Operation & Maintenance Manual
Compact Track Loader
S/N B1EM11001 & Above
7250077enGB (02-18) (G) Printed in Belgium ©2018 Bobcat Company. All rights reserved.
Original Instructions EU S3B
, OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS
CORRECT
Operator must have instructions
WARNING before operating the machine.
Untrained operators can cause
injury or death.
W-2001-0502
Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol with a warning statement, P-90216
means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety
is involved!” Carefully read the message Never use the loader without
instructions. See machine signs
that follows. (decals), Operation & Maintenance
Manual, and Operator’s Handbook.
CORRECT CORRECT WRONG
NA1254 NA1184 NA1187
Always use the seat bar and fasten Never use loader without operator Never use loader as man lift or
seat belt snugly. cab with ROPS and FOPS approval. elevating device for personnel.
Always keep feet on the foot pedals or Fasten your seat belt.
footrests when operating loader.
WRONG WRONG WRONG
NA1188 NA1185 NA1180
Do not use loader in atmosphere Never carry riders. Always carry bucket or
with explosive dust, explosive gas, attachments as low as possible.
or where exhaust can contact Keep bystanders away from work Do not travel or turn with lift arms
flammable material. area. up.
Load, unload, and turn on flat level
ground.
WRONG WRONG WRONG
NA1182 NA1183 NA1181
Never exceed Rated Operating Never leave loader with engine Never modify equipment.
Capacity. running or with lift arms up.
To park, engage parking brake and Use only attachments approved by
put attachment flat on the ground. Bobcat Company for this model
loader.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
The Bobcat® loader must be equipped with safety items necessary for each job. Ask your Bobcat dealer for information on
the availability and safe use of attachments and accessories.
1. SEAT BELT: Check belt fasteners and check for damaged webbing or buckle.
2. SEAT BAR: When up, it must lock the loader controls.
3. OPERATOR CAB (ROPS and FOPS): It must be on the loader with all fasteners tight.
4. OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK: Must be in the cab.
5. SAFETY SIGNS (DECALS): Replace if damaged.
6. SAFETY TREADS: Replace if damaged.
7. GRAB HANDLES: Replace if damaged.
8. LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE: Replace if damaged.
9. PARKING BRAKE
10. BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) OSW61-0117
, CONTENTS
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY AND TRAINING RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
SYSTEM SETUP AND ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
ALPHABETICAL INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
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
Engine Serial Number
NOTES:
YOUR BOBCAT DEALER:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
Bobcat Company Doosan Bobcat EMEA s.r.o.
P.O. Box 128 U Kodetky 1810
Gwinner, ND 58040-0128 263 12 Dobris
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CZECH REPUBLIC
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, 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BOBCAT COMPANY IS IS0 9001 CERTIFIED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Fluids, Lubricants And Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Loader Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Engine Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
DELIVERY REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
LOADER IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
FEATURES, ACCESSORIES, AND ATTACHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Standard Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Options And Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Buckets Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Special Applications Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Special Applications Kit Inspection And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Forestry Door And Window Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Forestry Door And Window Kit Inspection And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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