Bobcat 540 Operator’s Manual 6556844 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat 540 Operator’s Manual 6556844 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat 540 Operator’s Manual 6556844 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Language : English
Pages : 68
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Bobcat 540 Operator’s Manual 6556844 – PDF DOWNLOAD

• This book is written to give the owner/operator necessary operating, servicing and preventive maintenance instructions for the Model 540 Bobcat loader.
• Read this manual completely and know the loader before operating and servicing it. To find a section, put thumb on the tab and turn pages until correct section is reached. For any extra information needed, see your Bobcat dealer.
• Do not do any service procedures that are not in the OPERATOR’S MANUAL! Only service personnel that have had training in service of the Bobcat loader can do these service procedures.
• If extra Parts Books, Service Manuals or Operator’s Manuals are needed, they are available through the Bobcat dealer in your area for an added cost.

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Bobcat 540 Operator’s Manual 6556844 – PDF DOWNLOAD

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................... 3
	SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY................. 3
	BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE BOBCAT LOADER.......... 3
FOREWORD.......................................... 5
	CONTENTS...................................... 5
	REFERENCE INFORMATION......................... 5
	540 BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION.............. 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................ 7
	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................ 9
	CONTROLS......................................11
	DASH PANEL....................................11
	THROTTLE CONTROL..............................12
	CHOKE CONTROL.................................12
	TO STOP THE ENGINE............................12
	PARKING BRAKE.................................12
	STEERING LEVERS...............................13
	HYDRAULIC CONTROLS............................14
	BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE...................15
	STARTING THE ENGINE...........................16
		Normal Starting Condition.................17
		Cold Temperature Starting Condition.......17
	BOBCAT LOADER OPERATION.......................18
		Bucket Size...............................18
		Installation Of Attachments...............19
		Removal Of Attachments....................19
	OPERATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER................20
		Filling The Bucket........................21
		To Empty The Bucket.......................21
		Digging Into The Ground...................22
		Making The Ground Level...................22
		Filling A Hole............................22
	STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER....................23
	TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER................23
	LIFT ARM STOP.................................24
	LIFT THE OPERATOR GUARD.......................25
	LOWERING THE OPERATOR GUARD...................25
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE............................27
	SERVICE SCHEDULE..............................29
	ENGINE SERVICE................................30
	AIR CLEANER SERVICE...........................30
	FUEL SYSTEM...................................31
	FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE...........................31
	FUEL FILTER...................................31
	ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM.....................32
	REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL AND FILTER..........32
	ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.........................33
	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.............................33
	USING AN EXTRA BATTERY (JUMP STARTING)........35
	TO INSTALL A NEW BATTERY......................36
	SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER........................37
	HYDRAULIC SYSTEM..............................37
	HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC OIL RESERVOIR.........39
		Checking And Adding Oil...................39
		Removing Hydraulic Oil....................39
	REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC FILTER...........40
	FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)..........40
	TIRE MAINTENANCE..............................40
		Tire Rotation.............................41
	LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER..............41
	OPERATOR GUARD (ROPS & FOPS)..................42
	BOB-TACH......................................43
	PIVOT PINS....................................43
	AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT....................43
	BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT........................43
	DELIVERY REPORT...............................44
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................45
	TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE....................47
	TROUBLESHOOTING THE DRIVE SYSTEM..............48
	TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM..........49
DECALS............................................51
	DECALS........................................53
	SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6561387....................54
	WARNING - 6563484.............................56
	WARNING - 6563380.............................57
	WARNING - 6561380 ............................58
	IMPORTANT - 6560573...........................59
GENERAL INFORMATION...............................61
	LOADER SPECIFICATIONS.........................63
		Operation & Performance...................63
		Engine....................................63
		Hydraulic System..........................64
		Hydrostatic Transmission & Final Drive....64
		Electrical................................64
		Tires.....................................64
		Fluid Capacities..........................64
	ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS.......................65
WARRANTY..........................................67

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