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Bobcat 553 Operation & Maintenance Manual 6901823 – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Bobcat 553 Operation & Maintenance Manual 6901823 – PDF DOWNLOAD
Language : English
Pages : 112
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Bobcat 553 Operation & Maintenance Manual 6901823 – PDF DOWNLOAD
This Operation & Maintenance Manual was mitten to give the owner/operator instructions on the safe operation and maintenance of the Machine Name. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATION 8. MAINTENANCE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR Bobcat loader. If cu have any questions. see your Bobcat dealer.
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Bobcat 553 Operation & Maintenance Manual 6901823 – PDF DOWNLOAD
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS............................................ 3 CONTENTS............................................................ 5 FOREWORD............................................................ 7 BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED....................... 9 REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS....................................... 9 MOTOR OIL....................................................... 9 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS......................................... 11 LOADER SERIAL NUMBER............................................ 11 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER............................................ 11 DELIVERY REPORT................................................. 11 BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION.................................... 12 FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES........................................ 13 Standard Items.............................................. 13 Options and Accessories..................................... 13 SAFETY.............................................................. 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................. 17 Before Operation............................................ 17 Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility............. 18 Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator................... 18 Fire Prevention............................................. 19 MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS).......................................... 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................. 23 INSTRUMENT PANELS............................................... 25 Left, Right And Accessory Panels............................ 25 BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (bics™)......................... 26 Description................................................. 26 Lift Arm By-Pass Control.................................... 26 Traction Lock Override...................................... 27 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL............................................ 27 Operation................................................... 27 PARKING BRAKE (LATER MODELS).................................... 28 Operation................................................... 28 PARKING BRAKE (EARLY MODELS).................................... 28 Operation................................................... 28 STEERING LEVERS................................................. 29 Operation................................................... 29 STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER...................................... 30 Procedure................................................... 30 SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....................................... 30 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS.............................................. 32 Foot Pedals................................................. 32 Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)............... 32 Quick Couplers.............................................. 33 Relieving Hydraulic Pressure................................ 33 DAILY INSPECTION................................................ 34 Daily Inspection and Maintenance............................ 34 GETTING READY FOR OPERATION..................................... 35 STARTING THE ENGINE............................................. 37 Normal Starting............................................. 37 Cold Temperature Starting................................... 39 Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System.................... 39 STOPPING THE ENGINE............................................. 39 ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS......................................... 40 Choosing The Correct Bucket................................. 40 Pallet Forks................................................ 40 Installing The Bucket or Attachment......................... 41 Removing The Bucket Or Attachment........................... 43 OPERATING PROCEDURE............................................. 44 Operating With A Full Bucket................................ 44 Filling The Bucket.......................................... 45 Emptying the Bucket......................................... 45 Digging Into The Ground..................................... 46 Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)..... 46 Backfilling................................................. 46 PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER....................................... 47 TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER.................................. 48 Loading Onto Transport Vehicle.............................. 48 Fastening To Transport Vehicle.............................. 48 LIFTING THE LOADER.............................................. 49 TOWING THE LOADER............................................... 49 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.............................................. 51 MAINTENANCE SAFETY.............................................. 53 SERVICE SCHEDULE................................................ 55 Chart....................................................... 55 LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE......................................... 56 Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device........................ 56 Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device..................... 57 OPERATOR CAB.................................................... 58 Description................................................. 58 Raising The Operator Cab.................................... 58 Lowering The Operator Cab................................... 59 Emergency Exit.............................................. 60 SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....................................... 61 Inspecting The Seat Bar..................................... 61 Maintaining The Seat Bar.................................... 61 BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)......................... 62 Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine Stopped - Key ON).... 62 Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)............. 62 Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)............... 62 Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control..................... 62 REAR DOOR....................................................... 63 Opening And Closing The Rear Door........................... 63 Adjusting The Rear Door..................................... 63 REAR GRILL...................................................... 64 AIR CLEANER SERVICE............................................. 65 Replacing Filter Elements................................... 65 FUEL SYSTEM..................................................... 66 Fuel Specifications......................................... 66 Filling The Fuel Tank....................................... 66 Fuel Filter................................................. 67 Removing Air From The Fuel System........................... 68 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....................................... 69 Checking Engine Oil......................................... 69 Oil Chart................................................... 69 Replacing The Oil And Filter................................ 70 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM........................................... 71 Cleaning The Cooling System................................. 71 Checking The Coolant Level.................................. 72 Replacing The Coolant....................................... 72 ALTERNATOR BELT................................................. 73 Adjusting The Alternator Belt............................... 73 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................... 74 Description................................................. 74 Electrical System Maintenance............................... 74 Fuse Location............................................... 74 Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)..................... 75 Removing And Installing The Battery......................... 76 HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM.................................. 78 Checking And Adding Fluid................................... 78 Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter...................... 79 Replacing Hydraulic Fluid................................... 79 SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER.......................................... 80 Maintenance................................................. 80 TIRE MAINTENANCE................................................ 81 Wheel Nuts.................................................. 81 Tire Rotation............................................... 81 Tire Mounting............................................... 81 FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)............................ 82 Checking And Adding Oil..................................... 82 LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER................................... 83 Lubrication Locations....................................... 83 PIVOT PINS...................................................... 84 Inspection And Maintenance.................................. 84 BOB-TACH........................................................ 85 Inspection And Maintenance.................................. 85 AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT...................................... 86 U-JOINT LUBRICATION............................................. 86 SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS............................................. 87 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................. 89 Troubleshooting The Engine.................................. 89 Troubleshooting The Drive System............................ 90 Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System........................ 90 BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)......................... 91 Troubleshooting Chart....................................... 91 MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS........................................... 93 WARNING (6579528)............................................... 95 WARNING (6577754)............................................... 95 IMPORTANT (6560573)............................................. 96 WARNING (6710358)............................................... 96 SERVICE SCHEDULE (6518398)...................................... 97 WARNING (6579510)............................................... 98 DANGER (6702301)................................................ 99 DANGER (6702302)................................................ 99 WARNING (6717343)...............................................100 SPECIFICATIONS......................................................101 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS...........................................103 Machine Dimensions..........................................103 Performance.................................................104 Controls....................................................104 Engine......................................................104 Hydraulic System............................................105 Electrical..................................................105 Drive System................................................106 Capacities..................................................106 BOBCAT COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES.............107 Buckets Available...........................................107 Attachments.................................................108 ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS..................109 WARRANTY............................................................111
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