Bobcat E42 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual SNB2VW11001 & Above – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Bobcat E42 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual SNB2VW11001 & Above – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Pages : 258
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Bobcat E42 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual SNB2VW11001 & Above – PDF DOWNLOAD
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNING 2
CONTENTS 3
FOREWORD 4
BOBCAT COMPANY IS IS0 9001 CERTIFIED 5
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS 5
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 6
Excavator Serial Number 6
Engine Serial Number 6
DELIVERY REPORT 6
EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION 7
FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS 8
Standard Items 8
Options And Accessories 8
Attachments 8
Buckets Available 8
Falling-Object Guards (FOGS) 9
Special Applications Kit 9
Special Applications Kit Inspection And Maintenance 9
SAFETY AND TRAINING RESOURCES 10
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11
Before Operation 11
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility 12
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator 12
Avoid Silica Dust 13
FIRE PREVENTION 13
Maintenance 13
Operation 13
Electrical 13
Hydraulic System 14
Fueling 14
Starting 14
Spark Arrester Exhaust System 14
Welding And Grinding 14
Fire Extinguishers 14
PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES 15
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS) 16
Pictorial Only Safety Signs 18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 20
INTENDED USE 24
INSTRUMENTS AND CONSOLES 25
Cab Interior Light 25
Left Console 25
Right Console 26
Instrument Panel – Standard 27
Instrument Panel – Deluxe 30
Radio Option 31
STD / ISO Selector Valve 33
Raising And Lowering The Console 33
Two-Speed Travel 34
Two-Speed Travel (With Angle Blade Option) 34
Auto Shift Drive Motors 34
Auto Idle Feature 35
OPERATOR CANOPY (ROPS / TOPS AND FOPS) 36
Description 36
OPERATOR CAB (ROPS / TOPS) 36
Description 36
OPERATOR CAB 37
Cab Door 37
Front Window 38
Front Wiper 39
Window Washer Reservoir 39
Right Side Windows 40
Heating, Ventilation, And Air Conditioning (HVAC) 42
EMERGENCY EXIT 43
Right Side Rear Window 43
Front Window 43
MOTION ALARM SYSTEM 44
Operation 44
TRAVEL CONTROLS 45
Forward And Reverse Travel 45
Turning 45
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS 47
Description 47
STANDARD Control Pattern 47
ISO Control Pattern 48
Quick Couplers 49
Auxiliary Hydraulics – Standard Instrument Panel 50
Auxiliary Hydraulics – Deluxe Instrument Panel 51
Relieve Hydraulic Pressure With Standard Instrument Panel (Excavator And Attachment) 52
Relieve Hydraulic Pressure With Deluxe Instrument Panel (Excavator And Attachment) 52
Secondary Auxiliary Hydraulics 53
Relieve Secondary Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure (Excavator And Attachment) 53
Return To Tank Valve 54
OVERLOAD WARNING 55
Description 55
Operation 55
BLADE CONTROL LEVER 56
Raising And Lowering Blade 56
Angling Blade (If Equipped) 56
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL DIAL 57
Setting Engine Speed (RPM) 57
ECO Mode (With Deluxe Instrument Panel Only) 57
BOOM SWING 58
Operation 58
BOOM LOAD HOLDING VALVE 59
Lowering Boom With Load Holding Valve 59
ARM LOAD HOLDING VALVE 61
Description 61
Lowering Arm With Load Holding Valve 61
DAILY INSPECTION 63
Daily Inspection And Maintenance 63
PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE 64
Operation & Maintenance Manual And Operator’s Handbook Locations 64
Entering The Excavator 64
Seat Adjustment 65
Seat Belt 65
Control Console 66
Mirror Adjustment 66
Keyless 67
Deluxe Instrument Panel 68
Deluxe Instrument Panel 69
Warming The Hydraulic System 70
Cold Temperature Starting 70
Cold Temperature Engine Speed Control 70
MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANELS 71
Instrument Panel 71
Warning And Shutdown 71
STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE EXCAVATOR 72
Procedure 72
HYDRAULIC X-CHANGE IDENTIFICATION 73
Information 73
ATTACHMENTS 74
Installing And Removing The Attachment (Hydraulic X-Change) 74
Installing And Removing The Attachment (Pin Grabber Quick Coupler) 77
Installing And Removing The Attachment (Pin-On X-Change) 82
Installing And Removing The Attachment (Pin-On Attachment) 88
Installing And Removing The Pro Clamp System Tool 89
OPERATING PROCEDURE 96
Inspect The Work Area 96
Basic Operating Instructions 96
Lowering The Work Equipment (Engine STOPPED) 96
Object Handling 97
Object Handling With The Lifting Device 98
Lift Capacity 100
Using The Clamp 102
Using The Pro Clamp System (If Equipped) 103
Driving The Excavator 104
Operating On Slopes 105
Operating In Water 107
Extending The Arm 108
Avoiding Track Damage 110
DEPTH CHECK 111
Setup / Calibration 111
Initial Setup 121
Operation 128
TOWING THE EXCAVATOR 134
Procedure 134
LIFTING THE EXCAVATOR 135
Procedure 135
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRAILER 136
Loading And Unloading 136
Fastening 136
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 137
MAINTENANCE SAFETY 140
SERVICE SCHEDULE 141
Maintenance Intervals 141
CONTROL CONSOLE LOCKOUTS 143
Inspection And Maintenance 143
SEAT BELT 144
Inspection And Maintenance 144
MOTION ALARM SYSTEM 145
Description 145
Inspecting 145
Adjusting Switch Position 146
TAILGATE 147
Opening And Closing 147
Adjusting The Latch 147
RIGHT SIDE COVER 148
Opening And Closing 148
CAB FILTERS 149
Cleaning And Maintenance 149
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) 150
Cleaning And Maintenance 150
AIR CLEANER SERVICE 151
Replacing The Filter Elements 151
FUEL SYSTEM 153
Fuel Specifications 153
Biodiesel Blend Fuel 153
Filling The Fuel Tank 154
Fuel Filters 155
Removing Air From The Fuel System 156
Draining The Fuel Tank 156
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 157
Checking And Adding Engine Oil 157
Engine Oil Chart 157
Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter 158
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM 159
Cleaning 159
Checking Level 160
Removing And Replacing Coolant 161
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 163
Description 163
Fuse And Relay Location / Identification 163
Battery Maintenance 165
Maintaining Battery Charge Level 165
Battery Service During Machine Storage 165
Battery Testing 166
Battery Charging 166
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) 167
Removing And Installing The Battery 168
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 169
Checking And Adding Hydraulic Oil 169
Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid Chart 170
Removing And Replacing The Hydraulic Fluid 173
TRACK TENSION 174
Adjusting 174
TRAVEL MOTOR 177
Checking And Adding Oil 177
Removing And Replacing Oil 177
ALTERNATOR BELT 178
Belt Adjustment 178
Belt Replacement 178
AIR CONDITIONING BELT 179
Belt Replacement 179
X-CHANGE 179
Inspection And Maintenance 179
PIN GRABBER QUICK COUPLER 180
Inspection And Maintenance 180
Pin Grabber Quick Coupler Troubleshooting 180
BUCKET 180
Bucket Teeth Removal And Installation 180
TRACK ROLLER AND IDLER LUBRICATION 181
Procedure 181
CUTTING EDGE (ANGLE BLADE ONLY) 182
Removal And Installation 182
LUBRICATION OF THE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR 183
Lubrication Locations 183
PIVOT PINS 186
Inspection And Maintenance 186
EXCAVATOR STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE 187
Storage 187
Return To Service 187
SYSTEM SETUP AND ANALYSIS 188
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CODES 189
Viewing Service Codes 189
CONTROL PANEL SETUP 195
Panel Setup (Deluxe Instrument Panel) 195
PASSWORD SETUP (KEYLESS START PANEL) 200
Password Description 201
Changing The Owner Password 201
Password Lockout Feature 201
PASSWORD SETUP (DELUXE INSTRUMENT PANEL) 202
Password Description 202
Changing The Owner Password 202
Changing The User Passwords 203
Password Lockout Feature 203
MAINTENANCE CLOCK 204
Description 204
Standard Instrument Panel 204
Setup 204
Reset 204
Deluxe Instrument Panel 205
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS 206
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS 207
Service Schedule (7241461) 207
Warning (7178178) 210
Lift Chart (7188426) With Standard Arm 211
Lift Chart (7188440) With Standard Arm W/Counterweight 214
Lift Chart (7188428) With Long Arm 217
Lift Chart (7221250) With Extendable Arm 220
Warning (7148157) 223
Warning (7178177) 225
Warning (6708929) 228
Warning (7185933) 228
Warning (7148145) 229
Warning (7148147) 229
Using The X-Change (6818059) 230
Using The X-Change System (7220131) 233
Using The Pin Grabber Attachment Coupler System (7220038) 236
Joystick Control Pattern Selector Lever (7178179) 239
Warning (6810004) 240
Warning (7169006) 240
SPECIFICATIONS 241
EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS 242
Excavator Machine Dimensions 242
Excavator Machine Dimensions – Standard Arm 243
Excavator Machine Dimensions – Long Arm 244
Excavator Machine Dimensions – Extendable Arm 245
Excavator Machine Dimensions – Angle Blade 246
Performance 247
Controls 247
Engine 248
Hydraulic System 249
Hydraulic Cylinders 250
Hydraulic Cycle Times 250
Drive System 250
Slew System 250
Undercarriage 250
Electrical 251
Capacities 251
Tracks 251
Ground Pressure 251
WARRANTY 252
WARRANTY 253
ALPHABETICAL INDEX 255
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Bobcat E42 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual SNB2VW11001 & Above – 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 maneuverable and compact. It is rugged and useful under a wide variety of conditions. This presents an operator with hazards associated with off highway, 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. It’s brief instructions are convenient to the operator. The handbook is available from your dealer in an English edition or one of many other languages. See your Bobcat dealer for more information on translated versions.
- The AEM Safety Manual delivered with the machine gives general safety information.
- The Compact Excavator Operating Training Course is available through your Bobcat dealer. This course is intended to provide rules and practices of correct operation of the Bobcat excavator. The course is available in English and Spanish versions.
- Service Safety Training Courses are available from your Bobcat dealer. They provide information for safe and correct service procedures.
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