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6904136-EN (09-06)

S/N 530611001 & Above

Operation

Maintenance

Manual

EQUIPPED WITH

BOBCAT INTERLOCK

CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)

U.S. Publication 6904136 (11-05) Revised (6-06) (2)

OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS

Operator must have instructions before

running the machine. Untrained

operators 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.

Never use the loader without

instructions. See machine signs

(decals), Operation & Maintenance

Manual, and Operator’s Handbook.

Always use the seat bar and fasten

seat belt snugly.

Always keep feet on the foot 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.

Do not use loader in atmosphere

with explosive dust, explosive gas,

or where exhaust can contact

flammable material.

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.

Never exceed Rated Operating

Capacity.

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.

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. 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) OSW08-0805

WARNING

B-10731A

CORRECT

B-16245

CORRECT WRONG

B-15528

WRONG

B-15531

WRONG

B-15735

WRONG

B-15529

WRONG

B-15532

WRONG

B-15527

WRONG

B-15530 B-15533

WRONG

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CONTENTS

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Write the correct information for YOUR Bobcat Loader in the spaces below. Always use

these numbers when referring to your Bobcat Loader.

Bobcat Europe

Drève Richelle 167

B-1410 WATERLOO

Belgium

FOREWORD ..............................................................................................III

SAFETY .................................................................................................... XI

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................1

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ................................................................59

SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS ...............................................................103

SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................117

Loader Serial Number

Engine Serial Number

NOTES:

YOUR BOBCAT DEALER:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

Safety &

FOREWORD

SAFETY

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

PREVENTIVE

MAINTENANCE

SYSTEM SETUP

& ANALYSIS

SPECIFICATIONS

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Operation & Maintenance Manual II

S205 Skid-Steer Loader

III Operation & Maintenance Manual

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

MACHINE. If you have any questions, see your Bobcat dealer.

BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED................................. V

DELIVERY REPORT ................................................................................. VI

FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS .............................. VIII

Attachments ......................................................................................... IX

Buckets Available ................................................................................. IX

High Flow Attachments ........................................................................ IX

Options and Accessories ................................................................... VIII

Special Applications Kit......................................................................... X

Special Applications Kit Inspection And Maintenance .......................... X

Standard Items................................................................................... VIII

LOADER IDENTIFICATION...................................................................... VII

MOTOR OIL................................................................................................ V

REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS........................................................... V

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................................................................ VI

Engine Serial Number.......................................................................... VI

Loader Serial Number.......................................................................... VI

FOREWORD

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V Operation & Maintenance Manual

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 the two Bobcat manufacturing plants 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.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS

MOTOR OIL

ENGINE OIL FILTER (6 Pack)

6675517

HYDROSTATIC FILTER, In-Line

6661022

FUEL FILTER

6667352

BATTERY

6674687

AIR FILTER, Outer

6598492

FLUID, Hydraulic / Hydrostatic

6903117 - (9,5 L)

6903118 - (19 L)

6903119 - (208 L)

AIR FILTER, Inner

6598362

COOLANT PRESSURE CAP

6672491

HYDROSTATIC FILTER

6661248 (152 mm) - for Std. Flow

6668819 (241 mm) - for High Flow

PROPYLENE GLYCOL ANTI-FREEZE,

6724354 - Concentrate

6724094 - Premixed [-37°C (-34°F)]

6903105 - SAE 15W40 CE/SG (12 L) 6903106 - SAE 15W40 CE/ SG (3,8 L)

6903107 - SAE 10W30 CE/SG (12 L) 6903108 - SAE 10W30 CE/SG (3,8 L)

6903109 - SAE 30W CE/SG (12 L) 6903110 - SAE 30W CE/SG (3,8 L)

6903113 - SAE 15W40 CE/SG (9,5 L) 6903111 - SAE 30W CE/SG (9,5 L)

6903112 - SAE 10W30 CE/SG (9,5 L)

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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS

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.

Figure 1

Loader Serial Number

The loader serial number plate is located on the outside

of the loader frame [Figure 1].

Explanation of loader Serial Number:

1. The four digit Model / Engine Combination Module

number identifies the model number and engine

combination.

2. The five digit Production Sequence Number identifies

the order which the loader is produced.

Engine Serial Number

Figure 2

The engine serial number is located on the side of the

engine [Figure 2] above the oil filter.

DELIVERY REPORT

Figure 3

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].

P-31843B

XXXX XXXXX

Module 2. - Production Sequence

(Series)

Module 1. - Model / Engine

Combination

P-48387

B-16315

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LOADER IDENTIFICATION

B-16604C

B-16605B

†

TILT CYLINDERS

BUCKET

z OPERATOR CAB

(ROPS & FOPS)

BUCKET STEPS

GRAB HANDLES

SAFETY TREAD

FRONT LIGHTS

OPERATOR SEAT

WITH SEAT BELT

 REAR AUXILIARY

QUICK COUPLERS

STABILIZER ROD

SEAT BAR

STEERING

LEVER

REAR WINDOW

LIFT ARM

* TIRES

TAIL LIGHT

REAR DOOR

REAR

LIGHT

REAR GRILL

LIFT ARM SUPPORT

DEVICE

LIFT CYLINDER

LIFT ARM LINK

FRONT AUXILIARY

QUICK COUPLERS

◆Optional or Field Accessory (Not Standard Equipment)

*TIRES - Tires shown may not be standard. The machine is factory equipped with standard tires. Other tires are available.

✝BUCKET - Several different buckets and other attachments are available for this machine.

●ROPS, FOPS - Roll Over Protective Structure, per SAE and ISO 3471, and Falling Object Protective Structure per ISO 3449,

Level I. Level II is available.

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FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

Standard Items

Model S205 Bobcat Loaders are equipped with the

following standard items:

• 7-pin attachment control kit

• Attachment electrical control kit

• Automatically activated glow-plugs

• Auxiliary hydraulics: variable flow / maximum flow

• Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS)

• Bob-Tach™ frame

• CE certification

• Deluxe operator cab*

Includes interior cab foam, side, top and rear

windows, Deluxe wire harness, dome light, and

electrical power port

• Electrically activated proportional front auxiliary

hydraulics

• Engine / hydraulics system shutdown

• High-back cushion suspension seat

• Hydraulic bucket positioning (including ON / OFF

switch)

• Instrumentation

• Lift arm support

• Operating lights, front and rear

• Parking brake

• Seat bar

• Seat belt

• Spark arrestor muffler

• Tyres - 31 x 12-16.5, 10-ply, Bobcat Heavy Duty Wide

Flotation

• Warranty: 12 months or 2000 hours

* Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) - meets

requirements of SAE-J1040 and ISO 3471; Falling

Object Protective Structure (FOPS) - meets

requirements of SAE-J1043 and ISO 3449, Level I

Options and Accessories

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.

• Dealer Installed Accessories

• Air conditioning kit

• Back up alarm kit

• Cab enclosure kit

• Counterweight kit

• Deluxe instrument panel

• Door sensor kit

• FOPS kit**

• Four-point lift kit

• Fresh air heater kit

• Front door kit

• Fuel cap locking kit

• Operator cab, CE, enclosure kit

• Plumbing kit for fresh air heater

• Power Bob-Tach™ kit

• Rear auxiliary hydraulic kit

• Replacement Bob-Tach™

• Replacement operator cab structure

• Single-point lift kit

• Special applications kit

• Factory Options

• Advanced Control System (ACS)

• Advanced Hand Controls (AHC)

• Air conditioning

• Cab enclosure with heat

• Deluxe instrument panel

• High-flow auxiliary hydraulics

• High-flow hydraulics

• Power Bob-Tach™

• Selectable Joystick Control (SJC)

** Falling Objects Protective Structure (FOPS) -

meets requirements of SAE-J1043 and ISO 3449,

Level II

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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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.

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.

Buckets Available

Many bucket styles, widths and different capacities are

available for a variety of different applications. They

include Construction & Industry, Low profile, Fertilizer

and Snow, to name a few. See your Bobcat dealer for the

correct bucket for your Bobcat Loader and application.

Attachments

For specific model availability, see Bobcat Product Price List.

• Angle blade

• Angle broom*†

• Auger

• Backhoe

• Box blade

• Brushcat rotary cutter

• Buckets

• Combination bucket

• Concrete pump*

• Cutter crusher*

• Digger

• Dozer blade*

• Dumping hopper

• Ejector bucket

• Farm grapple

• Grader*

• Hydraulic breaker**

• Industrial grapple

• Landplane

• Landscape rake

• Mixing bucket*

• Pallet fork - hydraulic

• Pallet fork - standard

•Planer*

• Rear stabiliser

•Scarifier

• Snow blower*

•Sod layer*

• Soil conditioner*

• Spreader

• Stump grinder*

• Super scraper

• Sweeper

• Three-point hitch

• Tiller

• Tilt-Tatch™

• Tracks, steel

• Tree transplanter*

• Trench compactor

• Trencher

• Utility forks

• Vibratory roller

• Water kit

• Whisker broom

* Attachment control kit required.

** When operating the loader with this attachment, a

Special Applications Kit, which includes a 12 mm

Lexan front door with 6 mm top and rear windows,

must be used.

† Optional water kit.

See your Bobcat dealer for these and other attachments

available for your loader.

High Flow Attachments

The following attachments are approved for use on

High Flow machines. See your Bobcat dealer for an

updated list of approved attachments.

• Chipper

•Planer

• Rotary Cutter (Brushcat)

• Snow Blower

• Tiller

• Trencher

• Wheel Saw

NOTE: Not all Bobcat High Flow Attachment models

are approved for use with 152 L/min flow.

Damage to attachment or machine can result

when using unapproved attachments.

BUCKET

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FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

(CONT’D)

Special Applications Kit

Available for special applications to restrict material from

entering cab openings. Kit includes 12 mm Lexan™ front

door, top and rear windows.

See your Bobcat dealer for availability.

Special Applications Kit Inspection And Maintenance

• Inspect for cracks or damage. Replace if required.

• Pre-rinse with water to remove gritty materials.

• 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 clean with metal blades or scrapers.

B-25286A

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SAFETY

MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS) ..................................................................XVI

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................... XIII

Before Operation................................................................................ XIII

Fire Prevention....................................................................................XV

Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility ...............................XIV

Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator......................................XIV

SAFETY

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before Operation

Carefully follow the operating and maintenance

instructions in this manual.

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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

SI SSL-0206

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility

WARNING

Operator must have instructions before running the

machine. Untrained operators can cause injury or

death.

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.

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.

Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator

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.

A Qualified Operator Must Do The Following:

Understand the Written Instructions, Rules and

Regulations

• The written instructions from Bobcat Company

include the Delivery Report, Operation &

Maintenance Manual, Operator’s Handbook and

machine signs (decals).

• 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

emblem. Regulations may identify a hazard such as a

utility line.

Have Training with Actual Operation

• Operator training must consist of a demonstration and

verbal instruction. This training is given by your

Bobcat dealer before the product is delivered.

• 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.

Know the Work Conditions

• Know the weight of the materials being handled.

Avoid exceeding the Rated Operating Capacity 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.

• The operator must know any prohibited uses or work

areas, for example, he or she needs to know about

excessive slopes.

• Know the location of any underground lines.

• Wear tight fitting clothing. Always wear safety glasses

when doing maintenance or service. Safety glasses,

hearing protection or Special Applications Kits are

required for some work. See your Bobcat dealer

about Bobcat Safety Equipment for your model.

SI SSL-0206

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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

Fire Prevention

The machines 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.

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 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.

• Do not use the machine where exhaust, arcs, sparks

or hot components can contact flammable material,

explosive dust or gases.

• The operator cab, engine compartment and engine

cooling system must be inspected every day and

cleaned if necessary to prevent fire hazards and

overheating.

• Check all electrical wiring and connections for

damage. Keep the battery terminals clean and tight.

Repair or replace any damaged part.

• Check fuel and hydraulic tubes, hoses and fittings for

damage and leakage. Never use open flame or bare

skin to check for leaks. Tighten or replace any parts

that show leakage. Always clean fluid spills. Do not

use gasoline or diesel fuel for cleaning parts. Use

commercial nonflammable solvents.

• 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.

• Always clean the machine, 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. Have good ventilation

when grinding or welding painted parts. Wear dust

mask when grinding painted parts. Toxic dust or gas

can be produced.

• Stop the engine and let it cool before adding fuel.

No smoking!

• Use the procedure in the Operation & Maintenance

Manual for connecting the battery and for jump

starting.

• Use the procedure in the Operation & Maintenance

Manual for cleaning the spark arrestor muffler (if

equipped).

Figure 4

• Know where fire extinguishers and first aid kits are

located and how to use them. Fire extinguishers are

available from your Bobcat dealer [Figure 4].

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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.

B-16604C

6710358

6702301

6702302

6727595 (5)

6731757

(ACS) - Advanced Control System

(SJC) - Selectable Joystick Controls

SJC - 7131518

SJC - 6737248

Standard and ACS - 6727926 SJC - 7131519

Door Opt. -

7110316

Inside Cab

ACS Only

6718706

6902600

6735140

Door Opt. - 6707852

6734179

Shoulder Belt

Opt. - 6735370

7117407

(Inside Fuse Cover)

6579528

(Behind Lift Arm Crossmember)

6561383

(Behind Bob-Tach)

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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.

6708929

6565990

Under Rear Grill

6560573

6719018

6717343 (2)

Under Cab

6727595 (2) Ref.

6709030

Inside Rear Door 6734534B B-16605B

6578368

6577754 (2)

6733996

6809511 (2)

(On Hose & Tubeline)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................38

Choosing The Correct Bucket..............................................................38

Installing And Removing The Attachment (Hand Lever Bob-Tach)......39

Installing And Removing The Attachment (Power Bob-Tach Option)...41

Pallet Forks ..........................................................................................38

BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) ................................11

Operation .............................................................................................11

DAILY INSPECTION..................................................................................25

Daily Inspection and Maintenance.......................................................26

DRIVING AND STEERING THE LOADER ...............................................14

Available Controls Configurations ........................................................14

Operation (SJC) in ‘H’ Control Pattern.................................................15

Operation (SJC) in ‘ISO’ Control Pattern .............................................16

Operation (Standard and ACS)............................................................14

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL.....................................................................13

Operation .............................................................................................13

HYDRAULIC CONTROLS.........................................................................18

Advanced Control System (ACS) In HAND Control Mode ...................19

Attachment Control Device (ACD) (If Equipped)..................................24

Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY) ..................21

Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (VARIABLE FLOW).............................21

Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped) ....................................20

Description ...........................................................................................18

FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (CONTINUOUS FLOW).........22

FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (MAXIMUM FLOW) ...............21

FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (VARIABLE FLOW)................21

High-Flow Hydraulics Operation (If Equipped).....................................23

Quick Couplers ....................................................................................22

REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (If Equipped) ............................22

Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment) .........................23

Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped) ............................24

Selectable Joystick Control (SJC) In ‘H’ Control Pattern .....................19

Selectable Joystick Control (SJC) In ‘ISO’ Control Pattern..................20

Standard Controls (Also ACS In FOOT Pedal Mode) ..........................18

INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION ...................................................5

Cab Light................................................................................................8

Left Panel...............................................................................................5

Option And Field Accessory Panels.......................................................9

Right Panel (Key Switch) .......................................................................6

Right Panel (Keyless).............................................................................7

LIFT ARM BY-PASS CONTROL................................................................12

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

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LIFTING THE LOADER ............................................................................ 56

Four Point Lift ...................................................................................... 56

Single Point Lift.................................................................................... 56

MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANELS .................................................... 34

Left Panel............................................................................................. 34

Right Panel (Key Switch) ..................................................................... 34

Right Panel (Keyless) .......................................................................... 35

Warning And Shutdown....................................................................... 35

OPERATING PROCEDURE ..................................................................... 44

Digging And Filling A Hole (ACS - Handles, SJC - ‘H’ Pattern) ........... 51

Digging And Filling A Hole (Foot Pedals)............................................. 48

Digging And Filling A Hole (SJC - ‘ISO’ Pattern) ................................. 54

Filling And Emptying The Bucket (ACS - Handles, SJC - ‘H’ Pattern)....49

Filling And Emptying The Bucket (Foot Pedals) .................................. 46

Filling And Emptying The Bucket (SJC - ‘ISO’ Pattern) ....................... 52

Inspect The Work Area........................................................................ 44

Leveling The Ground Using Float (ACS - Handles, SJC - ‘H’ Pattern) ...50

Leveling The Ground Using Float (Foot Pedals).................................. 47

Leveling The Ground Using Float (SJC - ‘ISO’ Pattern) ...................... 53

Operating With A Full Bucket............................................................... 44

Operating With An Empty Bucket ........................................................ 45

PARKING BRAKE ..................................................................................... 13

PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE................................................................ 27

Entering The Loader............................................................................ 27

Seat Adjustment .................................................................................. 27

Seat Bar............................................................................................... 28

Seat Belt Adjustment ........................................................................... 28

SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM ........................................................... 10

Operation............................................................................................. 10

SPEED MANAGEMENT (SJC OPTION) .................................................. 17

Operation............................................................................................. 17

STARTING THE ENGINE ......................................................................... 29

Cold Temperature Starting................................................................... 32

Key Switch ........................................................................................... 29

Keyless ................................................................................................ 31

Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System ..................................... 33

STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER........................ 36

Emergency Exit ................................................................................... 37

Procedure ............................................................................................ 36

STOPPING THE LOADER........................................................................ 16

Using The Control Levers Or Joysticks................................................ 16

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

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TOWING THE LOADER ............................................................................55

Procedure ............................................................................................55

TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE..................................................................12

Operation .............................................................................................12

TRANSPORTING THE LOADER ON A TRAILER ....................................57

Fastening .............................................................................................57

Loading And Unloading........................................................................57

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)

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INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION

Left Panel

Figure 5

The left instrument panel is the same for both the Key

Switch and Keyless Instrument Panels [Figure 5].

The table below shows the DESCRIPTION and

FUNCTION / OPERATION for each of the components of

the left panel.

* See SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS on Page 103 for further description of SERVICE CODES.

B-15551

456 7 8

13 910 11 12

REF.

NO DESCRIPTION FUNCTION / OPERATION

1TEMPERATURE GAUGE Shows the engine coolant temperature.

2HOURMETER / CODE

DISPLAY / GLOW PLUG

COUNTDOWN

HOURMETER - Records operating hours of loader. CODE DISPLAY - Display numeric SERVICE CODES*

relating to the loader monitoring system. COUNTDOWN - Preheat time remaining

3FUEL GAUGE Shows the amount of fuel in the tank.

4LIGHTS / 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 (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 2 seconds to

view SHTDN (SHUTDOWN) feature & Operational Code Number in HOURMETER / CODE DISPLAY.

ATTACHMENT AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS

6HIGH FLOW (Option) Press to engage the HIGH FLOW auxiliary hydraulics. Press again to disengage.

7MAXIMUM 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.]

8AUXILIARY PRESSURE RELEASE Rear Auxiliary Only - With key ON or engine running, press and hold button for 5 seconds. (See Relieve

Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment) on Page 23 for front auxiliary pressure release.)

BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)

(See SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS on Page 103 for more information.)

9PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Press to activate BICS System when the Seat Bar is down and operator is seated in operating position.

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 (Function 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 on Page 12.) Press a second time to lock the brakes.

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

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INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION (CONT’D)

Right Panel (Key Switch)

Figure 6

The right instrument panel shown [Figure 6] is the Key

Switch Panel.

The table below shows the Icons and other components

of the Right Key Switch Panel.

* These functions are monitored and have associated SERVICE CODES. See SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS on Page 103 for

description of SERVICE CODES.

B-15552B

15 17 19 21 23 25 27

16 18 20 22 24 26 28

REF. FUNCTION ICON /

LIGHT ALARM CODE CONDITION DESCRIPTION

Advanced

Control System

(ACS) (Opt.)

ON 3 Beeps * Error Error with Advanced Control System (ACS)

or Selectable Joystick Control (SJC).

Attachment

Control Device

(ACD)

FLASHING

- - -

3 Beeps

- - -

Error

Electrical controlled attachment is present.

Error with Attachment Control Device (ACD).

General

Warning

FLASHING

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.

18 NOT USED - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Fuel Level ON

FLASHING

3 Beeps

*Error

WARNING

Fuel level sender system fault.

Fuel level low.

Glow Plugs ON

FLASHING

- - -

3 Beeps

- - -

Error

Glow plugs are energized.

Error with glow plugs.

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 Oil

Pressure

FLASHING

3 Beeps

Continuous

Error

WARNING

SHUTDOWN

Engine oil pressure sender out of range.

Engine oil level low.

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

Hydrostatic

Charge

Pressure

FLASHING

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 Coolant

Temperature

FLASHING

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 Oil

Temperature

FLASHING

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 Air Filter ON

FLASHING

3 Beeps

Error

WARNING

Air filter with high restriction.

Air filter switch not connected.

Hydraulic Filter ON

FLASHING

3 Beeps

Error

WARNING

Hydraulic filter with high restriction.

Hydraulic filter switch not connected.

29 Key Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - Used to start and stop the engine.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION (CONT’D)

Right Panel (Keyless)

Figure 7

The right instrument panel shown [Figure 7] is the

Keyless Panel.

1. Display Panel: The Display Panel is where all system

setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and error

conditions are displayed.

2. Function Icons: The lower left area of the Keyless

Panel has the same Icons as the Key Switch Panel.

These Icons are only visible when the monitoring

system has detected an error.

3. Selection Buttons: The four Selection Buttons allow

you to select items from the Display Panel and scroll

through screens.

4. Keypad: The numeric keypad (4) [Figure 7] 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 Panel.

Figure 8

The first screen you will see on your new loader will be as

shown in [Figure 8].

When this screen is on the display you can enter the

password and start the engine or change the Display

Panel setup features.

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 Panel Setup on Page 112.)

Keep your password in a safe place for future

needs.

Start Engine: Use the Keypad to enter the numbers

(letters) of your password and press the RUN / ENTER

key (5) [Figure 7].

Press and hold the START Button (6) [Figure 7] until the

engine starts.

Change Language: Press the Selection Button at the end

of the arrow [Figure 8] to go to the next screen.

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6 5

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INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION (CONT’D)

Right Panel (Keyless) (Cont’d)

Figure 9

Use the Keypad to select the number of the language

[Figure 9].

Press EXIT. The screen will return to [Figure 8]. You can

then enter the password and start the engine.

(See DISPLAY CONTROLLER PANEL SETUP on

Page 111) for further description of screens to setup the

system for your use.

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.

Cab Light

Figure 10

Push the button (1) [Figure 10] to turn the light ON. Push

the button again to turn OFF.

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N-22015

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INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION (CONT’D)

Option And Field Accessory Panels

Figure 11

Figure 12

NOTE: Parking Brake (13) [Figure 12] is Standard on

all loaders.

Side Accessory Panel [Figure 11]

Front Accessory Panel [Figure 12]

P16000

SIDE ACCESSORY PANEL

2456789

B-15993C

B-15993H

FRONT ACCESSORY PANEL

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

REF.

NO. DESCRIPTION FUNCTION / OPERATION

1POWER PLUG Provides a 12V receptacle for

accessories.

2NOT USED - - -

3FRONT 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.

4REAR 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.

5NOT USED - - -

6NOT USED - - -

7FAN MOTOR Turn clockwise to increase fan

speed; counterclockwise to

decrease. There are four positions;

OFF-1-2-3.

8AIR COND.

SWITCH

Press top of switch to start; bottom to

stop. Fan Motor (7) must be ON for

A/C to operate.

9TEMP.

CONTROL

Turn clockwise to increase the

temperature; counterclockwise to

decrease.

REF.

NO. DESCRIPTION FUNCTION / OPERATION

10 ADVANCED

CONTROL

SYSTEM (ACS)

Press the top to select Hand

Controls; bottom to select Foot

Controls.

11 NOT USED - - -

12 POWER

BOB-TACH

Press and hold the up arrow to

disengage the the Bob-Tach wedges.

Press and hold the down arrow to

engage the wedges into the

mounting frame holes.

13 PARKING

BRAKE

(Standard on all

Loaders)

Press the top to engage the

PARKING BRAKE; bottom to

disengage.

14 TURN SIGNAL

INDICATORS

Indicates left or right TURN

SIGNALS are ON.

15 HAZARD

LIGHTS

Press the top to turn the HAZARD

LIGHTS ON; right side bottom to turn

OFF.

16 ROTATING

BEACON

Press the top to turn the ROTATING

BEACON ON; bottom to turn OFF.

17 SELECTABLE

JOYSTICK

CONTROL (SJC)

Press the top to select ‘ISO’ Control

Pattern; bottom to select ‘H’ Control

Pattern.

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SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Operation

Figure 13

The seat bar restraint system has a pivoting seat bar with

arm rests (1) [Figure 13].

The operator controls the use of the seat bar. The seat

bar in 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 pedal controls or footrests

and hands on steering levers.

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When the seat bar is down, 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 and both foot pedals (if

equipped) will be locked when returned to neutral

position.

WARNING

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.

• (Foot Pedal Controls) Move pedals until both

lock.

• (Advanced Control system - ACS) Move the

hydraulic controls to the NEUTRAL POSITION to

make sure that both lift and tilt functions are

deactivated.

The seat bar system must deactivate the lift and

tilt control functions when the seat bar is up.

Service the system if hand controls do not

deactivate.

• (Selectable Joystick Controls - SJC) Move the

joysticks to the 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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BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)

Operation

WARNING

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.

W-2151-0394

Figure 14

The Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS) has a

pivoting seat bar with arm rests (1) [Figure 14].

The operator controls the use of the seat bar. The seat

bar in 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 (1) [Figure 14] 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.

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.

W-2261-0799

Figure 15

There are display lights (1, 2, 3 and 4) [Figure 15]

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.

When, the seat bar is up, the lift, tilt, auxiliary hydraulics,

and traction drive functions are deactivated.

WARNING

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.

• (Foot Pedal Controls) Move pedals until both

lock.

• (Advanced Control system - ACS) Move the

hydraulic controls to the NEUTRAL POSITION to

make sure that both lift and tilt functions are

deactivated.

The seat bar system must deactivate the lift and

tilt control functions when the seat bar is up.

Service the system if hand controls do not

deactivate.

• (Selectable Joystick Controls - SJC) Move the

joysticks to the 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.

W-2463-0603

P-45116

N-18409

B-15551G

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LIFT ARM BY-PASS CONTROL

Figure 16

The lift arm by-pass control (1) [Figure 16] 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 (1) [Figure 16] clockwise 1/4 turn.

• Pull up and hold the knob until the lift arms slowly

lower.

TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE

Operation

Figure 17

(Functions Only When The Seat Bar Is Raised And The

Engine Is Running) There is a TRACTION LOCK

OVERRIDE Button (1) [Figure 17] on the left instrument

panel which will allow you to use the steering levers to

move the loader forward & backward when using the

backhoe attachment or for loader service.

Press the TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE Button once to

unlock traction drive. The TRACTION light (2)

[Figure 17] will be ON.

Press the button a second time to lock the traction drive.

The TRACTION light (2) [Figure 17] will be OFF.

NOTE: The TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE Button will

unlock the traction drive when seat bar is

raised and the engine is running.

The TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE Button will

function if brake is in the engaged or

disengaged position and the engine is

running.

P-54406

B-15551

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ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

Operation

Figure 18

The speed control lever is at the right side of the

operator's seat (1) [Figure 18].

Move the lever forward to increase engine speed. Move

backward to decrease engine speed.

PARKING BRAKE

Figure 19

Press the top of the switch (1) [Figure 19] to engage the

parking brake. The traction drive system will be locked.

Press the bottom of the switch (2) [Figure 19] 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.

P-31864

B-15993C

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DRIVING AND STEERING THE LOADER

Available Controls Configurations

The loader has three configurations available:

•Standard Controls - Two Steering Levers control drive

and steering functions.

•Advanced Control System (ACS) (Option or Field

Accessory) - Two Steering Levers control drive and

steering functions.

•Selectable Joystick Controls (SJC) (Option) -

(‘ISO’ Pattern) Left joystick controls the drive and

steering functions.

(‘H’ Pattern) Left and right joysticks control left and

right side drive and steering functions.

Operation (Standard and ACS)

Figure 20

The control levers (1) [Figure 20] are on the left and right

side in front of the seat.

Move levers smoothly. Avoid sudden starting and

stopping.

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.

W-2261-0799

Figure 21

The levers control forward and reverse travel and turning

the loader [Figure 21].

Forward Travel - Push both levers forward.

Reverse Travel - Pull both levers backward.

Normal Turning - Move one lever farther forward than

the other.

Fast Turning - Push one lever forward and pull the other

lever backward.

For slow travel speed, push the steering levers forward

only a small amount.

To increase travel speed, push both levers farther

forward.

For maximum pushing force, push the levers forward only

a small amount with the engine at full speed.

P-45122

PI-1849A

Standard and ACS

RIGHT TURNLEFT TURN

RIGHT

FAST TURN

LEFT

FAST TURN

REVERSEFORWARD

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DRIVING AND STEERING THE LOADER (CONT’D)

Operation (SJC) in ‘H’ Control Pattern

Figure 22

Select the ‘H’ control pattern by pressing the bottom of

the switch (1) [Figure 22].

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.

W-2399-0501

Figure 23

Both joysticks control drive and steering and are located

on the right and left side in front of the seat (1)

[Figure 23].

Move the joysticks smoothly. Avoid sudden starting and

stopping.

Figure 24

Hand Control Functions (Drive and Steering) [Figure 24]

1. Forward Travel - Move both joysticks forward.

2. Backward Travel - Move both joysticks backward.

3. Forward Left Turn - Move the right joystick farther

forward than the left joystick.

4. Forward Right Turn - Move the left joystick farther

forward than the right joystick.

5. Left Fast Turn - Move the left joystick backward and

the right joystick forward.

6. Right Fast Turn - Move the left joystick forward and

the right joystick backward.

B-15993H

P-45116

B-22029

Left

Joystick

Right

Joystick

SJC in ‘H’ Control Pattern

FORWARD

BACKWARD

RIGHT

TURN

LEFT

TURN

LEFT

FAST

TURN

RIGHT

FAST

TURN

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DRIVING AND STEERING THE LOADER (CONT’D)

Operation (SJC) in ‘ISO’ Control Pattern

Figure 25

Select the ‘ISO’ control pattern by pressing the top of the

switch (1) [Figure 25].

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.

W-2399-0501

Figure 26

The joystick which controls drive and steering is on the

left side in front of the seat (1) [Figure 26].

Figure 27

Left Joystick Functions (Drive and Steering) [Figure 27]

Move the joystick smoothly. Avoid sudden starting and

stopping.

1. Forward Travel - Move joystick forward.

2. Backward Travel - Move joystick backward.

3. Forward Left Turn - Move joystick forward and to the

left.

4. Forward Right Turn - Move joystick forward and to

the right.

5. Backward Left Turn - Move joystick backward and to

the right.

6. Backward Right Turn - Move joystick backward and

to the left.

7. Left Fast Turn - Move joystick to the left.

8. Right Fast Turn - Move joystick to the right.

STOPPING THE LOADER

Using The Control Levers Or Joysticks

When the control levers or joysticks are moved to the

neutral position, the hydrostatic transmission will act as a

service brake to stop the loader.

B-15993H

P-45116

B-21970

LEFT JOYSTICK

SJC in ‘ISO’

Control Pattern

FORWARD

LEFT TURN

FORWARD

RIGHT TURN

BACKWARD

LEFT TURN

BACKWARD

RIGHT TURN

LEFT FAST TURN RIGHT FAST TURN

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SPEED MANAGEMENT (SJC OPTION)

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.

Figure 28

Press the button (1) [Figure 28] on the left joystick once

to engage Speed Management.

Figure 29

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 (1)

[Figure 29].

While Speed Management is engaged, press the top of

the Speed Control switch (2) [Figure 28] to increase the

speed up to 99% [SPd 99] or the bottom of the switch (3)

[Figure 28] to decrease the speed down to 3% [SPd 3].

The percentages will appear in the display (1, 2 and 3)

[Figure 29].

Press button (1) [Figure 28] again to disengage Speed

Management and return to Standard Travel Speed

([Std] (4) [Figure 29] will appear in display.)

NOTE: Early model loaders will show Snl in the

display [Figure 29] instead of SPd.

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).

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%.

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 (1)

[Figure 28] to resume Speed Management

Operation.

P-24802

Right Joystick

P-24820

Left Joystick

B-15551-2A

B-15551-2B

B-15551-2C

B-15551-1D

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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS

Description

Two foot pedals (or optional hand controls) control the

hydraulic cylinders for the lift and tilt functions.

Put your feet on the pedals (or footrests) and KEEP

THEM THERE any time you operate the loader.

Standard Controls (Also ACS In FOOT Pedal Mode)

Figure 30

Lift Arm Operation - (Left Pedal)

Push the heel (1) [Figure 30] of the pedal to raise the

lift arms.

Push the toe (2) [Figure 30] of the pedal to lower the

lift arms.

Lift Arm Float Position Operation - (Left Pedal)

Push the toe (2) [Figure 30] of the pedal all the way

forward until it locks into the float position.

Use the float position of the lift arms to level loose

material while driving backward.

Raise the lift arms to disengage the float position.

Lift Arm Float Position (With ACS) - (Left Pedal)

Press and hold the Float button (3) [Figure 30].

Push the toe (2) [Figure 30] of the pedal forward to

lower the lift arms. Then release the float button.

Use the float position of the lift arms to level loose

material while driving backward.

Raise the lift arms to disengage the float position.

Figure 31

Tilt Operation - (Right Pedal)

Push the heel (1) [Figure 31] of the pedal to tilt the

bucket backward.

Push the toe (2) [Figure 31] of the pedal to tilt the

bucket forward.

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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D)

Advanced Control System (ACS) In HAND Control

Mode

Figure 32

Lift Arm Operation - (Left Hand Lever)

Move the lever outward (1) [Figure 32] to raise the lift

arms.

Move the lever inward (2) [Figure 32] to lower the lift

arms.

Lift Arm Float Position - (Left Hand Lever)

Press and hold the Float Button (3) [Figure 32] while

the lever is in neutral. Move the lever to lift arm down

position (2) [Figure 32], then release the button.

Press Float Button (3) [Figure 32] again or move the

lever to lift arm up position (1) [Figure 32].

Use the float position of the lift arms to level loose

material while driving backward.

Figure 33

Tilt Operation - (Right Hand Lever)

Move the lever inward (1) [Figure 33] to tilt the bucket

backward.

Move the lever outward (2) [Figure 33] to tilt the

bucket forward.

Selectable Joystick Control (SJC) In ‘H’ Control

Pattern

Figure 34

Lift Arm Operation - (Left Hand Joystick)

Move the joystick outward (1) [Figure 34] to raise the

lift arms.

Move the joystick inward (2) [Figure 34] to lower the

lift arms.

Lift Arm Float Position - (Left & Right Hand Joysticks)

Press and hold the Float Button (3) [Figure 34] while

the joysticks are in neutral. Move the left joystick to lift

arm down position (2) [Figure 34], then release the

button.

Press Float Button (3) [Figure 34] again or move the

left joystick to lift arm up position (1) [Figure 34] to

disengage.

Use the float position of the lift arms to level loose

material while driving backward.

Figure 35

Tilt Operation - (Right Hand Joystick)

Move the joystick inward (1) [Figure 35] to tilt the

bucket backward.

Move the joystick outward (2) [Figure 35] to tilt the

bucket forward.

B-15541 B-15781

B-15518 B-15781

B-15541 B-19873

B-19874

Right

Joystick

Left

Joystick

B-15518 B-19873

B-19874

Left

Joystick

Right

Joystick

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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D)

Selectable Joystick Control (SJC) In ‘ISO’ Control

Pattern

Figure 36

Lift Arm Operation - (Right Hand Joystick)

Move the joystick backward (1) [Figure 36] to raise

the lift arms.

Move the joystick forward (2) [Figure 36] to lower the

lift arms.

Lift Arm Float Position - (Right Hand Joystick)

Press and hold the Float Button (3) [Figure 36] while

the joystick is in neutral. Move the joystick to lift arm

down position (2) [Figure 36], then release the

button.

Press Float Button (3) [Figure 36] again or move the

joystick to lift arm up position (1) [Figure 36] to

disengage.

Use the float position of the lift arms to level loose

material while driving backward.

Figure 37

Tilt Operation - (Right Hand Joystick)

Move the joystick inward (4) [Figure 37] to tilt the

bucket backward.

Move the joystick outward (5) [Figure 37] to tilt the

bucket forward.

Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)

The function of the bucket position valve is to keep the

bucket in the same approximate position it is in before

you begin raising the lift arms.

Figure 38

Press BUCKET POSITIONING button (1) [Figure 38] to

engage the bucket position function. (The light will be on.)

Press again to disengage.

Bucket Positioning functions only during upward lift cycle.

If the Bucket Positioning button is pressed and held for

2 seconds, the Warning and Shutdown status will be

displayed (2) [Figure 38]. (See SHUTDOWN FEATURE

on Page 115.)

B-155541 B-15781

Right Joystick

B-15518 B-15781

Right Joystick

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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D)

Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (VARIABLE FLOW)

Figure 39

Figure 40

VARIABLE FLOW allows for slow-to-fast movement of

auxiliary functions. If you move the auxiliary switch (1)

[Figure 40] half-way, the auxiliary functions move at

approximately one-half speed.

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button (1) [Figure 39]

once.

The light (2) [Figure 39] will be ON.

To disengage, press the auxiliary hydraulics button (1)

[Figure 39] two more times.

Both lights (2 and 3) [Figure 39] will be OFF.

NOTE: When the operator is seated and raises the

seat bar, the Auxiliary Hydraulic System

(Front and Rear) will deactivate.

Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (MAXIMUM FLOW

ONLY)

MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY allows for fast movement only. If

you move the auxiliary switch (1 or 3) [Figure 40], the

auxiliary functions move at fast speed; release the switch

to stop auxiliary functions.

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button (1) [Figure 39] two

times.

The light (3) [Figure 39] will be ON.

To disengage, press the auxiliary hydraulics button (1)

[Figure 39] again.

Both lights (2 and 3) [Figure 39] will be OFF.

NOTE: When the operator is seated and raises the

seat bar, the Auxiliary Hydraulic System

(Front and Rear) will deactivate.

FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (VARIABLE

FLOW)

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button for VARIABLE

FLOW.

Push the switch (1) [Figure 40] to the right or left to

change the fluid flow direction of the front quick couplers.

(EXAMPLE: Open and close grapple teeth.)

FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (MAXIMUM

FLOW)

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button for MAXIMUM

FLOW.

Push the switch (1) [Figure 40] to the right or left to

change the fluid flow direction of the front quick couplers.

(EXAMPLE: Open and close grapple teeth.)

Press again to disengage.

B-15551

P-31833

P-16537

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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D)

FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation

(CONTINUOUS FLOW)

After selecting VARIABLE or MAXIMUM FLOW, press

the front switch (2) [Figure 40] to give the front quick

couplers a constant flow of fluid with the female coupler

being pressurized. (EXAMPLE: Operate a backhoe.)

REVERSE CONTINUOUS FLOW - To set reverse flow

(male coupler pressurized), select VARIABLE or

MAXIMUM FLOW, then, while holding the auxiliary

switch (1) [Figure 40] to the left, press the front

switch (2) [Figure 40]. Reverse flow can be used only

with augers, power rakes, sweepers, tillers, and vibratory

rollers.

To release from continuous operation, press the front

switch (2) [Figure 40] a second time.

REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (If Equipped)

Figure 41

The switches on the left hand lever control the rear

auxiliary hydraulics.

Press the auxiliary hydraulics button for MAXIMUM

FLOW.

Push the switch (3) [Figure 40] to the right or left to

change the fluid flow direction to rear quick couplers

[Figure 41]. (EXAMPLE: Raise and lower rear

stabilizers.)

Quick Couplers

WARNING

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.

W-2072-0496

Figure 42

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 42] must

be replaced.

Install the male coupler into the female coupler. Full

connection is made when the ball release sleeve slides

forward on the female coupler.

To Disconnect: Hold the male coupler. Retract the sleeve

on the female coupler until the couplers disconnect.

P-31831C

P-31847A

P-43614

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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D)

Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment)

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.

W-2220-0396

Front Auxiliary Quick Couplers

When Connecting: Push the quick couplers tightly

together and hold for five seconds; the pressure is

automatically released as the couplers are installed.

When Disconnecting: Push the quick couplers tightly

together and hold for five seconds; then retract the sleeve

until the couplers disconnect.

Rear Auxiliary Quick Couplers

Figure 43

Press the AUXILIARY PRESSURE RELEASE Button (1)

[Figure 43]. Hold it for two seconds after the engine

comes to a complete stop. The pressure will be released.

High-Flow Hydraulics Operation (If Equipped)

Figure 44

The High-Flow function provides additional flow to the

system to operate an attachment which requires more

hydraulic flow (EXAMPLE: Planer).

Connect the attachment to the quick couplers (1)

[Figure 44].

Some attachments may have a case drain which needs

to be connected to the small quick coupler (2)

[Figure 44].

Figure 45

Press the HIGH FLOW button (1) [Figure 45].

Press a second time to disengage.

B-15551

P-43614

P-19820

B-15551

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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D)

High-Flow Hydraulics Operation (If Equipped)

(Cont’d)

Figure 46

You can use additional switches (1, 2, and 3) [Figure 46]

on the right and left control handles for functions which

control some attachments.

See the appropriate Attachment Operation &

Maintenance Manual for control details.

Attachment Control Device (ACD) (If Equipped)

Figure 47

You will need the Dual-Connector (7-pin / 14-pin) kit (1)

[Figure 47] to operate early model attachments. See

your Bobcat Loader dealer.

Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)

Figure 48

The secondary front auxiliary quick couplers (1)

[Figure 48] are available as Field Installed Accessory.

These are used when there is a need for additional

auxiliary hydraulics (EXAMPLE: Planer side shift).

Connect the attachment to the secondary auxiliary

hydraulics (1) [Figure 48].

Set the Auxiliary Hydraulic Button for Variable Flow or

Maximum Flow Only. (See Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation

(VARIABLE FLOW) on Page 21) (See also Auxiliary

Hydraulics Operation (MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY) on

Page 21).

Figure 49

Push switch (1) [Figure 49] to the right or left to change

fluid flow direction. (EXAMPLE: Side shift on the Planer.)

NOTE: The secondary front auxiliary hydraulics and

the rear auxiliary hydraulics operate from the

same auxiliary section of the control valve. To

operate only one of these auxiliary functions,

disconnect the other.

P-13254

P-16537

P-43614

P-19820

P16291A

SECONDARY

COUPLERS

P-31833

Right Steering Lever

P-16537

Left Steering Lever

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DAILY INSPECTION

Figure 50

6734534B-V

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DAILY INSPECTION (CONT’D)

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 [Figure 50] is a guide for

correct maintenance of the Bobcat Loader. It is located

inside the rear door of the loader.

• Engine Oil Level

• Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid Level

• Engine Air Filter, Check Air System for Damage or

Leaks

• Engine Coolant Level, 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,

Bob-Tach Wedges)

• Tires, Check for Wear, Damage, Correct Air Pressure

• Fuel Filter, Remove Trapped Water

• Loose or Broken Parts, Repair or replace as

necessary

• Safety Treads and Safety Signs (Decals), Replace as

necessary

• Lift Arm Support Device. Replace if damaged

• Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS)

WARNING

Operator must have instructions before operating the

machine. Untrained operators can cause injury or

death.

W-2001-0502

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 300 mm from the decal. Wash from the

center of the decal toward the edges.

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PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE

Entering The Loader

Figure 51

Use the bucket or attachment steps, grab handles and

safety treads (on top of the loader lift arms and frame) to

get on and off the loader [Figure 51]. Do not jump.

Safety treads are installed on the Bobcat Loader to

provide a slip resistant surface for getting on and off the

loader.

Keep safety treads clean and replace when damaged.

Replacement treads are available from your Bobcat

Loader dealer.

Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance

Manual and the Operator's Handbook (1) [Figure 51]

before operating the loader.

The Operation & Maintenance Manual and other manuals

can be kept in a container (2) [Figure 51] provided

behind the operator seat.

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

Seat Adjustment

Figure 52

Release the seat lever (1) [Figure 52] and adjust the

seat position for comfortable operation of the loader

controls.

Figure 53

Suspension Seat - (Option) Release the lever (1)

[Figure 53] to adjust the seat distance from the steering

levers and foot pedals (if equipped).

Release the lever (2) [Figure 53] to adjust the angle of

the seat back.

Turn the lever (3) [Figure 53] to adjust the seat cushion

for weight of the operator.

N-20299

N-18529A

N-20299

P-31865

P-16052

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PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Seat Belt Adjustment

Figure 54

Squeeze both seat belt adjusters to release and lengthen

each half of the seat belt [Figure 54].

Fasten the seat belt.

Pull the ends of the belt through the belt adjusters so that

the seat belt is snug and the buckle is centered between

your hips [Figure 54].

Figure 55

3-Point Restraint - (Option) Connect the shoulder belt to

the lap belt (1) [Figure 55]. Pull the lap belt across to the

left side of the seat (2) [Figure 55] and fasten.

The shoulder belt must be positioned over your right

shoulder and the lap belt must be snug over your lower

hips [Figure 55].

IMPORTANT

Check the seat belt and shoulder belt retractors for

correct operation.

Keep retractors clean and replace as necessary.

I-2199-0200

Seat Bar

Figure 56

Lower the seat bar and engage the parking brake (1)

[Figure 56].

Put the foot pedals or hand controls in neutral position.

NOTE: Keep your hands on the steering levers and

your feet on the foot pedals (or footrests)

while operating the loader.

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.

W-2261-0799

P-16038

P-16041

N-21773

N-21774A

N-21773A

P-45114

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STARTING THE ENGINE

Key Switch

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.

W-2051-1086

Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRE-

STARTING PROCEDURE on Page 27.)

Figure 57

Set the engine speed control to the 1/2 speed position

[Figure 57].

Figure 58

Turn the key switch to RUN [Figure 58]. The indicator

lights on the right instrument panel [Figure 58] will come

ON briefly and the Instrument Panel / monitoring system

will do a self test.

If the temperature is cold, the glow plugs will

automatically cycle. The Icon light (1) [Figure 58] will be

ON and the cycle time remaining will show in the

hourmeter.

When the Icon light goes OFF, turn the key switch to

START [Figure 58]. Release the key when the engine

starts. It will return to the RUN position.

NOTE: Make sure both hand controls (ACS) or

Joysticks (SJC) are in the neutral position

before starting the engine. Do not move the

levers or joysticks from the neutral position

when turning the key to RUN or START

[Figure 58].

If controls are moved:

a. The neutral position for the hydraulic valve

spool and hand control may not be correctly

calibrated. This can result in slight movement of

the lift or tilt hydraulic cylinders when the hand

control lever is returned to the neutral position

after start-up.

b. ACS indicator light (2) [Figure 58] on right

instrument panel will be ON.

If either condition occurs, return key to STOP. Put

the controls in neutral position and re-start

engine.

P-31864

B-15552B

START

STOP RUN

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STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D)

Key Switch (Cont’d)

Figure 59

(ACS) Select hand control or foot pedal operation (1)

[Figure 59].

(SJC) Select ‘ISO’ or ‘H’ Control Pattern (2) [Figure 59].

Figure 60

Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button (1)

[Figure 60] to activate the BICS system and to perform

hydraulic and loader functions. (See Cold Temperature

Starting on Page 32.)

NOTE: (SJC) The pending mode will flash which will

indicate PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER is

required. The light will flash when key is ON

and continue to flash until the PRESS TO

OPERATE LOADER button is pressed and

thereafter it will light solid. If the mode

(ISO / H) is changed while driving, the active

mode will be solid and the pending mode will

flash. When operation of the machine is

returned to neutral, the active mode will then

turn off and the pending mode will continue to

flash until the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER

button is pressed.

WARNING

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.

W-2050-1285

B-15993C

SJC

B-15993H

FRONT ACCESSORY PANEL

ACS

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STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D)

Keyless

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.

W-2051-1086

Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRE-

STARTING PROCEDURE on Page 27.)

Figure 61

Set the engine speed control to the 1/2 speed position

[Figure 61].

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 Passwords on Page 112.)

Keep your password in a safe place for future

needs.

Figure 62

Use the numeric keypad (1) [Figure 62] to enter the

password, then press the RUN / ENTER Button (2)

[Figure 62].

If the temperature is cold, the glow plugs will

automatically cycle and the Icon light (3) [Figure 62] will

be ON.

When the Icon light goes OFF, press the START

Button (4) [Figure 62]. Release the button when the

engine starts.

NOTE: Make sure both hand controls (ACS) or

Joysticks (SJC) are in the neutral position

before starting the engine. Do not move the

levers or joysticks from the neutral position

when attempting to start the engine.

If either hand control is moved:

a. The neutral position for the hydraulic valve

spool and hand control may not be correctly

calibrated. This can result in movement of the lift

or tilt hydraulic cylinders when the hand control

lever is returned to the neutral position after start-

up.

b. ACS indicator light (5) [Figure 62] on right

instrument panel will be ON.

If either condition occurs, press the STOP

button (6) [Figure 62]. Put the controls in neutral

position and re-start the engine.

P-31864

B-15553B

B-22153

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STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D)

Keyless (Cont’d)

Figure 63

(ACS) Select hand control or foot pedal operation (1)

[Figure 63].

(SJC) Select ‘ISO’ or ‘H’ Control Pattern (2) [Figure 63].

Figure 64

Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER Button (1)

[Figure 64] to activate the BICS system and to perform

hydraulic and loader functions. (See Cold Temperature

Starting on Page 32.)

NOTE: (SJC) The pending mode will flash which will

indicate PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER is

required. The light will flash when key is ON

and continue to flash until the PRESS TO

OPERATE LOADER button is pressed and

thereafter it will light solid. If the mode

(ISO / H) is changed while driving, the active

mode will be solid and the pending mode will

flash. When operation of the machine is

returned to neutral, the active mode will then

turn off and the pending mode will continue to

flash until the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER

button is pressed.

WARNING

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.

W-2050-1285

Cold Temperature Starting

WARNING

Do not use ether with glow plug (preheat) systems.

Explosion can result which can cause injury, death,

or severe engine damage.

W-2071-0903

If the temperature is below freezing, perform the following

to make starting the engine easier:

• Replace the engine oil with the correct type and

viscosity for the anticipated starting temperature.

• Make sure the battery is fully charged.

• Install an engine heater, available from your Bobcat

Loader dealer.

NOTE: The LCD of the Keyless Panel may not be

immediately visible when the temperature is

below -26°C (-15°F). 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-15993C

SJC

B-15993H

FRONT ACCESSORY PANEL

ACS

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STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D)

Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System

IMPORTANT

When the temperature is below -30°C (-20°F),

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 -18°C

(0°F) if possible.

I-2007-1285

Let the engine run for a minimum of 5 minutes to warm

the engine and hydrostatic transmission fluid before

operating the loader.

Figure 65

If the Fluid Pressure Icon light (1) [Figure 65] (Key

Switch Panel) or (2) [Figure 65] (Keyless Panel) comes

ON when operating the loader (cold), more warm up time

is needed.

B-15553B

B-15552B

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MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANELS

Left Panel

Figure 66

Frequently monitor the temperature and fuel gauges and

BICS lights (all must be ON to operate loader)

[Figure 66].

Right Panel (Key Switch)

Figure 67

After the engine is running, frequently monitor the right

instrument panel [Figure 67] for error conditions.

The associated icon will be ON if there is an error

condition.

EXAMPLE: Engine Coolant Temperature is High

The Engine Temperature Icon (1) [Figure 67] will be ON.

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

Find the cause of the error code and correct before

operating the loader again.

B-15553B

B-15552B

B-15553B

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MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANELS (CONT’D)

Right Panel (Keyless)

Figure 68

After the engine is running, frequently monitor the right

instrument panel [Figure 68] for error conditions.

The associated icon will be ON if there is an error

condition.

EXAMPLE: Engine Coolant Temperature is High

The Engine Temperature Icon (1) [Figure 68] will be ON.

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

In addition, the Keyless Panel display screen will describe

the extreme condition that can cause damage to the

engine or loader systems [Figure 68].

Find the cause of the error code and correct before

operating the loader again.

Warning And Shutdown

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.

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.

The SHUTDOWN feature is associated with the following

Icons:

General Warning

Engine Oil Pressure

Engine Coolant Temperature

Hydraulic Oil Temperature

Hydrostatic Charge Pressure

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

Procedure

Figure 69

Stop the Bobcat Loader on level ground.

Lower the lift arms fully and put the attachment flat on the

ground [Figure 69].

Figure 70

Pull the engine speed control fully backward [Figure 70]

to decrease the engine speed.

Figure 71

Engage the parking brake.

Turn the key switch to the STOP position (1) [Figure 71]

(Key Switch) or press the STOP Button (2) [Figure 71]

(Keyless).

Lift the seat bar and make sure the lift and tilt functions

are deactivated.

Unbuckle the seat belt.

Remove the key from the switch (Key Switch) to prevent

operation of the loader by unauthorized personnel.

Exit the loader using grab handles, safety tread and steps

(maintaining a 3-point contact) [Figure 69].

WARNING

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.

• (Foot Pedal Controls) Move pedals until both

lock.

• (Advanced Control system - ACS) Move the

hydraulic controls to the NEUTRAL POSITION to

make sure that both lift and tilt functions are

deactivated.

The seat bar system must deactivate the lift and

tilt control functions when the seat bar is up.

Service the system if hand controls do not

deactivate.

• (Selectable Joystick Controls - SJC) Move the

joysticks to the 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.

W-2463-0603

P-66660

P-66659

P-31864

B-15553B

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STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER

(CONT’D)

Emergency Exit

The front opening on the operator cab and rear window

provide exits.

Rear Window (If Equipped)

Figure 72

Pull on the tag on the top of the rear window to remove

the rubber cord [Figure 72].

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

Figure 73

Exit through the rear of the operator cab [Figure 73].

Front Door (If Equipped)

NOTE: When an Operator Cab Enclosure Kit is

installed, the window of the front door can be

used as an emergency exit [Figure 74].

NOTE: If the loader has a Special Application Door

Kit installed, the window of the front door is

NOT an emergency exit.

Figure 74

Pull the plastic loop at the top of the window in the front

door to remove the rubber cord [Figure 74].

Figure 75

Push the window out with your foot [Figure 75] at any

corner of the window.

Exit through the front door.

P-64994

N-18495

N-20171

P-24472

6707852

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ATTACHMENTS

Choosing The Correct Bucket

WARNING

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.

W-2052-0500

NOTE: Warranty is void if non-approved attachments

are used on the Bobcat Loader.

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 and for secure fastening to the

Bob-Tach.

The Rated Operating Capacity for this loader is shown on

a decal in the operator cab. (See Fluid Capacities on

Page 122.)

The Rated Operating Capacity 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.

Figure 76

Exceeding the Rated Operating Capacity [Figure 76] can

cause the following problems:

• Steering the loader may be difficult.

• Tracks will wear faster.

• There will be a loss of stability.

• The life of the Bobcat Loader will be reduced.

Use the correct size bucket 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

Rated Operating Capacity for the loader. Partial loads

make steering more difficult.

Pallet Forks

Figure 77

The maximum load to be carried when using a pallet fork

is shown on a decal located on the pallet fork frame (1)

[Figure 77].

See your Bobcat dealer for more information about pallet

fork inspection, maintenance and replacement. See your

Bobcat Loader dealer for Rated Operating Capacity when

using a pallet fork and for other available attachments.

WARNING

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

Do not exceed Rated Operating Capacity. Excessive

load can cause tipping or loss of control.

W-2053-0903

B-15527

WRONG

B-17255

Load varies with

model of pallet fork

being used.

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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 78

Installing

Pull the Bob-Tach levers all the way up (1) [Figure 78].

Enter the loader and perform the PRE-STARTING

PROCEDURE. (See PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE on

Page 27.)

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

Drive the loader forward until the top edge of the

Bob-Tach is completely under the top flange of the bucket

[Figure 78] (or other attachment). Be sure the Bob-Tach

levers do not hit the bucket.

Figure 79

Tilt the Bob-Tach backward until the cutting edge of the

bucket (or other attachment) is slightly off the ground

[Figure 79].

Stop the engine and exit the loader.

WARNING

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.

• (Foot Pedal Controls) Move pedals until both

lock.

• (Advanced Control system - ACS) Move the

hydraulic controls to the NEUTRAL POSITION to

make sure that both lift and tilt functions are

deactivated.

The seat bar system must deactivate the lift and

tilt control functions when the seat bar is up.

Service the system if hand controls do not

deactivate.

• (Selectable Joystick Controls - SJC) Move the

joysticks to the 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.

W-2463-0603

Figure 80

Push down on the Bob-Tach levers until they are fully

engaged in the locked position (1) [Figure 80] (wedges

fully extended).

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N-18516

N-17058

P-17058A

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ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)

Installing And Removing The Attachment (Hand

Lever Bob-Tach) (Cont’d)

Installing (Cont’d)

Figure 81

The wedges (1) [Figure 81] must extend through the

holes (2) [Figure 81] in the mounting frame of the bucket

(or attachment), securely fastening the bucket to the

Bob-Tach.

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

Removing

Lower the lift arms and put the attachment flat on the

ground and lower or close the hydraulic equipment.

• If the attachment is hydraulically controlled

(combination bucket, backhoe, etc.), stop the engine

and relieve hydraulic pressure at the quick couplers.

(See Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and

Attachment) on Page 23.)

Raise the seat bar, unfasten the seat belt, set the parking

brake and exit the loader.

WARNING

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.

• (Foot Pedal Controls) Move pedals until both

lock.

• (Advanced Control system - ACS) Move the

hydraulic controls to the NEUTRAL POSITION to

make sure that both lift and tilt functions are

deactivated.

The seat bar system must deactivate the lift and

tilt control functions when the seat bar is up.

Service the system if hand controls do not

deactivate.

• (Selectable Joystick Controls - SJC) Move the

joysticks to the 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.

W-2463-0603

Figure 82

Pull the Bob-Tach levers [Figure 82] all the way up.

WARNING

Bob-Tach levers have spring tension. Hold lever

tightly and release slowly. Failure to obey warning

can cause injury.

W-2054-1285

N-16043A

N-16044A

P-31693A

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ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)

Installing And Removing The Attachment (Hand

Lever Bob-Tach) (Cont’d)

Removing (Cont’d)

Enter the loader.

Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE on Page 27.

Start the engine.

Release the parking brake.

Be sure the lift arms are all the way down. Tilt the

Bob-Tach forward.

Figure 83

Move the loader backward, away from the bucket or

attachment [Figure 83].

Installing And Removing The Attachment (Power

Bob-Tach Option)

Installing

The Bob-Tach is used for fast changing of buckets and

attachments. See the appropriate Attachment Operation

& Maintenance Manual to install other attachments.

Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See PRE-

STARTING PROCEDURE on Page 27.)

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

Figure 84

Push and hold BOB-TACH “WEDGES UP” switch (Front

Accessory Panel) (1) [Figure 84] until levers are in

unlocked position (2) [Figure 84] (wedges fully raised).

N-18515

P-16045

N-

16043AP-

P-16043A

B-15993

P-16046

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ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)

Installing And Removing The Attachment (Power

Bob-Tach Option) (Cont’d)

Installing (Cont’d)

Figure 85

Drive the loader forward until the top edge of the

Bob-Tach is completely under the top flange of the bucket

[Figure 85] (or other attachment).

Figure 86

Tilt the Bob-Tach backward until the cutting edge of the

bucket (or other attachment) is slightly off the ground

[Figure 86].

Push and hold BOB-TACH “WEDGES DOWN” switch

(Front Accessory Panel) (1) [Figure 84] until levers are

fully engaged in the locked position (3) [Figure 84]

(wedges fully extended).

The wedges (4) [Figure 84] must extend through the

holes in the mounting frame of the bucket (or

attachment), securely fastening the bucket to the

Bob-Tach.

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

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)

before installing an attachment to be sure

both wedges are fully raised before installing

the attachment.

N-18515

N-18516

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ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)

Installing And Removing The Attachment (Power

Bob-Tach Option) (Cont’d)

Removing

Lower the lift arms and put the attachment flat on the

ground and lower or close the hydraulic equipment.

• If the attachment is hydraulically controlled

(combination bucket, backhoe, etc.):

Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic pressure in the

auxiliary circuit. (See Relieve Hydraulic Pressure

(Loader and Attachment) on Page 23.)

Exit the loader and disconnect the hydraulic hoses

from the attachment.

Enter the loader.

Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See

PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE on Page 27.)

Start the engine.

Release the parking brake.

Figure 87

Push and hold the BOB-TACH “WEDGES UP” Switch

(Front Accessory Panel) (1) [Figure 87] until the wedges

are fully raised.

Tilt the Bob-Tach forward.

Figure 88

Move the loader backward, away from the bucket or

attachment [Figure 88].

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)

before installing an attachment to be sure

both wedges are fully raised before installing

the attachment.

P-16045

B-15993

N-18515

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OPERATING PROCEDURE

Inspect The Work Area

Before beginning operation, inspect the work area for

unsafe conditions.

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

When operating on a public road or highway, always

follow local regulations. For example: Slow Moving

Vehicle Sign or direction signals may be required.

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.

I-2015-0284

Operate the loader with the engine at full speed for

maximum horsepower. Move the steering levers only a

small amount to operate the loader slowly.

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 89

WARNING

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.

W-2018-1187

Figure 90

With a full bucket, go up or down the slope with the heavy

end toward the top of the slope [Figure 89] and

[Figure 90].

B-15519

WITH BUCKET FULL

Going Up Slope

B-15548

WITH BUCKET FULL

Going Down Slope

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Operating With An Empty Bucket

Figure 91

Figure 92

With empty bucket, go down or up the slope with the

heavy end toward the top of the slope [Figure 91] and

[Figure 92].

B-15540

WITH BUCKET EMPTY

Going Down Slope

B-15517

Going Up Slope

WITH BUCKET EMPTY

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Filling And Emptying The Bucket (Foot Pedals)

Filling

Figure 93

Figure 94

Lower the lift arms all the way (1) [Figure 93].

Tilt the bucket forward (2) [Figure 93] until the cutting

edge of the bucket is on the ground.

Drive slowly forward into the material. Tilt the bucket

backward (1) [Figure 94] all the way when the bucket is

full.

Drive backward away from the material.

WARNING

Load, unload and turn on flat level ground. Do not

exceed Rated Operating Capacity 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

Emptying

Figure 95

Keep the bucket low when moving to the area where you

want to empty the bucket.

Raise the lift arms (1) [Figure 95]. Level the bucket (2)

[Figure 95] while raising the lift arms to help prevent

material from falling off the back of the bucket.

Drive forward slowly until the bucket is over the top of the

truck box or bin.

Empty the bucket (2) [Figure 95]. If all the material is

near the side of the truck or bin, use the bucket tilt to

move it to the other side.

WARNING

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.

W-2057-0694

B-15520 B-15973

B-15521 B-15973

B-15534 B-15973

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Leveling The Ground Using Float (Foot Pedals)

Figure 96

Put the lift arms in float position by pushing the pedal all

the way forward (1) [Figure 96] until the pedal is locked

in the forward position.

Tilt the bucket forward (2) [Figure 96] to change the

position of the cutting edge of the bucket.

With the bucket tilted farther forward, there is more force

on the cutting edge and more loose material can be

moved.

Drive backward to level loose material.

Push the bottom of the lift pedal (3) [Figure 96] to unlock

the float position.

IMPORTANT

Never drive forward when the hydraulic control for lift

arms is in float position.

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B-15522 B-15973

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Digging And Filling A Hole (Foot Pedals)

Digging

Figure 97

Lower the lift arms all the way (1) [Figure 97]. Put the

cutting edge of the bucket on the ground (2) [Figure 97].

Drive forward slowly and continue to tilt the bucket

down (2) [Figure 97] until it enters the ground.

Raise the cutting edge a small amount (3) [Figure 97] to

increase traction and keep an even digging depth.

Continue to drive forward until the bucket is full. When the

ground is hard, raise and lower the cutting edge of the

bucket (2 and 3) [Figure 97] while driving forward slowly.

Figure 98

Tilt the bucket backward (1) [Figure 98] as far as it will go

when the bucket is full.

Filling

Figure 99

Lower the lift arms (1) [Figure 99] and put the cutting

edge of the bucket on the ground (2) [Figure 99]. Drive

forward to the edge of the hole to push the material into

the hole.

Tilt the bucket forward (2) [Figure 99] as soon as it is

past the edge of the hole.

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

B-15539 B-15973

B-15538 B-15973

B-15537 B-15973

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Filling And Emptying The Bucket (ACS - Handles,

SJC - ‘H’ Pattern)

Filling

Figure 100

Figure 101

Lower the lift arms all the way (1) [Figure 100].

Tilt the bucket forward (2) [Figure 100] until the cutting

edge of the bucket is on the ground.

Drive slowly forward into the material. Tilt the bucket

backward (1) [Figure 101] all the way when the bucket is

full.

Drive backward away from the material.

WARNING

Load, unload and turn on flat level ground. Do not

exceed Rated Operating Capacity 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

Emptying

Figure 102

Keep the bucket low when moving to the area where you

want to empty the bucket.

Raise the lift arms (1) [Figure 102]. Level the bucket (2)

[Figure 102] while raising the lift arms to help prevent

material from falling off the back of the bucket.

Drive forward slowly until the bucket is over the top of the

truck box or bin.

Empty the bucket (2) [Figure 102]. If all material is near

the side of the truck or bin, use the bucket tilt to move it to

the other side.

WARNING

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.

W-2057-0694

B-15520 B-15781

B-15521 B-15781

B-15534 B-15781

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Leveling The Ground Using Float (ACS - Handles,

SJC - ‘H’ Pattern)

Figure 103

Press and hold the float button (1) [Figure 103] while the

lever is in neutral. While lowering the lift arms (2)

[Figure 103], release the float button.

Tilt the bucket forward (3) [Figure 103] to change the

position of the cutting edge of the bucket.

With the bucket tilted farther forward, there is more force

on the cutting edge and more loose material can be

moved.

Drive backward to level loose material.

To disengage float, press the float button (1) again or

raise the lift arms (4) [Figure 103].

IMPORTANT

Never drive forward when the hydraulic control for lift

arms is in float position.

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Digging And Filling A Hole (ACS - Handles, SJC -

‘H’ Pattern)

Digging

Figure 104

Lower the lift arms all the way (1) [Figure 104]. Tilt the

bucket forward (2) [Figure 104] until the cutting edge of

the bucket is on the ground.

Drive forward slowly and continue to tilt the bucket

down (2) [Figure 104] until it enters the ground.

Tilt the bucket backward a small amount (3) [Figure 104]

to increase traction and keep an even digging depth.

Continue to drive forward until the bucket is full. When the

ground is hard, raise and lower the cutting edge (1 and 2)

[Figure 104] while driving forward.

Figure 105

Tilt the bucket backward (1) [Figure 105] as far as it will

go when the bucket is full.

Filling

Figure 106

Lower the lift arms (1) [Figure 106] and put the cutting

edge of the bucket on the ground (2) [Figure 106]. Drive

forward to the edge of the hole to push the material into

the hole.

Tilt the bucket forward (2) [Figure 106] as soon as it is

past the edge of the hole.

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

B-15539 B-15781A

B-15781B

B-15538

B-15781

B-15537

B-15781A

B-15781B

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Filling And Emptying The Bucket (SJC - ‘ISO’ Pattern)

Filling

Figure 107

Figure 108

Lower the lift arms all the way (1) [Figure 107].

Tilt the bucket forward (2) [Figure 107] until the cutting

edge of the bucket is on the ground.

Drive slowly forward into the material. Tilt the bucket

backward (1) [Figure 108] all the way when the bucket is

full.

Drive backward away from the material.

WARNING

Load, unload and turn on flat level ground. Do not

exceed Rated Operating Capacity 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

Emptying

Figure 109

Keep the bucket low when moving to the area where you

want to empty the bucket.

Raise the lift arms (1) [Figure 109]. Level the bucket (2)

[Figure 109] while raising the lift arms to help prevent

material from falling off the back of the bucket.

Drive forward slowly until the bucket is over the top of the

truck box or bin.

Empty the bucket (2) [Figure 109]. If all material is near

the side of the truck or bin, use the bucket tilt to move it to

the other side.

WARNING

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.

W-2057-0694

B-15520 P-24820

P-24802

B-15521

P-24820

P-24802

B-15534

P-24820

P-24802

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Leveling The Ground Using Float (SJC - ‘ISO’ Pattern)

Figure 110

Press and hold the float button (1) [Figure 110] while the

joystick is in neutral. While lowering the lift arms (2)

[Figure 110], release the float button.

Tilt the bucket forward (3) [Figure 110] to change the

position of the cutting edge of the bucket.

With the bucket tilted farther forward, there is more force

on the cutting edge and more loose material can be

moved.

Drive backward to level loose material.

To disengage, press the float button again or raise the lift

arms (4) [Figure 110].

IMPORTANT

Never drive forward when the hydraulic control for lift

arms is in float position.

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B-15522

P-24820

P-24802

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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)

Digging And Filling A Hole (SJC - ‘ISO’ Pattern)

Digging

Figure 111

Lower the lift arms all the way (1) [Figure 111]. Put the

cutting edge of the bucket on the ground (2)

[Figure 111].

Drive forward slowly and continue to tilt the bucket

down (2) [Figure 111] until it enters the ground.

Raise the cutting edge a small amount (3) [Figure 111]

to increase traction and keep an even digging depth.

Continue to drive forward until the bucket is full. When the

ground is hard, raise and lower the cutting edge (2 and 3)

[Figure 111] while driving forward.

Tilt the bucket backward (3) [Figure 111] as far as it will

go when the bucket is full.

Filling

Figure 112

Lower the lift arms (1) [Figure 112] and put the cutting

edge of the bucket on the ground (2) [Figure 112]. Drive

forward to the edge of the hole to push the material into

the hole.

Tilt the bucket forward (2) [Figure 112] as soon as it is

past the edge of the hole.

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

B-15539 P-24820

P-24802

B-15537

P-24820

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 Machine

Rating on Page 120.)

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LIFTING THE LOADER

Single Point Lift

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

5 meters while lifting the machine.

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 113

Install the kit as explained in the Instructions with the kit

and attach lift as shown [Figure 113].

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.

Four Point Lift

WARNING

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

• Before lifting, check fasteners on four point lift.

• Never allow riders in the cab or bystanders within

5 meters 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.

Figure 114

Attach cables or chains to lift eyes [Figure 114].

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TS-1998A

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TRANSPORTING THE LOADER ON A TRAILER

Loading And Unloading

WARNING

Adequately designed ramps of sufficient strength are

needed to support the weight of the machine when

loading onto a transport vehicle. Wood ramps can

break and cause personal injury.

W-2058-0494

Be sure the transport and towing vehicles are of

adequate size and capacity. (See Fluid Capacities on

Page 122.)

Figure 115

A loader with an empty bucket or no attachment must be

loaded backward onto the transport vehicle [Figure 115].

The rear of the trailer must be blocked or supported (1)

[Figure 115] when loading or unloading the loader to

prevent the front end of the trailer from raising up.

Fastening

Figure 116

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 116].

• 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 (Inset) [Figure 116].

• Fasten each end of the chain to the transport vehicle.

P-54213A

P-54214A

Alternate Front Tie Down

P-73276

N-19048A

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

AIR CLEANER SERVICE..........................................................................77

Replacing Filter Elements ....................................................................77

AIR CONDITIONING BELT .......................................................................95

Belt Adjustment....................................................................................95

Belt Replacement.................................................................................95

ALTERNATOR BELT..................................................................................95

Belt Adjustment....................................................................................95

Belt Replacement.................................................................................95

BOB-TACH (HAND LEVER) ....................................................................100

Inspection And Maintenance..............................................................100

BOB-TACH (POWER - OPTION).............................................................101

Inspection And Maintenance..............................................................101

BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) ................................66

Inspecting Deactivation Of Lift And Tilt Functions (ACS and SJC) ......66

Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine

STOPPED - Key ON) ...........................................................................66

Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON) ...........66

Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control .............................................66

Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)..........................66

Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING) ...............................66

DRIVE BELT..............................................................................................96

Belt Adjustment....................................................................................96

Belt Replacement.................................................................................96

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................................................................84

Battery Maintenance ............................................................................85

Description ...........................................................................................84

Fuse And Relay Location / Identification..............................................84

Removing And Installing Battery..........................................................87

Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) .............................................85

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ...................................................................82

Checking Level.....................................................................................82

Cleaning...............................................................................................82

Removing And Replacing the Coolant .................................................83

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM ............................................................81

Checking And Adding Engine Oil.........................................................81

Engine Oil Chart...................................................................................81

Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter...............................................81

PREVENTIVE

MAINTENANCE

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FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE) ....................................... 94

Checking And Adding Oil..................................................................... 94

Removing Oil From The Chaincase..................................................... 94

FUEL SYSTEM ......................................................................................... 79

Filling the Fuel Tank............................................................................. 79

Fuel Filter............................................................................................. 80

Fuel Specifications .............................................................................. 79

Removing Air From The Fuel System.................................................. 80

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING ....................................................... 76

Air Conditioning Lubrication................................................................. 76

Cleaning and Maintenance.................................................................. 76

Evaporator ........................................................................................... 76

Filters................................................................................................... 76

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 76

HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM.................................................. 88

Breather Cap ....................................................................................... 91

Checking And Adding Fluid ................................................................. 88

Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid Chart ...................................................... 88

Removing And Replacing Charge Filter .............................................. 90

Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Fluid And Case Drain Filters ...... 89

Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter ...................... 88

LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE ................................................................. 69

Installing .............................................................................................. 69

Removing ............................................................................................ 70

LOADER STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE................................ 102

Return to Service............................................................................... 102

Storage .............................................................................................. 102

LUBRICATING THE LOADER .................................................................. 97

Lubrication Locations........................................................................... 97

MAINTENANCE SAFETY......................................................................... 63

OPERATOR CAB ...................................................................................... 71

Cab Door Sensor (If Equipped) ........................................................... 73

Description........................................................................................... 71

Lowering .............................................................................................. 72

Raising................................................................................................. 71

PIVOT PINS .............................................................................................. 99

Inspection And Maintenance ............................................................... 99

REAR DOOR ............................................................................................ 74

Adjusting.............................................................................................. 74

Opening And Closing........................................................................... 74

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REAR GRILL .............................................................................................75

Installing...............................................................................................75

Removing.............................................................................................75

SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM............................................................67

Description ...........................................................................................67

Inspecting.............................................................................................67

Maintaining...........................................................................................67

SEAT BELT................................................................................................68

Inspection and Maintenance ................................................................68

SERVICE SCHEDULE ..............................................................................65

Chart ....................................................................................................65

SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER................................................................92

Cleaning Procedure .............................................................................92

TIRE MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................93

Mounting ..............................................................................................93

Rotating................................................................................................93

Wheel Nuts ..........................................................................................93

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY

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.

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

involved!” Carefully read the message that follows.

Never service the Bobcat Skid-

Steer Loader without instructions.

Use the correct procedure to lift

or lower operator cab.

Cleaning and maintenance are

required daily.

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.

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. MSW07-0805

WARNING

B-10731A

CORRECT CORRECT

B-15535

CORRECT

B-15524

WRONG

B-15734

WRONG

B-15732

WRONG

B-15525

WRONG

B-15733

WRONG

B-15523

WRONG

B-6589

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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.

■Or every 12 months.

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

❍Inspect new belt after first 50 hours.

✵First oil and filter change must occur at 50 hours; 250 hours thereafter.

▼Replace the hydraulic / hydrostatic filter element after the first 50 hours; and thereafter when the transmission warning light

comes ON while operating or at the 500 hour interval.

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.

SERVICE SCHEDULE HOURS

ITEM SERVICE REQUIRED 8-10 50 100

■

250

■

500

■

1000

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

Engine Air Filter and Air System Check display panel. Service only when required. Check for leaks and damaged

components.

Engine Cooling System Clean debris from oil cooler, radiator & grill. Check coolant level COLD and add premixed

coolant as needed.

Fuel Filter Remove the trapped water.

Lift Arms, Cylinders, Bob-Tach Pivot

Pins and Wedges

Lubricate with multi-purpose lithium based grease.

Tires Check for damaged tires and correct air pressure. Inflate to MAXIMUM pressure shown on

sidewall of tire.

Seat Belt, Seat Bar, Control

Interlocks, Seat Belt Retractors

Check the condition of seat belt. Check the sear bar and control interlocks for correct

operation. Clean dirt and debris from moving parts. Clean or replace seat belt retractors as

needed.

Bobcat Interlock Control Systems

(BICS™)

Check that four BICS indicator lights and functions are activated. 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 (If Equipped) Clean or replace filters as needed.

Hydraulic Fluid, Hoses and Tubelines Check fluid level and add as needed. Check for damage and leaks. See your Bobcat

dealer for repair or replacement as needed.

Final Drive Trans. (Chaincase), Foot

Pedals, Hand Controls or Steering

Levers

Check oil level and add oil as needed. Check for correct operation. See your Bobcat dealer

for repair or adjustment as needed.

Parking Brake Check operation.

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

Page 93.) ❏

Spark Arrestor Muffler Clean the spark chamber.

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

Steering Lever Pivots Grease fittings.

Fuel Filter Replace filter element.

Engine / Hydro. Drive Belt Check for wear or damage. ❍

Alternator Belt Check condition and tension. Adjust as needed.

Bobcat Interlock Control System

(BICS™)

Check the function of the lift arm by-pass control.

Engine Oil and Filter Replace oil and filter. Use CD or better grade oil and Bobcat filter. ✵

Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter, Charge

Filter, Reservoir Breather

Replace the hydrostatic filter, charge filter and the reservoir breather. ▼

Engine Valves Adjust the engine valves. See your Bobcat dealer for this service.

Final Drive Trans. (Chaincase) Replace the fluid.

Hydraulic Reservoir Replace the fluid.

Case Drain Filters Replace the filters.

Coolant Replace the coolant. Every 2 years

WARNING

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BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)

Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine STOPPED -

Key ON)

Figure 117

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 (1, 2 and 3) [PRESS TO OPERATE

LOADER, SEAT BAR, AND LIFT & TILT VALVE] on

left instrument panel should be ON [Figure 117].

2. Raise seat bar fully. All four BICS lights (1, 2, 3 and 4)

[PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER, SEAT BAR, LIFT &

TILT VALVE AND TRACTION*] on left instrument

panel should be OFF [Figure 117].

NOTE: Record what lights are blinking (if any) and

the number of light flashes. (See BOBCAT

INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) on

Page 105.)

Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics

System (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)

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.

Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)

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.

Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)

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.

7. Engage parking brake and move steering levers

slowly forward and backward. The TRACTION lock

should be engaged.

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 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.

Inspecting Deactivation Of Lift And Tilt Functions

(ACS and SJC)

9. Sit in operator’s seat and fasten seat belt. Lower seat

bar, start engine and press the PRESS TO OPERATE

LOADER Button.

10. Raise lift arms about 2 meters off the ground.

11. Turn key to OFF (Key Switch Panel), press STOP

Button (Keyless Panel), and wait for the engine to

come to a complete stop.

12. Turn key to ON (Key Switch Panel), press RUN /

ENTER Button (Keyless Panel). Press the PRESS

TO OPERATE LOADER Button, move hand control or

joystick to lower the lift arms. Lift arms should not

lower.

13. Move the control (foot pedal, hand control or joystick)

to tilt the bucket (or attachment) forward. The bucket

(or attachment) should not tilt forward.

WARNING

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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SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Description

The seat bar restraint system has a pivoting seat bar with

arm rests.

The operator controls the use of the seat bar. The seat

bar in the down position helps to keep the operator in the

seat.

Models with foot pedals have hydraulic valve spool

interlocks for the lift and tilt functions. The spool

interlocks require the operator to lower the seat bar in

order to operate the foot pedal controls.

When the seat bar is down, the PRESS TO OPERATE

LOADER Button is activated and the engine is running,

the lift, tilt and traction drive functions can be operated.

When the seat bar is up, the lift and tilt control pedals are

locked when returned to the NEUTRAL position.

Models with the Advanced Control System (ACS)

have mechanical interlocks for the handles and pedals.

The interlocks for the handles and pedals require the

operator to lower the seat bar in order to operate the

selected controls.

When the seat bar is down, the PRESS TO OPERATE

LOADER button is activated and the engine is running,

the lift, tilt and traction drive functions can be operated

using the selected controls (handles, or foot pedals).

When the seat bar is up, the handles and pedals are

locked when returned to the NEUTRAL position.

Models with Selectable Joystick Control (SJC) have

electrical deactivation of joystick functions. Activation of

functions require the operator to lower the seat bar.

When the seat bar is down, the PRESS TO OPERATE

LOADER button is activated and the engine is running,

the lift, tilt and traction drive functions can be operated.

When the seat bar is up, the joystick functions are

deactivated even though the joystick does not

mechanically lock.

Inspecting

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.

Operate the hydraulic controls to check that both the lift

and tilt functions operate correctly. Raise the lift arms

until the attachment is about 600 mm off the ground.

Raise the seat bar. Move the hydraulic controls. Pedals

and handles (if equipped) must be firmly locked in the

NEUTRAL position (except joysticks). There must be no

motion of the lift arms or tilt (attachment) when the

controls are moved.

Lower the seat bar, press the PRESS TO OPERATE

LOADER Button, lower the lift arms. Operate the lift

control. While the lift arms are going up, raise the seat

bar. The lift arms must stop.

Lower the seat bar, press the PRESS TO OPERATE

LOADER Button, lower the lift arms and put the

attachment flat on the ground. Stop the engine. Raise the

seat bar. Operate the foot pedals and handles (if

equipped) to be sure they are firmly locked in the

NEUTRAL position (except joysticks).

Maintaining

(See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 65) and on the

loader for correct service interval.

Figure 118

Use compressed air to clean any debris or dirt from the

pivot parts (1) [Figure 118]. Do not lubricate. Inspect all

mounting hardware. The correct bolt torque is 35 Nm.

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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SEAT BELT

Inspection and Maintenance

WARNING

Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt

can cause lack of operator restraint resulting in

serious injury or death.

W-2466-0703

Check the seat belt daily for correct function.

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.

The items below are referenced in [Figure 119].

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 your machine.

Figure 119

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LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE

Installing

WARNING

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.

W-2059-0598

WARNING

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.

W-2271-1197

Figure 120

Put jackstands under the rear corners of the loader frame

(Inset) [Figure 120].

Remove the lift arm support device (1) [Figure 120] from

storage position.

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 installed.

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

Figure 121

Have a second person install the lift arm support

device (1) [Figure 121] over the rod of one of the lift

cylinders.

The lift arm support device must be tight against the

cylinder rod. The tabs of the lift arm support device must

be under the cylinder as shown (Inset) [Figure 121].

Figure 122

Lower the lift arms slowly until the lift arm support

device (1) [Figure 122] is held between the lift arms and

lift cylinder.

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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, 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 storage position and

secure with clamping knobs.

Remove the jackstands.

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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 roll over protection.

ROPS / FOPS - Roll Over Protective Structure per

SAE J1040 and 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 site services.

Level II - Protection from falling trees, rocks; for machines

involved in site clearing, overhead demolition or forestry.

Raising

Always stop the engine before raising or lowering 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 69.)

Figure 123

Install jackstands under the rear of the loader frame

[Figure 123].

Loosen the nut (both sides) at the front corners of the

operator cab [Figure 124].

Figure 124

Remove the nuts and plates [Figure 124] (both sides).

Figure 125

Lift on the grab handle and bottom of the operator cab

slowly until the cab is all the way up and the latching

mechanism engages [Figure 125].

Hand Controls Only (ACS)

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OPERATOR CAB (CONT’D)

Raising (Cont’d)

WARNING

Never modify operator cab by welding, grinding,

drilling holes or adding attachments unless

instructed to do so by Bobcat. Changes to the cab

can cause loss of operator protection from rollover

and falling objects, and result in injury or death.

W-2069-1299

Lowering

Always stop the engine before raising or lowering the cab.

NOTE: Always use the grab handles to lower the cab.

Figure 126

Pull down on the bottom of the operator cab until it stops

at the latching mechanism [Figure 126].

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.

Support the cab and release the latching mechanism

(Inset) [Figure 126]. Remove your hand from latching

mechanism when the cab is past the latch stop. Use both

hands to lower the cab all the way.

WARNING

PINCH POINT CAN CAUSE INJURY

Remove your hand from the latching mechanism

when the cab is past the latch stop.

W-2469-0803

Figure 127

Install the plates and nuts [Figure 127] (both sides).

Tighten the nuts to 54-68 Nm torque.

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OPERATOR CAB (CONT’D)

Cab Door Sensor (If Equipped)

Figure 128

Cab doors have a sensor (1) [Figure 128] installed which

deactivates the lift and tilt valves when the door is open.

CLOSE DOOR TO OPERATE lift and tilt valves.

The LIFT & TILT VALVE light (2) [Figure 128] will be ON

when the door is closed and the PRESS TO OPERATE

LOADER BUTTON is pressed.

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REAR DOOR

Opening And Closing

WARNING

AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

Never service or adjust the machine when the engine

is running unless instructed to do so in the manual.

W-2012-0497

Figure 129

Reach into the slot in the rear door and pull the latch

handle [Figure 129].

Pull the rear door open.

Figure 130

Move the door stop into the engaged position (1)

[Figure 130] to hold the door open.

Move the door stop up (2) [Figure 130] to disengage the

door stop and allow the door to close.

Close the door.

WARNING

Keep the rear door closed when operating the

machine. Failure to do so could seriously injure a

bystander.

W-2020-1285

Adjusting

Figure 131

The door latch catch (1) [Figure 131] can be adjusted for

alignment with the door latch mechanism.

Close the rear door before operating the loader.

P-31848A

P-30806

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P-16366

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REAR GRILL

Removing

Open the rear door.

Figure 132

Remove the rear grill [Figure 132].

Installing

Align the tabs of the rear grill into the slots in the loader

frame [Figure 132].

Lower the rear grill.

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HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Cleaning and Maintenance

The heater and air conditioning system require regular

inspection and maintenance. See your SERVICE

SCHEDULE for intervals. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on

Page 65.)

Filters

Figure 133

The Fresh Air Filter is located below the rear window of

the cab (1) [Figure 133].

Remove the bolts and remove the filter housing.

Shake the filter or use low air pressure to remove dirt.

Replace after cleaning three times or if filter becomes too

dirty to clean.

Reinstall the filter, housing and bolts.

The Recirculation Filter is located in front of the rear

window inside the cab (2) [Figure 133].

Remove the clamping knobs, grill and filter.

Clean the filter with water and mild detergent. Reinstall

the filter. Replace after cleaning three times, or if filter

becomes too dirty to clean.

Evaporator

Figure 134

Raise the cab and remove the evaporator cover (1)

[Figure 134].

Use low pressure water or air to remove debris from the

evaporator fins.

Install the cover.

Air Conditioning Lubrication

Run the air conditioner for about 5 minutes every week to

lubricate the internal components. (In winter too.)

Troubleshooting

If the fan does not run, or the air conditioning does not

turn on, Check the fuse. (See ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on

Page 84).

If the air conditioning system circulates warm air, the

refrigerant may need to be recharged.

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AIR CLEANER SERVICE

Replacing Filter Elements

Figure 135

It is important to change the air filter element only when

the Air Cleaner Icon in the right panel is ON (1)

[Figure 135] and you hear three beeps from the alarm.

Replace the inner filter every third time the outer filter is

replaced or as indicated.

Figure 136

Press and hold the LIGHT Button (1) [Figure 136] for

two seconds.

If the filter element needs replacement, the

CODE [01-17] (Air Filter Plugged) will show in the

HOURMETER / CODE DISPLAY (2) [Figure 136].

Outer Filter

Figure 137

Remove the wing nut and remove the dust cover

[Figure 137].

Figure 138

Remove the wing nut and remove the outer filter

element (1) [Figure 138].

NOTE: Make sure all sealing surfaces are free of dirt

and debris. Do not use air pressure to clean.

Install a new outer element.

Install the dust cover and the wing nut [Figure 137] (Be

sure the evacuator is down).

Check the air intake hose and the air cleaner housing for

damage. Make sure all connections are tight.

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AIR CLEANER SERVICE (CONT’D)

Replacing Filter Elements (Cont’d)

Inner Filter

Only replace the inner filter element under the following

conditions:

• 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.

Figure 139

Remove the wing nut and remove the inner filter

element (1) [Figure 139].

NOTE: Make sure all sealing surfaces are free of dirt

and debris.

Install the new inner element.

Install the outer element.

Figure 140

Install the dust cover and the wing nut [Figure 140] (Be

sure the evacuator (1) [Figure 140] is down).

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FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel Specifications

Use only clean, high quality diesel fuel, Grade No. 2 or

Grade No. 1.

The following is one suggested blending guideline which

should prevent fuel gelling during cold temperatures:

Contact your fuel supplier for local recommendations.

Filling the Fuel Tank

WARNING

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 141

Open the rear door.

Remove the fuel fill cap (1) [Figure 141].

Figure 142

Use a clean, approved safety container to add fuel of the

correct specifications. Add fuel only in an area that has

free movement of air and no open flames or sparks.

NO SMOKING! [Figure 142].

Install and tighten the fuel fill cap (1) [Figure 142].

WARNING

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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TEMPERATURE °C (°F) No. 2 No. 1

-9° (+15°) 100% 0%

Down to -29° (-20°) 50% 50%

Below -29° (-20°) 0% 100%

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FUEL SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Fuel Filter

See your SERVICE SCHEDULE for the service interval

for removing water from, or replacing the fuel filter. (See

SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 65.)

Removing Water

Figure 143

Loosen the drain (1) [Figure 143] at the bottom of the

filter element to remove water from the filter.

Replacing Element

Remove the filter element (2) [Figure 143].

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 the air from the fuel system. (See Below.)

Removing Air From The Fuel System

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.

WARNING

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.

W-2072-0496

Figure 144

Open the vent (1) [Figure 144] on the fuel filter housing.

Squeeze the hand pump (priming bulb) (2) [Figure 144]

until fuel flows from the vent with no air bubbles.

Close the vent (1) [Figure 144] on the fuel filter housing.

Open the vent (3) [Figure 144] on the fuel injection

pump.

Squeeze the hand pump (priming bulb) (2) [Figure 144]

until the pump feels solid.

Tighten the vent plug (3) [Figure 144].

Start the engine.

It may be necessary to open the vent plug (3)

[Figure 144] briefly while the engine is running. Close

the vent when the engine runs smoothly.

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ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Checking And Adding Engine Oil

Check the engine oil level every day before starting the

engine for the work shift.

Figure 145

Park the machine on level ground. Open the rear door

and remove the dipstick (1) [Figure 145].

Keep the oil level between the marks on the dipstick. Do

not overfill.

Engine Oil Chart

Figure 146

Use a good quality motor oil that meets API Service

Classification of CD or better See Oil Chart [Figure 146].

Install the dipstick and close the rear door.

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 65.)

Run the engine until it is at operating temperature. Stop

the engine.

Open the rear door.

Remove the drain hose from the storage position (2)

[Figure 145].

Remove the drain plug (3) [Figure 145].

Drain the oil into a container and dispose of used oil in an

environmentally safe manner.

Remove the oil filter (4) [Figure 145].

Clean the filter housing surface.

Put clean oil on the new oil filter gasket.

Install the filter and hand tighten.

Install and tighten the drain plug.

Remove the fill cap (5) [Figure 145].

Put oil in the engine. (See Fluid Capacities on Page 122.)

(Also See Oil Chart [Figure 146].) Do not overfill.

Start the engine and let it run for several minutes.

Stop the engine and check for leaks at the oil filter.

Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.

Add oil as needed if it is not at the top mark (1) on the

dipstick.

Install the dipstick and close the rear door.

WARNING

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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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Check the cooling system every day to prevent over-

heating, loss of performance or engine damage.

Cleaning

Figure 147

Open the rear door and raise the rear grill.

Use low air pressure or water pressure to clean the top of

the oil cooler (1) [Figure 147].

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 oil cooler and use low air pressure or water

pressure to clean the top of the radiator (2) [Figure 148].

Lower the oil cooler.

Check cooling system for leaks.

Lower the rear grill and close the rear door.

WARNING

AVOID BURNS

Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot.

You can be seriously burned.

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Checking Level

Open the rear door and raise the rear grill.

Figure 148

Remove the coolant fill cap (1) [Figure 148]. Check the

coolant level. The level markers are inside the tank.

Coolant must be at the bottom marker when the engine is

cold; top marker when hot.

Close the rear door before operating the loader.

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.

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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IMPORTANT

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.

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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Removing And Replacing the Coolant

Open the rear door and remove the rear grill.

Figure 149

Remove the coolant fill cap (1) [Figure 149].

Connect a hose to the engine block drain valve (2)

[Figure 149]. Open the drain valve and drain the coolant

into a container.

After all the coolant is removed, close the drain valve and

remove the hose.

Recycle or dispose of coolant in an environmentally safe

manner.

Mix the coolant in a separate container. (See Fluid

Capacities on Page 122.)

WARNING

AVOID BURNS

Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot.

You can be seriously burned.

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NOTE: The loader is factory filled with propylene

glycol coolant (purple color). DO NOT mix

propylene glycol with ethylene glycol.

Add premixed coolant, 47% water and 53% propylene

glycol to the recovery tank. (See Checking Level on

Page 82.)

4,3 L of propylene glycol mixed with 3,8 L of water is the

correct mixture of coolant to provide a -37°C (-34°F)

freeze protection.

Remove the coolant fill cap. Fill the tank until it is at the

lower marker on the tank.

Use a refractometer to check the condition of propylene

glycol in your cooling system.

Run the engine until it is at operating temperature. Stop

the engine. Check the coolant level when cool. Add

coolant as needed.

Install the rear grill and close the rear door.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Description

Figure 150

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 150] in the engine

compartment on the left side of the engine. The fuses will

protect the electrical system when there is an electrical

overload. The reason for the overload must be found

before starting the engine again.

Fuse And Relay Location / Identification

Figure 151

The electrical system is protected from overload by fuses

and relays under the fuse panel cover (1) [Figure 151]. A

decal is inside the cover to show location and amp

ratings.

Remove the cover to check or replace the fuses.

Figure 152

The location and sizes are shown below and in

[Figure 152].

R - Relay

P-24651

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P-26323

REF DESCRIPTION AMP REF DESCRIPTION AMP

1Traction 30 11 Front & Marker

Lights

2Fuel Shutoff 30 12 Fuel Shutoff R

3Power Plug - - 13 Rear Lights R

4ACS/AWS/SJC - - 14 Tr a c t i o n R

5Heater 25 15 Switch Power R

6Front & Marker

Lights

15 16 Starter R

7Rear Lights 15 17 Unswitched

Attach.

8Bobcat Controller 25 18 Switched Attach. 25

9Heater & Air

Conditioning

- - 19 Alternator &

Accessories

10 Glow Plugs R 20 Accessory Plug 25

7117407

917

11 13 15

10 20

12 14 16

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Battery Maintenance

Figure 153

The battery cables must be clean and tight. Check the

electrolyte level in the battery. Add distilled water as

needed. Remove acid or corrosion from the battery and

cables with a sodium bicarbonate and water solution

[Figure 153].

Put Battery Saver (6664458) or grease on the battery

terminals and cable ends to prevent corrosion.

WARNING

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.

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Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)

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.

The key switch must be OFF (Key Switch Panel) OR the

STOP Button must be pressed (Keyless Panel). The

booster battery must be 12 volts.

WARNING

Keep arcs, sparks flames and lighted tobacco away

from batteries. When jumping from booster battery

make final connection (negative) at machine frame.

Do not jump start or charge a frozen or damaged

battery. Warm battery to 16°C (60°F) before

connecting to a charger. Unplug charger before

connecting or disconnecting cables to battery. Never

lean over battery while boosting, testing or charging.

Battery gas can explode and cause serious injury.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) (Cont’d)

Figure 154

Connect the end of the first cable (1) [Figure 154] to the

positive (+) terminal of the booster battery. Connect the

other end of the same cable (2) [Figure 154] to the

positive terminal on the loader starter.

Connect the end of the second cable (3) [Figure 154] to

the negative (-) terminal of the booster battery. Connect

the other end of the same cable (4) [Figure 154] to the

engine.

Keep cables away from moving parts. Start the engine.

(See STARTING THE ENGINE on Page 29.)

After the engine has started, remove the ground (-)

cable (4) [Figure 154] first.

Remove the cable from the positive (+) terminal (2)

[Figure 154].

IMPORTANT

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.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Removing And Installing Battery

WARNING

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-2065-1296

Open the rear door.

Figure 155

Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (1)

[Figure 155].

Remove the battery hold down clamp (2) [Figure 155].

Disconnect the positive (+) battery cable (3)

[Figure 155].

Remove the battery from the loader.

Figure 156

Disconnect the positive (+) battery cable (1)

[Figure 156].

Remove the battery from the loader.

Figure 157

Always clean the battery terminals and cable ends when

installing a new or used battery [Figure 157].

When installing the battery in the loader, do not touch any

metal parts with the battery terminals.

Connect the negative (-) cable last to prevent sparks.

Connect and tighten the battery cables.

Close the rear door before operating the loader.

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HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM

Checking And Adding Fluid

Use only recommended fluid in the hydraulic system.

(See Hydraulic System on Page 121.)

Stop the loader on a level surface.

Lower the lift arms and tilt the Bob-Tach fully back.

Stop the engine.

Figure 158

Check the fluid level in the sight gauge [Figure 158].

Open the rear door and raise the rear grill.

Figure 159

Remove the fill cap (1) [Figure 159].

Add the fluid as needed to bring the level to the center of

the sight gauge [Figure 158].

Install the fill cap.

Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid Chart

Figure 160

Use the correct hydraulic / hydrostatic fluid shown in

chart [Figure 160].

Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic

Filter

See your SERVICE SCHEDULE for the correct service

intervals. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 65.)

Open the rear door.

Figure 161

Remove the filter element (1) [Figure 161].

Clean the surface of the filter housing where the seal

contacts the housing.

Put clean oil on the seal of the new filter element.

Install and hand tighten the filter element.

Close the rear door before operating the loader.

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ISO Viscosity Grade (VG)

Viscosity Index (VI)

BOBCAT HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FLUID

SYNTHETIC HYDRAULIC FLUID

Use recommendation from Synthetic Oil Mfr.

VG 46

Minimum VI 140

VG 100

Minimum VI 120

HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FLUID

TEMPERATURE RANGE

ANTICIPATED DURING MACHINE USE

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HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Fluid And Case

Drain Filters

See your SERVICE SCHEDULE for the service interval.

(See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 65.)

The fluid must be replaced if it becomes contaminated or

after major repairs. If the fluid is replaced, the hydrostatic

filter and both case drain filters must be replaced.

Figure 162

Raise the cab (See Raising on Page 71).

Open the rear door, remove the rear grill and remove the

reservoir fill cap (1) [Figure 162].

Remove the plug (2) [Figure 162] and use a pump to

remove the oil from the reservoir. Install the plug again.

Figure 163

Remove the motor access covers (Inset) [Figure 163]

from both sides of the loader.

Disconnect the fittings (1) [Figure 163] and remove the

case drain filter (2) [Figure 163]. Use a plug and cap to

prevent leakage.

Figure 164

Disconnect the fittings (1) [Figure 164] and remove the

case drain filter (2) [Figure 164]. Use a plug and cap to

prevent leakage.

Replace the hydraulic / hydrostatic filter element. (See

HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM on Page 88.)

Replace both hydrostatic motor case drain filters (2)

[Figure 163] and [Figure 164].

Add the correct fluid to the reservoir until the fluid level is

at the center of the sight gauge (Do not overfill).

WARNING

Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have

sufficient force to enter a person’s body by

penetrating the skin. This can cause serious injury

and possible death if proper medical treatment by a

physician familiar with this injury is not received

immediately.

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Install the rear grill and close the rear door.

Lower the cab (See Lowering on Page 72).

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HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Fluid And Case

Drain Filters (Cont’d)

WARNING

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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Start the engine and operate the loader hydraulic

controls. Stop the engine and check for leaks.

Check the fluid level in the reservoir and add as needed.

Removing And Replacing Charge Filter

The charge filter is located under the cab.

Raise the cab (See Raising on Page 71).

Figure 165

Remove the filter (1) [Figure 165].

Clean the surface of the filter housing where the filter seal

contacts the housing.

Put clean oil on the seal of the new filter. Install and hand

tighten the new filter.

WARNING

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.

W-2072-0496

Start the engine and operate the loader hydraulic

controls.

Stop the engine and check for leaks at the filter.

Check the fluid level in the reservoir and add as needed.

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HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM (CONT’D)

Removing And Replacing Charge Filter (Cont’d)

WARNING

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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Lower the cab. (See Lowering on Page 72.)

Breather Cap

See your SERVICE SCHEDULE for the correct

replacement interval. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on

Page 65.)

Raise the cab. (See Raising on Page 71.)

Figure 166

Remove the breather cap (1) [Figure 166] and discard.

Install new cap.

Lower the cab. (See Lowering on Page 72.)

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SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER

Cleaning Procedure

See your SERVICE SCHEDULE for service the interval

for cleaning the spark arrestor muffler. (See SERVICE

SCHEDULE on Page 65.)

Do not operate the loader with a defective exhaust

system.

IMPORTANT

This loader is factory equipped with a 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.

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.

Make reference to local laws and regulations for

spark arrestor requirements.

I-2022-0595

Stop the engine. Open the rear door and raise the rear

grill.

Figure 167

Remove the plug (1) [Figure 167] from the bottom of the

muffler.

WARNING

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.

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.

This will force contaminants out through the cleanout

hole.

Stop the engine.

Install and tighten the plug.

Lower the rear grill and close the rear door.

WARNING

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.

W-2050-1285

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

WARNING

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.

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TIRE MAINTENANCE

Wheel Nuts

Figure 168

See your SERVICE SCHEDULE for the service interval

to check the wheel nuts [Figure 168]. (See SERVICE

SCHEDULE on Page 65.)

When installing wheel nuts, tighten to 217 Nm torque.

When checking wheel nut torque, set the torque wrench

to 190 Nm to prevent over-tightening.

Rotating

Check the tires regularly for wear, damage and pressure.

Inflate tires to the maximum pressure shown on the

sidewall of the tire.

Figure 169

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 169].

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.

Recommended tire pressure must be maintained to avoid

excessive tire wear and loss of stability and handling

capability. Check for the correct pressure before

operating the loader.

Mounting

Tires are to be repaired only by an authorized person

using the proper procedures and safety equipment.

Tires and rims must always be checked for correct size

before mounting. Check rim and tire bead for damage.

The rim flange must be cleaned and free of rust.

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.

WARNING

Do not inflate tires above specified pressure. Failure

to use correct tire mounting procedure can cause an

explosion which can result in injury or death.

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IMPORTANT

Inflate tires to the MAXIMUM pressure shown on the

sidewall of the tire. DO NOT mix brands of tires used

on the same loader.

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FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)

Checking And Adding Oil

The chaincase contains the final drive sprockets and

chains. Use the same type of oil as the hydraulic /

hydrostatic system. (See (S205) LOADER

SPECIFICATIONS on Page 119.)

Stop the loader on a level surface.

Stop the engine.

Figure 170

Remove the plug (1) [Figure 170] from the front of the

chaincase housing.

If oil can be reached with the tip of the 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.

Removing Oil From The Chaincase

Remove the check plug (1) [Figure 170] from the front of

the chaincase housing.

Figure 171

Remove the oil from the chaincase [Figure 171].

Recycle or dispose of the used oil in an environmentally

safe manner.

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ALTERNATOR BELT

Belt Adjustment

Stop the engine.

Raise the operator cab. (See Raising on Page 71.)

Figure 172

Loosen the alternator mounting bolt (1) [Figure 172].

Loosen the adjustment bolt (2) [Figure 172].

Move the alternator until the belt has 8,0 mm movement

at the middle of the belt span with 66 N of force.

Tighten the adjustment bolt and mounting bolt.

Lower the operator cab. (See Lowering on Page 72.)

Belt Replacement

Loosen the alternator mounting and adjustment bolts (1

and 2) [Figure 172] and loosen the belt all the way.

Remove the belt and install a new belt.

Adjust the belt as shown above.

AIR CONDITIONING BELT

Belt Adjustment

Figure 173

Inspect the drive belt regularly for wear. (See SERVICE

SCHEDULE on Page 65.)

Open the rear door. Remove the drive belt cover.

Remove the compressor belt cover.

Loosen the mounting bolt (1) and the adjustment bolt (2)

[Figure 173].

Move the compressor to the rear until the belt has

8,0 mm movement at the middle of the belt span with

66 N force.

Tighten the adjustment bolt and the mounting bolt.

Install the covers and close the rear door.

Belt Replacement

Open the rear door. Remove the drive belt cover and the

compressor belt cover.

Loosen the mounting bolt (1) and the adjustment bolt (2)

[Figure 173] and move the compressor all the way

forward.

Remove the belt and install a new belt.

Adjust the belt as shown above.

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DRIVE BELT

Belt Adjustment

Stop the engine.

Open the rear door and disconnect the negative (-) cable

from the battery.

Remove three belt shield fasteners and remove the belt

shield.

Figure 174

Loosen the bolt (1) [Figure 174] on the spring loaded

drive idler.

NOTE: The pointer will be at the 1 o'clock position (2)

[Figure 174] when the belt tensioner is not

under spring tension.

Figure 175

Push the idler pulley against the belt, using a pry bar

[Figure 175]. The pointer will be at the 3 o'clock

position (1) [Figure 175] when the idler pulley is against

the stop (maximum movement).

Raise the idler assembly slightly so that the pulley is

operating on spring tension and not against the stop.

NOTE: Do not set the idler against the travel stop in

the 3 o'clock position.

Tighten the mounting bolt (1) [Figure 174] to 34-38 Nm

torque.

Run the engine for a few minutes. Stop the engine and

recheck the pointer position.

Readjust if necessary.

After the idler has been in service, readjust when the

pointer reaches the 1 o'clock position.

Install the belt shield and fasteners.

Connect the negative (-) battery cable.

Close the rear door.

Belt Replacement

Follow the steps above to loosen the drive belt tensioner.

Remove the bolt (1) [Figure 174] from the tensioner and

remove the tensioner assembly.

Remove the fan drive belt.

Remove the drive belt from the pump pulley and flywheel

and remove the belt from the loader.

Install the new drive belt. Install the belt tensioner

assembly.

Install the fan drive belt.

Adjust the drive belt, reinstall previously removed

components and continue procedure from Belt

Adjustment above.

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LUBRICATING THE LOADER

Lubrication Locations

Lubricate the loader as specified for the best

performance of the loader. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE

on Page 65.)

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 lubricant

until extra grease shows.

Lubricate the following locations on the loader:

Figure 176

1. Stabilizer Rod - Front (Both Sides) [Figure 176].

Figure 177

2. Stabilizer Rod - Rear (Both Sides) [Figure 177].

3. Lift Cylinder Rod End (Both Sides) [Figure 177].

4. Lift Cylinder Base End (Both Sides) [Figure 177].

Figure 178

5. Tilt Cylinder Base End (Both Sides) [Figure 178].

Figure 179

6. Tilt Cylinder Rod End (Both Sides) [Figure 179].

7. Bob-Tach Pivot Pin (Both Sides) [Figure 179].

N-18505

P-31841C

Access

Hole

N-18506

N-18510

N-18509

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LUBRICATING THE LOADER (CONT’D)

Lubrication Locations (Cont’d)

Figure 180

8. Bob-Tach Wedge (Both Sides) [Figure 180].

9. Power Bob-Tach Cylinder (Both Sides) [Figure 180].

Figure 181

10. Lift Arm Pivot Pin (Both Sides) [Figure 181].

Figure 182

11. Lift Arm Link Pivot Pin (Both Sides) [Figure 182].

Figure 183

12. 250 Hours: Steering Lever Shaft (2) [Figure 183].

N-18511

P-16045

N-18508

P-31839

P-24703

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PIVOT PINS

Inspection And Maintenance

Figure 184

All lift arm and cylinder pivots have a large pin held in

position with a retainer bolt and lock nut (1) [Figure 184].

Check that the lock nuts are tightened to 34-38 Nm

torque.

P-31842

P-31842A

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BOB-TACH (HAND LEVER)

Inspection And Maintenance

Figure 185

Move the Bob-Tach levers down to engage the wedges

[Figure 185].

The levers and wedges must move freely.

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

Figure 186

The wedges (1) must extend through the holes in the

attachment mounting frame (2) [Figure 186].

The spring loaded wedge (1) [Figure 186] must contact

the lower edge of the hole in the attachment (2)

[Figure 186].

If the wedge does not contact the lower edge of the hole

[Figure 186], the attachment will be loose and can come

off the Bob-Tach.

Figure 187

Inspect the mounting frame on the attachment and the

Bob-Tach, linkages and wedges for excessive wear or

damage [Figure 187]. 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 65). (See LUBRICATING THE LOADER on

Page 97).

P-31693

N-17022 B-15177

Wedge must contact

lower edge of hole in

the attachment.

TS-1062

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BOB-TACH (POWER - OPTION)

Inspection And Maintenance

Figure 188

Push and hold the BOB-TACH “WEDGES UP” switch

[Figure 188] until wedges are fully raised. Push and hold

the BOB-TACH “WEDGES DOWN” switch [Figure 188]

until the wedges are fully down.

The levers and wedges must move freely.

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

Figure 189

The wedges (1) must extend through the holes in the

attachment mounting frame (2) [Figure 189].

The spring loaded wedge (1) [Figure 189] must contact

the lower edge of the hole in the attachment (2)

[Figure 189].

If the wedge does not contact the lower edge of the hole

[Figure 189], the attachment will be loose and can come

off the Bob-Tach.

Figure 190

Inspect the mounting frame on the attachment and the

Bob-Tach, linkages and wedges for excessive wear or

damage [Figure 190]. 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 65). (See LUBRICATING THE LOADER on

Page 97).

B-22965

B-15891

N-17022 B-15177

Wedge must contact

lower edge of hole in

the attachment.

TS-1062B

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LOADER STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE

Storage

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.

• Put grease on any exposed cylinder rods.

• Put fuel stabilizer in the fuel tank and run the engine a

few minutes to circulate the stabilizer to the pump and

fuel injectors.

• 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.

Return to Service

After the Bobcat Loader has been in storage, it is

necessary to follow a list of items to return the loader to

service.

• 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.

• 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.

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SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS

BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS) ..............................105

Troubleshooting..................................................................................105

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES............................................................106

Service Codes List .............................................................................106

DISPLAY CONTROLLER PANEL SETUP...............................................111

Panel Setup........................................................................................112

Panel Upgrade ...................................................................................111

Passwords..........................................................................................112

Viewing Service Codes (Key Switch) .................................................114

Viewing Service Codes (Keyless) ......................................................114

SHUTDOWN FEATURE ..........................................................................115

Procedure ..........................................................................................115

SYSTEM SETUP

& ANALYSIS

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BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)

Troubleshooting

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 associated service code.

* Normal BICS operating voltage is less than electrical system voltage.

Indicator

Light Light ON Light OFF

Effect on

Operation of

Loader When

Light is OFF

SERVICE CODES Means System Error

(See Your Bobcat Dealer For Service)

No. of

Flashes

Service

Code Causes

PRESS TO

OPERATE

LOADER Button

is pressed.

PRESS TO

OPERATE

LOADER Button

is not pressed.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Seat Bar is

down.

Seat Bar is up. Lift and tilt

functions will

not operate.

2 11-05 Seat Bar sensor circuit shorted to battery

voltage*.

3 11-06 Seat Bar sensor circuit shorted to ground.

Continuous

Flashing

03-09

03-10

System voltage low

System voltage high

Control valve can

be used.

Control valve

cannot be used.

Lift, tilt and

traction

functions will

not operate.

1 17-07 Valve output circuit is open.

2 17-05 Valve output circuit shorted to battery voltage*.

3 17-06 Valve output circuit shorted to ground.

3 17-06 Controller not grounded or intermittent ground.

Continuous

Flashing

03-09

03-10

System voltage low

System voltage high

Loader can be

moved forward &

backward.

Loader cannot

be moved

forward and

backward.

Loader cannot

be moved

forward and

backward.

1 16-07 Traction lock hold solenoid circuit is open.

2 16-05 Traction lock hold solenoid circuit shorted to

battery voltage*.

3 16-06 Traction lock hold solenoid circuit shorted to

ground.

5 15-02 Traction lock pull solenoid circuit is shorted to

battery voltage* - ERROR ON (Should be

OFF).

6 15-03 Traction lock pull solenoid circuit ERROR OFF

(Should be ON).

Continuous

Flashing

03-09

03-10

System voltage low

System voltage high

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES

Service Codes List

CODE CODE

01-16 Air filter not connected 11-05 Seat bar sensor short to battery

01-17 Air filter plugged 11-06 Seat bar sensor short to ground

02-16 Hydraulic charge filter not connected 12-21 Front auxiliary PWM switch out of range high

02-17 Hydraulic charge filter plugged 12-22 Front auxiliary PWM switch out of range low

12-23 Front auxiliary PWM switch not in neutral

03-09 Battery voltage low

03-10 Battery voltage high 13-05 Fuel shut-off hold solenoid short to battery

03-11 Battery voltage extremely high 13-06 Fuel shot-off hold solenoid short to ground

03-14 Battery voltage extremely low 13-07 Fuel shut-off solenoid open circuit

03-22 Battery voltage out of range low

14-02 Fuel shut-off pull solenoid error ON

04-09 Engine oil pressure low 14-03 Fuel shut-off pull solenoid error OFF

04-14 Engine oil pressure extremely low

04-15 Engine oil pressure shutdown level 15-02 Traction lock pull solenoid error ON

04-21 Engine oil pressure out of range high 15-03 Traction lock pull solenoid error OFF

04-22 Engine oil pressure out of range low

16-05 Traction lock hold solenoid short to battery

05-09 Hydraulic charge pressure low 16-06 Traction lock hold solenoid short to ground

05-14 Hydraulic charge pressure extremely low 16-07 Traction lock hold solenoid open circuit

05-15 Hydraulic charge pressure shutdown level

05-21 Hydraulic charge pressure out of range high 17-05 Hydraulic lock valve solenoid short to battery

05-22 Hydraulic charge pressure out of range low 17-06 Hydraulic lock valve solenoid short to ground

17-07 Hydraulic lock valve solenoid open circuit

06-10 Engine speed high

06-11 Engine speed extremely high 18-05 Spool Lock Solenoid short to battery

06-13 Engine speed no signal 18-06 Spool Lock Solenoid short to ground

06-15 Engine speed shutdown level 18-07 Spool Lock Solenoid open circuit

06-18 Engine speed out of range

19-02 Bucket position solenoid error ON

07-10 Hydraulic oil temperature high 19-03 Bucket position solenoid error OFF

07-11 Hydraulic oil temperature extremely high

07-15 Hydraulic oil temperature shutdown level 20-02 Two-speed solenoid error ON

07-21 Hydraulic oil temperature out of range high 20-03 Two-speed solenoid error OFF

07-22 Hydraulic oil temperature out of range low

21-02 Glow plug error ON

08-10 Engine coolant temperature high 21-03 Glow plug error OFF

08-11 Engine coolant temperature extremely high

08-15 Engine coolant temperature shutdown level 22-02 Starter error ON

08-21 Engine coolant temperature out of range high 22-03 Starter error OFF

08-22 Engine coolant temperature out of range low

23-02 Rear base solenoid error ON

09-09 Fuel level low 23-03 Rear base solenoid error OFF

09-21 Fuel level out of range high

09-22 Fuel level out of range low 24-02 Rear rod solenoid error ON

24-03 Rear rod solenoid error OFF

10-16 Hydraulic implement filter not connected

10-17 Hydraulic implement filter plugged

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES (CONT’D)

Service Codes List (Cont’d)

CODE CODE

25-02 Rear auxiliary relief solenoid error ON 32-61 Handle lock short to ground

25-03 Rear auxiliary relief solenoid error OFF 32-62 Handle lock short to battery

32-63 Pedal lock short to ground

26-02 Front base solenoid error ON 32-64 Pedal lock short to battery

26-03 Front base solenoid error OFF 32-65 Sensor supply voltage out of range

32-66 Battery voltage out of range

27-02 Front rod solenoid error ON 32-67 Switch flipped while operating

27-03 Front rod solenoid error OFF 32-68 Lift handle information error

32-69 Control pattern switch flipped while operating

28-02 Diverter solenoid error ON 32-70 Right drive handle short to ground

28-03 Diverter solenoid error OFF 32-71 Right drive handle short to battery

29-02 High flow solenoid error ON 33-23 Main Controller (Bobcat Controller) not programmed

29-03 High flow solenoid error OFF

34-04 Keyless panel no communication to Bobcat

controller

30-28 Controller memory failure

35-02 Two-speed fan error ON

31-28 Interrupted power failure 35-03 Two-speed fan error OFF

32-04 ACS not communicating with Bobcat Controller 36-48 ACD multiple controllers present

32-23 ACS Not calibrated

32-31 Tilt actuator fault 37-02 Two-speed secondary error ON

32-32 Tilt actuator wiring fault 37-03 Two-speed secondary error OFF

32-33 Tilt handle wiring fault

32-34 Tilt actuator not in neutral

32-35 Tilt handle / pedal not in neutral

32-36 Lift actuator fault

32-37 Lift actuator wiring fault

32-38 Lift handle wiring fault

32-39 Lift actuator not in neutral

32-40 Lift handle / pedal not in neutral

32-41 No communication

32-49 Lift actuator short to ground

32-50 Tilt actuator short to ground

32-51 Lift actuator short to battery

32-52 Tilt actuator short to battery

32-53 Lift handle / pedal short to ground

32-54 Tilt handle / pedal short to ground

32-55 Lift handle / pedal short to battery

32-56 Tilt handle / pedal short to battery

32-57 Lift actuator reduced performance

32-58 Tilt actuator reduced performance

32-59 Lift actuator wrong direction

32-60 Tilt actuator wrong direction

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES (CONT’D)

Service Codes List (Cont’d)

CODE CODE

38-04 No communication from joystick controller 38-53 Left forward drive solenoid error OFF

38-05 Left joystick X axis not in neutral 38-54 Left reverse drive solenoid error OFF

38-06 Right joystick X axis not in neutral 38-55 Right forward drive solenoid error OFF

38-07 Left joystick Y axis not in neutral 38-56 Right reverse drive solenoid error OFF

38-08 Right joystick Y axis not in neutral 38-57 Front right extend steering solenoid error OFF

38-09 Control pattern switch - Short to Battery or Ground 38-58 Front right retract steering solenoid error OFF

38-11 Lift actuator not in neutral 38-59 Front left extend steering solenoid error OFF

38-12 Tilt actuator not in neutral 38-60 Front left retract steering solenoid error OFF

38-13 Lift actuator fault 38-61 Rear right extend steering solenoid error OFF

38-14 Tilt actuator fault 38-62 Rear right retract steering solenoid error OFF

38-15 Right wheel speed fault 38-63 Rear left extend steering solenoid error OFF

38-16 Left wheel speed fault 38-64 Rear left retract steering solenoid error OFF

38-17 Tilt actuator reduced performance 38-65 Steering pressure solenoid error OFF

38-18 Lift actuator reduced performance 38-66 Back-up alarm error OFF

38-19 Left joystick X axis out of range high 38-67 No communication from Bobcat controller

38-20 Right joystick X axis out of range low 38-68 Wheel angles (alignment) not calibrated

38-21 Left joystick Y axis out of range high 38-69 Lift & tilt actuators not calibrated

38-22 Right joystick Y axis out of range high 38-70 Interrupted power

38-23 Front right steering sensor out of range high 38-71 Battery out of range

38-24 Front left steering sensor out of range high 38-72 Drive pump not calibrated

38-25 Rear right steering sensor out of range high 38-73 Steering mode / drive mode switch flipped while

operating

38-26 Rear left steering sensor out of range high 38-74 Uncommanded right wheel speed error ON

38-27 Lift actuator out of range high 38-75 Uncommanded left wheel speed error ON

38-28 Tilt actuator out of range high 38-76 Undercurrent steer pressure solenoid

38-29 Left joystick X axis out of range low 38-77 Undercurrent front right extend steer solenoid

38-30 Right joystick X axis out of range low 38-78 Undercurrent front right retract steer solenoid

38-31 Left joystick Y axis out of range low 38-79 Undercurrent front left extend steer solenoid

38-32 Right joystick Y axis out of range low 38-80 Undercurrent front left retract steer solenoid

38-33 Front right steering sensor out of range low 38-81 Undercurrent rear right extend steer solenoid

38-34 Front left steering sensor out of range low 38-82 Undercurrent rear right retract steer solenoid

38-35 Rear right steering sensor out of range low 38-83 Undercurrent rear left extend steer solenoid

38-36 Rear left steering sensor out of range low 38-84 Undercurrent rear left retract steer solenoid

38-37 5 volt sensor supply 1 out of range low 38-85 5 Volt sensor supply 1 out of range high

38-38 5 volt sensor supply 2 out of range low 38-86 5 Volt sensor supply 2 out of range high

38-39 Lift actuator short to ground / out of range low 38-87 Front right wheel blocked (steering mechanical failure)

38-40 Tilt actuator short to ground / out of range low 38-88 Front left wheel blocked (steering mechanical failure)

38-41 Tilt actuator wrong direction 38-89 Rear right wheel blocked (steering mechanical failure)

38-42 Lift actuator wrong direction 38-90 Rear left steering error

38-43 Left forward drive solenoid error ON 38-91 Right speed sensor missing pulses

38-44 Left reverse drive solenoid error ON 38-92 Left speed sensor missing pulses

38-45 Right forward drive solenoid error ON 38-93 Unresponsive right speed sensor

38-46 Right reverse drive solenoid error ON 38-94 Unresponsive left speed sensor

38-47 Front right steering solenoid error ON 38-98 Controller in drive calibration mode

38-48 Front left steering solenoid error ON 38-99 Controller in wheel position calibration mode.

38-49 Rear right steering solenoid error ON

38-50 Rear left steering solenoid error ON

38-51 Steering pressure solenoid error ON

38-52 Back-up alarm error ON

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES (CONT’D)

Service Codes List (Cont’d)

CODE CODE

39-04 Left joystick no communication to Bobcat controller 75-22 Right Joystick Y-Axis Out of Range High (H-Pattern

Only)

75-27 Left Swash Plate Out of Position

40-04 Right joystick no communication to Bobcat controller 75-28 Right Swash Plate Out of Position

75-29 Left Joystick X-Axis Out of Range Low

44-02 Horn error ON 75-31 Left Joystick Y-Axis Out of Range Low

44-03 Horn error OFF 75-32 Right Joystick Y-Axis Out of Range Low (H-Pattern

Only)

75-37 5 Volt Sensor Supply 1 Out of Range Low

45-02 Right blinker error ON 75-39 Left Swash Plate Sensor Out of Range High

45-03 Right blinker error OFF 75-40 Left Swash Plate Sensor Out of Range Low

75-41 Right Swash Plate Out of Range High

46-02 Left blinker error ON 75-42 Right Swash Plate Sensor Out of Range Low

46-03 Left blinker error OFF 75-43 Left Forward Drive Solenoid Error ON

75-44 Left Reverse Drive Solenoid Error ON

47-21 8 volt sensor supply out of range high 75-45 Right Forward Drive Solenoid Error ON

47-22 8 volt sensor supply out of range low 75-46 Right Reverse Drive Solenoid Error ON

75-52 Backup Alarm Error ON

48-02 Front light relay error ON 75-53 Left Forward Drive Solenoid Error OFF

48-03 Front light relay error OFF 75-54 Left Reverse Drive Solenoid Error OFF

75-55 Right Forward Drive Solenoid Error OFF

49-02 Rear light relay error ON 75-56 Right Reverse Drive Solenoid Error OFF

49-03 Rear light relay error OFF 75-66 Backup Alarm Error OFF

75-67 No Communication from Bobcat Controller

60-21 Rear auxiliary control out of range high 75-69 Battery Voltage Out of Range High

60-22 Rear auxiliary control out of range low 75-70 Interrupted Power (also occurs after software

updates)

60-23 Rear auxiliary control not returning to neutral 75-71 Battery Voltage Out of Range Low

75-72 Drive Pump Not Calibrated

64-02 Switched power relay error ON 75-73 ISO / H Pattern Switch Flipped While Operating

64-03 Switched power relay error OFF 75-74 Right Wheel Speed Uncommanded Motion

75-75 Left Wheel Speed Uncommanded Motion

74-72 Bobcat controller in boot code 75-76 No Communication from ACS Controller

74-73 Left hand panel system RX error 75-77 Left Speed Sensor Out of Range High

75-78 Right Speed Sensor Out of Range High

75-4 No Communication from Drive Controller 75-79 Left Speed Sensor Out of Range Low

75-5 Left Joystick X-Axis Not in Neutral 75-80 Right Speed Sensor Out of Range Low

75-7 Left Joystick Y-Axis Not in Neutral 75-85 5-Volt Sensor Supply 1 Out of Range High

75-8 Right Joystick Y-Axis Not in Neutral (H-Pattern Only) 75-91 Left Swash Sensor Reversed

75-9 ISO / H Pattern Switch Short to Ground or Battery 75-92 Right Swash Sensor Reversed

75-17 Left Swash Plate Not in Neutral 75-93 Unresponsive Right Speed Sensor

75-18 Right Swash Plate Not in Neutral 75-94 Unresponsive Left Speed Sensor

75-21 Left Joystick Y-Axis Out of Range High 75-95 Left Speed Sensor Reverse Direction

75-19 Left Joystick X-Axis Out of Range High 75-96 Right Speed Sensor Reverse Direction

75-21 Left Joystick Y-Axis Out of Range High (H-Pattern

Only)

75-98 Controller in Calibration Mode

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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES (CONT’D)

Service Codes List (Cont’d)

CODE CODE

77-48 Key Switch

78-74 Door / Transport Lock

80-02 ACD output ‘A’ error ON Door Transport Lock

80-03 ACD output ‘A’ error OFF

81-02 ACD output ‘B’ error ON

81-03 ACD output ‘B’ error OFF

82-02 ACD output ‘C’ error ON

82-03 ACD output ‘C’ error OFF

83-02 ACD output ‘D’ error ON

83-03 ACD output ‘D’ error OFF

84-02 ACD output ‘E’ error ON

84-03 ACD output ‘E’ error OFF

85-02 ACD output ‘F’ error ON

85-03 ACD output ‘F’ error OFF

86-02 ACD output ‘G’ error ON

86-03 ACD output ‘G’ error OFF

87-02 ACD output ‘H’ error ON

87-03 ACD output ‘H’ error OFF

90-02 Service tool output ‘C’ error ON

90-03 Service tool output ‘C’ error OFF

91-02 Service tool output ‘D’ error ON

91-03 Service tool output ‘D’ error OFF

92-02 Service tool output ‘E’ error ON

92-03 Service tool output ‘E’ error OFF

93-02 Service tool output ‘F’ error ON

93-03 Service tool output ‘F’ error OFF

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DISPLAY CONTROLLER PANEL SETUP

Panel Upgrade

Icon Identification

Figure 191

Make selection by pressing SELECTION BUTTON

opposite the Icon [Figure 191].

B-16162

EXAMPLE

SELECTION BUTTON

ICON DESCRIPTION

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.

?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.

DOWN ARROW: Goes forward one screen.

OUTLINE ARROWS: No screen available

(backward / forward).

SELECTION ARROW: Use to select menu

item.

NEXT Goes to the NEXT screen in series.

EXAMPLE: the next Active Warning screen.

INFO Goes to more information about an

attachment.

YES / NO Answer yes / no to current setup question.

CLEAR Removes previously installed password.

SET Set accepts current installed password.

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DISPLAY CONTROLLER PANEL SETUP (CONT’D)

Panel Setup

Display Options

Figure 192

All new machines with Keyless Instrumentation arrive at

Bobcat dealerships with the panel in locked mode. This

means that a password must be used to start the engine

[Figure 192].

Passwords

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.

Owner Password:

Allows for full use of the loader and to setup the

Keyless Panel. Owner can select a password to allow

starting & operating the loader and modify the setup

of the Keyless Panel. Owner should change the

password as soon as possible for security of the

loader.

User Password:

Allows starting and operating the loader; cannot

change password or any of the other setup features.

B-16163/B16164/B-16161/B-16166/B-16167

Press

TOOL / SETUP

Press

ADJUST

CONTRAST

Press UP OR

DOWN arrow

to change

contrast.

Press EXIT to

return to

previous level

menu.

Press

LOADER

FEATURES

Press

DISPLAY

OPTIONS

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DISPLAY CONTROLLER PANEL SETUP (CONT’D)

Passwords (Cont’d)

Figure 193

Keypad

ENTER

B-16163

B-24288

B-24290

B-24291

B-16171

B-24292

B-24293

B-24294

B-16171

B-24295

B-24296

B-24297

B-24289

Changing the Password - Right Instrument Panel

Display Screen

Press TOOL / SETUP

Press OWNER UTILITIES

Enter PASSWORD (owner or master)

on Keypad then press ENTER to

Continue.

Press PASSWORD UTILITIES

OWNER

PASSWORD

USER

PASSWORD

Press MODIFY OWNER

Enter new OWNER

PASSWORD on Keypad then

press ENTER to Continue.

Re-Enter new OWNER

PASSWORD on Keypad then

press ENTER to Continue.

OWNER PASSWORD

procedure is now complete.

Press MODIFY USER

Enter USER number on

Keypad (There can be up to

8 different Users, each with

their own password) then press

ENTER to Continue.

Enter USER PASSWORD

on Keypad then press ENTER

to Continue.

USER PASSWORD procedure

is now complete.

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DISPLAY CONTROLLER PANEL SETUP (CONT’D)

Viewing Service Codes (Key Switch)

Figure 194

Press and hold the LIGHTS Button (1) [Figure 194] for

two seconds to view SERVICE CODES in the

HOURMETER / CODE DISPLAY (2). If more than one

SERVICE CODE is present, the codes will scroll on the

HOURMETER / CODE DISPLAY.

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.

SERVICE CODES may be either a word (3) [Figure 194]

or a number (4).

The following word errors may be displayed.

REPLY One or both instrument panel(s) not

communicating with the controller.

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.)

Viewing Service Codes (Keyless)

The Service Codes will aid your dealer in diagnosing

conditions which can damage your machine.

Figure 195

B-15551

B-16163

B-24288

B-24290

B-24291

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.

Press NEXT to view the next

8 Service Codes. (A total of

40 Codes can be stored.)

Press TOOL / SETUP

Press OWNER UTILITIES

Enter PASSWORD (owner or

master) on Keypad then press

ENTER to Continue.

Press SERVICE CODES

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DISPLAY CONTROLLER PANEL SETUP (CONT’D)

More EXAMPLES:

Clocks

TOOL / SETUP

LOADER FEATURES

DISPLAY OPTIONS

CLOCKS

SET CLOCK

Use the keypad to set time.

Press RUN / ENTER to set clock.

Press EXIT to return to previous level menu.

RESET JOB CLOCK (Password required)

Press CLEAR to reset job clock to zero.

Press LOCK / UNLOCK to unlock.

Enter Password and press RUN / ENTER.

Languages

TOOL / SETUP

LOADER FEATURES

DISPLAY OPTIONS

LANGUAGES

Select the language, press RUN / ENTER.

Press EXIT to return to previous level menu.

Vitals (Monitor the engine, hydraulic / hydrostatic,

electrical functions when engine is running.)

TOOL / SETUP

LOADER FEATURES

VITALS

Press SELECTION ARROW to select METRIC or

ENGLISH (M/E) readouts

You can monitor real-time readouts of:

Engine Oil Pressure

Engine Coolant Temperature

Hydraulic Charge Pressure

Hydraulic Oil Temperature

System Voltage

Engine Speed

The Display Panel is easy to use. Continue to set

your own preferences for running / monitoring your

Bobcat Loader.

SHUTDOWN FEATURE

Procedure

Figure 196

Press and hold the BUCKET POSITIONING Button (1)

[Figure 196] for two seconds. If the SHUTDOWN feature

is installed, Shtdn will appear in the HOURMETER /

CODE DISPLAY (2) [Figure 196]. If it is not installed,

BASE will appear.

The Operational Code (Software version) will also

appear.

See your Bobcat dealer about installation of this feature.

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SPECIFICATIONS

(S205) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................119

Controls..............................................................................................122

Drive System......................................................................................121

Electrical ............................................................................................120

Engine................................................................................................120

Environmental ....................................................................................121

Fluid Capacities .................................................................................122

Fluid Specifications............................................................................122

Function Time ....................................................................................120

Hydraulic Cylinders ............................................................................121

Hydraulic System...............................................................................121

Instrumentation ..................................................................................123

Loader Dimensions............................................................................119

Machine Rating..................................................................................120

Traction ..............................................................................................121

Weights ..............................................................................................120

SPECIFICATIONS

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Loader Dimensions

• Dimensions are given for loader equipped with standard dirt bucket and may vary with other bucket types. All

dimensions are shown in millimeters.

• Where applicable, specifications conform to SAE or ISO standards and are subject to change without notice.

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.

Carry position ...................................................................... 228 mm

(L) Dump angle at maximum height .................................... 42°

(I) Dump height with standard bucket .................................. 2310 mm

(K) Dump reach at maximum height.................................... 753 mm

(D) Ground clearance .......................................................... 191 mm

(J) Height to bucket hinge pin .............................................. 3002 mm

(B) Height with operator cab................................................ 1938 mm

(F) Length without attachment............................................. 2588 mm

(G) Length with standard bucket.......................................... 3309 mm

(A) Operating height ............................................................ 3862 mm

(H) Rollback at ground position ........................................... 25°

(M) Rollback fully raised at maximum height....................... 95°

(E) Wheelbase..................................................................... 1030 mm

(O) Turning radius with standard bucket .............................. 2001 mm

(Q) Width over tyres, 31 x 12-16.5, 10 ply ........................... 1676 mm

(P) Track, 31 x 12-16.5 tyres - 10 ply................................... 1382 mm

(N) Bucket width, 68-inch .................................................... 1727 mm

Bucket width, 74-inch .......................................................... 1880 mm

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(S205) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)

Machine Rating

Function Time

Weights

Engine

Electrical

Lift breakout force 1690 daN

Tilt breakout force 1701 daN

Rated operating capacity 930 kg

Tipping load 2019 kg

Axle torque 5423 Nm

Raise lift arms 3,50 s

Lower lift arms 2,30 s

Bucket rollback 1,90 s

Bucket dump 2,50 s

Operating weight 3023 kg

Shipping weight 2658 kg

Make / Model Kubota / V2403-M-DI-TE2B-BC-I

Fuel Diesel

Cooling Liquid

Power at 2700 RPM 45,5 kW

Rated speed (EEC 80/1269,

ISO 9249) 2700 RPM

Low idle speed 1195-1245 RPM

High idle speed 2860-3000 RPM

Torque at 1475 RPM

(SAE JI 995 Gross) 218 Nm

Number of cylinders 4

Displacement 2433 cm3

Bore 87,1 mm

Stroke 102,3 mm

Lubrication Gear pump pressure

Crankcase ventilation Open

Air filter Dry replaceable cartridge with separate safety element

Ignition Diesel-compression

Starting aid Glow plugs

Alternator Belt driven - 90 A - open

Battery 12 V - 600 cold cranking A at -18°C - 115 min reserve capacity

Starter 12 V - gear reduction type - 2,7 kW

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Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Cylinders

Drive System

Traction

Environmental

Pump type Engine driven, gear type

Pump capacity at 3028 RPM 62,0 l/min

Pump capacity at 3028 RPM -

high flow option 96,5 l/min

System relief at Quick Couplers 22,4-23,1 MPa

Control valve Three-spool, open-centre type with float detent on lift and electrically controlled

auxiliary spool

Hydraulic filter Full-flow replaceable - 3 µm synthetic media element

Fluid lines SAE standard tubelines, hoses, and fittings

Lift cylinder (2) Double-acting

Lift cylinder bore 63,5 mm

Lift cylinder rod 38,1 mm

Lift cylinder stroke 601,2 mm

Tilt cylinder (2) Double-acting with cushioning feature on dump and rollback

Tilt cylinder bore 69,9 mm

Tilt cylinder rod 34,9 mm

Tilt cylinder stroke 335,0 mm

Transmission Infinitely variable tandem hydrostatic piston pumps, driving two fully reversing

hydrostatic motors

Final drive chains Pre-stressed #80 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.

Main drive Fully hydrostatic; four-wheel drive

Axle size 50,8 mm, heat treated. Axle tubes welded to chaincase. Labyrinth axle seal protection.

Wheel bolts Eight 9/16-inch wheel bolts fixed to axle hubs

Standard tyres 31 x 12-16.5, 10-ply, Bobcat Heavy Duty Wide Flotation

Travel speed 0-11,27 km/h

Operator LpA (98/37 & 474-1) 85 dB(A)

Noise level LWA

(EU Directive 2000/14/EC) 101 dB(A)

Whole body vibration

(ISO 2631-1) 0,77 ms-2

Hand-arm vibration (ISO 5349-1) 1,27 ms-2

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Fluid Capacities

Fluid Specifications

Controls

Chaincase reservoir capacity 30,3 l

Cooling system capacity with

heater 11,4 l

Cooling system capacity without

heater 10,2 l

Engine oil with filter capacity 8,7 l

Fuel tank capacity 90,8 l

Hydraulic reservoir capacity 18,2 l

Hydraulic / Hydrostatic system

capacity 34,1 l

Engine coolant Polypropylene glycol/water mix (53% - 47%) with freeze protection to -37°C

Engine oil Oil must meet API Service Classification of CD, CE, CF4, CG4, or better.

Recommended SAE viscosity number for anticipated temperature range.

* Can by used only when available with appropriate diesel rating.

For synthetic oil use the recommendation from the oil manufacturer.

Hydraulic fluid Bobcat Fluid (P/N 6563328).

Engine Hand lever throttle

Starting Key-type starter switch and shutdown. Glow plugs automatically activated by Standard

or Deluxe instrument panel.

Front auxiliary (standard) Electrical switch on right-hand steering lever

Rear auxiliary (optional) Electrical switch on left-hand steering lever

Loader hydraulics tilt and lift Separate foot pedals, optional Advanced Control System (ACS) or Advanced Hand

Controls (AHC) or Selectable Joystick Control (SJC)

Service brake Two independent hydrostatic systems controlled by two hand-operated steering levers

Secondary brake One of the hydrostatic transmissions

Parking brake Mechanical disc, hand operated rocker-switch on dash panel

Vehicle steering Direction and speed controlled by two hand levers

Auxiliary pressure release Pressure is relieved through the coupler block. Push in and hold for 5 s.

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Instrumentation

The following loader functions are monitored by a combination of gauges and warning lights in the operator's line of sight.

The system alerts the operator of monitored loader malfunctions by way of audible alarm and visual warning lights.

Standard Instrument Panel

• Gauges

• Engine coolant temperature

•Fuel

• Hour-meter

• Indicators

• Attachment Control Device

• Bobcat Interlock Control System

• Glow plugs

• Warning lights

• Advanced Control System (ACS)

• Selectable Joystick Control (SJC)

• Engine air filter

• Engine coolant temperature

• Engine oil pressure

• Fuel level

• General warning

• Hydraulic filter

• Hydraulic oil temperature

• Hydrostatic charge temperature

• Seat belt

• System voltage

Deluxe Instrument Panel (Option)

Same gauges, warning lights and other features as Standard Instrument Panel, plus:

• Bar-type gauges

• Engine oil pressure

• System voltage

• Hydrostatic charge pressure

• Hydraulic oil temperature

• Additional features

• Keyless start with password capability

• Digital clock

• Job clock

• Attachments information

• Digital tachometer

• High Flow lockouts

• Multi-language display

• Help screens

• Diagnostic capability

• Engine/hydraulic systems shutdown function

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WARRANTY

BOBCAT LOADERS

INGERSOLL RAND INTERNATIONAL warrants to its authorised dealers who in turn warrant to the

end-user/owner that each new Bobcat loader will be free from proven defects in material and

workmanship for twelve months from the date of delivery to the end-user/owner or 2000 hours of

machine usage, whichever occurs first.

During the warranty period, the authorised selling Bobcat dealer shall repair or replace, at

INGERSOLL RAND INTERNATIONAL's option, without charge for parts, labour and travel time of

mechanics, any part of the Bobcat product which fails because of defects in material and

workmanship. The end-user/owner shall provide the authorised Bobcat dealer with prompt written

notice of the defect and allow reasonable time for replacement or repair. INGERSOLL RAND

INTERNATIONAL may, at its option, request failed parts to be returned to the factory.

Transportation of the Bobcat product to the authorized Bobcat dealer for warranty work is the

responsibility of the end-user/owner.

The warranty does not apply to tyres or other trade accessories not manufactured by INGERSOLL

RAND INTERNATIONAL. The owner shall rely solely on the warranty, if any, of the respective

manufacturers thereof. The warranty does not cover replacement of scheduled service items such

as oil, filters, tune-up parts, and other high-wear items. The warranty does not cover damages

resulting from abuse, accidents, alterations, use of the Bobcat product with any bucket or

attachment not approved by INGERSOLL RAND INTERNATIONAL, air flow obstructions, or failure

to maintain or use the Bobcat product according to the instructions applicable to it.

INGERSOLL RAND INTERNATIONAL EXCLUDES OTHER CONDITIONS, WARRANTIES OR

REPRESENTATIONS OF ALL KINDS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE

(EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE) INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS RELATING

TO MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

CORRECTIONS BY INGERSOLL RAND INTERNATIONAL OF NONCONFORMITIES WHETHER

PATENT OR LATENT, IN THE MANNER AND FOR THE TIME PERIOD PROVIDED ABOVE, SHALL

CONSTITUTE FULFILMENT OF ALL LIABILITIES OF INGERSOLL RAND INTERNATIONAL FOR

SUCH NONCONFORMITIES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT,

NEGLIGENCE, INDEMNITY, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO OR ARISING

OUT OF SUCH PRODUCT.

THE REMEDIES OF THE END-USER/OWNER SET FORTH UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE

WARRANTY OUTLINED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF INGERSOLL

RAND INTERNATIONAL INCLUDING ANY HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATED OR AFFILIATED

COMPANY OR DISTRIBUTOR WITH RESPECT TO THIS SALE OR THE PRODUCT AND SERVICE

FURNISHED HEREUNDER IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH THEREOF,

OR FROM DELIVERY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR OR TECHNICAL DIRECTION COVERED BY OR

FURNISHED UNDER THIS SALE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT,

NEGLIGENCE, INDEMNITY, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE

PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT UPON WHICH SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED.

INGERSOLL RAND INTERNATIONAL INCLUDING ANY HOLDING, SUBSIDIARY, ASSOCIATED OR

AFFILIATED COMPANY AND DISTRIBUTOR SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE TO THE END-USER/

OWNER, ANY SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OR ANY BENEFICIARY OR ASSIGNEE RELATING TO

THIS SALE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE

DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS SALE OR BY ANY BREACH THEREOF, OR ANY DEFECT IN, OR

FAILURE OF, OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT UNDER THIS SALE, WHETHER BASED UPON

LOSS OF USE, LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, INTEREST, LOST GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE,

IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER GOODS, LOSS BY REASON OF SHUTDOWN OR NON-OPERATION,

INCREASED EXPENSES OF OPERATION OR CLAIMS OF USER OR CUSTOMERS OF THE USER

FOR SERVICE INTERRUPTION WHETHER OR NOT SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGE IS BASED ON

CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, INDEMNITY, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

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