Manual
S/N 526611001 & Above
S/N 526711001 & Above
S/N 526811001 & Above
S/N 526911001 & Above
EQUIPPED WITH
BOBCAT INTERLOCK
CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)
6902730 (2-06) Printed in U.S.A. ©Bobcat Company 2006
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing machine. Read and
understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual, Operator’s Handbook and
WARNING 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
Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol with a warning statement, means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is
involved!” Carefully read the message that follows.
RADIATOR.............................................................. 70-01
REAR AUXILIARY DIVERTER VALVE ....................20-01
REAR DOOR ...................................................... 50-01
REAR GRILL ...........................................................50-01
RECEIVER/DRIER ..................................................80-01
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE-V2203-M-DI AND
V2003-M-DI-T (TURBO) ....................................... 70-01
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ................................... 80-01
REMOTE START ................................................ 10-01
RPM SENSOR ....................................................70-01
SAFETY...................................................................80-01
SEAT BAR ...............................................................50-01
SEAT BAR SENSOR ...............................................60-01
SERVICE PC (LAPTOP COMPUTER) ....................60-01
SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................10-01
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER ............................. 10-01
SPEED SENSOR ................................................... 60-01
STARTER ................................................................60-01
SYSTEM CHARGING AND RECLAMATION ......... 80-01
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ...............80-01
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPEC-01
HVAC
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
A general inspection of the following items must be made after the loader has had service or repair:
1. Check that the ROPS/FOPS 9. The parking brake must
(Including side screens) is in function correctly.
good condition and is not
modified.
5. Check lift arm support device, 13. Check for correct function of
replace if damaged. indicator lamps (Optional on
some models).
18. Inspect the air cleaner for 23. Check for any field
damage or leaks. Check the modification not completed.
condition of the element.
19. Check the electrical charging 24. Check for correct function of
system. the Bobcat Interlock Control
System (BICS™) before the
machine is returned to the
customer.
20. Check tires for wear and 25. Recommend to the owner
pressure. that all necessary corrections
be made before the machine
is returned to service.
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
SI SSL-0206 SM
SI SSL-0206 SM
The machine and attachments have components that are • Use the procedure in the Operation & Maintenance
at high temperature under normal operating conditions. Manual for cleaning the spark arrestor muffler (if
The primary source of high temperatures is the engine equipped).
and exhaust system. The electrical system, if damaged
or incorrectly maintained, can be a source of arcs or Figure 1
sparks.
Figure 1
P-21821
P-45263
Module 2. - Production
Sequence (Series)
Figure 3
B-16315
FRONT
LIGHTS
OPERATOR SEAT
with SEAT BELT
& SEAT BAR
GRAB
HANDLES
TILT
CYLINDERS
FRONT AUXILIARY
QUICK COUPLERS
BUCKET
STEPS
STEPS
■ BUCKET B-19880
● OPERATOR CAB
(ROPS / FOPS)
LIFT ARM
REAR
GRILL LIFT
CYLINDER
REAR
DOOR
REAR
LIGHT
TAIL
LIGHT
❏ TIRES B-19881
Figure 10-10-1
P-45481
B-7023A
Put a floor jack under the rear of the loader.
Procedure
WARNING P-45481
P-45251
Service lift arm support device if damaged or if parts Disconnect the spring from the lift arm support device
are missing. Using a damaged lift arm support or retaining pin (Item 1). Support the lift arm support device
with missing parts can cause lift arms to drop (Item 2) [Figure 10-20-1] with your hand and remove the
causing injury or death. retaining pin.
Figure 10-20-2
P-45252
Lower the lift arm support device on top of the lift cylinder.
Hook the free end of the spring (Item 1) [Figure 10-20-
2] to the lift arm support device so there will be no
interference with the support device engagement.
Start the engine, and raise the lift arms all the way up.
Figure 10-20-3
1
1
P-45485
P-45486
P-45484
Remove the pin from the lift arm support device.
Connect the spring (Item 1) [Figure 10-20-4] from the lift
Raise the lift arms until the lift arm support device drops arm support device to the bracket below the lift arms.
onto the lift cylinder rod [Figure 10-20-3].
The operator must be in the operator's seat, with the seat
Lower the lift arms slowly until the lift arm support device belt fastened and seat bar lowered, until the lift arm
support device is removed and the lift arms are lowered
is held between the lift arms and lift cylinder [Figure 10- all the way.
20-3]. Stop the engine. Raise the seat bar, and move
both the pedals until both pedals lock. Start the engine, raise the lift arms all the way up. The
spring will lift the support device off the lift cylinder rod.
Install pin (Item 1) (Inset) [Figure 10-20-3].
Lower the lift arms all the way and stop the engine.
Note: The lift arm support device must be tight Raise the seat bar and move the pedals until both pedals
against the cylinder rod. The tabs of the lift lock.
arm support device must be under the
cylinder as shown (Inset) [Figure 10-20-3]. Disconnect the spring from the bracket.
Figure 10-20-5
1
2
P-45251
Figure 10-30-2
P-45481
Figure 10-30-3
N-20120
P-45262
P-45261
Never modify operator cab by welding, grinding, Pull down on the bottom of the operator cab until it stops
drilling holes or adding attachments unless at the latching mechanism [Figure 10-30-4].
instructed to do so by Bobcat. Changes to the cab
can cause loss of operator protection from rollover Release the latching mechanism (Inset) [Figure 10-30-4]
and falling objects, and result in injury or death. and pull the cab all the way down.
W-2069-1299
Figure 10-30-5
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 10-30-3].
P10563
P10564 P10563
Emergency Exit
Figure 10-30-6
N-20171
x
P-45260
P-24472
Push the rear window out of the rear of the operator cab.
Push the window out with your foot [Figure 10-30-9] at
Exit through the rear of the operator cab [Figure 10-30- any corner of the window.
7].
Exit through the front door.
Procedure
Figure 10-40-1
N-18520
P-45989 P-45218
1
P-45215
Use the following procedure to fasten the Bobcat loader
to the transport vehicle to prevent the loader from moving
A loader with an empty bucket or no attachment must be during sudden stops or when going up or down slopes
loaded backward onto the transport vehicle [Figure 10- [Figure 10-40-2].
40-1].
• Lower the bucket or attachment to the floor.
Be sure the transport and towing vehicles are of
adequate size and capacity (See Capacities on Page • Stop the engine.
SPEC-10-4.), for weight of loader.).
• Engage the parking brake.
The rear of the trailer must be blocked or supported (Item
1) [Figure 10-40-1] when loading or unloading the loader • Install chains at the front and rear loader tie down
to prevent the front end of the trailer from raising up. positions (Inset) [Figure 10-40-2].
Procedure
Procedure
Figure 10-60-1
P-24651
Figure 10-60-3
P16115
P-24653
Procedure (Cont'd)
WARNING 1
2
P-24652
Procedure (Cont'd)
Figure 10-60-6
2
3 1
P16118
❏ Check wheel nut torque every 8 hours for the first 24 hours.
* Inspect the new belt after first 50 hours.
● Replace filter element after the first 50 hours and when the transmission warning light comes ON.
^ First oil and filter change must occur at 50 hours; 250 hours thereafter.
■ Or every 12 months.
P-21769A P-31836
It is important to change the air filter element only when Remove the wing nut (Item 1) [Figure 10-80-3] and
the Air Cleaner icon in the right panel is ON (Item 1) remove the dust cover.
[Figure 10-80-1] and you hear three beeps from the
alarm. Figure 10-80-4
Replace the inner filter every third time the outer filter is
replaced or as indicated. (See Removal And Installation
on Page 70-40-1.)
Figure 10-80-2
2 P-43239
1
Figure 10-80-5
P-43241
Figure 10-80-7
NOTE: Be sure all sealing surfaces are clean.
Check the air intake hose and the air cleaner housing for
damage. Make sure all connections are tight. 1
INNER FILTER
P-31838
Only replace the inner filter element under the following
conditions:
Remove the inner filter (Item 1) [Figure 10-80-7].
• Replace the inner filter element every third time the
outer filter is replaced. Install a new filter and tighten the wing nut.
WARNING
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.
W-2019-1285
Cleaning The Cooling System Raise the oil cooler. Clean the top of the radiator [Figure
10-90-2].
Figure 10-90-1
NOTE: Use low air pressure or low water pressure to
clean the radiator or damage to the radiator
fins may result.
P-45101
WARNING
Do not use your bare hands to remove debris from
the oil cooler. Cooling fins are sharp and may cause
injury.
W-2460-0303
Figure 10-90-3
WARNING
Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot.
You can be seriously burned.
W-2070-1285
P-45102
Install the rear grill and close the rear door before Open the rear door and remove the rear grill.
operating the loader.
Remove the radiator cap (Item 1) [Figure 10-90-4].
IMPORTANT
AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE
Always use the correct ratio of water to antifreeze.
Figure 10-90-5 One gallon and one pint (4,3 L) of propylene glycol mixed
with one gallon (3,8 L) of water is the correct mixture of
coolant to provide a -34°F (-37°C) freeze protection.
Figure 10-90-6
P-45490
Fuel Specifications
P-48074
Contact your fuel supplier for local recommendations.
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. B-19895
W-2103-1285
Install and tighten the fuel fill cap (Item 1) [Figure 10-
100-1].
Fuel Filter
WARNING
Figure 10-100-3
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
2 Figure 10-100-4
1
3
P-45960
Removing Water 1
2
Replacing Element Open the vent (Item 1) [Figure 10-100-4] on the fuel filter
housing.
Remove the filter element (Item 2) [Figure 10-100-3].
Squeeze the hand pump (priming bulb) (Item 2) [Figure
Clean the area around the filter housing. Put clean oil on 10-100-4] until fuel flows from the vent with no air
the seal of the new filter element. Install the fuel filter, and bubbles.
hand tighten.
Close the vent (Item 1) [Figure 10-100-4] on the fuel
Remove the air from the fuel system. (See Below.) filter housing.
Removing Air From The Fuel System Open the vent (Item 3) [Figure 10-100-4] on the fuel
injection pump.
After replacing the filter element or when the fuel tank has
run out of fuel, the air must be removed from the fuel Squeeze the hand pump (priming bulb) (Item 2) [Figure
system before starting the engine. 10-100-4] until the pump feels solid.
Check the engine oil level every day before starting the
engine for the work shift.
Figure 10-110-1
P-48079
1
3
1 P-1575
P-48078
Drain the oil into a container and dispose of used oil in an Start the engine and let it run for several minutes.
environmentally safe manner.
Stop the engine and check for leaks at the oil filter.
Remove the oil filter (Item 2) [Figure 10-110-2].
Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
Clean the filter housing surface.
Add oil until it reaches the top mark (Item 1) [Figure 10-
Put clean oil on the new oil filter gasket. 110-3] on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Install the filter and hand tighten. Install the dipstick and the fill plug.
Install and tighten the drain plug. Close the rear door.
Figure 10-120-3
2
P-45243
1
1
P-45243 P-48866
P-45245
Add the fluid as needed to bring the level to the center of
the sight gauge [Figure 10-120-1].
Remove the reservoir fill cap (Item 1) [Figure 10-120-3].
WARNING
1
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 2
immediately.
W-2145-0290
P-45493
P-45499
Figure 10-120-6
P-34227
P-64317
(See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 10-70-1), for the
correct replacement interval.
On SJC equipped loaders, the hydrostatic charge
pressure filter (Item 1) [Figure 10-120-6] is located on a Raise the operator cab. (See Raising The Operator Cab
bracket mounted to the transmission. on Page 10-30-1)
Remove and replace the hydrostatic charge pressure Remove the breather cap (Item 1) [Figure 10-120-7] and
filter. discard.
Add the correct fluid to the reservoir until the fluid level is Install new cap.
at the center of the sight gauge (Do not overfill).
Lower the operator cab. (See Lowering The Operator
Lower the operator cab. (See Lowering The Operator Cab on Page 10-30-2)
Cab on Page 10-30-2)
Figure 10-130-1
P-64141
P-45496
Remove the chaincase cover (Item 1) [Figure 10-130-2]
(See CHAINCASE on Page 40-30-1.)
The chaincase contains the final drive sprockets and
chains and uses the same type of oil as the hydraulic/ Use a vacuum pump to extract the fluid from the chain
hydrostatic system. (See LOADER SPECIFICATIONS on case.
Page SPEC-10-1.)
If oil can be reached with the tip of your finger through the
hole, the oil level is correct.
If the level is low, add oil through the check plug hole until
the oil flows from the hole.
Figure 10-140-1
N-18460
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
Wedge Must Contact
Lower Edge Of Hole
Figure 10-150-1
In The Attachment B-15177
Figure 10-150-4
N-17027
Figure 10-150-2
TS-1062
Figure 10-151-1
1
B-15177
N-17022A
If the wedge does not contact the lower edge of the hole
B-15891 [Figure 10-151-3], the attachment will be loose and can
come off the Bob-Tach.
Push and hold the BOB-TACH "WEDGES UP" switch Figure 10-151-4
until wedges are fully raised. Push and hold the BOB-
TACH "WEDGES DOWN" switch [Figure 10-151-1] until
the wedges are fully down. The wedges must move
freely.
Figure 10-151-2
TS-1062
Procedure
Figure 10-160-1
2
P-45256
P-45255
Access
Hole
Lubricate the loader as specified in the (SERVICE
SCHEDULE Page 10-01), for the best performance of
the loader. P-45973
N-18510
Procedure (Cont’d)
Figure 10-160-4
4
5
P-45253
Figure 10-160-5
P-45976
P-45497
P16045
Mounting
Rotating IMPORTANT
Figure 10-170-2 Inflate tires to the MAXIMUM pressure shown on the
sidewall of the tire. DO NOT mix brands of tires used
on the same loader.
I-2057-0794
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.
W-2078-1285
B-9976
Rear tires usually wear faster than front tires. To keep tire
wear even, move the front tires to the rear and rear tires
to the front [Figure 10-170-2].
Cleaning Procedure
WARNING
Never use machine in atmosphere with explosive
P-45498
Start the engine and run for about ten seconds while a
When an engine is running in an enclosed area, fresh
second person, wearing safety glasses, holds a piece of
air must be added to avoid concentration of exhaust
wood over the outlet of the muffler.
fumes. If the engine is stationary, vent the exhaust
outside. Exhaust fumes contain odorless, invisible
This will force contaminants out through the cleanout
gases which can kill without warning.
W-2050-1285 hole.