

Drive the loader forward until the top edge of the BobTach is completely under the top flange of the bucket [Figure OI-69] (or other attachment). Be sure the BobTach levers do not hit the bucket.

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ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)

WARNING

Installing And Removing The Attachment (Hand Lever Bob-Tach) (Cont’d) Installing (Cont’d)

Bob-Tach wedges must extend through the holes in attachment. Lever(s) must be fully down and locked.

Failure to secure wedges can allow attachment to come off and cause injury or death.

Figure OI-71

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Removing Lower the lift arms and put the attachment flat on the ground. Lower or close any hydraulic equipment, if applicable.

Stop the engine and exit the loader. (See STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER on Page OI36.)

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WARNING

Push down on the Bob-Tach levers until they are fully engaged in the locked position (Item 1) [Figure OI-71] (wedges fully extended).

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 the joysticks to NEUTRAL POSITION to make sure that travel and hydraulic functions are deactivated. The seat bar system must deactivate these functions when the seat bar is up. Service the system if controls do not deactivate.

Figure OI-72

1

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Disconnect attachment electrical harness, water line and hydraulic lines, if applicable, from the loader. (See Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment) on Page OI-25.)

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The wedges (Item 1) must extend through the holes (Item 2) [Figure OI-72] in the mounting frame of the bucket (or other attachment), securely fastening the bucket to the Bob-Tach.

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ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D) Installing And Removing The Attachment (Hand Lever Bob-Tach) (Cont’d)

This machine may be equipped with a Power Bob-Tach.

Removing (Cont’d)

Installing The Bob-Tach is used for fast changing of buckets and attachments. See the appropriate Attachment Operation & Maintenance Manual to install other attachments.

Figure OI-73

Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRESTARTING PROCEDURE on Page OI-30.)

Start the engine, press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button and release the parking brake.

Lower the lift arms and tilt the Bob-Tach forward.

P-31240

Figure OI-75

Pull the Bob-Tach levers [Figure OI-73] all the way up.

1

WARNING

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Bob-Tach levers have spring tension. Hold lever tightly and release slowly. Failure to obey warning can cause injury.

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Enter the loader.

Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRESTARTING PROCEDURE on Page OI-30.)

Push and hold BOB-TACH “WEDGES UP” switch (Item 1) (Front Panel) until levers (Item 2) [Figure OI-75] are in unlocked position (wedges fully raised).

Start the engine, press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button and release the parking brake.

Figure OI-76

Figure OI-74

P-31231

Drive the loader forward until the top edge of the BobTach is completely under the top flange of the bucket [Figure OI-76] (or other attachment). Be sure the BobTach levers do not hit the bucket.

P-31238

Tilt the Bob-Tach forward and move the loader backward, away from the bucket or attachment [Figure OI-74].

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Figure OI-78

ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D) Installing And Removing The Attachment (Power Bob-Tach) (Cont’d)

1

Installing (Cont’d) B-15993S

Figure OI-77

2

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3

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Tilt the Bob-Tach backward until the cutting edge of the bucket (or other attachment) is slightly off the ground [Figure OI-77].

Push and hold BOB-TACH “WEDGES DOWN” switch (Front Panel) (Item 1) until levers are fully engaged in the locked position (Item 2) [Figure OI-78] (wedges fully engaged).

Push and hold BOB-TACH “WEDGES UP” switch (Item 1) [Figure OI-75] (Front Panel) to make sure the levers are all the way up.

The wedges (Item 3) [Figure OI-78] must extend through the holes in the mounting frame of the bucket (or other attachment), securely fastening the bucket to the BobTach.

NOTE: The Power Bob-Tach system has continuous pressurized hydraulic oil to keep the wedges in the engaged position and prevent attachment disengagement. Because the wedges can slowly lower, the operator may need to reactivate the switch (WEDGES UP) to be sure both wedges are fully raised before installing the attachment.

WARNING Bob-Tach wedges must extend through the holes in attachment. Lever(s) must be fully down and locked.

Failure to secure wedges can allow attachment to come off and cause injury or death.

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Figure OI-79

ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D) Installing And Removing The Attachment (Power Bob-Tach) (Cont’d)

1

Removing

B-15993S

Lower the lift arms and put the attachment flat on the ground. Lower or close any hydraulic equipment, if applicable.

If the attachment has electrical, water or hydraulic connections to the loader: 1. Stop the engine and exit the loader. (See STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER on Page OI-36.)

P-31236

Push and hold the BOB-TACH “WEDGES UP” switch (Front Panel) (Item 1) [Figure OI-79] until the wedges are fully raised.

WARNING

Figure OI-80

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 the joysticks to NEUTRAL POSITION to make sure that travel and hydraulic functions are deactivated. The seat bar system must deactivate these functions when the seat bar is up. Service the system if controls do not deactivate.

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2. Disconnect attachment electrical harness and water or hydraulic lines, if applicable, from the loader. (See Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment) on Page OI-25.)

P-31231

Tilt the Bob-Tach forward and move the loader backward, away from the bucket or attachment [Figure OI-80].

3. Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE on Page OI-30.)

NOTE: The Power Bob-Tach system has continuous pressurized hydraulic oil to keep the wedges in the engaged position and prevent attachment disengagement. Because the wedges can slowly lower, the operator may need to reactivate the switch (WEDGES UP) when removing an attachment to be sure both wedges are fully raised.

4. Start the engine, press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button and release the parking brake.

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OPERATING PROCEDURE Inspect The Work Area

WARNING

Before beginning operation, inspect the work area for unsafe conditions.

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH • Keep the lift arms as low as possible.

• Do not travel or turn with the lift arms up.

• Turn on level ground.

• Go up and down slopes, not across them.

• Keep the heavy end of the machine uphill.

• Do not overload the machine.

Failure to obey warnings can cause the machine to tip or roll over and cause injury or death.

Look for sharp drop-offs or rough terrain. Have underground utility lines (gas, water, sewer, irrigation, etc.) located and marked.

Remove objects or other construction material that could damage the loader or cause personal injury.

Operating With A Full Bucket

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When operating on a public road or highway, always follow local regulations.

For example: Slow Moving Vehicle Sign or direction signals may be required.

Figure OI-82 WITH BUCKET FULL

Always warm the engine and hydrostatic system before operating the loader.

IMPORTANT Machines warmed up with moderate engine speed and light load have longer life.

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Going Down Slope Operate the loader with engine at full speed for maximum horsepower. Move the steering levers only a small amount to operate the loader slowly.

B-16262

With a full bucket, go up or down the slope with the heavy end toward the top of the slope [Figure OI-81] and [Figure OI-82].

New operators must operate the loader in an open area without bystanders. Operate the controls until the loader can be handled at an efficient and safe rate for all conditions of the work area.

Figure OI-81 WITH BUCKET FULL

Going Up Slope

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D) Operating With An Empty Bucket Figure OI-83 WITH BUCKET EMPTY

Going Down Slope B-15540

Figure OI-84 WITH BUCKET EMPTY

Going Up Slope

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With empty bucket, go down or up the slope with the heavy end toward the top of the slope [Figure OI-83] & [Figure OI-84].

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Emptying

Filling And Emptying The Bucket

Figure OI-87

Filling Figure OI-85

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Keep the bucket low when moving to the area where you want to empty the bucket.

P-24802

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P-24820

2

Raise the lift arms (Item 1) [Figure OI-87]. Level the bucket (Item 2) [Figure OI-87] while raising the lift arms to help prevent material from falling off the back of the bucket.

Figure OI-86

Drive forward slowly (Item 3) [Figure OI-87] until the bucket is over the top of the truck box or bin.

B-21974

Empty the bucket (Item 2) [Figure OI-87]. If all the material is near the side of the truck or bin, use the bucket tilt to move it to the other side.

1

3 B-16273

2

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P-24802

WARNING

Lower the lift arms all the way (Item 1) [Figure OI-85].

Tilt the bucket forward (Item 2) [Figure OI-85] until the cutting edge of the bucket is on the ground.

Never dump over an obstruction, such as a post, that can enter the operator cab. The machine could tip forward and cause injury or death.

Drive slowly forward into the material (Item 1) [Figure OI86]. When the bucket is full, tilt the bucket backward (Item 2) [Figure OI-86].

W-2057-0694

Drive backward away from the material (Item 3) [Figure OI-86].

WARNING Load, unload and turn on flat level ground. Do not exceed Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) shown on sign (decal) in cab. Failure to obey warnings can cause the machine to tip or roll over and cause injury or death.

W-2056-0903

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Lower the lift arms all the way (Item 1) [Figure OI-89]. Tilt the bucket forward (Item 2) [Figure OI-89] until the cutting edge of the bucket is on the ground.

Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)

Drive forward slowly (Item 3) [Figure OI-89] and continue to tilt the bucket forward until it enters the ground.

Figure OI-88

Raise the bucket (Item 4) [Figure OI-89] a small amount to increase traction keep an even digging depth.

Continue to drive forward until the bucket is full.

B-21976

When the ground is hard, raise and lower the cutting edge of the bucket (Items 2 & 4) [Figure OI-89] while driving forward slowly.

2 1 4 B-16268

3

5 P-24802

P-24820

Figure OI-90

Press and hold the Float button (Item 1) [Figure OI-88] while the joystick is in neutral. Lower the lift arms (Item 2) [Figure OI-88], then release the Float button.

Tilt the bucket forward (Item 3) [Figure OI-88] to change the position of the cutting edge.

B-21978

With the bucket tilted farther forward, there is more force on the cutting edge and more loose material can be moved.

1

Drive backward (Item 4) [Figure OI-88] to level loose material.

B-16254

P-24820

P-24802

Tilt the bucket backward (Item 1) [Figure OI-90] as far as it will go when the bucket is full.

Press the Float button again or raise the lift arms (Item 5) [Figure OI-88] to disengage.

Filling

IMPORTANT

Figure OI-91

Never drive forward when the hydraulic control for lift arms is in float position.

I-2005-1285 B-21979

Digging And Filling A Hole

2

1

Digging

3

Figure OI-89

B-16256

P-24820

P-24802

Lower the lift arms (Item 1) [Figure OI-91] and put the cutting edge of the bucket on the ground. Drive forward (Item 2) [Figure OI-91] to the edge of the hole to push the material into the hole.

B-21977

2

4 B-16258

Tilt the bucket forward (Item 3) [Figure OI-91] as soon as it is past the edge of the hole.

1

3

P-24820

If necessary, raise the lift arms to empty the bucket.

P-24802

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TOWING THE LOADER Procedure Because of the design of the loader, there is not a recommended towing procedure.

•

The loader can be lifted onto a transport vehicle.

•

The loader can be skidded a short distance to move for service (EXAMPLE: Move onto a transport vehicle.) without damage to the hydrostatic system.

(The tires/tracks will not turn.) There might be slight wear to the tires/tracks when the loader is skidded.

The towing chain (or cable) must be rated at 1 & 1/2 times the weight of the loader (See Performance on Page SPEC-4.)

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Four Point Lift

LIFTING THE LOADER Single Point Lift

WARNING

WARNING • • •

• •

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Before lifting, check fasteners on single point lift and operator cab.

Assemble front cab fasteners as shown in this manual.

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

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Before lifting, check fasteners on four point lift.

Never allow riders in the cab or bystanders within 15 ft. (5 m) while lifting the machine.

W-2160-0694

The loader can be lifted with the Four Point Lift which is available as a kit from your Bobcat Loader dealer. The backhoe mounting kit must also be installed to provide lift points at the front of the loader.

W-2007-0497

The loader can be lifted with the Single Point Lift which is available as a kit from your Bobcat Loader dealer.

Figure OI-93

Figure OI-92

TS-1998A

TS-1998B

Attach cables or chains to lift eyes [Figure OI-93].

Install the kit as explained in the Instructions with the kit and attach lift as shown [Figure OI-92].

The Single Point Lift, supplied by Bobcat, is designed to lift and support the Bobcat Loader without affecting roll over and falling object protection features of the operator cab.

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TRANSPORTING THE LOADER ON A TRAILER

Fastening

Loading And Unloading

Figure OI-95

WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 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.

P-31230

P-31228

W-2058-0807

Be sure the transport and towing vehicles are of adequate size and capacity. See the SPECIFICATIONS section for the weight of loader. (See Capacities on Page SPEC-6.)

Figure OI-94

P-31826A

Use the following procedure to fasten the Bobcat Loader to the transport vehicle to prevent the loader from moving during sudden stops or when going up or down slopes [Figure OI-95].

1 P-31914A

A loader with an empty bucket or no attachment must be loaded backward onto the transport vehicle [Figure OI94].

•

Lower the bucket or attachment to the floor.

•

Stop the engine.

•

Engage the parking brake.

•

Install chains at the front and rear loader tie down positions [Figure OI-95]

•

Fasten each end of the chain to the transport vehicle.

The rear of the trailer must be blocked or supported (Item 1) [Figure OI-94] when loading or unloading the loader to prevent the front end of the trailer from raising up.

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-19 Replacing Filter Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-19 AIR CONDITIONING BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-41 Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-41 Belt Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-41 ALTERNATOR BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-40 Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-40 Belt Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-40 BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-13 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-13 Inspecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-13 BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED - Key ON). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspecting Deactivation Of Lift And Tilt Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine Stopped - Key ON). . . . . . . .

Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM)

PM-8 PM-8 PM-8 PM-8 PM-8 PM-8 PM-8

BOB-TACH (HAND LEVER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-50 Inspection And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-50 BOB-TACH (POWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-51 Inspection And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-51 DRIVE BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-42 Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-42 Belt Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-42 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuse And Relay Location / Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing And Installing The Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PM-27 PM-28 PM-27 PM-27 PM-30 PM-28

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing And Replacing Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PM-25 PM-26 PM-25 PM-26

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (CONT’D) ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-24 Checking And Adding Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-24 Engine Oil Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-24 Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-24 FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-39 Checking And Adding Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-39 Removing Oil From The Chaincase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-39 FUEL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Biodiesel Blend Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filling The Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing Air From The Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PM-21 PM-21 PM-22 PM-23 PM-21 PM-23

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) . . . . . . . .

Air Conditioning Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Evaporator / Heater Coil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PM-18 PM-18 PM-18 PM-18 PM-18 PM-18 PM-18

HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Breather Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking And Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing And Replacing Case Drain Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Charge Filter. . . . . . . . PM-35 Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing And Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing And Replacing Steering Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PM-31 PM-36 PM-31 PM-31 PM-34 PM-32 PM-33 PM-33

LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PM-11 Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PM-11 Removing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-12 LOADER STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-52 Return to Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-52 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-52 LUBRICATING THE LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-47 Lubrication Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-47 MAINTENANCE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-5 Continued On Next Page

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (CONT’D) OPERATOR CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cab Door Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PM-14 PM-15 PM-14 PM-15 PM-14

PIVOT PINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-49 Inspection And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-49 REAR DOOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-16 Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-16 Opening And Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-16 REAR GRILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-17 Installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-17 Removing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-17 SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-9 Inspecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-9 Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-9 SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-10 Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-10 SERVICE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-7 Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-7 SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-37 Cleaning Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-37 TIRE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rotating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wheel Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PM-38 PM-38 PM-38 PM-38

WHEEL ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-45 Aligning The Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-46 Wheel Position Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-45

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING

Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing machine. Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual, Operator’s Handbook and signs (decals) on machine. Follow warnings and instructions in the manuals when making repairs, adjustments or servicing. Check for correct function after adjustments, repairs or service. Untrained operators and failure to follow W-2003-0903 instructions can cause injury or death.

Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol with a warning statement, means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!” Carefully read the message that follows.

CORRECT

CORRECT

B-10731a

B-16261

Never service the Bobcat SkidSteer Loader without instructions.

Use the correct procedure to lift or lower operator cab.

CORRECT

B-16264

Cleaning and maintenance are required daily.

WRONG

WRONG

WRONG

B-16272

B-16260

B-16263

Have good ventilation when welding or grinding painted parts.

Wear dust mask when grinding painted parts. Toxic dust and gas can be produced.

Avoid exhaust fume leaks which can kill without warning. Exhaust system must be tightly sealed.

Disconnecting or loosening any hydraulic tubeline, hose, fitting, component or a part failure can cause lift arms to drop. Do not go under lift arms when raised unless supported by an approved lift arm support device.

Replace it if damaged.

Never work on loader with lift arms up unless lift arms are held by an approved lift arm support device. Replace if damaged.

Never modify equipment or add attachments not approved by Bobcat Company.

WRONG

WRONG

WRONG

B-16271

B-16270 B-16102

B-6589 B-16102

Stop, cool and clean engine of flammable materials before checking fluids.

Never service or adjust loader with the engine running unless instructed to do so in the manual.

Avoid contact with leaking hydraulic fluid or diesel fuel under pressure. It can penetrate the skin or eyes.

Never fill fuel tank with engine running, while smoking or when near open flame.

Keep body, jewelry and clothing away from moving parts, electrical contact, hot parts and exhaust.

Wear eye protection to guard from battery acid, compressed springs, fluids under pressure and flying debris when engines are running or tools are used.

Use eye protection approved for type of welding.

Keep rear door closed except for service. Close and latch door before operating the loader.

Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases.

Keep arcs, sparks, flames and lighted tobacco away from batteries.

Batteries contain acid which burns eyes or skin on contact.

Wear protective clothing. If acid contacts body, flush well with water. For eye contact flush well and get immediate medical attention.

Maintenance procedures which are given in the Operation & Maintenance Manual can be performed by the owner/ operator without any specific technical training. Maintenance procedures which are not in the Operation & Maintenance Manual must be performed ONLY BY QUALIFIED BOBCAT SERVICE PERSONNEL. Always use genuine Bobcat replacement parts. The Service Safety Training Course is available from your Bobcat dealer.

MSW14-0805

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SERVICE SCHEDULE Chart Maintenance work must be done at regular intervals. Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early failures. The service schedule is a guide for correct maintenance of the Bobcat Loader.

WARNING

Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing machine. Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual, Operator’s Handbook and signs (decals) on machine. Follow warnings and instructions in the manuals when making repairs, adjustments or servicing. Check for correct function after adjustments, repairs or service. Untrained operators and failure to follow instructions can cause injury or death.

W-2003-0903

SERVICE SCHEDULE ITEM Engine Oil Engine Air Filter and Air System Engine Cooling System Fuel Filter Lift Arms, Cylinders, Bob-Tach Pivot Pins and Wedges and Steering Cylinders Tires

HOURS

SERVICE REQUIRED

8-10

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100

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250

500

1000

Check the oil level and add as needed. Do not overfill.

Check display panel. Service only when required. Check for leaks and damaged components.

Clean debris from oil cooler, radiator and grill. Check coolant level COLD and add premixed coolant as needed.

Remove the trapped water.

Lubricate with multi-purpose lithium based grease.

Check for damaged tires and correct air pressure. Inflate to MAXIMUM pressure shown on sidewall of the tire.

Seat Bar, Seat Belt and Seat Belt Check the condition of seat belt. Clean or replace seat belt retractors as Retractors needed. Check the seat bar for correct operation. Clean dirt and debris from moving parts.

Bobcat Interlock Control Systems Check for correct function. Lift and Tilt functions MUST NOT operate with seat (BICS) bar raised. See details in this Manual.

Safety Signs and Safety Treads Check for damaged signs (decals) and safety treads. Replace any signs or safety treads that are damaged or worn.

Operator Cab Check the fastening bolts, washers and nuts. Check the condition of the cab.

Indicators and Lights Check for correct operation of all indicators and lights.

Heater and A/C Filters Clean or replace filters as needed.

(If Equipped) Hydraulic Fluid, Hoses and Check fluid level and add as needed. Check for damage and leaks. Repair or Tubelines replace as needed.

Final Drive Trans. (Chaincase) Check fluid level and add as needed.

Parking Brake and Joysticks Check for correct operation. Repair or adjust as needed.

Wheel Nuts Check for loose wheel nuts and tighten to correct torque. (See TIRE MAINTENANCE in this Manual.

Spark Arrestor Muffler Clean the spark chamber.

Battery Check cables, connections and electrolyte level. Add distilled water as needed.

Fuel Filter Replace filter element.

Steering King Pins Lubricate with multi-purpose lithium based grease.

Engine/Hydro. Drive Belt Check for wear or damage. Check idler arm stop.

Drive Belts (Alternator, air Check condition and tension. Adjust or replace as needed. conditioner, water pump) Bobcat Interlock Control System Check the function of the lift arm bypass control.

(BICS) Engine Oil and Filter Replace oil and filter.

Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter, Replace the hydrostatic filter, charge filter, steering valve filter and the reservoir Charge Filter, Steering Valve breather.

Inline Filter, Reservoir Breather Hydraulic Reservoir Replace the fluid.

Final Drive Trans. (Chaincase) Replace the fluid.

Case Drain Filters Replace the filters.

Wheel Bearings and Outer Repack the wheel bearings. Grease internal splines in hub yoke. (Dealer Splines service only) Engine Valves Adjust the engine valves.

Coolant Replace the coolant

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50

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▲ ●

✶

▲ ❍ Every 2 years

Or every 12 months.

Perform at first 50 hours, then as scheduled.

Check every 8 - 10 hours for the first 24 hours, then at 50 hour intervals.

Replace the hydraulic / hydrostatic filter element after the first 50 hours, then when the transmission warning light comes ON while operating or as scheduled.

Change oil and filter every 100 hours when operating under severe conditions.

Perform at first 500 hours, then as scheduled.

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BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)

Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)

Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine Stopped Key ON)

6. Fasten seat belt, disengage parking brake, press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button and raise seat bar fully. Move steering levers slowly forward and backward. The TRACTION lock should be engaged. Lower the seat bar. Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button.

Figure PM-1

1

2

3

7. Engage parking brake and move steering levers slowly forward and backward. The TRACTION lock should be engaged.

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NOTE: *The TRACTION light on the left instrument panel will remain OFF until the engine is started, the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button is pressed and the parking brake is disengaged.

Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control 8. Raise the lift arms 6 feet (2 meters) off the ground.

Stop engine. Turn lift arm by-pass control knob clockwise 1/4 turn. Pull up and hold lift arm by-pass control knob until lift arms slowly lower.

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1. Sit in operator’s seat. Turn key ON. (Key Switch Panel), press RUN/ENTER Button (Keyless Panel), lower seat bar and disengage parking brake. Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button. Three BICS lights (Items 1, 2 & 3) [PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER, SEAT BAR, AND LIFT & TILT VALVE] on left instrument panel should be ON [Figure PM-1].

Inspecting Deactivation Of Lift And Tilt Functions 9. Sit in operator’s seat and fasten seat belt. Lower seat bar, start engine and press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button.

2. Raise seat bar fully. All four BICS lights (Items 1, 2, 3, and 4) [PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER, SEAT BAR, LIFT & TILT VALVE AND TRACTION*] on left instrument panel should be OFF [Figure PM-1].

10. Raise lift arms about 6 feet (2 meters) off the ground.

11. Turn key OFF (Key Switch Panel), press STOP Button (Keyless Panel), and wait for the engine to come to a complete stop.

NOTE: Record what lights are blinking (if any) and the number of light flashes. (See BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) on Page SA-3.)

12. Turn key ON (Key Switch Panel), press RUN/ENTER Button (Keyless Panel). Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button, move the control to lower the lift arms. Lift arms should not lower.

Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)

13. Move the control to tilt the bucket (or attachment) forward. The bucket (or attachment) should not tilt forward.

3. Sit in operator’s seat, lower seat bar, and press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button. Press the auxiliary hydraulics FLOW Button. The auxiliary FLOW Button light will come ON. Raise the seat bar.

The light should be OFF.

WARNING

Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING) AVOID INJURY OR DEATH The Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS) must deactivate the lift, tilt and traction drive functions. If it does not, contact your dealer for service. DO NOT modify the system.

4. Sit in operator’s seat, lower seat bar, engage parking brake and fasten seat belt.

5. Start engine and operate at low idle. Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button. While raising the lift arms, raise the seat bar fully. The lift arms should stop. Repeat using the tilt function.

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SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Maintaining

The seat bar restraint system has a pivoting seat bar with arm rests.

See the SERVICE SCHEDULE in this manual and on the loader for correct service interval. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

The operator controls the use of the seat bar. The seat bar in the down position helps to keep the operator in the seat.

Figure PM-2 2

When the seat bar is down, engine running and the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button is activated, the lift, tilt and traction drive functions can be operated.

When the seat bar is up, the lift, tilt and traction drive functions are deactivated.

1

Inspecting Sit in the seat. Turn the key ON (Key Switch Panel), press RUN/ENTER Button (Keyless Panel), lower the seat bar and press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button.

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Raise the seat bar fully. Move each hand control back and forth. There must be no zip-zip sound of the lift or tilt actuators. If either actuator makes a sound while the seat bar is raised, contact your dealer for service.

Use compressed air to clean any debris or dirt from the pivot parts. Do not lubricate. Inspect all mounting hardware. The correct hinge bolt (Item 1) torque is 25-28 ft.-lb. (34-38 N•m). The seat bar sensor nut (left side only) (Item 2) [Figure PM-2] torque is 50-70 in.-lb. (6-8 N•m).

If the seat bar system does not function correctly, replace parts that are worn or damaged. Use only genuine Bobcat replacement parts.

WARNING The seat bar system must deactivate the lift and tilt control functions when the seat bar is up. Service the system if hydraulic controls do not deactivate.

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Figure PM-3

SEAT BELT Inspection and Maintenance

1

WARNING

3

Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt can cause lack of operator restraint resulting in serious injury or death.

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2

Check the seat belt daily for correct function.

4

Inspect the seat belt system thoroughly at least once each year or more often if the machine is exposed to severe environmental conditions or applications.

Any seat belt system that shows cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear, significant discolorations due to ultraviolet UV exposure, dusty / dirty conditions, abrasion to the seat belt webbing, or damage to the buckle, latch plate, retractor (if equipped), hardware or any other obvious problem should be replaced immediately.

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The items below are referenced in [Figure PM-3].

1. Check the webbing. If the system is equipped with a retractor, pull the webbing completely our and inspect the full length of the webbing. Look for cuts, wear, fraying, dirt and stiffness.

2. Check the buckle and latch for correct operation.

Make sure latch plate is not excessively worn, deformed or buckle is not damaged or casing broken.

3. Check the retractor web storage device (if equipped) by extending webbing to determine if it looks correct and that it spools out and retracts webbing correctly.

4. Check webbing in areas exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or extreme dust or dirt. If the original color of the webbing in these areas is extremely faded and / or the webbing is packed with dirt, the webbing strength may have deteriorated.

See your Bobcat dealer for seat belt system replacement parts for you machine.

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Remove the lift arm support device (Item 1) [Figure PM4] from the storage position.

LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE Installing

The operator must stay in the operator seat with the seat belt fastened and the seat bar lowered until the lift arm support device is installed.

WARNING

Start the engine and raise the lift arms all the way up.

Never work on a machine with the lift arms up unless the lift arms are secured by an approved lift arm support device. Failure to use an approved lift arm support device can allow the lift arms or attachment to fall and cause injury or death.

Figure PM-5

Service lift arm support device if damaged or if parts are missing. Using a damaged lift arm support or with missing parts can cause lift arms to drop causing injury or death.

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Have a second person install the lift arm support device over the rod of one of the lift cylinders [Figure PM-5].

The lift arm support device must be tight against the cylinder rod.

Remove attachment from the loader. (See Installing And Removing The Attachment (Hand Lever Bob-Tach) on Page OI-39.) OR (See Installing And Removing The Attachment (Power Bob-Tach) on Page OI-41.)

Figure PM-6

Figure PM-4 P-10136

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Lower the lift arms slowly until the lift arm support device is held between the lift arms and the lift cylinder [Figure PM-6]. The tabs of the lift arm support device must go under the cylinder (Inset) [Figure PM-6].

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Put jackstands under the rear corners of the loader frame (Inset) [Figure PM-4].

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LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE (CONT’D) Removing The operator must be in the operator’s seat, with the seat belt fastened and seat bar lowered, until the lift arm support device is removed and the lift arms are lowered all the way.

Start the engine and raise the lift arms all the way up.

Have a second person remove the lift arm support device.

Lower the lift arms all the way and stop the engine.

Return the lift arm support device to the storage position and secure with clamping knobs.

Remove the jackstands.

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Figure PM-8

BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM Description This machine may be equipped with a back-up alarm system. The back-up alarm will sound when the operator moves the left joystick in the reverse position. Slight movement of the left joystick in the reverse position is required with hydrostatic transmissions, before the backup alarm will sound.

1

Inspecting 2

Figure PM-7

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1

Inspect the back-up alarm electrical connections (Item 1) and wire harness (Item 2) [Figure PM-8] for tightness and damage. Repair or replace any damaged components.

NOTE: Joystick equipped machines do not have back-up alarm switches and can not be adjusted. See your Bobcat dealer for service if your back-up alarm does not sound.

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Inspect for damaged or missing back-up alarm decal (Item 1) [Figure PM-7]. Replace if required.

Sit in the seat and fasten the seat belt. Engage the parking brake. Pull the seat bar all the way down. Start the engine. Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button. Disengage the parking brake.

Move the left joystick in the reverse position. The back-up alarm must sound when all wheels are moving in reverse.

The back-up alarm is located on the inside of the rear door.

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Figure PM-9

OPERATOR CAB Description The Bobcat Loader has an operator cab (ROPS and FOPS) as standard equipment to protect the operator from rollover and falling objects. Check with your dealer if the operator cab has been damaged. The seat belt must be worn for rollover protection.

ROPS / FOPS - Roll Over protective Structure per ISO 3471, and Falling Object Protective Structure per SAE J1043 and ISO 3449, Level I. Level II is available.

Level I - Protection from falling bricks, small concrete blocks, and hand tools encountered in operations such as highway maintenance, landscaping, and other construction sites.

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Install jackstands under the rear of the loader frame [Figure PM-9].

Level II - Protection from falling trees, rocks: for machines involved in site clearing, overhead demolition or forestry.

Figure PM-10

WARNING Never modify operator cab by welding, grinding, drilling holes or adding attachments unless instructed to do so by Bobcat Company. Changes to the cab can cause loss of operator protection from rollover and falling objects, and result in injury or death.

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Raising

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Always stop the engine before raising or lowering the cab.

Remove the nuts and plates [Figure PM-10] (both sides) at the front corners of the cab.

Stop the loader on a level surface. Lower the lift arms. If the lift arms must be up while raising the operator cab, install the lift arm support device. (See LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE on Page PM-11.)

Lift on the grab handles and bottom of the operator cab [Figure PM-11] slowly until the cab is all the way up and the latching mechanism engages.

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OPERATOR CAB (CONT’D)

Figure PM-12

Lowering Always stop the engine before raising or lowering the cab.

NOTE: Make sure the seat bar is fully raised or lowered when lowering the cab. Always use the grab handles to lower the cab.

Figure PM-11

P-31288

P-31289

Install the plates and nuts (both sides) [Figure PM-12].

Tighten the nuts to 40-45 ft.-lb. (54-61 N•m) torque.

Cab Door Sensor Figure PM-13 N-20120

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3 Pull down on the bottom of the operator cab until it stops at the latching mechanism [Figure PM-11].

NOTE: The weight of the cab increases when equipped with options and accessories such cab door, heater, air conditioning, etc. In these cases, the cab may need to be raised slightly from the latch to be able to release the latch.

1

Support the cab and release the latching mechanism (Inset) [Figure PM-11]. Remove your hand from latching mechanism when the cab is past the latch stop. Use both hands to lower the cab all the way.

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2

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This machine may be equipped with a Cab Door Sensor.

The cab door has a sensor (Item 1) [Figure PM-13] installed which deactivates the lift and tilt valves when the door is open.

WARNING PINCH POINT CAN CAUSE INJURY Remove your hand from the latching mechanism when the cab is past the latch stop.

A decal is located on the latch mechanism (Item 2) [Figure PM-13].

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The LIFT & TILT VALVE light (Item 3) [Figure PM-13] will be ON when the door is closed and the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button is pressed.

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REAR DOOR

WARNING

Opening And Closing

Keep the rear door closed when operating the machine. Failure to do so could seriously injure a bystander.

WARNING

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AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Never service or adjust the machine when the engine is running unless instructed to do so in the manual.

Adjusting

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Figure PM-16 Figure PM-14

1

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The door latch (Item 1) [Figure PM-16] can be adjusted side to side for alignment with the door latch mechanism.

Reach into the slot in the rear door and pull the latch handle [Figure PM-14].

Close the rear door before operating the loader.

Pull the rear door open.

Figure PM-15 1

2

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P-16367

Move the door stop down into the engaged position (Item 1) [Figure PM-15]. To disengage, move the door stop up (Item 2) [Figure PM-15].

Close the rear door.

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REAR GRILL Removing Open the rear door.

Figure PM-17

1

P-31249

Lift and pull the rear grill and remove it from the loader [Figure PM-17].

Installing Insert the tabs into the slots at the front end of the grill.

Lower the grill to the frame.

Close the rear door.

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Evaporator / Heater Coil

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

Raise the operator cab. (See Raising on Page PM-14.)

This machine may be equipped with a Heating System or HVAC.

Figure PM-20

Cleaning And Maintenance The heating and HVAC systems require regular inspection and maintenance.

(See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

1

Filters Figure PM-18 P-76200

Remove the cover screws (Item 1) [Figure PM-20] and remove the cover.

1

Figure PM-21 1 P-48012

The Fresh Air Filter (Item 1) [Figure PM-18] is located below the rear window outside the cab. Remove the clamping knobs, filter cover and filter.

Shake the filter or use low pressure air to remove dirt.

This can be done several times before replacement is required. Install the filter, filter cover and clamping knobs.

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Figure PM-19

Use low pressure air or water to remove debris from the evaporator (Item 1) and heater coil (Item 2) [Figure PM21].

Install the cover and lower the operator cab. (See Lowering on Page PM-15.)

Condenser The condenser should be cleaned with the oil cooler and the radiator. (See Cleaning on Page PM-25.)

Air Conditioning Lubrication

1

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Run the air conditioner for about 5 minutes every week to lubricate the internal components.

The Recirculation Filter (Item 2) [Figure PM-19] is located in front of the rear window inside the cab.

Remove the clamping knobs, filter cover, and filter.

Troubleshooting If the fan does not run, or the air conditioning does not turn on, check the fuse. (See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on Page PM-27.)

Shake the filter or use a vacuum to clean. This can be done several times before replacement is required. Install the filter with the arrows pointing forward (Inset) [Figure PM-19], install the filter cover and clamping knobs.

If the air conditioning system circulates warm air, the refrigerant may need to be recharged.

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AIR CLEANER SERVICE

Outer Filter

Replacing Filter Elements

Figure PM-24

Figure PM-22

1

1

1 2

Key Switch Panel

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Keyless Panel

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Open the latches (Item 1) and remove the dust cover (Item 2) [Figure PM-24].

It is important to change the air filter element only when the Air Cleaner Icon in the right panel is ON (Item 1) [Figure PM-22] and you hear three beeps from the alarm.

Figure PM-25

Replace the inner filter every third time the outer filter is replaced or as indicated.

Figure PM-23

1 2 P-76571

1

Pull the outer filter element (Item 1) [Figure PM-25] out and discard.

NOTE: Make sure all sealing surfaces are free of dirt and debris.

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Install new filter element. Push all the way in until it contacts the base of the housing.

Press and hold the LIGHT Button (Item 1) [Figure PM23] for two seconds.

Install the dust cover and secure the latches [Figure PM24].

If the filter element needs replacement, the CODE [0117] (Air Filter Plugged) will show in the HOURMETER / CODE DISPLAY (Item 2) [Figure PM-23].

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Figure PM-27

AIR CLEANER (CONT’D) Replacing Filter Elements (Cont’d) Inner Filter Only replace the inner filter element under the following conditions: • •

1

Replace the inner filter element every third time the outer filter is replaced.

After the outer element has been replaced, start the engine and run at full RPM. If the HOURMETER / CODE DISPLAY shows [01-17] (Air Filter Plugged), replace the inner filter element.

2

P-76567

Figure PM-26

Install the dust cover (Item 2) and secure the latches (Item 1) [Figure PM-27].

1 P-76572

Remove the inner filter element (Item 1) [Figure PM-26].

NOTE: Make sure all sealing surfaces are free of dirt and debris.

Install new inner filter element. Push all the way in until it contacts the base of the housing.

Install the outer filter element [Figure PM-25].

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FUEL SYSTEM

Biodiesel Blend Fuel

Fuel Specifications

Biodiesel blend fuel has unique qualities that should be considered before using in this machine:

Use only clean, high quality diesel fuel, Grade No. 2 or Grade No. 1.

•

Cold weather conditions can lead to plugged fuel system components and hard starting.

The following is one suggested blending guideline which should prevent fuel gelling during cold temperatures:

•

Biodiesel blend fuel is an excellent medium for microbial growth and contamination which can cause corrosion and plugging of fuel system components.

•

Use of biodiesel blend fuel may result in premature failure of fuel system components, such as plugged fuel filters and deteriorated fuel lines.

•

Shorter maintenance intervals may be required, such as cleaning the fuel system and replacing fuel filters and fuel lines.

•

Using biodiesel blended fuels containing more than five percent biodiesel can affect engine life and cause deterioration of hoses, tubelines, injectors, injector pump and seals.

TEMPERATURE F° (C°)

NO. 2

NO. 1

+15° (9°)

100%

0%

Down to -20° (-29°)

50%

50%

Below -20° (-29°)

0%

100%

At a minimum, Low Sulfur (500 ppm sulfur) Diesel Fuel must be used in this machine: The following fuels may also be used in this machine: •

Ultra Low Sulfur (15 ppm sulfur) Diesel Fuel.

•

Biodiesel Blend Fuel - Must contain no more than five percent biodiesel mixed with low sulfur or ultra low sulfur petroleum based diesel. This is commonly marketed as B5 blended diesel fuel. B5 blended diesel fuel must meet ASTM D975 (US Standard) or EN590 (EU Standard) specifications.

Apply the following guidelines if biodiesel blend fuel is used: •

Ensure the fuel tank is as full as possible at all times to prevent moisture from collecting in the fuel tank.

•

Ensure that the fuel tank cap is securely tightened.

•

Biodiesel blend fuel can damage painted surfaces, remove all spilled fuel from painted surfaces immediately.

•

Drain all water from the fuel filter daily before operating the machine.

•

Do not exceed engine oil change interval. Extended oil change intervals can cause engine damage.

•

Before vehicle storage; drain the fuel tank, refill with 100% petroleum diesel fuel, add fuel stabilizer and run the engine for at least 30 minutes.

NOTE: Biodiesel blend fuel does not have long term stability and should not be stored for more than three months.

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Install and tighten the fuel cap (Item 1) [Figure PM-28].

FUEL SYSTEM (CONT’D) Filling The Fuel Tank

WARNING WARNING

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames, sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.

Failure to use care around combustibles can cause explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Stop and cool the engine before adding fuel. NO SMOKING! Failure to obey warnings can cause an explosion or fire.

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Figure PM-28

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Remove the fill cap (Item 1) [Figure PM-28].

Figure PM-29 WRONG

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Use a clean, approved safety container to add fuel of the correct specification. Add fuel only in an area that has free movement of air and no open flames or sparks NO SMOKING [Figure PM-29].

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FUEL SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Removing Air From The Fuel System

Fuel Filter

After replacing the filter element or when the fuel tank has run out of fuel, the air must be removed from the fuel system before starting the engine.

For the service interval for removing water from, or replacing the fuel filter. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

WARNING

Removing Water Figure PM-30

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin or eyes, causing serious injury or death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.

Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks. Do not use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles. If fluid enters skin or eyes, get immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this injury.

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1

Loosen the drain (Item 1) [Figure PM-30] at the bottom of the filter element to remove water from the filter.

Replacing Element Remove the filter element (Item 2) [Figure PM-30].

2

Clean the area around the filter housing. Put clean oil on the seal of the new filter element. Install the fuel filter, and hand tighten.

Remove air from the fuel system. (See Removing Air From The Fuel System on Page PM-23.)

WARNING

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Open the vent (Item 1) [Figure PM-31] on the fuel filter housing.

Squeeze the hand pump (priming bulb) (Item 2) [Figure PM-31] until fuel flows from the vent with no air bubbles.

Close the vent (Item 1) [Figure PM-31].

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames, sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.

Failure to use care around combustibles can cause explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.

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Run the engine until it is at operating temperature. Stop the engine.

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM Checking And Adding Engine Oil

Open the rear door and remove the drain hose from its storage position (Item 4) [Figure PM-32].

Check the engine oil level every day before starting the engine for the work shift.

Figure PM-34 Figure PM-32

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1

4

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Remove the drain hose cap (Item 1) [Figure PM-34] and drain the oil into a container. Recycle or dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe manner.

Park the machine on level ground. Open the rear door and remove the dipstick (Item 1) [Figure PM-32].

Keep the oil level between the marks on the dipstick. Do not overfill.

Remove the oil filter (Item 2) [Figure PM-32] and clean the filter housing surface.

Engine Oil Chart Use genuine Bobcat filter only. Put clean oil on the new oil filter gasket, install new oil filter and hand tighten.

Figure PM-33

Install and tighten the drain hose cap. Return the drain hose to its storage position.

Remove the fill cap (Item 3) [Figure PM-32].

Put oil in the engine. See the SPECIFICATIONS section for the correct quantity. Do not overfill. (See (A300) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS on Page SPEC-3.)

Start the engine and let it run for several minutes. Stop the engine and check for leaks at the filter.

Remove the dipstick (Item 1) [Figure PM-32] and check the oil level. Add oil as needed if it is not at the top mark on the dipstick. Install the dipstick and close the rear door.

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WARNING

Use good quality engine oil that meets API Service Classification of CI-4 or better [Figure PM-33].

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames, sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.

Failure to use care around combustibles can cause explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.

Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter See your SERVICE SCHEDULE for the service interval for replacing the engine oil and filter. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

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Figure PM-36

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Check the cooling system every day to prevent overheating, loss of performance or engine damage.

1

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Wear safety glasses to prevent eye injury when any of the following conditions exist: • When fluids are under pressure.

• Flying debris or loose material is present.

• Engine is running.

• Tools are being used.

2

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NOTE: Be careful when raising and lowering the air conditioning condenser so that the air conditioning condenser does not fall on the oil cooler and damage the fins.

Cleaning Open the rear door. (See REAR DOOR on Page PM-16.)

Remove the rear grill. (See REAR GRILL on Page PM17.)

Raise the air conditioning condenser (Item 1) and use low air pressure or water pressure to clean the top of the oil cooler (Item 2) [Figure PM-36].

Figure PM-35

Figure PM-37

1 2

2

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Use low air pressure or water pressure to clean the top of the air conditioning condenser (Item 1) [Figure PM-35], if equipped.

NOTE: Be careful when raising and lowering the oil cooler so that the oil cooler does not fall on the radiator and damage the fins.

Raise the overflow tank (Item 2) slightly and remove the two fasteners (Inset) [Figure PM-35].

Raise the oil cooler (Item 1) and use low air pressure or water pressure to clean the top of the radiator (Item 2) [Figure PM-37].

Lower the oil cooler.

Lower the air conditioning condenser, if equipped.

Install the fasteners and lower the overflow tank. Check the cooling system for leaks.

Install the rear grill and close the rear door.

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Add premixed coolant, 47% water and 53% propylene glycol to the recovery tank. (See Checking Level on Page PM-26.)

Removing And Replacing Coolant Open the rear door and remove the rear grill.

One gallon and one pint (4,3 L) of propylene glycol mixed with one gallon (3,8 L) of water is the correct mixture of coolant to provide a -34°F (-37°C) freeze protection.

Figure PM-38

Fill the tank until it is at the lower marker on the tank and replace the coolant fill cap.

1 NOTE: When installing the coolant fill cap, the cap must be tightened until it clicks.

3

Run the engine until it is at operating temperature. Stop the engine. Check the coolant level when cool. Use a refractometer to check the condition of propylene glycol in your cooling system. Add coolant as needed.

2

Install the rear grill and close the rear door.

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Checking Level

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Open the rear door and raise the rear grill.

Remove the coolant fill cap (Item 1) [Figure PM-38].

Check coolant level. The level markers are on the tank (Item 2) [Figure PM-38]. Coolant must be at the bottom marker when the engine is cold; top marker when hot.

Attach a hose to the coolant drain petcock (Item 3) [Figure PM-38] located next to the oil filter. Open the petcock and drain the coolant into a container. Close the petcock. Recycle or dispose of coolant in an environmentally safe manner.

Close the rear door before operating the loader.

Figure PM-39

Mix new coolant in a separate container. (See Capacities on Page SPEC-6.)

NOTE: The loader is factory filled with propylene glycol coolant (purple color). DO NOT mix propylene glycol with ethylene glycol.

1

IMPORTANT AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE Always use the correct ratio of water to antifreeze.

Too much antifreeze reduces cooling system efficiency and may cause serious premature engine damage.

P-76785

NOTE: All access covers (Item 1) [Figure PM-39] (both sides) must be in place to ensure correct air flow through the oil cooler which will ensure cooling for engine and hydraulic system.

Too little antifreeze reduces the additives which protect the internal engine components; reduces the boiling point and freeze protection of the system.

Always add a premixed solution. Adding full strength concentrated coolant can cause serious premature engine damage.

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Figure PM-42

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Description

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Figure PM-40 2

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19

P-13849

4

8

12

10

14

16

20 7117407

P-76564

The loader has a 12 volt, negative ground alternator charging system. The electrical system is protected by fuses located in the cab on the steering control panel, and a 100 amp master fuse [Figure PM-40] in the engine compartment on the left side of the engine, under the air cleaner. The fuses will protect the electrical system when there is an electrical overload. The reason for the overload must be found before staring the engine again.

N-19660A

Fuse And Relay Location / Identification

The location and sizes are shown below and [Figure PM42].

Figure PM-41 REF DESCRIPTION

1

P-76302

The electrical system is protected from overload by fuses and relays under the fuse panel cover (Item 1) [Figure PM-41]. A decal is inside the cover to show location and amp ratings.

1

Traction

2

AMP 30

REF DESCRIPTION

AMP

11 Front & Marker Lights

R

Fuel Shutoff

30

12 Fuel Shutoff

R

3

Power Plug

15

13 Rear Lights

R

4

ACS/AWS/SJC

5

14 Traction

R

5

Heater

25

15 Switch Power

R

6

Front & Marker Lights

15

16 Starter

R

7

Rear Lights

15

17 Unswitched Attach.

25

8

Bobcat Controller

25

18 Switched Attach.

25

9

Heater & Air Conditioning

R

19 Alternator Accessories

25

R

20 Accessory Plug

10 Glow Plugs

&

25

R - Relay

Remove the cover to check or replace the fuses.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)

Battery Maintenance

If it is necessary to use a booster battery to start the engine, BE CAREFUL! There must be one person in the operator’s seat and one person to connect and disconnect the battery cables.

Figure PM-43

The key switch must be OFF (Key Switch Panel) OR the STOP Button must be pressed (Keyless Panel). The booster battery must be 12 volt.

WARNING P-09589

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Keep arcs, sparks flames and lighted tobacco away from batteries. When jumping from booster battery make final connection (negative) at machine frame.

P-09590

Do not jump start or charge a frozen or damaged battery. Warm battery to 60°F (16°C) before connecting to a charger. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting cables to battery. Never lean over battery while boosting, testing or charging.

The battery cables must be clean and tight [Figure PM43]. Check electrolyte level in the battery. Add distilled water as needed. Remove acid or corrosion from battery and cables with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water solution.

Battery gas can explode and cause serious injury.

Put Battery Saver (6664458) or grease on the battery terminals and cable ends to prevent corrosion.

W-2066-0705

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Batteries contain acid which burns eyes and skin on contact. Wear goggles, protective clothing and rubber gloves to keep acid off body.

In case of acid contact, wash immediately with water.

In case of eye contact get prompt medical attention and wash eye with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes.

If electrolyte is taken internally drink large quantities of water or milk! DO NOT induce vomiting. Get prompt medical attention.

W-2065-0807

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CONT’D) Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) (Cont’d)

IMPORTANT

Figure PM-44

Damage to the alternator can occur if: • Engine is operated with battery cables disconnected.

• Battery cables are connected when using a fast charger or when welding on the loader. (Remove both cables from the battery.)

• Extra battery cables (booster cables) are connected wrong.

2

4

I-2023-1285

P-76563

3

1

P-31292

Connect the end of the first cable (Item 1) [Figure PM44] to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.

Connect the other end of the same cable (Item 2) [Figure PM-44] to the positive terminal on the loader starter.

Connect the end of the second cable (Item 3) [Figure PM-44] to the negative terminal of the booster battery.

Connect the other end of the same cable (Item 4) [Figure PM-44] to the engine.

Keep cables away from moving parts. Start the engine.

(See STARTING THE ENGINE on Page OI-32.)

After the engine has started, remove the ground (-) cable (Item 4) [Figure PM-44] first. Remove the cable from the positive terminal (Item 2) [Figure PM-44].

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Figure PM-46

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CONT’D) Removing And Installing The Battery

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Batteries contain acid which burns eyes and skin on contact. Wear goggles, protective clothing and rubber gloves to keep acid off body.

In case of acid contact, wash immediately with water.

In case of eye contact get prompt medical attention and wash eye with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes.

P-09589

P-09590

Always clean the battery terminals and cable ends when installing a new or used battery [Figure PM-46].

If electrolyte is taken internally drink large quantities of water or milk! DO NOT induce vomiting. Get prompt medical attention.

When installing the battery in the loader, do not touch any metal parts with the battery terminals.

W-2065-0807

Connect the negative (-) cable last to prevent sparks.

Open the rear door.

Connect and tighten the battery cables.

Figure PM-45

Install and tighten the battery hold down.

4 3

Install the harness clamp.

2

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Keep arcs, sparks flames and lighted tobacco away from batteries. When jumping from booster battery make final connection (negative) at machine frame.

1

P-76562

Do not jump start or charge a frozen or damaged battery. Warm battery to 60°F (16°C) before connecting to a charger. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting cables to battery. Never lean over battery while boosting, testing or charging.

Remove the harness clamp (Item 1) [Figure PM-45].

Disconnect the negative (-) cable (Item 2) [Figure PM45].

Battery gas can explode and cause serious injury.

W-2066-0705

Remove the battery hold down clamp (Item 3) [Figure PM-45].

Disconnect the positive (+) cable (Item 4) [Figure PM-45] from the battery.

Remove the battery from the loader.

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HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM

Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid Chart

Checking And Adding Fluid

Figure PM-49

Use only recommended fluid in the hydraulic system.

(See Hydraulic System on Page SPEC-5.)

Put the loader on a level surface, lower the lift arms and tilt the Bob-Tach fully back.

Stop the engine.

Figure PM-47

P-64023A

Add the correct hydraulic / hydrostatic fluid [Figure PM49] as needed to bring the level to the center of the sight gauge.

1

NOTE: Before installing the fill cap, make sure the rubber gasket is installed on fill cap (Inset) [Figure PM48].

P-31283A

Install the fill cap [Figure PM-48].

Check the fluid level in the sight gauge (Item 1) [Figure PM47].

Figure PM-48

1

P-01502

P-31284

Remove the fill cap (Item 1) [Figure PM-48].

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Figure PM-52

HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM (CONT’D) Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Fluid For the correct service interval.

SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

(See

SERVICE

Replace the fluid if it becomes contaminated or after major repair.

Always replace the hydraulic / hydrostatic filter, steering filter, case drain filters, charge filter (See Removing And Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter on Page PM-33.) and clean the hydraulic fill screen whenever the hydraulic fluid is replaced.

1

Remove the fill cap and raise the operator cab. (See Raising on Page PM-14.)

P-31285

Remove the left side hydrostatic motor cover (Item 1) [Figure PM-52].

Figure PM-50

Figure PM-53

1

1 P-76556

Remove the two hose clamps and remove the hose (Item 1) [Figure PM-50].

P-31286

Pull the reservoir drain hose out. Remove the plug (Item 1) [Figure PM-53] and drain the fluid into a container.

Figure PM-51

Install the plug in the reservoir drain hose and tighten.

Install the left side hydrostatic motor cover.

Recycle or dispose of used fluid in an environmentally safe manner.

1

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames, sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.

Failure to use care around combustibles can cause explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.

P-76725

Remove the hydraulic fill screen (Item 1) [Figure PM-51].

Use air pressure to dry the screen.

W-2103-0807

Add the correct fluid to the reservoir until the fluid level is at the center of the sight gauge. (See Checking And Adding Fluid on Page PM-31.)

Install screen, hose and hose clamps.

Lower the operator cab. (See Lowering on Page PM-15.)

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HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Removing And Replacing Steering Filter

Removing And Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter

For the correct service interval SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

For the correct service interval SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

Raise the operator cab. (See Raising on Page PM-14.)

(See

SERVICE

(See

SERVICE

Figure PM-55 Raise the operator cab. (See Raising on Page PM-14.)

Figure PM-54

1

1

P-43805

Remove and replace the steering filter (Item 1) [Figure PM-55]

P-76555

Lower the operator cab. (See Lowering on Page PM-15.)

Remove the filter (Item 1) [Figure PM-54].

Start the engine and operate the loader hydraulic controls.

Clean the surface of the filter housing where the filter seal contacts the housing.

Stop the engine and check for leaks at the filter.

Put clean oil on the seal of the new filter element. Install and hand tighten the filter element.

Check the fluid level in the reservoir and add as needed.

(See Checking And Adding Fluid on Page PM-31.)

Lower the operator cab. (See Lowering on Page PM-15.)

Start the engine and operate the loader hydraulic controls.

WARNING

Stop the engine and check for leaks at the filter.

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames, sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.

Failure to use care around combustibles can cause explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.

Check the fluid level in the reservoir and add as needed.

(See Checking And Adding Fluid on Page PM-31.)

W-2103-0807

WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames, sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.

Failure to use care around combustibles can cause explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.

W-2103-0807

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Removing And Replacing Case Drain Filters

Disconnect the hoses and fittings from the attachment case drain filter (Item 1) [Figure PM-56], remove the filter and discard.

For the correct service interval SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

Install a new filter; connect and tighten the fittings and hoses.

HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM (CONT’D)

(See

SERVICE

Raise the operator cab. (See Raising on Page PM-14.)

Start the engine and operate the loader hydraulic controls.

Figure PM-56

Stop the engine and check for leaks at the filters.

Install the left lower side cover (Item 1) [Figure PM-57].

Check the fluid level in the reservoir and add as needed.

(See Checking And Adding Fluid on Page PM-31.)

WARNING

1

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames, sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.

Failure to use care around combustibles can cause explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.

P-64076

Disconnect the hoses and fittings from the hydrostatic motor case drain filter (Item 1) [Figure PM-56], remove the filter and discard.

W-2103-0807

Install a new filter; connect and tighten the fittings and hoses.

Lower the operator cab. (See Lowering on Page PM-15.)

Figure PM-57

1 2

P-31565

P-31692

Remove the left lower side cover (Item 1) [Figure PM57].

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HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM (CONT’D)

WARNING

Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Charge Filter For the correct service interval.

SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

(See

SERVICE AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames, sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.

Failure to use care around combustibles can cause explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.

Raise the operator cab. (See Raising on Page PM-14.)

Figure PM-58

W-2103-0807

WARNING

1

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin or eyes, causing serious injury or death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.

Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks. Do not use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles. If fluid enters skin or eyes, get immediate medical attention from a physician familiar with this injury.

P-76553B

W-2072-0807

Place a suitable container below the filter housing and remove the filter housing (Item 1) [Figure PM-58].

Lower the operator cab. (See Lowering on Page PM-15.)

Recycle or dispose of used fluid in an environmentally safe manner.

Start the engine and operate the loader. Stop the engine and check for leaks at the filter.

Figure PM-59

Check the fluid level in the reservoir and add as needed.

(See Checking And Adding Fluid on Page PM-31.)

1

P-76553A

Remove and discard the filter element (Item 1) [Figure PM-59].

Clean the surface of the filter housing and the filter base where they contact the filter element seal.

Put clean oil on the seal of the new filter element. Install the element on the filter base. Install and tighten the filter housing to 35-40 ft.-lb. (47-54 N•m) torque.

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HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM (CONT’D) Breather Cap The fill cap is also a breather for the hydraulic / hydrostatic reservoir. For the correct service interval.

(See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

Figure PM-60

1

2

P-01502

P-31692

Remove the cap (Item 1) [Figure PM-60] and use clean solvent to remove debris and clean the filter. Dry the cap thoroughly. Install the fill / breather cap [Figure PM-60].

NOTE: Be sure the rubber gasket (Item 2) [Figure PM60] is installed on the fill cap.

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SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER Cleaning Procedure

WARNING

See the SERVICE SCHEDULE for service interval for cleaning the spark arrestor muffler. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

When the engine is running during service, the steering levers must be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Failure to do so can cause injury or death.

Do not operate the loader with a defective exhaust system.

W-2006-0284

Start the engine and run for about 10 seconds while a second person, wearing safety glasses, holds a piece of wood over the outlet of the muffler.

IMPORTANT This loader is factory equipped with a U.S.D.A. Forestry Service approved spark arrestor muffler. It is necessary to do maintenance on this spark arrestor muffler to keep it in working condition. The spark arrestor muffler must be serviced by dumping the spark chamber every 100 hours of operation.

This will force contaminants out through the cleanout hole.

If this machine is operated on flammable forest, brush or grass covered land, it must be equipped with a spark arrestor attached to the exhaust system and maintained in working order. Failure to do so will be in violation of California State Law, Section 4442 PRC.

Lower the rear grill and close the rear door.

Consult local laws and regulations for spark arrestor requirements

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH When an engine is running in an enclosed area, fresh air must be added to avoid concentration of exhaust fumes. If the engine is stationary, vent the exhaust outside. Exhaust fumes contain odorless, invisible gases which can kill without warning.

Stop the engine.

Install and tighten the plug.

WARNING

I-2022-0807

Stop the engine. Open the rear door and raise the rear grill.

W-2050-0807

Figure PM-61

WARNING Stop engine and allow the muffler to cool before cleaning the spark chamber. Wear safety goggles.

Failure to obey can cause serious injury.

W-2011-1285

1

WARNING P-76566

Never use machine in atmosphere with explosive dust or gases or where exhaust can contact flammable material. Failure to obey warnings can cause injury or death.

Remove the plug (Item 1) [Figure PM-61] from the bottom of the muffler.

W-2068-1285

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TIRE MAINTENANCE

Figure PM-63

Wheel Nuts Figure PM-62

B-9976

Rear tires usually wear faster than front tires. To keep tire wear even, move the front tires to the rear and rear tires to the front [Figure PM-63].

P-31673

For the service interval to check the wheel nuts [Figure PM-62] (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

It is important to keep the same size tires on each side of the loader. If different sizes are used, each tire will be turning at a different rate and cause excessive wear. The tread bars of all the tires must face the same direction.

When installing wheel nuts, tighten to 160 ft.-lb. (217 N•m) torque.

Recommended tire pressure must be maintained to avoid excessive tire wear and loss of stability and handling capability. Check for correct pressure before operating the loader.

When checking wheel nut torque, set the torque wrench to 140 ft.-lb. (190 N•m) to prevent over-tightening.

Rotating Check the tires regularly for wear, damage and pressure.

Mounting Tires are to be repaired only by an authorized person using the proper procedures and safe equipment.

IMPORTANT

Tires and rims must always be checked for correct size before mounting. Check rim and tire bead for damage.

Inflate tires to the MAXIMUM pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. DO NOT mix brands of tires used on the same loader.

The rim flange must be cleaned and free of rust.

I-2057-0794

The tire bead and rim flange must be lubricated with a rubber lubricant before mounting the tire.

Avoid excessive pressure which can rupture the tire and cause serious injury or death.

During inflation of the tire, check the tire pressure frequently to avoid over inflation.

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FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)

Removing Oil From The Chaincase

Checking And Adding Oil

Figure PM-65

The chaincase contains the final drive sprockets and chains and uses the same type of oil as the hydraulic / hydrostatic system.

(See (A300) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS on Page SPEC-3.)

1

Stop the loader on a level surface and stop the engine.

Figure PM-64

1 P-76684

Remove the check plug (Item 1) [Figure PM-65] from the front of the chaincase housing.

Figure PM-66

P-31287

Remove the drain plug (Item 1) [Figure PM-64] from the front of the chaincase housing.

If oil can be reached with the tip of your finger through the hole, the oil level is correct.

If the level is low, add oil through the check plug hole until the oil flows from the hole.

Install and tighten the plug.

P-31287A

Use a pump to suction the oil from the chaincase [Figure PM-66] Recycle or dispose of the used oil in an environmentally safe manner.

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ALTERNATOR BELT

Belt Replacement

Belt Adjustment

Loosen the alternator mounting and adjustment bolts (Item 1) [Figure PM-67] and loosen the belt all the way.

Stop the engine.

Remove the belt and install a new belt.

Figure PM-67 Adjust the belt.

1

P-48348

Loosen the alternator mounting and adjustment bolts (Item 1) [Figure PM-67].

Figure PM-68

1

P-48349

Move the alternator to tighten the belt. The tension is correct when there is 5/16 in. (8,0 mm) movement at the middle of the belt span (Item 1) [Figure PM-68] with 15 lb. (66 N) of force.

Tighten the adjustment and mounting bolts (Item 1) [Figure PM-67].

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AIR CONDITIONING BELT

Belt Replacement

Belt Adjustment

Open the rear door. Remove the drive belt cover and the compressor belt cover.

Stop the engine.

Loosen the mounting bolt (Item 1) and the adjustment bolt (Item 2) [Figure PM-70] and move the compressor all the way forward.

Figure PM-69

Remove the belt and install a new belt.

Install the covers.

1

Adjust the belt.

P-34059

Remove the right side access cover (Item 1) [Figure PM69].

Figure PM-70

1 2

P-45440

Loosen the mounting and adjustment bolts (Item 1) [Figure PM-70].

Move the air conditioner pump toward the front of machine to tighten the belt.The tension is correct when there is 5/16 in. (8,0 mm) movement at the middle of the belt span (Item 2) [Figure PM-70] with 15 lb. (66 N) of force.

Install the right side access cover.

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Figure PM-73

DRIVE BELT Belt Adjustment The drive belt does not need adjustment. The belt has a spring loaded idler which is constantly adjusted.

1

Belt Replacement Stop the engine and open the rear door.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Figure PM-71

P-76594

1

Remove the drive belt shield (Item 1) [Figure PM-73] from the drive belt housing.

Figure PM-74

1 P-76592

Remove the bolt (Item 1) [Figure PM-71] from the cable bracket.

Move the cable to allow removal of the drive belt shield.

Figure PM-72

P-76591

Loosen the hose clamp (Item 1) [Figure PM-74] and disconnect the inlet hose from the air cleaner.

1

1 1

P-76592

Remove the three drive belt shield clips (Item 1) [Figure PM-72].

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Figure PM-77

DRIVE BELT (CONT’D) Belt Replacement (Cont’d) Figure PM-75

1 1

P-76851

Remove the top mounting bolt (Item 1) [Figure PM-77] from the air cleaner mount bracket.

P-76595

Figure PM-78 Remove the left side access panel (Item 1) [Figure PM75] from the loader.

Figure PM-76 1

1

P-34910A

Remove the lower mount bolt (Item 1) [Figure PM-78] from the air cleaner mount bracket.

P-76596

Remove the hose clamp (Item 1) [Figure PM-76] from the hose that goes from the air cleaner to the turbo charger.

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Figure PM-81

DRIVE BELT (CONT’D) Belt Replacement (Cont’d) Figure PM-79

1

1 P-34914A

Remove the drive belt (Item 1) [Figure PM-81] from the hydrostatic pump pulley and flywheel pulley and install a new belt.

P-76855

Disconnect the wire connector (Item 1) [Figure PM-79] from the air cleaner sender.

Figure PM-82

Remove the air cleaner housing from the loader.

Figure PM-80

1

2

1

3 P-34915

2

Tighten the spring tension bolt (Item 1) [Figure PM-82].

Slide the stop (Item 3) against the idler arm. Tighten the bolt (Item 2) [Figure PM-82].

P-34915

Loosen the stop mounting bolt (Item 2) [Figure PM-80].

Install the air cleaner housing.

Loosen the spring tension bolt (Item 1) [Figure PM-80].

Install the drive belt shield to the drive belt housing with three drive belt shield clips.

Install the battery cable bracket and bolt.

Connect the negative battery cable.

Close the rear door.

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Figure PM-85

WHEEL ALIGNMENT Wheel Position Sensors Figure PM-83 Cover Removed

Cover Installed

2

1

1

B-21968 B-15551

P-24924

An ALIGNMENT CODE (FL, Fr, rL, rr) will appear in the hourmeter display (Item 1) [Figure PM-85] (left instrument panel.

P-24925

NOTE: All Wheel Steer light (Item 3) [Figure PM-84] will be ON, but the loader will only operate in skid steer mode until the sensor problem is corrected.

There is a sensor on each wheel, located inside each axle tube (Item 1) [Figure PM-83], to monitor the wheel position. The sensors are associated with the selected steering mode (Skid Steer, All Wheel Steer). If there is an electrical interruption to the wheel position sensor(s) or other system problem, the affected wheel(s) will stay in the same position it was in when the problem occurred.

Stop the engine and restart. Select Skid Steer Mode (Item 2) [Figure PM-84]. Press the PRESS TO OPERTATE button (Item 2) [Figure PM-85]. Move the joystick to the left or right and all wheels except the one(s) affected will align straight ahead and you can operate in Skid-Steer Mode for a 30-second period to move the loader to a service area. Repeat, if necessary, to operate for another 30-second period.

NOTE: If the wheels are turning when the problem occurs, the remaining wheels will automatically return to the Skid Steer position; if the wheels are stopped, all wheels will remain in the angled position.

NOTE: Be aware that the wheels and loader will move as soon as the joystick is moved.

Figure PM-84

Perform the WHEEL ALIGNMENT procedure. (See WHEEL ALIGNMENT above.)

1

Wheel alignment is necessary to allow the machine to be operated in Skid Steer Mode only to load onto a transport vehicle for service or to finish the work shift.

3

2 B15891

Key Switch Panel Shown

B-15552B

The Icon light in the right instrument panel (Item 1) [Figure PM-84] will be ON and an alarm on the left instrument panel will sound with three (3) beeps.

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When the Alignment Code appears, move the left joystick to the left or right to align the disabled wheel.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT (CONT’D) Aligning The Wheels

When the wheel is aligned straight ahead, press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button (Item 3) [Figure PM-86]. The hourmeter display (Item 2) [Figure PM-86] will now show the corresponding Alignment Code with the letter “A” behind it: (FL-A, Fr-A, rL-A, rr-A)

Figure PM-86

This indicates that the wheel has now been manually “Aligned”.

2

3

If the four BICS lights are ON, the wheels have been aligned and you can now operate the loader in Skid Steer Mode only.

1

If the four BICS lights are NOT ON, then there will be another alarm sound and an Alignment Code in the hourmeter display. Continue aligning the wheels until all four wheels are corrected.

B-21969 B-15551

You can continue to use the loader in Skid Steer Mode only, but each time the engine is stopped, the wheels may need to be aligned again to resume operation. See your Bobcat dealer to get the sensor corrected as soon as possible. Do not continue to repeat the alignment procedure with an ERROR CODE.

Sit in the operator’s seat with the seat bar down. Start the engine and press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER and TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE buttons (Items 1 & 3) [Figure PM-86] at the same time.

You will hear the alarm sound once and one or more of the following Alignment Codes will appear in the hourmeter display (Item 2) [Figure PM-86].

Alignment Codes FL (Front Left Wheel) Fr (Front Right Wheel) rL (Rear Left Wheel) rr (Right Rear Wheel)

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Figure PM-89

LUBRICATING THE LOADER Lubrication Locations Lubricate the loader as specified for the best performance of the loader. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.)

3

Record the operating hours each time you lubricate the Bobcat Loader.

Always use a good quality lithium based multi-purpose grease when you lubricate the loader. Apply the lubricant until extra grease shows.

Lubricate the following:

P-31301

Figure PM-87

3. Lift Arm Pivot Pin (Both Sides) [Figure PM-89].

Figure PM-90

1

4

P-31299

P-31302

1. Rod End Lift Cylinder (Both Sides) [Figure PM-87].

4. Lift Arm Link Pivot (Both Sides) [Figure PM-90].

Figure PM-88

Figure PM-91

5

2 P-31300 P-31305

2. Base End Lift Cylinder (Both Sides) [Figure PM-88].

5. Base End Tilt Cylinder (Both Sides) [Figure PM-91].

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Figure PM-94

LUBRICATING THE LOADER (CONT’D) Lubrication Locations (Cont’d)

9

Figure PM-92

6 7

P-31304

P-31306

9. Control Link (Both Sides) [Figure PM-94].

P-31307

Figure PM-95 6. Rod End Tilt Cylinder (Both Sides) [Figure PM-92].

7. Bob-Tach Pivot Pin (Both Sides) [Figure PM-92].

Figure PM-93 10

8

P-31303

10. Control Link (Both Sides) [Figure PM-95] P-31308

Figure PM-96

8. Bob-Tach Wedge (Both Sides) [Figure PM-93].

12

11

P-24819

11. Steering KIng Pins (Four Wheels) [Figure PM-96] 12. Steering Cylinders (Four Wheels) [Figure PM-96]

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PIVOT PINS Inspection And Maintenance Figure PM-97

1

P-31309

All lift arm and cylinder pivots have a large pin held in position with a retainer bolt and lock nut (Item 1) [Figure PM-97].

Check that the lock nuts are tightened to 35-40 ft.-lb. (4854 N•m) torque.

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The spring loaded wedge (Item 1) [Figure PM-99] must contact the lower edge of the hole in the attachment (Item 2) [Figure PM-99].

BOB-TACH (HAND LEVER) Inspection And Maintenance Figure PM-98

If the wedge does not contact the lower edge of the hole [Figure PM-99], the attachment will be loose and can come off the Bob-Tach.

Figure PM-100

P-31693

Move the Bob-Tach levers down to engage the wedges [Figure PM-98].

B-17460

The levers and wedges must move freely.

Inspect the mounting frame on the attachment and BobTach, linkages and wedges for excessive wear or damage [Figure PM-100]. Replace any parts that are damaged, bent or missing. Keep all fasteners tight.

WARNING Bob-Tach wedges must extend through the holes in attachment. Levers must be fully down and locked.

Failure to secure wedges can allow attachment to come off and cause injury or death.

Look for cracked welds. Contact your Bobcat dealer for repair or replacement parts.

Lubricate the wedges. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.) (See LUBRICATING THE LOADER on Page PM-47.)

W-2102-0588

Figure PM-99 1

2

Wedge must contact lower edge of hole in the attachment.

P-31233

B-15177

The wedges (Item 1) [Figure PM-99] must extend through the holes in the attachment mounting frame.

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BOB-TACH (POWER)

Figure PM-102

This machine may be equipped with a Power Bob-Tach.

1 Inspection And Maintenance Figure PM-101

2

Wedge must contact lower edge of hole in the attachment.

P-31233

B-15177

The wedges must extend through the holes in the attachment mounting frame (Item 1) [Figure PM-102].

The spring loaded wedge (Item 1) [Figure PM-102] must contact the lower edge of the hole in the attachment (Item 2) [Figure PM-102].

B-15891C

Push and hold the BOB-TACH “WEDGES UP” switch [Figure PM-101] until wedges are fully raised. Push and hold the BOB-TACH “WEDGES DOWN” switch [Figure PM-101] until the wedges are fully down.

If the wedge does not contact the lower edge of the hole [Figure PM-102], the attachment will be loose and can come off the Bob-Tach.

The levers and wedges must move freely.

Figure PM-103

WARNING Bob-Tach wedges must extend through the holes in attachment. Levers must be fully down and locked.

Failure to secure wedges can allow attachment to come off and cause injury or death.

W-2102-0588

B-17460

Inspect the mounting frame on the attachment and the Bob-Tach, linkages and wedges for excessive wear or damage [Figure PM-103]. Replace any parts that are damaged, bent, or missing. Keep all fasteners tight.

Look for cracked welds. Contact your Bobcat dealer for repair or replacement parts.

Lubricate the wedges. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-7.) (See LUBRICATING THE LOADER on Page PM-47.)

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LOADER STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE

Return to Service

Storage

After the Bobcat Loader has been in storage, it is necessary to follow a list of items to return the loader to service.

Sometimes it may be necessary to store your Bobcat Loader for an extend period of time. Below is a list of items to perform before storage.

•

Thoroughly clean the loader including the engine compartment.

•

Lubricate the loader.

•

Replace worn or damaged parts.

•

Park the loader in a dry protected shelter.

•

Lower the lift arms all the way and put the bucket flat on the ground.

•

Put blocks under the frame to remove weight from the tires.

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Put grease on any exposed cylinder rods.

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Put fuel stabilizer in the fuel tank and run the engine a few minutes to circulate the stabilizer to the pump and fuel injectors.

If biodiesel blend fuel has been used, perform the following:

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Check the engine and hydraulic oil levels; check coolant level.

•

Install a fully charged battery.

•

Remove grease from exposed cylinder rods.

•

Check all belt tensions.

•

Be sure all shields and guards are in place.

•

Lubricate the loader.

•

Check tire inflation and remove blocks from under frame.

•

Remove cover from exhaust pipe opening.

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Start the engine and let run for a few minutes while observing the instrument panels and systems for correct operation.

•

Operate machine, check for correct function.

•

Stop the engine and check for leaks. Repair as needed.

Drain the fuel tank, refill with 100% petroleum diesel fuel, add fuel stabilizer and run the engine for at least 30 minutes.

•

Drain and flush the cooling system. Refill with premixed coolant.

•

Replace all fluids and filters (engine, hyd. / hydro.).

•

Replace air cleaner, heater and air conditioning filters.

•

Put all controls in neutral position.

•

Remove the battery. Be sure the electrolyte level is correct then charge the battery. Store it in a cool dry place above freezing temperatures and charge it periodically during storage.

•

Cover the exhaust pipe opening.

•

Tag the machine to indicate that it is in storage condition.

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SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) . . . . . . . . . SA-3 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-3 CONTROL PANEL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-10 Attachment Control Information (Keyless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SA-11 Right Panel Setup (Keyless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-10 DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Codes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing Service Codes (Keyless) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing Service Codes (Key Switch). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SA-4 SA-5 SA-4 SA-4

MAINTENANCE CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SA-14 SA-14 SA-14 SA-14

PASSWORD SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing The User Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Password Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Password Lockout Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SA-12 SA-13 SA-12 SA-13

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BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) Troubleshooting Chart The following list shows the effects which can happen to the loader, and the probable causes when the BICS System lights are off or flashing and the associated service codes. (See DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES on Page SA-4.)

Indicator Light

Light ON

Light OFF

PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button is pressed.

PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button is not pressed.

Seat Bar is down.

Seat Bar is up.

Control valve can be used.

Loader can be moved forward & backward

No. of Flashes

Service Code

Causes

----

----

----

----

2

11-05

3

11-06

Seat Bar sensor circuit shorted to battery voltage*.

Seat Bar sensor circuit shorted to ground.

Continuous Flashing 1 2 3 3

03-09 03-10 17-07 17-05 17-06 17-06

System voltage low System voltage high Valve output circuit is open.

Valve output circuit shorted to battery voltage*.

Valve output circuit shorted to ground.

Controller not grounded or intermittent ground.

Continuous Flashing 1 2

03-09 03-10 16-07 16-05

3

16-06

5

15-02

6

15-03

Continuous Flashing

03-09 03-10

System voltage low System voltage high Traction lock hold solenoid circuit is open.

Traction lock hold solenoid circuit shorted to battery voltage*.

Traction lock hold solenoid circuit shorted to ground.

Traction lock pull solenoid circuit is shorted to battery voltage* - ERROR ON (Should be OFF).

Traction lock pull solenoid circuit ERROR OFF (Should be ON).

System voltage low System voltage high

Lift and tilt functions will not operate.

Control valve Lift and tilt cannot be used. functions will not operate.

Loader cannot be moved forward and backward.

SERVICE CODES Means System Error (See Your Bobcat Dealer for Service)

Effect on Operation of Loader When Light is OFF

Loader cannot be moved forward and backward.

* Normal BICS operating voltage is less than electrical system voltage.

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES

Viewing Service Codes (Keyless)

Viewing Service Codes (Key Switch)

The Service Codes will aid your dealer in diagnosing conditions which can damage your machine.

Figure SA-1 Figure SA-2

2

Press TOOL / SETUP 3 1

B-16163

Press OWNER UTILITIES

4

B-24288

Enter PASSWORD (owner or master) on Keypad then press ENTER to Continue B-24290

B-15551

Press SERVICE CODES

Press and hold the LIGHTS button (Item 1) for two seconds to view SERVICE CODES in the HOURMETER/ CODE DISPLAY (Item 2) [Figure SA-1]. If more than one SERVICE CODE is present, the codes will scroll on the HOURMETER/CODE DISPLAY.

B-24291

Press NEXT to view the next 8 Service Codes. (A total of 40 Codes

NOTE: Corroded or loose grounds can cause multiple service codes and/or abnormal symptoms. All instrument panel lights flashing, alarm sounding, headlights and taillights flashing, could indicate a bad ground. The same symptoms could apply if the voltage is low, such as loose or corroded battery cables. If you observe these symptoms, check grounds and positive leads first.

can be stored.)

B-24298

The Display Panel will list the Code Number, (CODE) hourmeter reading when the error occurred (HOUR), and the User (USER) who was logged in to operate the machine when the error occurred.

A total of 40 Codes can be stored. When more than 40 codes occur, the oldest code will disappear and the newest code will be in No. 1 position.

Service Codes may be either a word (Item 3) or a number (Item 4) [Figure SA-1]. (See following pages for service codes.)

The following word errors may be displayed.

REPLY One or both instrument communicating with the controller.

panel(s)

not

INPUT The controller not communicating with the left instrument panel.

CODE The controller is asking for a password.

(Keyless instrument panel only.)

ERROR The wrong password was entered. (Keyless instrument panel only.)

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES (CONT'D) Service Codes List CODE

CODE

01-16 01-17

Air filter not connected Air filter plugged

11-05 11-06

Seat bar sensor short to battery Seat bar sensor short to ground

02-16 02-17

Hydraulic/Hydrostatic filter not connected Hydraulic/Hydrostatic filter plugged

12-21 12-22 12-23

Front auxiliary PWM switch out of range high Front auxiliary PWM switch out of range low Front auxiliary PWM switch not in neutral

03-09 03-10 03-11 03-14 03-22

Battery voltage low Battery voltage high Battery voltage extremely high Battery voltage extremely low Battery voltage out of range low

13-05 13-06 13-07

Fuel shut-off hold solenoid short to battery Fuel shut-off hold solenoid short to ground Fuel shut-off solenoid open circuit

04-09 04-14 04-15 04-21 04-22

Engine oil pressure low Engine oil pressure extremely low Engine oil pressure shutdown level Engine oil pressure out of range high Engine oil pressure out of range low

14-02 14-03

Fuel shut-off pull solenoid error ON Fuel shut-off pull solenoid error OFF

15-02 15-03

Traction lock pull solenoid error ON Traction lock pull solenoid error OFF

05-09 05-10 05-11 05-14 05-15 05-21 05-22

Hydraulic charge pressure low Hydraulic charge pressure high Hydraulic charge pressure extremely high Hydraulic charge pressure extremely low Hydraulic charge pressure shutdown level Hydraulic charge pressure out of range high Hydraulic charge pressure out of range low

16-05 16-06 16-07

Traction lock hold solenoid short to battery Traction lock hold solenoid short to ground Traction lock hold solenoid open circuit

17-05 17-06 17-07

Hydraulic lock valve solenoid short to battery Hydraulic lock valve solenoid short to ground Hydraulic lock valve solenoid open circuit

06-10 06-11 06-13 06-15 06-18

Engine speed high Engine speed extremely high Engine speed no signal Engine speed shutdown level Engine speed out of range

18-05 18-06 18-07

Spool lock solenoid short to battery Spool lock solenoid short to ground Spool lock solenoid open circuit

19-02 19-03

Bucket positioning solenoid error ON Bucket positioning solenoid error OFF

07-10 07-11 07-15 07-21 07-22

Hydraulic oil temperature high Hydraulic oil temperature extremely high Hydraulic oil temperature shutdown level Hydraulic oil temperature out of range high Hydraulic oil temperature out of range low

20-02 20-03

Two-speed solenoid error ON Two-speed solenoid error OFF

21-02 21-03

Glow plug error ON Glow plug error OFF

08-10 08-11 08-15 08-21 08-22

Engine coolant temperature high Engine coolant temperature extremely high Engine coolant temperature shutdown level Engine coolant temperature out of range high Engine coolant temperature out of range low

22-02 22-03

Starter error ON Starter error OFF

23-02 23-03

Rear base solenoid error ON Rear base solenoid error OFF

09-09 09-21 09-22

Fuel level low Fuel level out of range high Fuel level out of range low

24-02 24-03

Rear rod solenoid error ON Rear rod solenoid error OFF

25-02 10-17

Hydraulic charge filter plugged

Rear auxiliary relief solenoid error ON Rear auxiliary relief solenoid error OFF

25-03

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES (CONT'D) Service Codes List (Cont’d) CODE

CODE

26-02 26-03

Front base solenoid error ON Front base solenoid error OFF

27-02 27-03

Front rod solenoid error ON Front rod solenoid error OFF

28-02 28-03

Diverter solenoid error ON Diverter solenoid error OFF

29-02 29-03

High-flow solenoid error ON High-flow solenoid error OFF

30-28

Controller memory failure

31-28

32-04 32-23 32-24 32-31 32-32 32-33 32-34 32-35 32-36 32-37 32-38 32-39 32-40 32-41 32-49 32-50 32-51 32-52 32-53 32-54 32-55 32-56 32-57 32-58 32-59 32-60 32-61 32-62

32-63 32-64 32-65 32-66 32-67 32-68 32-70 32-71 32-74 32-75 32-76 32-77

ACS Pedal lock short to ground ACS Pedal lock short to battery ACS Sensor supply voltage out of range ACS Battery voltage out of range ACS Switch flipped while operating ACS Lift handle information error ACS Right hand drive short to ground ACS Right hand drive short to battery ACS Left joystick X-axis out of range ACS Interrupted unswitched power ACS CAN joystick information error ACS Remote control information error

33-23

Main Controller (Bobcat Controller) not programmed

34-04

Keyless panel no communication to Bobcat controller

35-02 35-03

Hydraulic fan error ON Hydraulic fan error OFF

36-48

ACD multiple controllers present

37-02 37-03

Two-speed secondary error ON Two-speed secondary error OFF

38-01 38-02 38-04 38-05 38-06 38-07 38-08 38-09 38-10 38-11 38-12 38-13 38-14 38-15 38-16 38-17 38-18 38-19 38-20

CAN joystick information error Remote control information error No communication from joystick controller Left joystick X axis not in neutral Right joystick X axis not in neutral Left joystick Y axis not in neutral Right joystick Y axis not in neutral Control pattern switch - Short to Battery or Ground Actuator calibration performed Lift actuator not in neutral Tilt actuator not in neutral Lift actuator fault Tilt actuator fault Right wheel speed fault Left wheel speed fault Tilt actuator reduced performance Lift actuator reduced performance Left joystick X axis out of range high Right joystick X axis out of range high

Interrupted power failure (Also occurs after software updates)

ACS not communicating with Bobcat Controller ACS calibration required ACS calibration performed ACS Tilt actuator fault ACS Tilt actuator wiring fault ACS Tilt handle wiring fault ACS Tilt actuator not in neutral ACS Tilt handle/pedal not in neutral ACS Lift actuator fault ACS Lift actuator wiring fault ACS Lift handle wiring fault ACS Lift actuator not in neutral ACS Lift handle/pedal not in neutral ACS No communication ACS Lift actuator short to ground ACS Tilt actuator short to ground ACS Lift actuator short to battery ACS Tilt actuator short to battery ACS Lift handle/pedal short to ground ACS Tilt handle/pedal short to ground ACS Lift handle/pedal short to battery ACS Tilt handle/pedal short to battery ACS Lift actuator reduced performance ACS Tilt actuator reduced performance ACS Lift actuator wrong direction ACS Tilt actuator wrong direction ACS Handle lock short to ground ACS Handle lock short to battery

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES (CONT'D) Service Codes List (Cont’d) CODE

CODE

38-21 38-22 38-23 38-24 38-25 38-26 38-27 38-28 38-29 38-30 38-31 38-32 38-33 38-34 38-35 38-36 38-37 38-38 38-39 38-40 38-41 38-42 38-43 38-44 38-45 38-46 38-47 38-48 38-49 38-50 38-51 38-52 38-53

Left joystick Y axis out of range high Right joystick Y axis out of range high Front right steering sensor out of range high Front left steering sensor out of range high Rear right steering sensor out of range high Rear left steering sensor out of range high Lift actuator out of range high Tilt actuator out of range high Left joystick X axis out of range low Right joystick X axis out of range low Left joystick Y axis out of range low Right joystick Y axis out of range low Front right steering sensor out of range low Front left steering sensor out of range low Rear right steering sensor out of range low Rear left steering sensor out of range low 5 volt sensor supply 1 out of range low 5 volt sensor supply 2 out of range low Lift actuator short to ground / out of range low Tilt actuator short to ground / out of range low Tilt actuator wrong direction Lift actuator wrong direction Left forward drive solenoid error ON Left reverse drive solenoid error ON Right forward drive solenoid error ON Right reverse drive solenoid error ON Front right steering solenoid error ON Front left steering solenoid error ON Rear right steering solenoid error ON Rear left steering solenoid error OFF Steering pressure solenoid error ON Back-up alarm error ON Left forward drive solenoid error OFF

38-68 38-69 38-70 38-71 38-72 38-73 38-74 38-75 38-76 38-77 38-78 38-79 38-80 38-81 38-82 38-83 38-84 38-85 38-86 38-87 38-88 38-89 38-90 38-91 38-92 38-93 38-94 38-95 38-96 38-98 38-99

Wheel angles (alignment) not calibrated Lift & tilt actuators calibration fault Recovery mode failure Battery out of range Drive pump not calibrated Steering mode switch flipped while operating Right wheel speed uncommanded motion Left wheel speed uncommanded motion Undercurrent steer pressure solenoid Undercurrent front right extend steer solenoid Undercurrent front right retract steer solenoid Undercurrent front left extend steer solenoid Undercurrent front left retract steer solenoid Undercurrent rear right extend steer solenoid Undercurrent rear right retract steer solenoid Undercurrent rear left extend steer solenoid Undercurrent rear left retract steer solenoid 5 Volt sensor supply 1 out of range high 5 Volt sensor supply 2 out of range high Front right steering error Front left steering error Rear right steering error Rear left steering error Right speed sensor missing pulses Left speed sensor missing pulses Unresponsive right speed sensor Unresponsive left speed sensor Left speed sensor reverse direction Right speed sensor reverse direction Controller in drive calibration mode Controller in wheel position calibration mode

39-04

38-54 38-55 38-56 38-57 38-58 38-59 38-60 38-61 38-62

Left reverse drive solenoid error OFF Right forward drive solenoid error OFF Right reverse drive solenoid error OFF Front right extend steering solenoid error OFF Front right retract steering solenoid error OFF Front left extend steering solenoid error OFF Front left retract steering solenoid error OFF Rear right extend steering solenoid error OFF Rear right retract steering solenoid error OFF

39-05 39-07 39-12 39-13 39-16 39-28 39-48

Left joystick no communication to Bobcat controller X-axis not in neutral Y-axis not in neutral Left joystick thumb switch not in neutral Left joystick grip not connected Left joystick not connected Left joystick internal failure Left joystick multiple

38-63 38-64 38-65 38-66 38-67

Rear left extend steering solenoid error OFF Rear left retract steering solenoid error OFF Steering pressure solenoid error OFF Back-up alarm error OFF No communication from Bobcat controller

40-05 40-07 40-12 40-13 40-16

40-04

SA-7

Right joystick no communication to Bobcat controller Right joystick X-axis not in neutral Right joystick Y-axis not in neutral Right joystick thumb switch not in neutral Right joystick grip not connected Right joystick not connected

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CODE

40-28 40-48

Right joystick internal failure Right joystick multiple

41-09 41-10 41-11

Alternator voltage low Alternator voltage high Alternator voltage extremely high

44-02 44-03

Horn error ON Horn error OFF

45-02 45-03

Right blinker error ON Right blinker error OFF

46-02 46-03

Left blinker error ON Left blinker error OFF

47-21 47-22

8 volt sensor supply out of range high 8 volt sensor supply out of range low

48-02 48-03

Front light relay error ON Front light relay error OFF

49-02 49-03

Rear light relay error ON Rear light relay error OFF

60-21 60-22 60-23

Rear auxiliary control out of range high Rear auxiliary control out of range low Rear auxiliary control not in neutral

64-02 64-03

Switched power relay error ON Switched power relay error OFF

73-04 73-13

Remote control in error Remote control no signal

74-72

Bobcat controller in boot code

75-01 75-04 75-05 75-07 75-08 75-09 75-13 75-14 75-15 75-16 75-17

CAN joystick information error No communication from drive controller Left joystick X-axis not in neutral Left joystick Y-axis not in neutral Right joystick Y-axis not in neutral ISO/H pattern switch short to ground or battery Right front wheel angle sensor stuck Left front wheel angle sensor stuck Right rear wheel angle sensor stuck Left rear wheel angle sensor stuck Left swash plate not in neutral

75-18 75-19 75-21 75-22 75-23 75-24 75-25 75-26 75-27 75-28 75-29 75-31 75-32 75-33 75-34 75-35 75-36 75-37 75-38 75-39 75-40 75-41 75-42 75-43 75-44 75-45 75-46 75-47 75-48 75-49 75-50 75-51 75-52 75-53 75-54 75-55 75-56 75-57 75-58 75-59 75-60 75-61 75-62 75-63 75-64 75-65 75-66 75-67

SA-8

Right swash plate not in neutral Left joystick X-axis out of range high Left joystick Y-axis out of range high Right joystick Y-axis out of range high Right front wheel angle sensor out of range high Left front wheel angle sensor out of range high Right rear wheel angle sensor out of range high Left rear wheel angle sensor out of range high Left swash plate out of position Right swash plate out of position Left joystick X-axis out of range low Left joystick Y-axis out of range low Right joystick Y-axis out of range low Right front wheel angle sensor out of range low Left front wheel angle sensor out of range low Right rear wheel angle sensor out of range low Left rear wheel angle sensor out of range low 5 volt sensor supply 1 out of range low Sensor supply 2 out of range low Left swash plate sensor out of range high Left swash plate sensor out of range low Right swash plate sensor out of range high Right swash plate sensor out of range low Left forward drive solenoid error ON Left reverse drive solenoid error ON Right forward drive solenoid error ON Right reverse drive solenoid error ON Right front steer extend short to battery Left front steer extend short to battery Right rear steer extend short to battery Left rear steer extend short to battery Steer pressure short to battery Backup alarm error ON Left forward drive solenoid error OFF Left reverse drive solenoid error OFF Right forward drive solenoid error OFF Right reverse drive solenoid error OFF Right front steer extend short to ground Right front steer retract short to ground Left front steer extend short to ground Left front steer retract short to ground Right rear steer extend short to ground Right rear steer retract short to ground Left rear steer extend short to ground Left rear steer retract short to ground Steer pressure short to ground Backup alarm error OFF No communication from Bobcat controller

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES (CONT'D) Service Codes List (Cont’d) CODE 75-68 75-69 75-70

CODE

75-71 75-72 75-73 75-74 75-75 75-76 75-77 75-78 75-79 75-80 75-81 75-82 75-83 75-84 75-85 75-86 75-88 75-91 75-92 75-93 75-94 75-95 75-96 75-98

Angle sensors not calibrated Battery voltage out of range high Interrupted power (Also occurs after software updates) Battery voltage out of range low Drive pump not calibrated ISO/H pattern switch flipped while operating Right wheel speed uncommanded motion Left wheel speed uncommanded motion No communication from ACS controller Left speed sensor out of range high Right speed sensor out of range high Left speed sensor out of range low Right speed sensor out of range low Right front steer retract short to battery Left front steer retract short to battery Right rear steer retract short to battery Left rear steer retract short to battery 5 volt sensor supply 1 out of range high Sensor supply 2 out of range high Controller in programming mode Left swash plate sensor reversed Right swash plate sensor reversed Unresponsive right speed sensor Unresponsive left speed sensor Left speed sensor reverse direction Right speed sensor reverse direction Controller in calibration mode

76-73

Left hand panel system RX error

77-48

Key switch multiple

78-74

Door/transport lock open/active

80-02

ACD output ‘A’ error ON

80-03

ACD output ‘A’ error OFF

81-02

ACD output ‘B’ error ON

81-03

ACD output’ B’ error OFF

82-02 82-03

ACD output ‘C’ error ON ACD output ‘C’ error OFF

83-02 83-03

ACD output ‘D’ error ON ACD output ‘D’ error OFF

84-02 84-03

ACD output ‘E’ error ON ACD output ‘E’ error OFF

85-02 85-03

ACD output ‘F’ error ON ACD output ‘F’ error OFF

86-02 86-03

ACD output ‘G’ error ON ACD output ‘G’ error OFF

87-02 87-03

ACD output ‘H’ error ON ACD output ‘H’ error OFF

90-02 90-03

Service tool output ‘C’ error ON Service tool output ‘C’ error OFF

91-02 91-03

Service tool output ‘D’ error ON Service tool output ‘D’ error OFF

92-02 92-03

Service tool output ‘E’ error ON Service tool output ‘E’ error OFF

93-02 93-03

Service tool output ‘F’ error ON Service tool output ‘F’ error OFF

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Examples

CONTROL PANEL SETUP Right Panel Setup (Keyless)

Figure SA-4

Icon Identification Figure SA-3 Press TOOL/SETUP

SELECTION BUTTONS

EXAMPLE

Press LOADER FEATURES B-16162

Make selection by pressing the SELECTION BUTTON adjacent to the icon [Figure SA-3].

ICON

DESCRIPTION

Press DISPLAY OPTIONS

LOCK/UNLOCK: Allows machine to be locked/unlocked. You must lock machine to activate security system.

When system is unlocked, the user can press RUN/ENTER then press START to begin operation.

A valid password will need to be entered at startup to run a locked machine.

TOOL/SETUP: Access system options.

Use to set clock, check system warnings, select language, set passwords, etc.

?

Press ADJUST CONTRAST

HELP: Access help on current menu item.

EXIT

EXIT returns you to previous level menu.

11:23 0.0

CLOCK/JOB CLOCK: Press to clear or lock job clock; TOOL/SETUP to set time.

UP ARROW: Goes backward one screen.

Press

DOWN ARROW: Goes forward one screen.

UP OR DOWN

OUTLINE ARROWS: No screen available (backward/forward).

Arrow to change contrast.

SELECTION ARROW: Use to select menu item.

Press EXIT to return to previous level menu.

NEXT

Goes to the NEXT screen in series.

EXAMPLE: the next Active Warning screen.

INFO

Goes to more information about attachments.

B-16163/B-24288/B-16161A/B-16166/B-16167

YES/NO Answer yes/no to current setup question.

CLEAR Removes previously installed password.

SET

Set accepts current installed password.

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CONTROL PANEL SETUP (CONT’D)

Attachment Control Information (Keyless)

Right Panel Setup (Keyless) (Cont’d)

The Keyless Right Panel allows the user to view information concerning the operation of Bobcat attachments.

More Examples Clocks

Figure SA-5

Press . . .

TOOL/SETUP LOADER FEATURES DISPLAY OPTIONS CLOCKS

Press TOOL/SETUP

SET CLOCK Use the keypad to set time.

Press RUN/ENTER to set clock.

Press EXIT to return to previous level menu.

Press LOADER FEATURES

RESET JOB CLOCK (Password required) (Job Clock keeps a running total for job hours)

Press CLEAR to reset Job Clock to zero.

Press LOCK/UNLOCK to unlock.

Enter Password and press RUN/ENTER. Languages Press ATTACHMENTS

Press . . .

TOOL/SETUP LOADER FEATURES DISPLAY OPTIONS LANGUAGES Select the language, press RUN/ENTER. Press EXIT to return to previous level menu.

Press RUN / ENTER BUTTON on keypad

Vitals (Monitor the engine, hydraulic/hydrostatic, electrical functions when engine is running.)

Press . . .

TOOL/SETUP LOADER FEATURES.

Press

VITALS Press SELECTION ARROW to select METRIC or ENGLISH (M/E) readouts

UP OR DOWN

Arrow to scroll through attachments

You can monitor real-time readouts of: Engine Oil Pressure Engine Coolant Temperature Hydraulic Charge Pressure Hydraulic Oil Temperature System Voltage Engine Speed

Press the keypad number of a switch to view a description of the attachment function of the switch

The Keyless Right Panel is easy to use. Continue to set your own preferences for running / monitoring your Bobcat Loader.

B-16163/B-24288/B-16161A/B-15753A/B-15754A/B-15755A

Attachments are listed alphabetically. Press the exit button to return one screen or press the “0” (zero) key to return to the home screen immediately [Figure SA-5].

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Changing The Owner Password

Password Setup is available on Keyless Start machines.

Figure SA-6

Password Description Press TOOL / SETUP All new machines with keyless start arrive at Bobcat dealerships with the keypad in locked mode. This means that a password must be used to start the engine.

Press OWNER UTILITIES

For security purposes, your dealer may change the password and also set it in the locked mode. Your dealer will provide you with the password.

Master Password: A permanent, randomly selected password set at the factory which cannot be changed. This password is used for service by the Bobcat dealer if the owner password is not known; or to change the owner password.

Enter PASSWORD (owner or master) on Keypad then press ENTER to Continue Press PASSWORD UTILITIES

Owner Password: Allows for full use of the loader and to setup the Keyless Right Panel. There is only one owner password. It must be used to change the owner or user passwords. Owner should change the password as soon as possible for security of the loader.

Press MODIFY OWNER

User Password: Allows starting and operating the loader; cannot change password or any of the other setup features.

Enter new OWNER PASSWORD on Keypad then press ENTER to Continue.

For the procedures to change passwords (See Changing The Owner Password on Page SA-12.) (See Changing The User Passwords on Page SA-13.)

Re-Enter new OWNER PASSWORD on Keypad then press ENTER to Continue.

OWNER PASSWORD procedure is now complete.

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Password Lockout Feature

Changing The User Passwords

This feature allows the owner to unlock the password feature so that a password does not need to be used every time the engine is started.

Figure SA-7

Figure SA-8

Press TOOL / SETUP

Press LOCK/UNLOCK Press OWNER UTILITIES

Enter PASSWORD (owner or master) on Keypad then press ENTER to Continue

Enter OWNER PASSWORD on Keypad then press ENTER to Continue.

Press PASSWORD UTILITIES

Press MODIFY USER

Press UNLOCK MACHINE

Enter USER number on Keypad (There can be up to 8 different Users, each with their own password.)

then press ENTER to Continue.

Press EXIT

Enter USER PASSWORD on Keypad then press ENTER to Continue.

Machine is now UNLOCKED and can be started without using a password.

USER PASSWORD procedure is now complete. Enter another USER number OR Press EXIT. B-16163/B-24288/B-24290/B-24291/B-16171/B-24295/B-24296/B-24297A

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Figure SA-11

MAINTENANCE CLOCK Description The Maintenance Clock alerts the operator when the next service interval is due. EXAMPLE: The Maintenance Clock can be set to a 250 hour interval as a reminder for the next 250 hour planned maintenance.

Figure SA-9

1 3 B-16163A

The Keyless Right Panel, if equipped, will display a wrench icon (Item 1) [Figure SA-11] alerting the operator to service the machine. This icon will remain on the display until the maintenance clock is reset.

1

NOTE: Key Switch machines will not display the BobCARESM PM message or wrench icon on the right panel.

2

B-15551 B-15551-3A B-15551-3B

Setup See your Bobcat dealer about installation of this feature.

During machine operation, a two beep alarm will sound when there are less than 10 hours until the next planned maintenance. The hour interval (Item 1) and [SEr] (Item 2) will alternate in the display screen (Item 3) [Figure SA-9] for 10 seconds. The display will then revert back to the previous display and will appear for 10 seconds every time the machine is started until the maintenance clock is reset.

Reset Figure SA-12

3

Figure SA-10 1

2 B-15551

Place the key switch in the OFF position (Key Switch) or press the STOP button (Keyless).

1

Press the LIGHTS button (Item 1) [Figure SA-12] to turn the panel ON.

P-76122

Press and hold the HIGH FLOW and AUXILIARY PRESSURE RELEASE buttons (Item 2) simultaneously, until [rEsET] appears in the display screen (Item 3) [Figure SA-12].

The Keyless Right Panel, if equipped, will display a message (Item 1) [Figure SA-10] alerting the operator to service the machine. This message will remain for 10 seconds before reverting back to the previous screen and will appear for 10 seconds every time the machine is started until the maintenance clock is reset.

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MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS DANGER (6702301) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-6 DANGER (6702302) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-6 DANGER (6809511) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-8 DANGER (6717343) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-6 IMPORTANT (6560573) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-8 LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE (6732774) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-10 SERVICE SCHEDULE (6734534). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-3 WARNING (6708941) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-6 WARNING (6579528) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-7 WARNING (6577754) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-7 WARNING (6732696) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-7

MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS (MST)

WARNING (6733996) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-8 WARNING (6725370) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-9 WARNING (6737189) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-9 WARNING (7131523) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-11 WARNING (7131522) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MST-13

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DANGER (6702301)

DANGER (6717343)

DANGER (6702302)

WARNING (6708941)

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WARNING (6579528)

WARNING (6732696)

WARNING (6577754)

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DANGER (6809511)

WARNING (6733996)

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WARNING (6737189)

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SPECIFICATIONS (A300) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-3 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-6 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-4 Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-6 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-5 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-4 Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-5 Machine Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-3 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-4 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-6

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(A300) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS Machine Dimensions •

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Dimensions are given for loader equipped with standard tires and 74 inch Construction & Industrial bucket and may vary with other bucket types. All dimensions are shown in inches. Respective metric dimensions are given in millimeters enclosed by parentheses.

Where applicable, specifications conform to SAE or ISO standards and are subject to change without notice.

B-16393C B-16394

B-16395 Changes of structure or weight distribution of the loader can cause changes in control and steering response and can cause failure of the loader parts.

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(A300) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D) Performance Rated Operating Capacity (ISO)

3000 lb. (1362 kg)

Tipping Load (ISO Rating)

6111 lb. (2772 kg)

Operating Weight

8673 lb. (3934 kg)

SAE Breakout Force - Lift

5500 lbf. (2495 kg)

SAE Breakout Force - Tilt

5000 lbf. (2268 kg)

Push Force

5700 lb. (2585 kg)

Travel Speed - Two-Speed Travel Low/High - Inching Speed

6.9 mph (11,1 km/hr.) / 12.0 mph (19,1 km/hr.)

4.0 mph (6,4 km/hr.)

Controls Vehicle Steering-All Wheel Steer (AWS) Direction and speed controlled with Left Hand joystick. “C” Type Pattern Vehicle Steering-Skid Steer Loader (SSL) Direction and speed controlled with Left Hand joystick. “S” Type Pattern Loader Hydraulics - Lift and Tilt - Front Auxiliary (Standard) - Rear Auxiliary (Option)

Right Hand Joystick Controlled by electrical switches on Right Hand joystick Controlled by electrical switches on Left Hand joystick

Auxiliary Pressure Release

Pressure relieved through quick couplers. Push couplers in, hold for 5 seconds.

Engine

Hand lever engine speed and foot operated accelerator, keyless start switch, function error and shutdown

Starting Aid

Intake Air Heater automatically activated as needed by Instrument Panel

Service Brake

Two independent hydrostatic transmissions controlled by left hand joystick

Secondary Brake

One of the hydrostatic transmissions

Parking Brake (Two-Speed)

Spring applied pressure release multi-disk brake activated by rocker switch on front instrument panel

Engine Make / Model

Kubota V3800-DI-TE3 Turbo-Charged

Fuel / Cooling

Diesel / Liquid

Horsepower (SAE Net) Torque (SAE Net)

77.7 HP (58 kW) @ 2400 RPM 214 lbf.-ft. (290 N•m) @ 1500 RPM

Number of Cylinders

4

Displacement

230 cu. in. (3,769 L)

Bore/Stroke

3.94 in. / 4.72 in. (100 mm / 120 mm)

Lubrication

Gear Pump Pressure system with Filter

Crankcase Ventilation Air Cleaner

Open Breathing Dry replaceable paper cartridge with separate safety element

Ignition Engine Coolant

Diesel - Compression Propylene Glycol / Water Mixture (53%/47%)

Starting Aid

Intake Air Heater

Low Idle

1150 - 1300 RPM

High Idle

2525 - 2575 RPM (2400 - 2450 RPM European)

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(A300) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D) Hydraulic System Pump Type

Engine driven gear type

Pump Capacity - Standard

20.7 GPM (78,4 L/min.) @ 2967 pump RPM @ 91% efficiency

Pump Capacity - High-Flow Option

36.7 GPM (138,9 L/min.) @ 2967 pump RPM @ 91% efficiency

System Relief at Quick Couplers Filters

3250 - 3350 PSI (224 - 231 bar) Full flow replaceable, 3-micron synthetic media element

Steering Filter Hydraulic Cylinders

In Line replaceable filter.

Double-acting; tilt cylinders have cushioning feature on dump and rollback 3.00 (76,2) 3.00 (76,2) 2.00 (50,8) 1.62 (41,1) 1.50 (38,1) 1.00 (25,4) 25.46 (647,0) 15.10 (384) 4.86 (123)

Bore Diameter: Lift Cylinder (2) Tilt Cylinder (2) Steering Cylinder (4) Rod Diameter: Lift Cylinder (2) Tilt Cylinder (2) Steering Cylinder (4) Stroke: Lift Cylinder (2) Tilt Cylinder (2) Steering Cylinder (4) Control Valve

3-Spool, open center type with float detent on lift and electrically controlled auxiliary spool

Fluid Lines

SAE Standard tubelines, hoses and fittings

Fluid Type

BOBCAT FLUID, Hydraulic/Hydrostatic 6903117 - (2.5 Gal.) 6903118 - (5 Gal.) 6903119 - (55 Gal.)

Hydraulic Function Time: Raise Lift Arms Lower Lift Arms Bucket Dump Bucket Rollback Wheel Cycle (Left to Right)

4.5 Seconds 3.5 Seconds 2.6 Seconds 2.1 Seconds 1.4 Seconds

Electrical Alternator

Belt driven, 90 amps, open frame

Battery

12 volts, 950 cold cranking amps @ 0° F (-18° C), 180 Minute reserve capacity at 25 amps

Starter

12 volts, gear type, 4.02 HP (3,0 kW)

Instrumentation

Gauges: Hourmeter, Fuel, Engine Coolant Temperature.

Warning lights: Fuel Level, Engine Preheat, System Voltage, Seat Belt, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Hydrostatic Charge Pressure, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Engine Air Filter and Hydraulic Filter.

Other: Audible Alarm, BICS Function, Lights, Opt./Accessory Switches.

Optional Deluxe Instrumentation: Same gauges and warning lights as standard instrumentation.

Additional bar-type gauges for: Engine Oil Pressure, System Voltage, Hydrostatic Charge Pressure and Hydraulic Oil Temperature.

Additional Features Included: Keyless Start, Clock, Job Clock, Help Screens, and Diagnostic Capability.

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(A300) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D) Drive System Main Drive Transmission Final Drive

Fully hydrostatic, 4-wheel drive Infinitely variable tandem hydrostatic piston pumps, driving two fully reversing hydrostatic motors Pre-stressed #100 HSOC endless roller chain (no master link) and sprockets in sealed chaincase with oil lubrication (Chains do not require periodic adjustments) Two chains per side with no idler sprocket

Engine to Wheel Reduction

29.9:1

Axle Size Wheel Bolts

2.76 in. (70,1 mm), Heat treated Eight 9/16’” Wheel bolts fixed to axle hubs

Capacities Fuel

23 Gal. (87,1 L)

Engine Lubrication & Filter

12 qt. (11,4 L)

Engine Cooling System

4.5 Gal. (17,1 L)

Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Reservoir

4.7 Gal. (17,8 L)

Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System

13 Gal. (49,2 L)

Chaincase Reservoir

11.0 Gal. (41,6 L)

Tires Standard

12 - 16.5

Severe Duty

12 X 16.5

Super Float

33.00-15.5 X 16.5

Sand and Turf

33.00-15.5 X 16.5

Recommended Pressure

Inflate tires to MAXIMUM pressure shown on the side wall of the tire. DO NOT mix brands of tires used on the same loader.

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WARRANTY WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WARRANTY-3

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WARRANTY Bobcat Loaders Bobcat Company warrants to its authorized dealers and authorized dealers of Bobcat Equipment Ltd., who in turn warrant to the owner, that each new Bobcat Loader will be free from proven defects in material and workmanship with respect to (i) all components of the product except as otherwise specified herein for twelve (12) months, (ii) the drive belt from the hydrostatic pump to the engine, for thirty six (36) months, provided that after the initial twelve month warranty period, such warranty shall be limited to parts only and does not include labor, (iii) tracks and Bobcat brand tires, for twelve (12) months on a prorated basis based on the remaining depth of the track or tire at the time any defect is discovered, and (iv) Bobcat brand batteries, for an additional twelve (12) months after the initial twelve month warranty period, provided that Bobcat Company shall only reimburse a fixed portion of the cost of replacing the battery during such additional twelve months. The foregoing time periods shall all commence after delivery by the authorized Bobcat dealer to the original buyer.

During the warranty period, the authorized Bobcat dealer shall repair or replace, at Bobcat Company's option, without charge for parts and labor, any part of the Bobcat product except as otherwise specified herein which fails because of defects in material or workmanship. The owner shall provide the authorized Bobcat dealer with prompt written notice of the defect and allow reasonable time for repair or replacement.

Bobcat Company may, at its option, require failed parts to be returned to the factory. Travel time of mechanics and transportation of the Bobcat product to the authorized Bobcat dealer for warranty work are the responsibility of the owner. The remedies provided in this warranty are exclusive.

This warranty does not apply to diesel engine fuel injection pumps and injectors or tires (except Bobcat brand tires). The owner shall rely solely on the warranty, if any, of the respective manufacturers thereof. This warranty does not cover replacement of scheduled service items such as oil, filters, tune-up parts, and other high-wear items. This warranty does not cover damages resulting from abuse, accidents, alterations, use of the Bobcat product with any accessory or attachment not approved by Bobcat Company, air flow obstructions, or failure to maintain or use the Bobcat product according to the instructions applicable to it.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXCEPT THE WARRANTY OF TITLE. BOBCAT COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL BOBCAT COMPANY OR THE AUTHORIZED BOBCAT DEALER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS, LOST PROFITS, OR LOSS OF MACHINE USE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTE OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF BOBCAT COMPANY OR THE AUTHORIZED BOBCAT DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF BOBCAT COMPANY AND THE AUTHORIZED BOBCAT DEALERS WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT AND SERVICES FURNISHED HEREUNDER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT UPON WHICH SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED.

6570162 (8-02)

Printed in U.S.A.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX AIR CLEANER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-19 AIR CONDITIONING BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-41 ALTERNATOR BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-40 ATTACHMENT CONTROL DEVICE (ACD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-27 ATTACHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-38 BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-13 BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-13 BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OI-11 BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-8 BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-3 BOB-TACH (HAND LEVER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-50 BOB-TACH (POWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-51 CONTROL PANEL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-10 DAILY INSPECTION ......................................................................... OI-28 DELIVERY REPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-4 DRIVE BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-42 DRIVING AND STEERING THE LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-27 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-25 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-24 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-14 FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-39 FIRE PREVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XV FUEL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-21

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HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) . . . . . . . . PM-18 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-21 HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-31 INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-5 LIFT ARM BYPASS CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-12 LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-11 LIFTING THE LOADER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-49 LOADER IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VII INDEX-1

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX (CONT’D) (A300) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPEC-3 LOADER STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-52 LUBRICATING THE LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-47 MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XVIII MAINTENANCE CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-14 MAINTENANCE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-5 MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-35 OPERATING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-44 OPERATOR CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-14 PARKING BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-12 PASSWORD SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-12 PIVOT PINS .................................................................................... PM-49 PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-30 PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XX REAR DOOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-16 REAR GRILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-17 REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XIII SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-10 SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-9 SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-10 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI SERVICE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-7 SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-37 SPEED MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-18 STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-32 STEERING DRIFT COMPENSATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-19 STEERING MODE SELECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-12 STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-36 TIRE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-38 TOWING THE LOADER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-48 TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-13 TRANSPORTING THE LOADER ON A TRAILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-50 TWO-SPEED CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-17

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WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WARRANTY-3 WHEEL ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-45

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