Bobcat S130 Skid-Steer Loader Service Manual (S/N 524611001 & Above, 524711001 & Above)

Description

File Details

• Manual Type: Service Manual
• Brand: Bobcat (Ingersoll Rand)
• Model: S130 Skid-Steer Loader
• Serial Number Coverage: S/N 524611001 & Above, S/N 524711001 & Above
• Publication Number: 6902680 (3-06)
• Print Date: March 2006
• Language: English
• Page Count: 636 pages
• File Format: PDF

Comprehensive Workshop Information for the Bobcat S130

This Bobcat S130 Skid-Steer Loader Service Manual (S/N 524611001 & Above, 524711001 & Above) provides essential technical documentation required for mechanical maintenance, scheduled inspections, systematic troubleshooting, and total system rebuilds. Engineered specifically for professional equipment mechanics and workshop technicians, this manual covers the standard mechanical foot-control configuration as well as the Advanced Control System (ACS) and Advanced Hand Control (AHC) options. All guidance is matched directly to machines equipped with the Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS™), ensuring that every procedure aligns with factory standards and safety requirements.

Chapters Covered

• Foreword & Safety Instructions: Post-repair inspection guidelines, safety walk-around checks, ROPS/FOPS structural rules, and fire prevention practices.
• Serial Number Identification & Delivery Report: Explanation of serial number module combinations, engine serial placement, and delivery checklist forms.
• Loader Identification: Component nomenclature, cab controls, grab handles, lift arm configurations, quick couplers, and attachment interfaces.
• Safety & Maintenance (Section 10-01): Scheduled servicing charts, air cleaner double-element replacement, Bob-Tach wedge inspection, Power Bob-Tach maintenance, engine cooling system flushing, engine oil viscosity guidelines, fan gearbox lubrication, chaincase fluid changes, fuel system air purging, hydraulic reservoir filter renewals, lift arm support device operation, cab tilt procedures, remote start tool (MEL1563) hookup, spark arrestor muffler servicing, tire rotation, wheel nut torquing, towing precautions, and machine transport tie-down.
• Hydraulic System (Section 20-01): Hydraulic schematic diagrams and symbol glossary; bucket position valve service and solenoid testing; lift cylinder, tilt cylinder, and Power Bob-Tach cylinder overhaul; front auxiliary hydraulic coupler block rebuilding; standard foot-control hydraulic control valve overhaul (spool teardown, detent assembly, centering springs, load checks, port reliefs, and anti-cavitation valves); Advanced Control System (ACS) control valve and electric actuator linkage; hydraulic reservoir removal; hydraulic/hydrostatic filter base; gear-type hydraulic pump testing, removal, and bench overhaul; lift arm by-pass control valve; main relief valve calibration; Power Bob-Tach manifold; rear auxiliary diverter valve; and hydraulic troubleshooting charts.
• Hydrostatic System (Section 30-01): Hydrostatic flow schematics, charge pressure verification and shim-pack adjustment, drive belt tensioner alignment, drive belt replacement, hydrostatic motor bench overhaul (geroler assembly, shuttle spool, and low-pressure relief valve), motor carrier bearing pre-load, axle shaft seal replacement, tandem variable-displacement hydrostatic pump separation, rotating group servicing, swashplates, trunnion bearings, replenishing/high-pressure relief valves, and oil cooler removal.
• Drive System (Section 40-01): Parking brake disc replacement, electric traction lock guide servicing, final drive chaincase fluid draining, cover plate removal, axle hub puller operation, outer axle seal installation, axle bearing pressing, and drive chain replacement.
• Main Frame (Section 50-01): Operator cab (ROPS/FOPS Level I & II) mounting hardware, emergency exit window cord procedures, operator seat and suspension seat adjustments, seat bar sensors, fuel tank extraction, rear door and rear grill alignment, lift arm assembly, and Bob-Tach framework.
• Electrical System & Analysis (Section 60-01): Battery service, starter motor and alternator circuits, instrument panel wiring, BICS™ interlock controller diagnostic troubleshooting, ACS and AHC actuator calibration, fuse panels, electrical schematics, lighting, and sensor testing.
• Engine Service (Section 70-01): Engine specifications, complete engine assembly removal and installation, governor and speed control linkages, cooling fan, radiator maintenance, flywheel and housing, engine reconditioning procedures, and engine troubleshooting.
• Heater (Section 80-01): Heater core and coil service, blower fan motor, coolant valve operation, seasonal duct filter replacement, and heating system diagnostics.
• Specifications (Section SPEC-01): Machine operational ratings, fluid capacities, hydraulic connection torque standards, bolt tightening torque charts, and hydraulic fluid viscosity recommendations.

Together, these chapters give service personnel an exhaustive reference spanning every mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical assembly on the machine. Rather than relying on guesswork, mechanics have immediate access to manufacturer-specified assembly clearances, critical pressure settings, tightening sequences, and diagnostic charts.

Hydraulic & Hydrostatic System Teardown & Calibration

Working on the Bobcat S130 Skid-Steer Loader demands precise attention to fluid power circuits. The hydraulic chapter outlines exact methods for testing gear pump delivery under load, establishing baseline flow against system relief pressures of 2500–2700 PSI (17237–18615 kPa). Detailed sections guide you through rebuilding the main hydraulic control valve, whether equipped with manual foot linkages or the electronic Advanced Control System (ACS). Step-by-step procedures outline the extraction of load check valves, port relief valves, anti-cavitation assemblies, and the BICS™ valve manifold, complete with torque sequences from 110–130 in-lb through 190–210 in-lb to ensure uniform sealing.

For hydraulic cylinders, the manual provides full exploded views and instructions for repacking lift cylinders, tilt cylinders, and Power Bob-Tach cylinders using specialized seal tools, including spanner wrench torque specifications of 600 ft-lb for lift cylinder piston nuts and 100 ft-lb plus 135-degree rotation for tilt cylinder nuts. On the hydrostatic drive side, technicians can accurately diagnose drive lag, motor creep, or overheating using detailed pressure testing procedures. Charge pressure adjustment instructions detail shim-pack thickness adjustments (where a 0.010 inch shim alters pressure by 8 PSI) to hit the required 220–270 PSI at high idle. Complete teardown sequences for the variable-displacement piston pumps and geroler hydrostatic motors allow for inspection of valve plates, slipper guides, pistons, swashplates, and the 5000 PSI high-pressure relief cartridges.

Drive Train, Axles & Chassis Mechanicals

This Bobcat S130 service manual covers the entire final drive train housed within the central chaincase. It provides explicit directions for removing the front, center, and rear access covers to inspect the continuous drive chains, drive sprockets, and parking brake discs. When servicing axle hubs, the manual specifies puller setups and warns against misalignment during separation from the tapered axle shafts. Clear instructions dictate hub bolt tightening to 725–800 ft-lb and sprocket mounting bolts to 300–330 ft-lb. Axle seal renewal is outlined using dedicated seal driver tools (MEL1399) to seat the seal flush with the axle tube, preventing chaincase contamination and oil loss. Motor carrier removal, bearing pre-load adjustments, and dial indicator end-play checks (ensuring end play does not exceed 0.007 inch) are covered in full detail.

Electrical Diagnostics, BICS™ & Machine Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting is simplified through comprehensive wire harness routing, connector pinouts, and logic charts for the Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS™). Technicians can test safety interlock switches, seat bar sensors, traction lock solenoids, and auxiliary control coils (7.7 ohms for standard lock coils, 9.7 ohms for BICS and bucket position coils). The preventative maintenance section provides an easy-to-follow maintenance matrix spanning daily 8–10 hour checks through 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000-hour milestones. Detailed procedures cover draining and refilling the cooling system using propylene glycol (purple) premix at a 47/53 ratio for -34°F freeze protection, adjusting alternator belt tension, servicing the fan drive gearbox with SAE 90W gear lubricant, and cleaning the internal spark arrestor chamber to maintain safety compliance.

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