Bobcat 418 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 6986852 (04-14) – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat 418 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat 418 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 6986852 (04-14) – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat 418 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 6986852 (04-14) – PDF DOWNLOAD

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

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operation

•  Carefully follow the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual. The Bobcat excavator is highly manoeuvrable and compact. It is rugged and useful under a wide variety of conditions. This presents an operator with hazards associated with off motorway, rough terrain applications, common with Bobcat excavator usage.
• The Bobcat excavator has an internal combustion engine with resultant heat and exhaust. All exhaust gases can kill or cause illness so use the excavator with adequate ventilation. The dealer explains the capabilities and restrictions of the Bobcat excavator 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 Lift Capacity.
• They are designed for secure fastening to the Bobcat excavator. 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 excavator. Its brief instructions are convenient to the operator. See your Bobcat dealer for more information on translated versions.
• The dealer and owner / operator review the recommended uses of the product when delivered. If the owner / operator will be using the machine for a different application(s) he or she must ask the dealer for recommendations on the new use

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Bobcat 418 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 6986852 (04-14) – PDF DOWNLOAD

OPERATOR SAFETY WARNING 3
CONTENTS 5
FOREWORD 7
BOBCAT COMPANY IS IS0 9001 CERTIFIED 9
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS 9
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 10
Excavator Serial Number 10
Engine Serial Number 10
DELIVERY REPORT 11
BOBCAT EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION 12
FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 13
Standard Items 13
Options And Accessories 13
Attachments 13
Buckets Available 13
SAFETY AND TRAINING RESOURCES 15
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 17
Before Operation 17
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility 18
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator 18
Avoid Silica Dust 19
FIRE PREVENTION 19
Maintenance 19
Operation 19
Electrical 19
Hydraulic System 20
Fueling 20
Starting 20
Spark Arrester Exhaust System 20
Welding And Grinding 20
Fire Extinguishers 20
PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES 21
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS) 22
No-Text Safety Signs 24
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 25
INSTRUMENTS AND CONSOLES 27
Instrumentation 27
Operator Controls 28
Raising and Lowering the Console(s) 29
Adjusting Console Position 29
Engine Speed Control Lever 30
Two-Speed Travel 30
STD / ISO Selector Valve 30
Upperstructure Slew Lock 30
TIP-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (TOPS) 31
TOPS Position 31
Raising And Lowering The TOPS 31
MOTION ALARM SYSTEM 33
Operation 33
TRAVEL CONTROLS 34
Description 34
Forward and Reverse Travels 34
Turning 34
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS 36
Description 36
STANDARD Control Pattern 36
ISO Control Pattern 37
Quick Couplers 38
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pedal 39
Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Excavator and Attachment) 39
BOOM SWING PEDAL 40
Operation 40
BLADE CONTROL 41
Blade / Track Expansion Lever 41
Raising and Lowering the Blade 41
Blade / Track Expansion Switch 41
Raising and Lowering the Blade 41
TRACK FRAME EXPANSION 42
Expanding and Retracting the Tracks 42
Expanding And Retracting The Track – All Models 43
DAILY INSPECTION 44
Daily Inspection and Maintenance 45
PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE 46
Operation & Maintenance Manual and Operator’s Handbook Locations 46
Entering the Excavator 47
STARTING THE ENGINE 48
Key Switch 48
Cold Temperature Starting Procedure 49
Warming the Hydraulic System 50
STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE EXCAVATOR 51
ATTACHMENTS 52
Installing and Removing Attachments 52
OPERATING PROCEDURE 53
Inspecting the Work Area 53
Basic Operating Instructions 53
Lowering the Work Equipment (Engine STOPPED) 53
Object Handling 54
Excavating 54
Boom Swing 56
Backfilling 57
Driving the Excavator 57
Operating on Slopes 58
Operating in Water 60
TOWING THE EXCAVATOR 60
LIFTING THE EXCAVATOR 61
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR 62
Loading onto Transport Vehicle 62
Fastening to Transport Vehicle 63
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 65
MAINTENANCE SAFETY 67
SERVICE SCHEDULE 69
Maintenance Intervals 69
CONTROL CONSOLE LOCKOUTS 71
Inspection And Maintenance 71
SEAT BELT 72
Inspection And Maintenance 72
MOTION ALARM SYSTEM 73
Description 73
Inspecting 73
Adjusting Switch Position 74
TAILGATE 75
Opening and Closing the Tailgate 75
AIR CLEANER 76
Daily Check 76
Replacing the Filter Elements 76
FUEL SYSTEM 78
Fuel Specifications 78
Biodiesel Blend Fuel 78
Filling the Fuel Tank 79
Fuel Filters 79
Draining the Fuel Tank 79
Removing Air From the Fuel System 80
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 81
Checking And Adding Engine Oil 81
Engine Oil Chart 81
Removing and Replacing Oil and Filter 82
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 83
Cleaning 83
Checking Level 83
Removing and Replacing the Coolant 84
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 85
Description 85
Fuses 85
Fuel Timer, Relays and Diode Location / Identification 85
Battery Maintenance 86
Using a Booster Battery (Jump Starting) 87
Removing and Installing the Battery 88
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 89
Checking and Adding Hydraulic Oil 89
Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid Chart 89
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter 90
Draining Hydraulic Oil 91
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER 92
Cleaning Procedure 92
TRACK TENSION 93
Adjusting 93
TRAVEL MOTOR 95
Checking and Adding Oil 95
Draining the Travel Motor 95
ALTERNATOR BELT 96
Adjusting the Alternator Belt 96
BLADE EXTENSION 98
Description 98
Extending and Retracting 98
TRACK ROLLER AND IDLER LUBRICATION 99
Procedure 99
LUBRICATING THE EXCAVATOR 100
Lubrication Locations 100
EXCAVATOR STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE 104
Storage 104
Return To Service 104
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS 105
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS 107
Service Schedule (7153144) 107
Warning (7153147) 110
Lift Chart (7153145) 111
Warning (7135260) 114
Warning (6708929) 116
Warning 6576048) 116
Warning (6804233) 116
Warning (6808345) 117
Warning (6808346) 117
Joystick Control Pattern Selector Lever (7151554) 118
Warning (6810004) 119
Warning (7169006) 119
Warning (6589058) 120
Warning (7161612) 120
SPECIFICATIONS 121
EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS 123
Excavator Machine Dimensions 123
Performance 125
Controls 125
Engine (418 S/N AB4711001 & Above) 126
Engine (418 S/N B39211001 & Above) 126
Hydraulic System 127
Hydraulic Cylinders 127
Hydraulic Cycle Times 127
Drive System 127
Slew System 128
Undercarriage 128
Crawler Track Design 128
Electrical 128
Capacities 128
Fuel Tank 128
Tracks 128
Type 128
Ground Pressure 128
WARRANTY 129
WARRANTY 131
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 133

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