Bobcat E08 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 7349187 (12-20) – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat E08 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 7349187 (12-20) – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat E08 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 7349187 (12-20) – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat E08 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 7349187 (12-20) – 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 E08 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 7349187 (12-20) – PDF DOWNLOAD

OPERATOR SAFETY WARNING 2
CONTENTS 3
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 5
For Model E08 5
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED 6
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS 6
Fluids, Lubricants, And Fuel 7
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 8
Excavator Serial Number 8
Engine Serial Number 8
DELIVERY REPORT 8
EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION 9
FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 10
Standard Items 10
Options And Accessories 10
Attachments 10
OPERATOR CANOPY (TOPS) 10
SAFETY AND TRAINING RESOURCES 11
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12
Before Operation 12
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility 13
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator 13
Avoid Silica Dust 14
FIRE PREVENTION 14
Maintenance 14
Operation 14
Electrical 14
Hydraulic System 15
Fueling 15
Starting 15
Spark Arrester Exhaust System 15
Welding And Grinding 15
Fire Extinguishers 15
PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES 16
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS) 17
Pictorial Only Safety Signs 19
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23
INTENDED USE 25
INSTRUMENTS AND CONSOLES 26
Instrumentation 26
Operator Controls 26
Raising And Lowering The Levers 27
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL 27
Operation 27
OPERATOR CANOPY 28
TOPS Approved 28
Lowering The Foldable Canopy 28
Raising The Foldable Canopy 28
STEERING LEVERS 29
Driving Forward And Reversing 29
Turning 29
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS 31
Control Joysticks 31
Control Lockout Lever 32
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pedal 32
Boom Swing Pedal 33
Quick Connectors 33
BLADE CONTROL 35
Blade / Track Expansion Lever 35
Raising And Lowering The Blade 35
Blade / Track Expansion Switch 35
Raising And Lowering The Blade 35
TRACK FRAME EXPANSION 36
Expanding And Retracting The Tracks 36
Expanding And Retracting The Tracks – All Models 37
UPPERSTRUCTURE SLEW LOCK 38
DAILY INSPECTION 39
Daily Inspection And Maintenance 39
PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE 41
Before Starting The Engine 41
STARTING THE ENGINE 42
Cold Temperature Starting Procedure 43
ATTACHMENTS 44
Installing And Removing The Attachment (Pin-On Attachment) 44
Installing And Removing The Attachment (Mechanical Pin Grabber Coupler) 45
OPERATING PROCEDURE 49
Inspecting The Work Area 49
Lowering The Work Equipment (Engine STOPPED) 49
Driving On Public Roads 49
Object Handling 50
Driving The Excavator 51
Operating On Slopes 52
Operating In Water 54
Avoiding Track Damage 54
STOPPING THE EXCAVATOR 55
LIFTING THE EXCAVATOR 55
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR 56
Loading Onto Transport Vehicle 56
Fastening To Transport Vehicle 57
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 58
SERVICE SCHEDULE 61
Contents Of The Inspection Checkbook 62
TAILGATE 63
Opening And Closing The Tailgate 63
AIR CLEANER 64
Daily Check 64
Replacing The Filters 64
SEAT BELT 65
Inspection And Maintenance 65
FUEL SYSTEM 66
Fuel Specifications 66
Biodiesel Blend Fuel 66
Filling The Fuel Tank 67
Removing Water From The Fuel Filter 67
Replacing The Fuel Filter 67
Draining The Fuel Tank 67
Removing Air From The Fuel System 68
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 69
Checking And Adding Engine Oil 69
Engine Oil Chart 69
Replacing Oil And Filter 70
COOLING SYSTEM 71
Cleaning The Cooling System 71
Checking The Coolant Level 71
Replacing The Coolant 72
ALTERNATOR FAN BELT 73
Adjusting The Alternator Belt 73
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 75
Description 75
Fuses 75
Relays And Diodes 75
Battery Maintenance 76
Maintaining Battery Charge Level 76
Battery Service During Machine Storage 76
Battery Testing 77
Battery Charging 77
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) 78
Removing And Installing The Battery 79
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 80
Checking And Adding Hydraulic Fluid 80
Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid Chart 80
Replacing The Hydraulic Filter 81
Draining Hydraulic Oil 81
Diagnostic Connectors 82
CONTROL LOCKOUT LEVERS 83
Inspection And Maintenance 83
SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER 84
Cleaning Procedure 84
TRACK TENSION 85
Adjusting 85
DRIVE MOTOR 87
Checking Oil Level 87
Draining The Drive Motor 87
BLADE EXTENSION 88
Description 88
Extending And Retracting 88
TRACK ROLLER AND IDLER LUBRICATION 89
Procedure 89
LUBRICATION OF THE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR 89
Blade 89
Boom Swing And Boom Base 90
Boom, Middle 90
Frame Fittings 92
Track Expansion Tube 92
EXCAVATOR STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE 93
Storage 93
Return To Service 93
SPECIFICATIONS 94
EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS 95
Machine Dimensions 95
Working Range 96
Rated Lift Capacity 97
Rated Lift Capacity (Demolition Kit) 98
Performance 99
Function Time 99
Weights 99
Controls 99
Engine 100
Electrical 100
Hydraulic System 100
Hydraulic Cylinders 101
Drive System 101
Traction 101
Fluid Capacities 102
Environmental 102
Temperature Range 102
WARRANTY 103
WARRANTY 104
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 105
SERVICE SCHEDULE SYMBOLS 107

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