Bobcat 440, 440B, 443, 443B Loader Factory Service & Shop Manual
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Complete workshop repair & service manual with electrical wiring diagrams for Bobcat 440, 440B, 443, 443B Loader. It's the same service manual used by dealers that guaranteed to be fully functional and intact without any missing page.
This Bobcat 440, 440B, 443, 443B Loader service & repair manual (including maintenance, overhaul, disassembling & assembling, adjustment, tune-up, operation, inspecting, diagnostic & troubleshooting…) is divided into different sections. Each section covers a specific component or system with detailed illustrations. A table of contents is placed at the beginning of each section. Pages are easily found by category, and each page is expandable for great detail. The printer-ready PDF documents work like a charm on all kinds of devices.
6566475 (9-96) - 440 Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6566477 (11-98) - 443 Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6566694 (11–95) - 440, 443, 443B Loader Service Manual.pdf
6570155 (4-97) - 440B Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6570160 (1–87) - 440B Service Manual.pdf
6722481 (3-99) - 443B Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
EXCERPT:
PARKING BRAKE
Parking Brake Adjustment
To adjust the parking brake use the following procedure:
Raise the operator cab. (See Page 5–1 for the correct procedure.)
Remove the front panel from the steering levers [A].
Remove the brake cover [B].
Remove the nut from the end of the brake linkage [C].
Remove the brake cover from the linkage rod.
Install the brake linkage rod and nut.
Remove or add shims (Item 1) [D] between the brake calipers so there is 1/2’’ (12,7 mm) of movement at the brake lever (Item 2) [D].
Loosen the locknut at the pedal linkage and adjust so there is 1/4’’ (6,35 mm) (Item 3) [D] at the nut and pivot mounting of the pedal. Tighten the locknut.
Remove the nut from the brake linkage. Install the brake cover. Connect the brake linkage and install the nut [C].
Install the brake cover and bolts [B].
Install the front panel [A].
Lower the operator cab. (See Page 5–1 for the correct procedure.)
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6556520 (06-12) - 444, 500 & Early 600 Service Manual Supplement....1
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....3
CONTENTS....5
FOREWORD....5
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....7
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....9
CHANGING AND ADDING HYDRAULIC OIL....9
DRAINING CONDENSATION....9
DESCRIPTION OF HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT....9
OIL FILTRATION....9
TUBLINES, HOSES, FITTING....10
37° Flare Connection....10
Straight Thread O-Ring Fitting (Elbow, Adapter, Etc.)....10
Pipe Thread Fittings....10
Tubelines and Hoses....10
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (444 & 500)....11
CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ELEMENT....11
CHECKING THE OVERALL CONDITION OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....14
CHANGING MASTER RELIEF SETTING....16
CARTRIDGE RELIEF PRESSURE SETTING....16
VARIABLE SPEED VALVE....16
VARIABLE SPEED CHECK (LOCK) VALVE....17
CLUTCH PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE....18
CONTROL VALVE SEAL REPLACEMENT....18
HYDRAULIC PUMP REPAIR (Webster Pump)....21
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR....23
HYDRAULIC PUMP ALIGNMENT (M–500 and M–444 Gasoline or LP Gas)....24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....25
ALTERNATOR CHARGE SYSTEM (500, 600)....27
Installation of Equipment Solenoids....29
Rectifier–Regulator Mounting....29
Flywheel Alternator System....29
Servicing the Alternator System....30
CHECKING THE RECTIFIER AND REGULATOR....33
STATOR CHECKS....34
ENGINE SERVICE....39
WISCONSIN ENGINE SERVICE (M–600)....41
RESTORING COMPRESSION....41
GOVERNOR ADJUSTMENT....41
STORAGE OF ENGINES....41
RETURNING STORED ENGINE TO SERVICE....42
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT....42
CARBURETOR RECONDITIONING....42
LPG CARBURETOR SERVICE....46
VAPORIZER – PRIMARY REGULATOR SERVICE....47
SECONDARY REGULATOR SERVICE....49
LP FUEL FILTER LOCK....51
IGNITION TIMING....51
DISTRIBUTOR MAINTENANCE....52
SPARK PLUG....52
HIGH TEMPERATURE SAFETY SWITCH....52
ENGINE RECONDITIONING....53
ACCESSORIES....53
FLYWHEEL....53
AIR SHROUDING....53
CARBURETOR & MANIFOLDS....53
CYLINDER HEAD....53
GEAR COVER....54
CAMSHAFT GEAR....54
IDLER GEAR AND SHAFT....54
OIL PAN....54
OIL PUMP....54
PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS....54
PISTON RINGS....55
CYLINDER BLOCKS....55
VALVES & SEAT INSERTS....56
CRANKSHAFT....57
CAMSHAFT....57
VALVE TAPPETS....57
TECHNICAL DATA (Wisconsin)....58
FITS & CLEARANCES....58
TORQUE VALUES....58
Untitled....59
ONAN ENGINE SERVICE (444)....63
ENGINE OIL....63
CRANKCASE BREATHER....63
GOVERNOR & SPEED CONTROL....63
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT....63
CARBURETOR RECONDITIONING (Gasoline)....63
FUEL PUMP....64
CARBURETOR RECONDITIONING (LP Gas)....64
VAPORIZER – PRIMARY REGULATOR SERVICE....65
VALVE SYSTEM....66
TAPPET ADJUSTMENT....66
IGNITION TIMING....67
SPARK PLUGS....67
ENGINE RECONDITIONING....69
TECHNICAL DATA (Onan)....74
FITS & CLEARANCES....74
TORQUE VALUES....74
KOHLER ENGINE SERVICE (500)....77
ENGINE OIL....77
COMPRESSION CHECK....77
CRANKCASE BREATHER....77
GOVERNOR & SPEED CONTROL....77
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT....78
CARBURETOR RECONDITIONING....78
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP SERVICE....81
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS (LPG)....81
CARBURETOR RECONDITIONING (LP Gas)....82
VAPORIZER–PRIMARY REGULATOR SERVICE....84
IGNITION TIMING....85
USING TIMING LIGHT....85
MAGNETO SERVICE....85
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....86
ENGINE RECONDITIONING....89
TECHNICAL DATA (Kohler)....97
RUNNING CLEARANCES....97
OIL PUMP....97
MAGNETO IGNITION....97
TORQUE VALUES....98
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS....99
600-01....99
600-02....101
6566475 (9-96) - 440 Operation & Maintenance Manual....103
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS....105
FOREWORD....107
CONTENTS....107
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....109
Safety Is Your Responsibility....109
Before You Operate The Bobcat Loader....109
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator....110
FIRE PREVENTION....110
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION....111
Loader Serial Number....111
Engine Serial Number Location....111
DELIVERY REPORT....111
440 BOBCAT SKIDSTEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION....112
REFERENCE INFORMATION....107
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....113
SEAT BAR SYSTEM....114
Inspection Of The Seat Bar System....114
Service The Seat Bar System....114
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....115
CONTROLS....116
DASH PANEL....119
THROTTLE CONTROL....119
CHOKE CONTROL....119
PARKING BRAKE....119
STOPPING THE ENGINE....120
STEERING LEVERS....120
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS....121
Foot Pedals (Hydraulic)....121
Lift Arm Operation....121
Float Position....121
Tilt (Bucket) Operation....121
Auxiliary Lever Operation....122
BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE....123
STARTING THE ENGINE....124
Normal Starting Condition....125
Cold Temperature Starting Condition....125
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS FOR THE BOBCAT LOADER....126
Installation Of Attachments....127
Removal Of Attachments....127
OPERATING PROCEDURES....128
Filling The Bucket....129
To Empty The Bucket....129
Digging Into The Ground....130
Making The Ground Level....130
Filling A Hole....130
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER....131
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....131
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....132
LIFTING THE OPERATOR CAB....132
LOWERING THE OPERATOR CAB....133
LIFTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....134
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....135
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....136
SERVICE SCHEDULE....137
ENGINE SERVICE....138
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....138
FUEL SYSTEM....139
FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE....139
FUEL FILTER....139
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....140
REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL....140
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM....141
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....141
Electrical System Service....144
USING AN EXTRA BATTERY....144
INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY....145
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....145
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTAIC SYSTEM....146
REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC FILTER ELEMENT....148
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID RESERVOIR....148
Checking And Adding Fluid....148
Removing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....149
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....149
TIRE MAINTENANCE....149
Tire Rotation....149
Wheel Nuts....150
LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER....150
OPERATOR CAB (ROPS & FOPS)....151
BOB-TACH....151
PIVOT PINS....151
BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT....152
TROUBLESHOOTING....153
TROUBLESHOOTING....155
Troubleshooting The Engine....155
Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System....156
Troubleshooting The Drive System....157
MAJOR PARTS....159
MAIN FRAME....161
PANEL, SEAT, SEAT BAR & FUEL SYSTEM....162
BRAKES, CHAINCASE & AXLE....163
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....164
HYDROSTATIC CIRCUITRY....165
STEERING CONTROLS....166
ROPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....167
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....168
ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS....169
WARNING SIGNS....171
WARNING DECAL - 6565980....173
SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6567875....174
WARNING DECAL - 6563380....176
WARNING DECAL - 6561380....177
INPORTANT - 6560573....178
WARNING DECAL - 6568646....179
GENERAL INFORMATION....181
440 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....183
Operation & Performance....183
Engine....183
Loader Hydraulics....184
Electrical....184
Drive System....184
Capacities....184
Tires....184
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS....185
WARRANTY....187
6566477 (11-98) - 443 Operation & Maintenance Manual....189
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS....191
CONTENTS....193
REFERENCE INFORMATION....193
FOREWORD....195
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....197
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....197
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER....197
DELIVERY REPORT....197
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION....198
SAFETY....199
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....201
Safety Is The Operator's Responsibility....201
Before Operating The Bobcat Loader....202
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator....202
FIRE PREVENTION....203
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)....204
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....207
INSTRUMENT PANEL....209
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....209
ENGINE STOP CONTROL....209
PARKING BRAKE....210
STEERING LEVERS....211
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS....212
Foot Pedals (Hydraulics)....212
Lift Arm Operation....212
Tilt (Bucket) Operation....212
Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (Optional)....213
DAILY INSPECTION....214
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....215
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION....216
STARTING THE ENGINE....217
Normal Starting Condition....218
Cold Temperature Starting Condition....219
Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System....219
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS....220
Installation And Removal....221
OPERATING PROCEDURES....222
Filling The Bucket....223
Emptying The Bucket....223
Digging Into The Ground....224
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)....225
Backfilling....225
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER....226
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....226
LIFTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....227
TOWING THE LOADER....227
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....229
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....230
SERVICE SCHEDULE....231
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....232
OPERATOR CAB....232
Raising The Operator Cab....232
Lowering The Operator Cab....233
Emergency Exit....234
SEAT BAR SYSTEM....235
Seat Bar Inspection....235
Seat Bar Maintenance....235
REAR DOOR....236
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....236
FUEL SYSTEM....237
Specification....237
Filling The Fuel System....237
Fuel Filter....237
Removing Air From The Fuel System....238
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....239
Replacing Oil And Filter....239
COOLANT SYSTEM....240
Checking The Coolant Level....240
Removing The Coolant....240
ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT....241
Adjustment....241
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....242
Description....242
Electrical System Service....242
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....242
Battery Removal And Installation....243
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....244
Hydraulic Filter Element Replacement....245
Removing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid....245
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....246
TIRE MAINTENANCE....247
Wheel Nuts....247
Tire Rotation....247
Tire Inflation....247
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....248
LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER....249
BOB-TACH....250
PIVOT PINS....251
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT....251
TROUBLESHOOTING....253
TROUBLESHOOTING....255
Troubleshooting The Engine....255
Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System....256
Troubleshooting The Drive System....257
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS....259
WARNING - 6579511....261
SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6567875....262
WARNING - 6579510....264
IMPORTANT - 6560573....265
WARNING - 6579628....266
DANGER - 6579639....266
WARNING - 6577754....266
DANGER - 6579509....266
SPECIFICATIONS....267
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....269
Loader Dimensions....269
Operation & Performance....269
Engine....269
Hydraulic System....270
Electrical....270
Drive System....270
Capacities....270
Tires....270
MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES....271
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS....272
WARRANTY....273
6566694 (06–12) - 440, 443, 443B Loader Service Manual....275
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....277
CONTENTS....279
FOREWORD....281
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....283
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....285
SERVICE SCHEDULE....287
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....288
Serial Number Identification....288
Loader Serial Number....288
Engine Serial Number....288
Delivery Report....288
ENGINE SERVICE (General)....289
Air Cleaner Service - 440....289
Air Cleaner Service - 443....290
Fuel System....291
Fuel Filter - 440....291
Fuel Filter - 443, 443B....292
Engine Lubrication System....292
Engine Cooling System (440)....295
Engine Cooling System (443 & 443B)....296
Replacement Of The Engine Oil And Filter....292
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....297
Electrical System Service....297
Using An Extra Battery (Jump Starting)....297
Installing A New Battery....299
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....300
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....301
Replacing The Hydraulic Filter Element....301
Checking & Adding Hydraulic Fluid....302
Removing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....303
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....303
Checking/Adding Chaincase Fluid....303
TIRE MAINTENANCE....304
Tire Rotation....304
Wheel Nuts....304
LUBRICATION OF THE LOADER....305
ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS &FOPS)....306
Operator Cab....306
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....307
Loading The Bobcat Loader....307
Fastening The Loader To The Transport Vehicle....307
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....308
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device....308
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER....308
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....309
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS....311
TROUBLESHOOTING....323
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....324
37° Flare Connections....324
Straight Thread O–Ring Fitting....324
Tubelines And Hoses....324
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....325
Relief Valve....325
Removal Of The Hydraulic Control Valve....328
Disassembly Of The Control Valve....330
Inspection Of The Control Valve....334
Assembly Of The Control Valve....334
Installing The Control Valve....337
HYDRAULIC PUMP....339
Checking Output Of The Hydraulic Pump....339
Removal Of The Hydraulic Pump....340
Disassembly Of The Hydraulic Pump....342
Inspection Of The Hydraulic Pump....344
Assembly Of The Hydraulic Pump....344
Installation Of The Hydraulic Pump....345
Start Up Procedure For The Hydraulic Pump....346
LIFT CYLINDER....347
Checking The Lift Cylinders....347
Removing The Lift Cylinder....347
Installation Of The Lift Cylinder....348
TILT CYLINDER....349
Checking The Tilt Cylinder....349
Removing The Tilt Cylinder....349
Installing The Tilt Cylinder....350
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR....351
Disassembly Of The Hydraulic Cylinder....351
Assembly Of The Hydraulic Cylinder....353
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC RESERVOIR....358
Removing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Reservoir....358
CONTROL PEDAL, LINKAGE & LOCKS....360
Removing The Control Pedal....360
Installing The Control Pedal....361
Pedal Lock Linkage....362
Removal....362
Installation....363
SEAT BAR SYSTEM....364
Seat Bar Installation....364
Seat Bar Maintenance....364
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....365
TROUBLESHOOTING....367
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....368
Replenishing Valves Function....368
STEERING LEVERS....368
Removing The Steering Levers....368
Repairing The Steering Levers....370
Installing The Steering Levers....371
STEERING LINKAGE....372
Adjusting The Steering Linkage....372
Removing The Pintle Arms....373
Installing The Pintle Arms....374
PORT BLOCK....375
Checking Charge Pressure....375
Charge Pressure Relief Valve....376
Cold Weather By–Pass Valve....377
Removing The Port Block....377
Installing The Port Block....378
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR....379
Removing The Hydrostatic Motor....379
Disassembly Of The Hydrostatic Motor....381
Hydrostatic Motor Inspection....385
Assembly Of The Hydrostatic Motor....386
Start Up Procedure For The Hydrostatic Motor....391
HYDROSTATIC PUMP....392
Removing The Hydrostatic Pumps....392
Disassembly Of The Hydrostatic Pump....398
Inspection Of The Hydrostatic Pumps....401
Assembly Of The Hydrostatic Pumps....403
Installing The Hydrostatic Pumps....408
Hydrostatic Pump Start Up Procedure....410
DRIVE BELT AND TENSION PULLEY....411
Removing Tension Pulley....411
Installing Tension Pulley....411
Drive Belt Removal–In The Loader....412
TOWING THE BOBCAT LOADER....413
DRIVE SYSTEM....415
PARKING BRAKE....417
Parking Brake Adjustment....417
Removing Parking Brake....418
Inspecting The Parking Brake....419
Installing The Parking Brake....419
DRIVE CHAINS....421
Removing The Drive Chain(s)....421
Installing The Drive Chain(s)....422
AXLES AND BEARINGS....424
Removing The Axle(s) And Bearings....424
Assembly Of The Axle....426
Installing The Axle(s) And Bearings....426
CHAINCASE FLUID....429
Replacing Chaincase Fluid....429
MAIN FRAME....431
OPERATOR CAB....433
Raising The Operator Cab....433
Lowering The Operator Cab....434
Jumper Start Switch....434
Removing The Operator Cab....435
Installing The Operator Cab....435
LIFT ARMS....436
Removing The Lift Arms....436
Installing The Lift Arms....437
BOB–TACH....438
Removing The Bob–Tach....438
Disassembly Of The Bob–Tach....439
Assembly Of The Bob–Tach....441
Installing The Bob–Tach....442
REAR DOOR....443
Removing The Rear Door....443
FUEL TANK....444
Removing The Fuel Tank....444
Installing The Fuel Tank....444
REAR WINDOW....445
Installing Rear Window....445
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....447
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....450
TROUBLESHOOTING....463
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....464
Electrical Circuitry....464
Safety Procedures For The Batteries....464
Precautions For The Alternator....465
BATTERY....466
Removing The Battery....466
Checking The Battery....467
Installing The Battery....467
OPERATOR CAB WIRE HARNESS....468
Removing The Wire Harness....468
Installing The Wire Harness....469
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS....469
ALTERNATOR SYSTEM (440)....470
Replacing The Stator....471
ALTERNATOR SYSTEM (443)....472
Adjusting The Alternator....472
Checking The Alternator (443) (Early Models)....472
Removing The Alternator....473
Repairing The Alternator (Early Models)....474
Install The Alternator....476
ALTERNATOR (Melroe)....477
Alternator Output Test (New Style)....477
Rectifier (Diode) Test (New Style)....477
Alternator Regulator Test (New Style)....478
Disassembly And Inspection (New Style)....479
Stator Continuity Test (New Style)....479
Stator Ground Test (New Style)....479
Rotor Continuity Test (New Style)....480
Rotor Ground Test (New Style)....480
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test (New Style)....480
Assembly (New Style)....481
STARTER (440)....482
Checking The Starter (440)....482
Removing The Starter....483
Repairing The Starter....484
Installing The Starter....485
STARTER (443)....486
Checking The Starter (443)....486
Removing The Starter....486
Repairing The Starter ....487
Installing The Starter....489
ALTERNATOR (Motorola)....490
Belt Tension....490
Troubleshooting The Alternator....490
Checking The Alternator Output....491
Removal And Installation....492
Disassembly And Assembly....492
ENGINE SERVICE....499
ENGINE SERVICE - KOHLER (440)....501
TROUBLESHOOTING....503
ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS....505
Removing The Engine (Early Model)....505
Installing The Engine....509
Removing The Engine (Later Model)....509
Oil Cooler Removal....513
Engine Muffler Removal....513
Engine Muffler Installation....514
IGNITION SYSTEM....515
Spark Plugs....515
Breaker Points....515
Condenser....516
Ignition Coil....516
Static Ignition Timing....516
Timing Light....517
Valve & Tappet Clearance....518
Compression Test....518
CARBURETOR AND GOVERNOR....519
Carburetor Adjustment On The Engine....519
Main Fuel Adjustment....519
Idle Fuel Adjustment....519
Idle Speed Setting....520
Shutdown Control Solenoid....520
Reconditioning the Carburetor....521
Disassembly....521
Assembly....521
Governor and Adjustment....522
Adjustments....522
Carburetor....523
Adjusting the Carburetor....523
Throttle Shaft....525
Choke Shaft....525
Float Level....526
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE....527
Engine Disassembly....527
Cylinder Head....529
Cylinder Barrels....530
Cylinder Bore....530
Valves....530
Valve Guide....530
Valve Seat Inserts....530
Valve Springs....530
Piston And Piston Rings....531
Crankshaft And Connecting Rods....531
Connecting Rods....531
Governor Inspection....532
Oil Pump Inspection....532
Assembling The Engine....532
ENGINE SERVICE - KOHLER (443)....541
TROUBLESHOOTING....543
FUEL SYSTEM....545
Replacing The Fuel Filter....545
Removing The Air From The Fuel System....545
Fuel Injection Pump....546
Checking The Injection Pump....546
Removing Injection Pump....547
Installation....548
Timing The Fuel Injection Pump....548
Fuel Injector Nozzles....549
Nozzle Removal....549
Checking Fuel Injector Nozzles....550
Nozzle Installation....550
Checking Glow Plugs....551
Engine Compression Test....551
ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS....552
Removing The Engine....552
Installing The Engine....557
Oil Cooler & Shrouding....558
Removal....558
Installation....558
Engine Radiator Removal....559
Engine Radiator Installation....560
Engine Blower Fan & Shrouding....561
Installation....561
Fan Blower & Water Pump Belt....562
Adjustment....562
Engine Flywheel Removal....562
Engine Flywheel Installation....562
CYLINDER HEAD....563
Removing The Cylinder Head....563
Disassembly Of The Cylinder Head....565
Servicing The Cylinder Head....566
Assembly Of The Cylinder Head....568
Installing The Cylinder Head....568
REPAIRING THE ENGINE....570
Removing The Gear Case....570
Removing The Timing Gear, Camshaft & Oil Pump....572
Removing Pistons & Crankshaft....574
Servicing The Timing Gear And Camshaft....576
Servicing The Connecting Rods And Pistons....578
Servicing The Crankshaft....579
Servicing The Cylinder Liners....581
Servicing The Oil Pump....582
Servicing The Water Pump....582
ASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE....583
Installing The Crankshaft....583
Installing The Pistons....583
Installing The Camshaft And Timing Gears....584
Installing The Gearcase Cover....586
TECHNICAL DATA....587
440 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....589
LOADER DIMENSIONS....589
OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE....589
ENGINE....589
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....590
ELECTRICAL....590
DRIVE SYSTEM....590
CAPACITIES....590
TIRES....590
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 440 (KOHLER)....591
Engine (General)....591
Cylinder Bore....591
Crankshaft....591
Camshaft....591
Connecting Rod....591
Piston, Pin & Rings....591
Valves, Guides & Tappet....591
Oil Pump....592
Engine Torque....592
443 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....593
LOADER DIMENSIONS....593
OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE....593
ENGINE....593
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....594
ELECTRICAL....594
DRIVE SYSTEM....594
CAPACITIES....594
TIRES....594
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 443 (KUBOTA)....595
Fuel Injector Nozzles....595
Fuel Injection Pump....595
Cylinder Head....595
Valves....595
Valve Springs....595
Rocker Arms....595
Camshaft....595
Cylinders....596
Piston Rings....596
Pistons....596
Crankshaft....596
Oil Pump....596
Thermostat....596
Engine Torque....597
Crankshaft Re–Grind Data....598
SPECIFICATIONS....599
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS....601
Engine Group – 440 Loader....601
Engine Group – 443 Loader....602
Fuel System Group....604
Steering Controls & Panel Group....605
Bob–Tach & Lift Arm Group....606
Seat Bar & Pedal Group....607
Brake, Chaincase & Axle Group....608
Hydraulic Group (Auxiliary Hydraulic–Optional)....609
Operator Cab, Main Frame & Rear Door Group....610
Hydrostatic Group – 440 Loader....611
Hydrostatic Group – 443 Loader....612
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS....613
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS....614
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION....614
STANDARD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS....615
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS....617
440-1....617
440-2....619
440-3....621
6566694 (11–95) - 440, 443, 443B Loader Service Manual....623
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....625
CONTENTS....627
FOREWORD....629
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....631
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....633
SERVICE SCHEDULE....635
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....636
Serial Number Identification....636
Loader Serial Number....636
Engine Serial Number....636
Delivery Report....636
ENGINE SERVICE (General)....637
Air Cleaner Service - 440....637
Air Cleaner Service - 443....638
Fuel System....639
Fuel Filter - 440....639
Fuel Filter - 443, 443B....640
Engine Lubrication System....640
Engine Cooling System (440)....643
Engine Cooling System (443 & 443B)....644
Replacement Of The Engine Oil And Filter....640
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....645
Electrical System Service....645
Using An Extra Battery (Jump Starting)....645
Installing A New Battery....647
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....648
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....649
Replacing The Hydraulic Filter Element....649
Checking & Adding Hydraulic Fluid....650
Removing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....651
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....651
Checking/Adding Chaincase Fluid....651
TIRE MAINTENANCE....652
Tire Rotation....652
Wheel Nuts....652
LUBRICATION OF THE LOADER....653
ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS &FOPS)....654
Operator Cab....654
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....655
Loading The Bobcat Loader....655
Fastening The Loader To The Transport Vehicle....655
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....656
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device....656
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER....656
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....657
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS....659
TROUBLESHOOTING....671
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....672
37° Flare Connections....672
Straight Thread O–Ring Fitting....672
Tubelines And Hoses....672
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....673
Relief Valve....673
Removal Of The Hydraulic Control Valve....676
Disassembly Of The Control Valve....678
Inspection Of The Control Valve....682
Assembly Of The Control Valve....682
Installing The Control Valve....685
HYDRAULIC PUMP....687
Checking Output Of The Hydraulic Pump....687
Removal Of The Hydraulic Pump....688
Disassembly Of The Hydraulic Pump....690
Inspection Of The Hydraulic Pump....692
Assembly Of The Hydraulic Pump....692
Installation Of The Hydraulic Pump....693
Start Up Procedure For The Hydraulic Pump....694
LIFT CYLINDER....695
Checking The Lift Cylinders....695
Removing The Lift Cylinder....695
Installation Of The Lift Cylinder....696
TILT CYLINDER....697
Checking The Tilt Cylinder....697
Removing The Tilt Cylinder....697
Installing The Tilt Cylinder....698
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR....699
Disassembly Of The Hydraulic Cylinder....699
Assembly Of The Hydraulic Cylinder....701
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC RESERVOIR....706
Removing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Reservoir....706
CONTROL PEDAL, LINKAGE & LOCKS....708
Removing The Control Pedal....708
Installing The Control Pedal....709
Pedal Lock Linkage....710
Removal....710
Installation....711
SEAT BAR SYSTEM....712
Seat Bar Installation....712
Seat Bar Maintenance....712
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....713
TROUBLESHOOTING....715
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....716
Replenishing Valves Function....716
STEERING LEVERS....716
Removing The Steering Levers....716
Repairing The Steering Levers....718
Installing The Steering Levers....719
STEERING LINKAGE....720
Adjusting The Steering Linkage....720
Removing The Pintle Arms....721
Installing The Pintle Arms....722
PORT BLOCK....723
Checking Charge Pressure....723
Charge Pressure Relief Valve....724
Cold Weather By–Pass Valve....725
Removing The Port Block....725
Installing The Port Block....726
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR....727
Removing The Hydrostatic Motor....727
Disassembly Of The Hydrostatic Motor....729
Hydrostatic Motor Inspection....733
Assembly Of The Hydrostatic Motor....734
Start Up Procedure For The Hydrostatic Motor....739
HYDROSTATIC PUMP....740
Removing The Hydrostatic Pumps....740
Disassembly Of The Hydrostatic Pump....746
Inspection Of The Hydrostatic Pumps....749
Assembly Of The Hydrostatic Pumps....751
Installing The Hydrostatic Pumps....756
Hydrostatic Pump Start Up Procedure....758
DRIVE BELT AND TENSION PULLEY....759
Removing Tension Pulley....759
Installing Tension Pulley....759
Drive Belt Removal–In The Loader....760
TOWING THE BOBCAT LOADER....761
DRIVE SYSTEM....763
PARKING BRAKE....765
Parking Brake Adjustment....765
Removing Parking Brake....766
Inspecting The Parking Brake....767
Installing The Parking Brake....767
DRIVE CHAINS....769
Removing The Drive Chain(s)....769
Installing The Drive Chain(s)....770
AXLES AND BEARINGS....772
Removing The Axle(s) And Bearings....772
Assembly Of The Axle....774
Installing The Axle(s) And Bearings....774
CHAINCASE FLUID....777
Replacing Chaincase Fluid....777
MAIN FRAME....779
OPERATOR CAB....781
Raising The Operator Cab....781
Lowering The Operator Cab....782
Jumper Start Switch....782
Removing The Operator Cab....783
Installing The Operator Cab....783
LIFT ARMS....784
Removing The Lift Arms....784
Installing The Lift Arms....785
BOB–TACH....786
Removing The Bob–Tach....786
Disassembly Of The Bob–Tach....787
Assembly Of The Bob–Tach....789
Installing The Bob–Tach....790
REAR DOOR....791
Removing The Rear Door....791
FUEL TANK....792
Removing The Fuel Tank....792
Installing The Fuel Tank....792
REAR WINDOW....793
Installing Rear Window....793
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....795
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....798
TROUBLESHOOTING....811
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....812
Electrical Circuitry....812
Safety Procedures For The Batteries....812
Precautions For The Alternator....813
BATTERY....814
Removing The Battery....814
Checking The Battery....815
Installing The Battery....815
OPERATOR CAB WIRE HARNESS....816
Removing The Wire Harness....816
Installing The Wire Harness....817
ENGINE WIRE HARNESS....817
ALTERNATOR SYSTEM (440)....818
Replacing The Stator....819
ALTERNATOR SYSTEM (443)....820
Adjusting The Alternator....820
Checking The Alternator (443) (Early Models)....820
Removing The Alternator....821
Repairing The Alternator (Early Models)....822
Install The Alternator....824
ALTERNATOR (Melroe)....825
Alternator Output Test (New Style)....825
Rectifier (Diode) Test (New Style)....825
Alternator Regulator Test (New Style)....826
Disassembly And Inspection (New Style)....827
Stator Continuity Test (New Style)....827
Stator Ground Test (New Style)....827
Rotor Continuity Test (New Style)....828
Rotor Ground Test (New Style)....828
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test (New Style)....828
Assembly (New Style)....829
STARTER (440)....830
Checking The Starter (440)....830
Removing The Starter....831
Repairing The Starter....832
Installing The Starter....833
STARTER (443)....834
Checking The Starter (443)....834
Removing The Starter....834
Repairing The Starter ....835
Installing The Starter....837
ALTERNATOR (Motorola)....838
Belt Tension....838
Troubleshooting The Alternator....838
Checking The Alternator Output....839
Removal And Installation....840
Disassembly And Assembly....840
ENGINE SERVICE....847
ENGINE SERVICE - KOHLER (440)....849
TROUBLESHOOTING....851
ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS....853
Removing The Engine (Early Model)....853
Installing The Engine....857
Removing The Engine (Later Model)....857
Oil Cooler Removal....861
Engine Muffler Removal....861
Engine Muffler Installation....862
IGNITION SYSTEM....863
Spark Plugs....863
Breaker Points....863
Condenser....864
Ignition Coil....864
Static Ignition Timing....864
Timing Light....865
Valve & Tappet Clearance....866
Compression Test....866
CARBURETOR AND GOVERNOR....867
Carburetor Adjustment On The Engine....867
Main Fuel Adjustment....867
Idle Fuel Adjustment....867
Idle Speed Setting....868
Shutdown Control Solenoid....868
Reconditioning the Carburetor....869
Disassembly....869
Assembly....869
Governor and Adjustment....870
Adjustments....870
Carburetor....871
Adjusting the Carburetor....871
Throttle Shaft....873
Choke Shaft....873
Float Level....874
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE....875
Engine Disassembly....875
Cylinder Head....877
Cylinder Barrels....878
Cylinder Bore....878
Valves....878
Valve Guide....878
Valve Seat Inserts....878
Valve Springs....878
Piston And Piston Rings....879
Crankshaft And Connecting Rods....879
Connecting Rods....879
Governor Inspection....880
Oil Pump Inspection....880
Assembling The Engine....880
ENGINE SERVICE - KOHLER (443)....889
TROUBLESHOOTING....891
FUEL SYSTEM....893
Replacing The Fuel Filter....893
Removing The Air From The Fuel System....893
Fuel Injection Pump....894
Checking The Injection Pump....894
Removing Injection Pump....895
Installation....896
Timing The Fuel Injection Pump....896
Fuel Injector Nozzles....897
Nozzle Removal....897
Checking Fuel Injector Nozzles....898
Nozzle Installation....898
Checking Glow Plugs....899
Engine Compression Test....899
ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS....900
Removing The Engine....900
Installing The Engine....905
Oil Cooler & Shrouding....906
Removal....906
Installation....906
Engine Radiator Removal....907
Engine Radiator Installation....908
Engine Blower Fan & Shrouding....909
Installation....909
Fan Blower & Water Pump Belt....910
Adjustment....910
Engine Flywheel Removal....910
Engine Flywheel Installation....910
CYLINDER HEAD....911
Removing The Cylinder Head....911
Disassembly Of The Cylinder Head....913
Servicing The Cylinder Head....914
Assembly Of The Cylinder Head....916
Installing The Cylinder Head....916
REPAIRING THE ENGINE....918
Removing The Gear Case....918
Removing The Timing Gear, Camshaft & Oil Pump....920
Removing Pistons & Crankshaft....922
Servicing The Timing Gear And Camshaft....924
Servicing The Connecting Rods And Pistons....926
Servicing The Crankshaft....927
Servicing The Cylinder Liners....929
Servicing The Oil Pump....930
Servicing The Water Pump....930
ASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE....931
Installing The Crankshaft....931
Installing The Pistons....931
Installing The Camshaft And Timing Gears....932
Installing The Gearcase Cover....934
TECHNICAL DATA....935
440 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....937
LOADER DIMENSIONS....937
OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE....937
ENGINE....937
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....938
ELECTRICAL....938
DRIVE SYSTEM....938
CAPACITIES....938
TIRES....938
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 440 (KOHLER)....939
Engine (General)....939
Cylinder Bore....939
Crankshaft....939
Camshaft....939
Connecting Rod....939
Piston, Pin & Rings....939
Valves, Guides & Tappet....939
Oil Pump....940
Engine Torque....940
443 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....941
LOADER DIMENSIONS....941
OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE....941
ENGINE....941
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....942
ELECTRICAL....942
DRIVE SYSTEM....942
CAPACITIES....942
TIRES....942
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 443 (KUBOTA)....943
Fuel Injector Nozzles....943
Fuel Injection Pump....943
Cylinder Head....943
Valves....943
Valve Springs....943
Rocker Arms....943
Camshaft....943
Cylinders....944
Piston Rings....944
Pistons....944
Crankshaft....944
Oil Pump....944
Thermostat....944
Engine Torque....945
Crankshaft Re–Grind Data....946
SPECIFICATIONS....947
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS....949
Engine Group – 440 Loader....949
Engine Group – 443 Loader....950
Fuel System Group....952
Steering Controls & Panel Group....953
Bob–Tach & Lift Arm Group....954
Seat Bar & Pedal Group....955
Brake, Chaincase & Axle Group....956
Hydraulic Group (Auxiliary Hydraulic–Optional)....957
Operator Cab, Main Frame & Rear Door Group....958
Hydrostatic Group – 440 Loader....959
Hydrostatic Group – 443 Loader....960
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS....961
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS....962
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION....962
STANDARD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS....963
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS....965
440-1....965
440-2....967
6570155 (4-97) - 440B Operation & Maintenance Manual....969
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS....971
CONTENTS....972
REFERENCE INFORMATION....972
FOREWORD....974
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....976
Loader Serial Number....976
Engine Serial Number....976
DELIVERY REPORT....976
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION....977
SAFETY....978
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....980
Safety Is The Operator's Responsibility....980
Before Operating The Bobcat Loader....981
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator....981
Fire Prevention....982
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)....983
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....986
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....988
GETTING ON AND OFF THE LOADER....988
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION....988
SAFETY SIGNS (DECALS)....989
LEARNING THE CONTROLS....990
KEY SWITCH....990
FUSE (IGNITION)....990
CHOKE CONTROL....990
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....990
PARKING BRAKE....990
STEERING LEVERS....991
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS....992
Foot Pedals....992
Auxiliary Lever (Optional)....992
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE....993
STARTING THE ENGINE....994
Cold Temperature Starting....995
Warming The Hydrostatic Transmission....995
ATTACHMENTS & BUCKETS....996
Bucket Or Fork Installation....997
Bucket Or Fork Removal....997
OPERATING PROCEDURES....998
Filling The Bucket....999
Emptying The Bucket....999
Digging Into The Ground....1000
Backfilling....1000
STOPPING THE ENGINE AND PARKING THE LOADER....1001
SINGLE POINT LIFT....1001
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1001
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....1002
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....1003
SERVICE SCHEDULE....1004
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....1005
OPERATOR CAB (ROPS & FOPS)....1005
Raising The Operator Cab....1006
Lowering The Operator Cab....1006
Seat Bar System....1007
Seat Bar Inspection....1007
Seat Bar Maintenance....1007
REAR DOOR....1008
AIR CLEANER SYSTEM....1008
FUEL SYSTEM....1009
Filling The Fuel System....1009
Fuel Filter....1009
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....1010
Engine Oil Replacement....1010
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM....1011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....1012
Battery Replacement....1012
Electrical System Service....1012
Using An Extra Battery (Jump Starting)....1012
Hourmeter....1013
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....1014
Checking / Adding Fluid To Reservoir....1014
Replacement Of The Hydraulic Filter....1015
Removing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid....1015
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....1016
Cleaning The Spark Arrestor Muffler....1016
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....1017
Chaincase Fluid Level....1017
TIRE MAINTENANCE....1017
Tire Rotation....1017
Tire Installation On Rim....1017
Tire Pressure....1017
Wheel Nuts....1017
LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER....1018
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT....1019
PIVOT PINS....1019
TROUBLESHOOTING....1020
TROUBLESHOOTING....1022
Troubleshooting The Engine....1022
Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System....1023
Troubleshooting The Hydrostatic System....1024
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS....1026
IMPORTANT (6560573)....1028
WARNING - 6579511....1029
SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6567875....1030
WARNING - 6579510....1032
WARNING - 6579628....1033
DANGER - 6579639....1033
WARNING - 6577754....1033
DANGER - 6579509....1033
SPECIFICATIONS....1034
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....1036
Loader Dimensions....1036
Operation & Performance....1036
Engine....1036
Hydraulic System....1037
Electrical....1037
Drive System....1037
Capactities....1037
Tires....1037
MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES....1038
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS....1039
WARRANTY....1040
6570160 (06–12) - 440B Service Manual....1042
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....1044
CONTENTS....1046
FOREWORD....1046
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....1048
SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY....1048
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE BOBCAT LOADER....1048
SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR....1049
FIRE PREVENTION....1049
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....1050
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....1050
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION....1050
DELIVERY REPORT....1050
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION....1051
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....1052
SERVICE SCHEDULE....1054
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....1055
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE FELLER BUNCHER....1055
Procedure....1055
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER....1056
Procedure....1056
LIFT ARM STOP....1057
Procedure....1057
OPERATOR CAB....1058
Seat Bar System....1058
Seat Bar Inspection....1058
Seat Bar Maintenance....1059
Raising the Operator Cab....1060
Lowering the Operator Cab....1060
USING AND EXTRA BATTERY (JUMP START)....1061
Procedure....1061
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1062
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FLOW CHART....1064
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1070
TROUBLESHOOTING....1070
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....1071
Flare Connections....1071
Straight Thread O–ring Fitting....1071
Tubelines and Hoses....1071
LIFT CYLINDER....1072
Checking the Lift Cylinder(s)....1072
Removal and Installation....1073
TILT CYLINDER....1074
Checking the Tilt Cylinder....1074
Removal and Installation....1074
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR....1075
Disassembly....1075
Assembly....1077
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....1080
Checking the Main Relief Valve....1080
Removal and Installation....1081
Disassembly and Assembly....1083
Inspection....1084
HYDRAULIC PUMP....1085
Checking Output of Hydraulic Pump....1085
Removal and Installation....1087
Disassembly and Assembly....1088
Inspection....1090
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID RESERVOIR....1091
Removing Fluid from Reservoir....1091
Removal and Installation....1091
CONTROL PEDALS....1092
Removal and Installation....1092
PEDAL LOCK LINKAGE....1093
Removal and Installation....1093
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....1094
TROUBLESHOOTING....1096
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....1097
High Pressure Relief Replenishing Valves Function....1097
FRONT PANEL....1098
Removal and Installation....1098
STEERING LEVERS....1099
Removal and Installation....1099
Disassembly and Assembly....1100
Neutral Adjustment....1100
PINTLE ARMS....1102
Removal and Installation....1102
Disassembly and Assembly....1103
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR....1104
Removal and Installation....1104
Disassembly and Assembly....1106
Inspection....1111
Start Up Procedure....1111
Timing the Hydrostatic Motor....1112
HYDROSTATIC PUMP....1113
Checking Charge Pressure....1113
Removal and Installation....1114
Disassembly and Assembly....1116
Inspection....1120
Start Up Procedure....1121
DRIVE BELT & TENSION PULLEY....1122
Tension Pulley Removal and Installation....1122
Drive Belt Replacement In Loader Removal and Installation....1123
PORT BLOCK....1124
Charge Pressure Relief Valve Removal and Installation....1124
Cold Weather By–Pass Valve Removal and Installation....1124
TOWING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1125
Procedure....1125
DRIVE SYSTEM....1126
PARKING BRAKE....1128
Adjustment....1128
Removal and Installation....1128
Calipers and Bushings....1129
AXLE, AXLE SEAL AND BEARINGS....1131
Removal....1131
Installation....1133
DRIVE CHAINS....1136
Removal....1136
Installation....1136
Removal and Installation....1138
MAIN FRAME....1140
OPERATOR CAB....1142
Removal and Installation....1142
SEAT BAR....1143
Removal and Installation....1143
REAR DOOR....1144
Removal and Installation....1144
LIFT ARMS....1145
Removal and Installation....1145
BUCKETS AND ATTACHMENTS....1146
Removal....1146
Installation....1146
FUEL TANK....1147
Removal and Installation....1147
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....1148
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....1151
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION....1154
Description....1154
TROUBLESHOOTING....1154
BATTERY....1155
Checking the Battery....1155
Removal and Installation....1155
ALTERNATOR....1156
Description....1156
Checking Alternator Circuit....1157
Replacement of the Stator....1157
STARTER....1158
Checking the Starter....1158
Removal and Installation....1158
Disassembly and Assembly....1159
ENGINE SERVICE....1162
TROUBLESHOOTING....1164
ENGINE COMPRESSION....1165
Checking....1165
CARBURETOR AND GOVERNOR....1166
Carburetor Adjustment....1166
Carburetor Removal and Installation....1167
Carburetor Disassembly and Assembly....1167
Governor Adjustment....1168
CARBURETOR (Fixed Main Jet)....1169
Description....1169
Adjusting the Carburetor....1169
Disassembly and Assembly....1170
Throttle Shaft....1171
Choke Shaft....1171
Float Level....1172
FUEL PUMP....1172
Removal & Installation....1172
IGNITION SYSTEM....1173
Igintion System Information....1173
Troubleshooting....1173
Ignition System Tester....1174
Spark Plugs....1174
Ignition Module....1174
CRANKCASE VACUUM....1175
Manometer Tube....1175
Vacuum Test....1175
ENGINE....1176
Removal and Installation....1176
ENGINE MUFFLER....1180
Removal and Installation....1180
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE....1181
Disassembly....1181
Assembly....1183
CYLINDER HEAD....1191
Checking....1191
CYLINDER BARRELS....1191
Checking....1191
VALVES (Engine S/N 1917809295 & Below)....1192
VALVE GUIDES....1192
Removal and Installation....1192
Checking....1192
VALVE SEAT INSERTS (Engine S/N 1917809295 & Below)....1192
Removal and Installation....1192
VALVE SPRINGS....1192
Checking....1192
VALVES (Engine S/N 1917809296 & Above)....1194
Checking....1194
VALVE SEAT INSERTS (Engine S/N 1917809296 & Above)....1194
Removal and Installation....1194
PISTON AND PISTON RINGS....1195
Checking....1195
CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS....1196
Checking....1196
GOVERNOR AND OIL PUMP....1196
Governor Inspection....1196
Oil Pump Inspection....1196
TECHNICAL DATA....1198
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....1200
OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE....1200
ENGINE....1200
LOADER HYDRAULICS....1201
ELECTRICAL....1201
DRIVE SYSTEM....1201
CAPACITIES....1201
TIRES....1201
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS....1202
Engine (General)....1202
Cylinder Bore....1202
Crankshaft....1202
Camshaft....1202
Connecting Rod....1202
Piston, Pin & Rings....1202
Valves, Guides & Tappets....1202
Oil Pump....1203
Engine Torque....1203
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS....1204
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....1204
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS....1205
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION....1205
STANDARD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS....1206
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS....1208
FB-1....1208
FB-2....1210
440B/FB-3....1212
440B/FB-4....1214
440B/FB-5....1216
440B/FB-6....1218
440B/FB-7....1220
6570160 (1–87) - 440B Service Manual....1222
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....1224
CONTENTS....1226
FOREWORD....1226
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....1228
SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY....1228
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE BOBCAT LOADER....1228
SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR....1229
FIRE PREVENTION....1229
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....1230
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....1230
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION....1230
DELIVERY REPORT....1230
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION....1231
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....1232
SERVICE SCHEDULE....1234
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....1235
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE FELLER BUNCHER....1235
Procedure....1235
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER....1236
Procedure....1236
LIFT ARM STOP....1237
Procedure....1237
OPERATOR CAB....1238
Seat Bar System....1238
Seat Bar Inspection....1238
Seat Bar Maintenance....1239
Raising the Operator Cab....1240
Lowering the Operator Cab....1240
USING AND EXTRA BATTERY (JUMP START)....1241
Procedure....1241
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1242
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FLOW CHART....1244
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1250
TROUBLESHOOTING....1250
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....1251
Flare Connections....1251
Straight Thread O–ring Fitting....1251
Tubelines and Hoses....1251
LIFT CYLINDER....1252
Checking the Lift Cylinder(s)....1252
Removal and Installation....1253
TILT CYLINDER....1254
Checking the Tilt Cylinder....1254
Removal and Installation....1254
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR....1255
Disassembly....1255
Assembly....1257
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....1260
Checking the Main Relief Valve....1260
Removal and Installation....1261
Disassembly and Assembly....1263
Inspection....1264
HYDRAULIC PUMP....1265
Checking Output of Hydraulic Pump....1265
Removal and Installation....1267
Disassembly and Assembly....1268
Inspection....1270
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID RESERVOIR....1271
Removing Fluid from Reservoir....1271
Removal and Installation....1271
CONTROL PEDALS....1272
Removal and Installation....1272
PEDAL LOCK LINKAGE....1273
Removal and Installation....1273
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....1274
TROUBLESHOOTING....1276
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....1277
High Pressure Relief Replenishing Valves Function....1277
FRONT PANEL....1278
Removal and Installation....1278
STEERING LEVERS....1279
Removal and Installation....1279
Disassembly and Assembly....1280
Neutral Adjustment....1280
PINTLE ARMS....1282
Removal and Installation....1282
Disassembly and Assembly....1283
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR....1284
Removal and Installation....1284
Disassembly and Assembly....1286
Inspection....1291
Start Up Procedure....1291
Timing the Hydrostatic Motor....1292
HYDROSTATIC PUMP....1293
Checking Charge Pressure....1293
Removal and Installation....1294
Disassembly and Assembly....1296
Inspection....1300
Start Up Procedure....1301
DRIVE BELT & TENSION PULLEY....1302
Tension Pulley Removal and Installation....1302
Drive Belt Replacement In Loader Removal and Installation....1303
PORT BLOCK....1304
Charge Pressure Relief Valve Removal and Installation....1304
Cold Weather By–Pass Valve Removal and Installation....1304
TOWING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1305
Procedure....1305
DRIVE SYSTEM....1306
PARKING BRAKE....1308
Adjustment....1308
Removal and Installation....1308
Calipers and Bushings....1309
AXLE, AXLE SEAL AND BEARINGS....1311
Removal....1311
Installation....1313
DRIVE CHAINS....1316
Removal....1316
Installation....1316
Removal and Installation....1318
MAIN FRAME....1320
OPERATOR CAB....1322
Removal and Installation....1322
SEAT BAR....1323
Removal and Installation....1323
REAR DOOR....1324
Removal and Installation....1324
LIFT ARMS....1325
Removal and Installation....1325
BUCKETS AND ATTACHMENTS....1326
Removal....1326
Installation....1326
FUEL TANK....1327
Removal and Installation....1327
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....1328
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....1331
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION....1334
Description....1334
TROUBLESHOOTING....1334
BATTERY....1335
Checking the Battery....1335
Removal and Installation....1335
ALTERNATOR....1336
Description....1336
Checking Alternator Circuit....1337
Replacement of the Stator....1337
STARTER....1338
Checking the Starter....1338
Removal and Installation....1338
Disassembly and Assembly....1339
ENGINE SERVICE....1342
TROUBLESHOOTING....1344
ENGINE COMPRESSION....1345
Checking....1345
CARBURETOR AND GOVERNOR....1346
Carburetor Adjustment....1346
Carburetor Removal and Installation....1347
Carburetor Disassembly and Assembly....1347
Governor Adjustment....1348
CARBURETOR (Fixed Main Jet)....1349
Description....1349
Adjusting the Carburetor....1349
Disassembly and Assembly....1350
Throttle Shaft....1351
Choke Shaft....1351
Float Level....1352
FUEL PUMP....1352
Removal & Installation....1352
IGNITION SYSTEM....1353
Igintion System Information....1353
Troubleshooting....1353
Ignition System Tester....1354
Spark Plugs....1354
Ignition Module....1354
CRANKCASE VACUUM....1355
Manometer Tube....1355
Vacuum Test....1355
ENGINE....1356
Removal and Installation....1356
ENGINE MUFFLER....1360
Removal and Installation....1360
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE....1361
Disassembly....1361
Assembly....1363
CYLINDER HEAD....1371
Checking....1371
CYLINDER BARRELS....1371
Checking....1371
VALVES (Engine S/N 1917809295 & Below)....1372
VALVE GUIDES....1372
Removal and Installation....1372
Checking....1372
VALVE SEAT INSERTS (Engine S/N 1917809295 & Below)....1372
Removal and Installation....1372
VALVE SPRINGS....1372
Checking....1372
VALVES (Engine S/N 1917809296 & Above)....1374
Checking....1374
VALVE SEAT INSERTS (Engine S/N 1917809296 & Above)....1374
Removal and Installation....1374
PISTON AND PISTON RINGS....1375
Checking....1375
CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS....1376
Checking....1376
GOVERNOR AND OIL PUMP....1376
Governor Inspection....1376
Oil Pump Inspection....1376
TECHNICAL DATA....1378
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....1380
OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE....1380
ENGINE....1380
LOADER HYDRAULICS....1381
ELECTRICAL....1381
DRIVE SYSTEM....1381
CAPACITIES....1381
TIRES....1381
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS....1382
Engine (General)....1382
Cylinder Bore....1382
Crankshaft....1382
Camshaft....1382
Connecting Rod....1382
Piston, Pin & Rings....1382
Valves, Guides & Tappets....1382
Oil Pump....1383
Engine Torque....1383
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS....1384
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....1384
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS....1385
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION....1385
STANDARD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS....1386
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS....1388
FB-1....1388
FB-2....1390
440B/FB-3....1392
440B/FB-4....1394
440B/FB-5....1396
440B/FB-6....1398
6722481 (3-99) - 443B Operation & Maintenance Manual....1400
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS....1401
CONTENTS....1402
REFERENCE INFORMATION....1402
FOREWORD....1404
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....1406
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....1406
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER....1406
DELIVERY REPORT....1406
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION....1407
SAFETY....1408
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....1410
SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY....1410
BEFORE OPERATING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1411
SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR*....1411
FIRE PREVENTION....1412
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)....1413
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....1416
DASH PANEL....1418
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....1418
ENGINE STOP CONTROL....1418
PARKING BRAKE....1419
STEERING LEVERS....1420
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS....1421
Foot Pedals (Hydraulic)....1421
Lift Arm Operation....1421
Tilt Operation (Bucket)....1421
Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (Optional)....1422
DAILY INSPECTION....1423
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....1424
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION....1425
STARTING THE ENGINE....1427
Normal Starting Condition ....1427
Cold Temperature Starting Condition....1429
Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System....1429
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS....1430
Installation And Removal (Pivot Pin Type)....1431
Installation And Removal (Bob–Tach Type)....1432
OPERATING PROCEDURES....1433
Filling The Bucket....1434
Emptying The Bucket....1434
Digging Into The Ground....1435
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)....1436
Backfilling....1436
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1437
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1437
LIFTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1438
TOWING THE LOADER....1438
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....1440
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....1441
SERVICE SCHEDULE....1442
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....1443
OPERATOR CAB (ROPS & FOPS)....1443
Raising The Operator Cab....1444
Lowering The Operator Cab....1444
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....1445
FUEL SYSTEM....1447
Filling The Fuel Tank....1447
Fuel Filter....1447
Removing Air From The Fuel System....1448
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....1449
Replacing Oil And Filter....1449
COOLANT SYSTEM....1450
Checking The Coolant Level....1450
Removing The Coolant....1450
ALTERNATOR BELT....1451
Adjustment....1451
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....1452
Description....1452
Electrical System Service....1452
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....1452
Battery Removal And Installation....1453
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....1454
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....1455
Checking And Adding Fluid....1455
Hydraulic Filter Element Replacement....1456
Removing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....1456
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....1456
TIRE MAINTENANCE....1457
Wheel Nuts....1457
Tire Rotation....1457
Tire Inflation....1457
LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER....1458
BOB–TACH (Optional)....1459
PIVOT PINS....1460
BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT....1460
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....1461
Seat Bar Inspection....1461
Seat Bar Maintenance....1461
TROUBLESHOOTING....1462
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE....1464
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1465
TROUBLESHOOTING THE DRIVE SYSTEM....1466
MAJOR PARTS....1468
MAIN FRAME....1470
PANELS, SEAT, SEAT BAR & FUEL SYSTEM....1471
BRAKES, CHAINCASE & AXLE....1472
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1473
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....1474
STEERING CONTROLS....1475
ROPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....1476
ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....1477
ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS....1478
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS....1480
IMPORTANT - 6560573....1482
WARNING - 6579511....1483
SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6567875....1484
WARNING - 6579510....1486
WARNING - 6579528....1487
DANGER - 6579639....1487
DANGER - 6579509....1487
SPECIFICATIONS....1488
LOADER DIMENSIONS....1490
OPERATION & PERFORMANCE....1490
ENGINE....1490
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1491
ELECTRICAL....1491
DRIVE SYSTEM....1491
CAPACITIES....1491
TIRES....1491
MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES....1492
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS....1493
WARRANTY....1494
6724163 (9-98) - 453 Operation & Maintenance Manual....1496
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNING....1497
CONTENTS....1498
REFERENCE INFORMATION....1498
MELROE COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED....1499
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS....1499
FOREWORD....1500
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....1502
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....1502
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER....1502
DELIVERY REPORT....1502
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION....1503
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES....1504
SAFETY....1506
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....1508
Safety Is The Operator's Responsibility....1508
Before Operating The Bobcat Loader....1509
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator....1509
FIRE PREVENTION....1510
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)....1511
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....1514
INSTRUMENT PANEL....1516
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....1516
ENGINE STOP CONTROL....1516
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....1517
Seat Sensor Override (if Equipped)....1517
Lift Arm By-Pass Control....1517
Traction Lock Override....1518
PARKING BRAKE....1518
STEERING LEVERS....1519
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1519
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....1520
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS....1521
Foot Pedals....1521
Lift Arm Operation....1521
Lift Arm Float Position....1521
Tilt Operation....1521
Bucket Position Valve Operation (Optional)....1521
Auxiliary Hydraulics (Option Or Field Accessory)....1522
Quick Couplers (Flush Face)....1522
DAILY INSPECTION....1524
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION....1525
STARTING THE ENGINE....1527
Normal Starting Condition....1528
Cold Temperature Starting Condition....1529
Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid....1529
STOPPING THE ENGINE....1529
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS....1530
Installation And Removal (Standard)....1530
Installation And Removal (Bob-Tach - Option Or Field Accessory)....1531
OPERATING PROCEDURES....1532
Filling The Bucket....1533
Emptying The Bucket....1533
Digging Into The Ground....1534
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)....1535
Backfilling....1535
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1536
LIFTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1536
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1537
TOWING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1537
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1537
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....1538
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....1539
SERVICE SCHEDULE....1540
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....1541
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device....1541
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device....1541
REAR DOOR....1542
OPERATOR CAB....1543
Emergency Exit....1543
Lowering The Operator Cab....1544
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM ....1545
Seat Bar Inspection....1545
Seat Bar Maintenance....1545
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....1546
Inspecting The BICS™ System Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)....1546
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)....1546
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)....1546
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control....1546
Maintenance....1546
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....1547
FUEL SYSTEM....1548
Fuel Specifications....1548
Filling The Fuel Tank....1548
Fuel Filter....1548
Removing Air From The Fuel System....1549
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....1550
Replacing Oil And Filter....1550
Oil Chart....1550
COOLING SYSTEM....1551
Checking The Coolant Level....1551
Propylene Glycol....1551
Cleaning The Cooling System....1551
Removing Coolant From The Cooling System....1551
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT....1552
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....1552
Description....1552
Fuse Location....1552
Electrical System Service....1552
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....1553
Battery Removal And Installation....1553
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....1554
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....1555
Checking And Adding Fluid....1555
Replacement Of The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter Element....1556
Removing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid....1556
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....1557
Checking And Adding Oil....1557
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT....1557
TIRE MAINTENANCE....1557
Wheel Nuts....1557
Tire Rotation....1557
Tire Inflation....1557
LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER....1558
BOB-TACH....1559
PIVOT PINS....1559
TROUBLESHOOTING....1560
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE....1562
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1563
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....1564
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....1565
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS....1566
IMPORTANT - 6560573....1568
WARNING - 6579511....1569
SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6708212....1570
WARNING - 6579510....1572
WARNING - 6579528....1573
DANGER - 6702302....1573
WARNING - 6577754....1573
DANGER - 6702301....1573
SPECIFICATIONS....1574
PERFORMANCE....1576
CONTROLS....1576
ENGINE....1576
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1577
ELECTRICAL....1577
DRIVE SYSTEM....1577
CAPACITIES....1577
TIRES....1577
FLOOR PRESSURE....1577
MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHEMENTS AND ACCESSORIES....1578
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS....1579
WARRANTY....1580
6724207 (9-98) - 450 Operation & Maintenance Manual....1582
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS....1584
CONTENTS....1586
REFERENCE INFORMATION....1586
MELROE COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED....1587
REGULAR MAINTENACE ITEMS....1587
FOREWORD....1588
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....1590
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....1590
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER....1590
DELIVERY REPORT....1590
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION....1591
OPTION AND ACCESSORIES....1592
SAFETY....1594
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....1596
Safety Is The Operator's Responsibility....1596
Before Operating The Bobcat Loader....1597
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator....1597
FIRE PREVENTION....1598
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)....1599
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....1602
INSTRUMENT PANEL....1604
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....1604
ENGINE CHOKE CONTROL....1604
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....1605
Lift Arm By-Pass Control....1605
Traction Lock Override....1606
Seat Sensor Override (If Equipped)....1606
PARKING BRAKE....1606
STEERING LEVERS....1607
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1607
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....1608
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS....1609
Foot Pedals....1609
Lift Arm Operation....1609
Lift Arm Float Position....1609
Tilt Operation....1609
Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)....1610
Quick Couplers (Flush Face)....1610
Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation....1611
Auxiliary Hydraulics Continuous Operation....1611
DAILY INSPECTION....1612
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION....1613
STARTING THE ENGINE....1615
Normal Starting....1615
Cold Temperature Starting....1617
Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System....1617
STOPPING THE ENGINE....1617
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS....1618
Installation And Removal (Without Bob-Tach)....1618
Installation And Removal (With Bob-Tach)....1619
OPERATING PROCEDURES....1620
Filling The Bucket....1621
Emptying The Bucket....1621
Digging Into The Ground....1622
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)....1623
Backfilling....1623
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1623
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1624
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER....1624
LIFTING THE LOADER....1625
TOWING THE LOADER....1625
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....1626
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....1627
SERVICE SCHEDULE....1628
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....1629
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device....1629
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device....1630
OPERATOR CAB....1631
Raising The Operator Cab....1631
Lowering The Operator cab....1632
Emergency Exit....1633
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....1634
Seat Bar Inspection....1634
Seat Bar Maintenance....1634
Foot Pedal Clean Out....1634
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....1635
Inspecting The BICS™ System Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)....1635
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)....1635
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)....1635
Inspecting The Lift Arm Bypass Control....1635
Maintenance....1635
REAR DOOR....1636
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....1637
FUEL SYSTEM....1638
Filling The Fuel Tank....1638
Fuel Filter....1638
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....1639
Replacing Oil And Filter....1639
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM....1640
Cleaning The Cooling System....1640
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....1641
Removing And Installing The Battery....1641
Servicing The Electrical System....1641
Using An Extra Battery (Jump Starting)....1641
Fuse Location....1642
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....1643
Cleaning The Spark Arrestor Muffler....1643
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....1644
Checking And Adding Fluid....1644
Replacing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter....1645
Replacing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid....1645
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....1646
Checking and Adding Oil....1646
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT....1646
TIRE MAINTENANCE....1647
Wheel Nuts....1647
Tire Rotation....1647
Tire Inflation....1647
LUBRICATING THE LOADER....1648
PIVOT PINS....1650
BOB-TACH (Option Or Field Accessory)....1650
SYSTEM ANALYSIS....1652
TROUBLESHOOTING....1654
Troubleshooting The Engine....1654
Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System....1655
Troubleshooting The Hydrostatic System....1656
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....1657
Troubleshooting Chart....1657
Seat Sensor Override Only....1657
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS....1658
IMPORTANT - 6560573....1660
WARNING - 6579511....1661
WARNING - 6579510....1662
SERVICE SCHEDULE -6708212 ....1663
WARNING - 6579528 ....1665
DANGER - 6702302 ....1665
WARNING - 6577754....1665
DANGER - 6702301 ....1665
SPECIFICATIONS....1666
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....1668
Performance....1668
Controls....1668
Engine....1668
Hydraulic System....1669
Electrical....1669
Drive System....1669
Capacities....1669
Tires....1669
Floor Pressure....1669
MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES....1670
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS....1671
WARRANTY....1672
6724259 (06–12) - 450, 453 Service Manual....1674
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....1676
ALPHABETICAL INDEX....1678
CONTENTS....1680
FOREWORD....1681
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....1684
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....1686
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....1686
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER....1686
DELIVERY REPORT....1686
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION....1687
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES....1688
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....1690
SERVICE SCHEDULE....1692
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER....1693
Procedure....1693
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER....1694
Procedure....1694
LIFTING THE LOADER....1695
Single Point Lift....1695
TOWING THE LOADER....1695
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....1696
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device....1696
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device....1697
OPERATOR CAB....1698
Description....1698
Emergency Exit....1698
Raising The Operator Cab....1698
Lowering The Operator Cab....1699
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....1700
Seat Bar Inspection....1700
Seat Bar Maintenance....1700
Foot Pedal Clean Out....1700
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....1701
450 Loader....1701
453 Loader....1702
FUEL SYSTEM....1703
450 Loader....1703
Fuel Specifications....1703
Filling The Fuel Tank....1703
Fuel Filter....1703
453 Loader....1704
Fuel Specifications....1704
Filling the Fuel Tank....1704
Fuel Filter....1704
Removing Air From The Fuel System....1705
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....1706
450 Loader....1706
Replacing Oil And Filter....1706
453 Loader....1707
Replacing Oil And Filter....1707
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM....1708
450 Loader....1708
Cleaning The Cooling System....1708
453 Loader....1709
Checking The Coolant Level....1709
Cleaning The Cooling System....1709
Removing Coolant From The Cooling System....1709
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT (453)....1710
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....1710
Description....1710
PIVOT PINS....1710
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....1711
Cleaning The Spark Arrestor Muffler....1711
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....1712
Checking And Adding Fluid....1712
Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Element....1713
Removing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....1713
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....1714
Checking And Adding Oil....1714
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT....1714
TIRE MAINTENANCE....1714
Wheel Nuts....1714
Tire Rotation....1714
Tire Inflation....1714
LUBRICATING THE LOADER....1715
BOB–TACH....1716
REMOTE START SWITCH....1717
Procedure....1718
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1720
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS....1722
TROUBLESHOOTING....1726
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....1727
Tighten Procedures....1727
LIFT CYLINDER(S)....1728
Removal and Installation....1728
Checking The Lift Cylinder For Internal Leakage....1729
TILT CYLINDER....1730
Removal And Installation....1730
Checking The Tilt Cylinder For Internal Leakage....1731
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS....1732
Disassembly And Assembly....1732
Lift Cylinder Identification....1734
LIFT ARM BY–PASS BLOCK....1735
Removal And Installation....1735
Disassembly And Assembly....1736
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....1738
Checking The Main Relief Valve....1738
Main Relief Valve Removal And Installation....1739
Main Relief Valve Adjustment....1739
Removal And Installation....1740
Identification Chart....1741
Disassembly And Assembly....1742
Load Check Valve....1742
Main Relief Valve....1742
Anti–Cavitation Valve....1743
Rubber Boot....1744
Lift Spool Detent....1745
Tilt Centering Spring....1749
Auxiliary Spool Detent....1749
Spool Seal Installation....1750
HYDRAULIC PUMP....1751
Checking The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump....1751
Removal And Installation....1752
Disassembly And Assembly....1754
Parts Identification....1756
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR....1757
Removal And Installation....1757
HYDRAULIC FILTER BLOCK....1758
Removal And Installation....1758
Disassembly And Assembly....1758
450 Filter Block....1758
453 Filter Block....1759
PEDAL INTERLOCK LINKAGE....1760
Removal And Installation....1760
CONTROL PEDALS....1760
Removal And Installation....1760
Pedal Adjustment....1760
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....1762
TROUBLESHOOTING....1764
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....1765
Replenishing Valve Function....1765
CONTROL SHIELD AND STEERING LEVER PANELS....1766
Removal And Installation....1766
STEERING LEVERS AND STEERING LEVER PANELS ....1767
Removal And Installation....1767
STEERING LEVERS....1767
Removal And Installation....1767
Disassembly And Assembly....1768
STEERING LINKAGE....1769
Adjustment....1769
Pintle Arm Removal And Installation....1770
Pintle Arm Disassembly And Assembly....1770
DRIVE BELT....1771
Removal And Installation....1771
450 Loader....1771
453 Loader....1771
HYDR0STATIC PUMP....1772
Checking Charge Pressure....1772
Removal And Installation....1773
450 Loader....1773
453 Loader....1774
Parts Identification....1776
Disassembly And Assembly....1777
Inspection....1780
TENSION PULLEY AND SPRING....1783
Removal And Installation....1783
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR....1785
Removal And Installation....1785
Parts Identification....1786
Disassembly....1787
Inspection....1791
Assembly....1792
DRIVE SYSTEM....1796
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL....1798
Removal And Installation....1798
Disassembly And Assembly....1798
CHAINCASE FLUID....1799
Removing Oil From The Chaincase....1799
CHAINCASE COVER....1799
Removal And Installation....1799
Disassembly And Assembly....1799
PARKING BRAKE DISC....1800
Removal And Installation....1800
AXLE HUB....1801
Removal And Installation....1801
AXLE SEAL....1802
Removal And Installation....1802
AXLE, BEARINGS, AND SPROCKET....1803
Removing The Axle....1803
Removing And Installing The Axle Bearing....1804
Removing The Bearing Races....1805
Installing The Bearing Races....1806
Installing The Inner Bearing And Axle Sprocket....1806
DRIVE CHAINS....1807
Removal And Installation....1807
MAIN FRAME....1808
SEAT BAR....1810
Gas Spring Removal And Installation....1810
Compressing The Gas Spring....1811
Seat Bar Removal And Installation....1812
Assembly....1814
OPERATOR CAB....1815
Removal And Installation....1815
OPERATOR CAB GAS CYLINDER....1817
Removal And Installation....1817
OPERATOR SEAT....1818
Removal And Installation....1818
BOB–TACH....1820
Removal....1820
Installation....1821
Seal Removal And Installation....1822
Lever And Wedge Removal....1822
Lever And Wedge Installation....1824
LIFT ARMS....1826
Removal And Installation....1826
FUEL TANK....1829
Removal And Installation....1829
REAR WINDOW....1830
Removal And Installation....1830
REAR DOOR....1831
Exhaust Pipe Removal And Installation....1831
Removal And Installation....1831
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....1832
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....1834
TROUBLESHOOTING....1858
Chart....1858
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION....1859
Description....1859
Fuse Location....1859
Relay Switches Location - 453 Only....1859
BATTERY....1860
Removal And Installation....1860
Maintenance....1861
ALTERNATOR (450)....1862
Checking The Alternator Circuit (450)....1862
Replacing The Stator....1863
ALTERNATOR (453)....1864
Removal And Installation....1864
Adjusting The Alternator Belt....1864
Alternator Output Test....1865
Alternator Regulator Test....1866
Disassembly and Inspection – Parts Identification....1867
Stator Continuity Test....1867
Stator Ground Test....1867
Rotor Continuity Test....1868
Rotor Ground Test....1868
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test....1868
Assembly....1869
STARTER (453)....1870
Removal And Installation....1870
Checking The Starter....1870
Parts Identification....1871
Disassembly, Assembly And Inspection....1872
STARTER (450)....1875
Checking The Starter....1875
Removal And Installation....1875
Disassembly, Assembly And Inspection....1876
INSTRUMENT PANEL....1878
Removal And Installation....1878
FRONT LIGHTS (OPTIONAL)....1879
Removal And Installation....1879
REAR LIGHT (OPTIONAL)....1880
Removal And Installation....1880
ENGINE SERVICE....1882
ENGINE SERVICE (450)....1884
TROUBLESHOOTING....1886
IGNITION SYSTEM....1888
Spark Plugs....1888
Ignition Module Air Gap....1888
Testing Ignition Module Primary....1889
Testing Ignition Module Secondary....1889
Valve & Tappet Clearance....1890
Compression Test....1890
CARBURETOR AND GOVERNOR....1891
Carburetor Adjustment On The Engine....1891
Main Fuel Adjustment ....1891
Idle Fuel Adjustment....1891
Idle Speed Setting....1892
Shutdown Control Solenoid....1892
Governor And Adjustment....1893
Disassembly And Assembly....1893
ENGINE....1897
Removal And Installation....1897
Muffler Removal And Installation....1900
Intake Manifold Removal And Installation....1901
Breather and Valve Cover Removal And Installation....1902
Fuel Pump Removal And Installation....1902
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY....1903
Flywheel Removal And Installation....1903
Stator Removal and Installation....1903
Cylinder Head Removal....1904
Cylinder Barrel Removal....1905
Cylinder Barrel Inspection And Resizing....1906
Valve Removal And Installation....1907
Valve Guide Removal And Installation....1907
Valve Seat Insert Removal....1908
Valve Seat Insert Installation....1908
Valve Details....1909
Piston And Piston Rings....1910
Closure Plate....1912
Crankcase Halves....1912
Camshaft Removal....1913
Crankshaft Removal....1913
Connecting Rod Removal....1914
Governor Gear And Cross Shaft Removal....1915
Oil Pickup Removal....1915
OIl Pump Removal....1916
ENGINE ASSEMBLY....1917
Oil Pump Installation....1917
Cross Shaft And Governor Shaft Installation....1919
Connecting Rod Installation....1920
Crankshaft And Bearing Installation....1920
Tappets And Camshaft Installation....1922
Sealing The Crankcase....1923
Recommended Sealants....1924
Installing Camshaft Bore Plug....1924
Installing Crankcase Halves....1925
Front And Rear Seal Installation....1925
Filter Adapter Installation....1926
Installing Oil Pressure Relief Valve And Closure Plate....1926
Piston Installation....1927
Setting Valve To Tappet Clearance....1928
Cylinder Head Installation....1929
ENGINE SERVICE 453 (KUBOTA)....1930
TROUBLESHOOTING....1932
FUEL SYSTEM....1934
Replacing The Fuel Filter....1934
Removing The Air From The Fuel System....1934
Fuel Injection Pump....1935
Checking The Injection Pump....1935
Removing The Injection Pump....1936
Installing The Injection Pump....1937
Timing The Injection Pump....1937
Fuel Injector Nozzles....1938
Removing The Fuel Injector Nozzle....1938
Checking Fuel Injector Nozzles....1939
Installing The Fuel Injector Nozzle....1939
Checking Glow Plugs....1940
Engine Compression Test....1940
OIL COOLER & SHROUDING....1941
Removal And Installation....1941
RADIATOR....1941
Removal And Installation....1941
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....1942
Adjustment....1942
Removal And Installation....1942
ENGINE....1943
Removal And Installation....1943
FLYWHEEL....1948
Removal And Installation....1948
FAN....1949
Removal And Installation....1949
CYLINDER HEAD....1950
Removing The Cylinder Head....1950
Disassembly Of The Cylinder Head....1952
Servicing The Cylinder Head....1953
Assembly Of The Cylinder Head....1955
Installing The Cylinder Head....1955
REPAIRING THE ENGINE....1957
Removing The Gearcase....1957
Removing The Timing Gear, Camshaft & Oil Pump....1959
Removing Pistons & Crankshaft....1961
Servicing The Timing Gear And Camshaft....1963
Servicing The Connecting Rods And Pistons....1965
Servicing The Crankshaft....1966
Servicing The Cylinder Liners....1968
Servicing The Oil Pump....1969
Servicing The Water Pump....1969
ASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE....1970
Installing The Crankshaft....1970
Installing The Pistons....1970
Installing The Camshaft And Timing Gears....1971
Installing The Gearcase Cover....1973
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS....1974
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICSTM)....1976
Inspecting The BICS™ System Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)....1976
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)....1976
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine Running)....1976
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control....1976
Maintenance....1976
Troubleshoot Chart....1977
Troubleshooting Guide....1978
BICS CONTROLLER....1978
TRACTION LOCK....1979
SEAT SENSOR....1980
SEAT BAR SENSOR....1981
LIFT LOCK BYPASS VALVE....1982
BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER....1983
Removal And Installation....1983
Controller Test....1984
SEAT BAR SENSOR....1985
Removal And Installation....1985
Seat Bar Sensor Test....1986
SEAT SENSOR....1987
Removal And Installation....1987
Seat Sensor Test....1988
TRACTION LOCK....1989
Removal And Installation....1989
LIFT ARM BY–PASS BLOCK....1990
Removal And Installation....1990
LIFT AND TILT LOCK BY–PASS VALVE....1991
Disassembly And Assembly....1991
SPECIFICATIONS....1994
450 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS ....1996
PERFORMANCE....1996
CONTROLS....1996
ENGINE....1996
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....1997
ELECTRICAL....1997
DRIVE SYSTEM....1997
CAPACITIES....1997
TIRES....1997
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 450 (KOHLER)....1998
Engine (General)....1998
Cylinder Bore....1998
Crankshaft....1998
Camshaft....1998
Connecting Rod....1998
Piston, Pin & Rings....1998
Valves, Guides & Tappet....1998
Oil Pump....1999
Engine Torque....1999
453 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....2000
PERFORMANCE....2000
CONTROLS....2000
ENGINE....2000
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....2001
ELECTRICAL....2001
DRIVE SYSTEM....2001
CAPACITIES....2001
TIRES....2001
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 453 (KUBOTA)....2002
Fuel Injector Nozzles....2002
Fuel Injection Pump....2002
Cylinder Head....2002
Valves....2002
Valve Springs....2002
Rocker Arms....2002
Camshaft....2002
Cylinders....2003
Piston Rings....2003
Pistons....2003
Crankshaft....2003
Oil Pump....2003
Thermostat....2003
Crankshaft Re–Grind Data....2004
Engine Torque....2005
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS....2006
Torque For General SAE Bolts....2006
Torque For General Metric Bolts....2007
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS....2008
O–ring Face Seal Connection....2008
Straight Thread O–ring Fitting....2008
Tubelines And Hoses....2008
Flare Fitting....2008
O–ring Flare Fitting....2009
Port Seal Fitting....2011
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS....2012
Specifications....2012
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS....2013
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION....2013
GLOSSARY OF HYDRAULIC SYMBOLS....2014
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS....2016
450/453-1....2016
450/453-2....2018
450/453-3....2020
450/453-4....2022
450/453-5....2024
450/453-6....2026
6724259 (1–96) - 450, 453 Service Manual....2028
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....2030
ALPHABETICAL INDEX....2032
CONTENTS....2034
FOREWORD....2035
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....2038
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....2040
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....2040
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER....2040
DELIVERY REPORT....2040
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION....2041
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES....2042
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....2044
SERVICE SCHEDULE....2046
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER....2047
Procedure....2047
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER....2048
Procedure....2048
LIFTING THE LOADER....2049
Single Point Lift....2049
TOWING THE LOADER....2049
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....2050
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device....2050
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device....2051
OPERATOR CAB....2052
Description....2052
Emergency Exit....2052
Raising The Operator Cab....2052
Lowering The Operator Cab....2053
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....2054
Seat Bar Inspection....2054
Seat Bar Maintenance....2054
Foot Pedal Clean Out....2054
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....2055
450 Loader....2055
453 Loader....2056
FUEL SYSTEM....2057
450 Loader....2057
Fuel Specifications....2057
Filling The Fuel Tank....2057
Fuel Filter....2057
453 Loader....2058
Fuel Specifications....2058
Filling the Fuel Tank....2058
Fuel Filter....2058
Removing Air From The Fuel System....2059
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....2060
450 Loader....2060
Replacing Oil And Filter....2060
453 Loader....2061
Replacing Oil And Filter....2061
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM....2062
450 Loader....2062
Cleaning The Cooling System....2062
453 Loader....2063
Checking The Coolant Level....2063
Cleaning The Cooling System....2063
Removing Coolant From The Cooling System....2063
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT (453)....2064
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....2064
Description....2064
PIVOT PINS....2064
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....2065
Cleaning The Spark Arrestor Muffler....2065
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....2066
Checking And Adding Fluid....2066
Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Element....2067
Removing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....2067
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....2068
Checking And Adding Oil....2068
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT....2068
TIRE MAINTENANCE....2068
Wheel Nuts....2068
Tire Rotation....2068
Tire Inflation....2068
LUBRICATING THE LOADER....2069
BOB–TACH....2070
REMOTE START SWITCH....2071
Procedure....2072
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....2074
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS....2076
TROUBLESHOOTING....2080
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....2081
Tighten Procedures....2081
LIFT CYLINDER(S)....2082
Removal and Installation....2082
Checking The Lift Cylinder For Internal Leakage....2083
TILT CYLINDER....2084
Removal And Installation....2084
Checking The Tilt Cylinder For Internal Leakage....2085
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS....2086
Disassembly And Assembly....2086
Lift Cylinder Identification....2088
LIFT ARM BY–PASS BLOCK....2089
Removal And Installation....2089
Disassembly And Assembly....2090
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....2092
Checking The Main Relief Valve....2092
Main Relief Valve Removal And Installation....2093
Main Relief Valve Adjustment....2093
Removal And Installation....2094
Identification Chart....2095
Disassembly And Assembly....2096
Load Check Valve....2096
Main Relief Valve....2096
Anti–Cavitation Valve....2097
Rubber Boot....2098
Lift Spool Detent....2099
Tilt Centering Spring....2103
Auxiliary Spool Detent....2103
Spool Seal Installation....2104
HYDRAULIC PUMP....2105
Checking The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump....2105
Removal And Installation....2106
Disassembly And Assembly....2108
Parts Identification....2110
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR....2111
Removal And Installation....2111
HYDRAULIC FILTER BLOCK....2112
Removal And Installation....2112
Disassembly And Assembly....2112
450 Filter Block....2112
453 Filter Block....2113
PEDAL INTERLOCK LINKAGE....2114
Removal And Installation....2114
CONTROL PEDALS....2114
Removal And Installation....2114
Pedal Adjustment....2114
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....2116
TROUBLESHOOTING....2118
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....2119
Replenishing Valve Function....2119
CONTROL SHIELD AND STEERING LEVER PANELS....2120
Removal And Installation....2120
STEERING LEVERS AND STEERING LEVER PANELS ....2121
Removal And Installation....2121
STEERING LEVERS....2121
Removal And Installation....2121
Disassembly And Assembly....2122
STEERING LINKAGE....2123
Adjustment....2123
Pintle Arm Removal And Installation....2124
Pintle Arm Disassembly And Assembly....2124
DRIVE BELT....2125
Removal And Installation....2125
450 Loader....2125
453 Loader....2125
HYDR0STATIC PUMP....2126
Checking Charge Pressure....2126
Removal And Installation....2127
450 Loader....2127
453 Loader....2128
Parts Identification....2130
Disassembly And Assembly....2131
Inspection....2134
TENSION PULLEY AND SPRING....2137
Removal And Installation....2137
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR....2139
Removal And Installation....2139
Parts Identification....2140
Disassembly....2141
Inspection....2145
Assembly....2146
DRIVE SYSTEM....2150
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL....2152
Removal And Installation....2152
Disassembly And Assembly....2152
CHAINCASE FLUID....2153
Removing Oil From The Chaincase....2153
CHAINCASE COVER....2153
Removal And Installation....2153
Disassembly And Assembly....2153
PARKING BRAKE DISC....2154
Removal And Installation....2154
AXLE HUB....2155
Removal And Installation....2155
AXLE SEAL....2156
Removal And Installation....2156
AXLE, BEARINGS, AND SPROCKET....2157
Removing The Axle....2157
Removing And Installing The Axle Bearing....2158
Removing The Bearing Races....2159
Installing The Bearing Races....2160
Installing The Inner Bearing And Axle Sprocket....2160
DRIVE CHAINS....2161
Removal And Installation....2161
MAIN FRAME....2162
SEAT BAR....2164
Gas Spring Removal And Installation....2164
Compressing The Gas Spring....2165
Seat Bar Removal And Installation....2166
Assembly....2168
OPERATOR CAB....2169
Removal And Installation....2169
OPERATOR CAB GAS CYLINDER....2171
Removal And Installation....2171
OPERATOR SEAT....2172
Removal And Installation....2172
BOB–TACH....2174
Removal....2174
Installation....2175
Seal Removal And Installation....2176
Lever And Wedge Removal....2176
Lever And Wedge Installation....2178
LIFT ARMS....2180
Removal And Installation....2180
FUEL TANK....2183
Removal And Installation....2183
REAR WINDOW....2184
Removal And Installation....2184
REAR DOOR....2185
Exhaust Pipe Removal And Installation....2185
Removal And Installation....2185
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....2186
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....2188
TROUBLESHOOTING....2210
Chart....2210
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION....2211
Description....2211
Fuse Location....2211
Relay Switches Location - 453 Only....2211
BATTERY....2212
Removal And Installation....2212
Maintenance....2213
ALTERNATOR (450)....2214
Checking The Alternator Circuit (450)....2214
Replacing The Stator....2215
ALTERNATOR (453)....2216
Removal And Installation....2216
Adjusting The Alternator Belt....2216
Alternator Output Test....2217
Alternator Regulator Test....2218
Disassembly and Inspection – Parts Identification....2219
Stator Continuity Test....2219
Stator Ground Test....2219
Rotor Continuity Test....2220
Rotor Ground Test....2220
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test....2220
Assembly....2221
STARTER (453)....2222
Removal And Installation....2222
Checking The Starter....2222
Parts Identification....2223
Disassembly, Assembly And Inspection....2224
STARTER (450)....2227
Checking The Starter....2227
Removal And Installation....2227
Disassembly, Assembly And Inspection....2228
INSTRUMENT PANEL....2230
Removal And Installation....2230
FRONT LIGHTS (OPTIONAL)....2231
Removal And Installation....2231
REAR LIGHT (OPTIONAL)....2232
Removal And Installation....2232
ENGINE SERVICE....2234
ENGINE SERVICE (450)....2236
TROUBLESHOOTING....2238
IGNITION SYSTEM....2240
Spark Plugs....2240
Ignition Module Air Gap....2240
Testing Ignition Module Primary....2241
Testing Ignition Module Secondary....2241
Valve & Tappet Clearance....2242
Compression Test....2242
CARBURETOR AND GOVERNOR....2243
Carburetor Adjustment On The Engine....2243
Main Fuel Adjustment ....2243
Idle Fuel Adjustment....2243
Idle Speed Setting....2244
Shutdown Control Solenoid....2244
Governor And Adjustment....2245
Disassembly And Assembly....2245
ENGINE....2249
Removal And Installation....2249
Muffler Removal And Installation....2252
Intake Manifold Removal And Installation....2253
Breather and Valve Cover Removal And Installation....2254
Fuel Pump Removal And Installation....2254
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY....2255
Flywheel Removal And Installation....2255
Stator Removal and Installation....2255
Cylinder Head Removal....2256
Cylinder Barrel Removal....2257
Cylinder Barrel Inspection And Resizing....2258
Valve Removal And Installation....2259
Valve Guide Removal And Installation....2259
Valve Seat Insert Removal....2260
Valve Seat Insert Installation....2260
Valve Details....2261
Piston And Piston Rings....2262
Closure Plate....2264
Crankcase Halves....2264
Camshaft Removal....2265
Crankshaft Removal....2265
Connecting Rod Removal....2266
Governor Gear And Cross Shaft Removal....2267
Oil Pickup Removal....2267
OIl Pump Removal....2268
ENGINE ASSEMBLY....2269
Oil Pump Installation....2269
Cross Shaft And Governor Shaft Installation....2271
Connecting Rod Installation....2272
Crankshaft And Bearing Installation....2272
Tappets And Camshaft Installation....2274
Sealing The Crankcase....2275
Recommended Sealants....2276
Installing Camshaft Bore Plug....2276
Installing Crankcase Halves....2277
Front And Rear Seal Installation....2277
Filter Adapter Installation....2278
Installing Oil Pressure Relief Valve And Closure Plate....2278
Piston Installation....2279
Setting Valve To Tappet Clearance....2280
Cylinder Head Installation....2281
ENGINE SERVICE 453 (KUBOTA)....2282
TROUBLESHOOTING....2284
FUEL SYSTEM....2286
Replacing The Fuel Filter....2286
Removing The Air From The Fuel System....2286
Fuel Injection Pump....2287
Checking The Injection Pump....2287
Removing The Injection Pump....2288
Installing The Injection Pump....2289
Timing The Injection Pump....2289
Fuel Injector Nozzles....2290
Removing The Fuel Injector Nozzle....2290
Checking Fuel Injector Nozzles....2291
Installing The Fuel Injector Nozzle....2291
Checking Glow Plugs....2292
Engine Compression Test....2292
OIL COOLER & SHROUDING....2293
Removal And Installation....2293
RADIATOR....2293
Removal And Installation....2293
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....2294
Adjustment....2294
Removal And Installation....2294
ENGINE....2295
Removal And Installation....2295
FLYWHEEL....2300
Removal And Installation....2300
FAN....2301
Removal And Installation....2301
CYLINDER HEAD....2302
Removing The Cylinder Head....2302
Disassembly Of The Cylinder Head....2304
Servicing The Cylinder Head....2305
Assembly Of The Cylinder Head....2307
Installing The Cylinder Head....2307
REPAIRING THE ENGINE....2309
Removing The Gearcase....2309
Removing The Timing Gear, Camshaft & Oil Pump....2311
Removing Pistons & Crankshaft....2313
Servicing The Timing Gear And Camshaft....2315
Servicing The Connecting Rods And Pistons....2317
Servicing The Crankshaft....2318
Servicing The Cylinder Liners....2320
Servicing The Oil Pump....2321
Servicing The Water Pump....2321
ASSEMBLY OF THE ENGINE....2322
Installing The Crankshaft....2322
Installing The Pistons....2322
Installing The Camshaft And Timing Gears....2323
Installing The Gearcase Cover....2325
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS....2326
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICSTM)....2328
Inspecting The BICS™ System Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)....2328
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)....2328
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine Running)....2328
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control....2328
Maintenance....2328
Troubleshoot Chart....2329
Troubleshooting Guide....2330
BICS CONTROLLER....2330
TRACTION LOCK....2331
SEAT SENSOR....2332
SEAT BAR SENSOR....2333
LIFT LOCK BYPASS VALVE....2334
BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER....2335
Removal And Installation....2335
Controller Test....2336
SEAT BAR SENSOR....2337
Removal And Installation....2337
Seat Bar Sensor Test....2338
SEAT SENSOR....2339
Removal And Installation....2339
Seat Sensor Test....2340
TRACTION LOCK....2341
Removal And Installation....2341
LIFT ARM BY–PASS BLOCK....2342
Removal And Installation....2342
LIFT AND TILT LOCK BY–PASS VALVE....2343
Disassembly And Assembly....2343
SPECIFICATIONS....2346
450 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS ....2348
PERFORMANCE....2348
CONTROLS....2348
ENGINE....2348
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....2349
ELECTRICAL....2349
DRIVE SYSTEM....2349
CAPACITIES....2349
TIRES....2349
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 450 (KOHLER)....2350
Engine (General)....2350
Cylinder Bore....2350
Crankshaft....2350
Camshaft....2350
Connecting Rod....2350
Piston, Pin & Rings....2350
Valves, Guides & Tappet....2350
Oil Pump....2351
Engine Torque....2351
453 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....2352
PERFORMANCE....2352
CONTROLS....2352
ENGINE....2352
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....2353
ELECTRICAL....2353
DRIVE SYSTEM....2353
CAPACITIES....2353
TIRES....2353
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 453 (KUBOTA)....2354
Fuel Injector Nozzles....2354
Fuel Injection Pump....2354
Cylinder Head....2354
Valves....2354
Valve Springs....2354
Rocker Arms....2354
Camshaft....2354
Cylinders....2355
Piston Rings....2355
Pistons....2355
Crankshaft....2355
Oil Pump....2355
Thermostat....2355
Crankshaft Re–Grind Data....2356
Engine Torque....2357
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS....2358
Torque For General SAE Bolts....2358
Torque For General Metric Bolts....2359
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS....2360
O–ring Face Seal Connection....2360
Straight Thread O–ring Fitting....2360
Tubelines And Hoses....2360
Flare Fitting....2360
O–ring Flare Fitting....2361
Port Seal Fitting....2363
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS....2364
Specifications....2364
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS....2365
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION....2365
GLOSSARY OF HYDRAULIC SYMBOLS....2366
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS....2368
450/453-1....2368
450/453-2....2370
450/453-3....2372
450/453-4....2374
450/453-5....2376
6900326 (11-98) - 453 Operation & Maintenance Manual....2378
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS....2380
CONTENTS....2382
REFERENCE INFORMATION....2382
MELROE COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED....2383
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS....2383
FOREWORD....2384
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....2386
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....2386
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER....2386
DELIVERY REPORT....2386
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION....2387
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES....2388
SAFETY....2390
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....2392
Safety Is The Operator's Responsibility....2392
Before Operating The Bobcat Loader....2393
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator....2393
FIRE PREVENTION....2394
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)....2395
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....2398
INSTRUMENT PANEL....2400
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....2401
Lift Arm By-Pass Control....2401
Traction Lock Override....2402
Seat Sensor Override (If Equipped)....2402
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....2402
PARKING BRAKE....2403
STEERING LEVERS....2404
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER....2404
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....2405
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS....2406
Foot Pedals....2406
Lift Arm Operation....2406
Lift Arm Float Position....2406
Tilt operation....2406
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)....2406
Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)....2407
Quick Couplers....2407
Auxiliary Hydraulic Continuous Operation....2408
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure....2408
DAILY INSPECTION....2409
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION....2410
STARTING THE ENGINE....2412
Normal Starting....2412
Cold Temperature Starting....2414
Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System....2414
STOPPING THE ENGINE....2414
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS....2415
Installation And Removal (Without Bob-Tach)....2415
Installation And Removal (With Bob-Tach)....2416
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment....2417
OPERATING PROCEDURE....2418
Filling The Bucket....2419
Emptying The Bucket....2419
Digging Into The Ground....2420
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)....2421
Backfilling....2421
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER....2421
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....2422
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER....2422
LIFTING THE LOADER....2423
TOWING THE LOADER....2423
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....2424
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....2425
SERVICE SCHEDULE....2426
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....2427
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device....2427
Removing The Lift Arm Support Device....2428
OPERATOR CAB....2429
Raising The Operator Cab....2429
Lowering The Operator Cab....2430
Emergency Exit....2431
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....2432
Seat Bar Inspection....2432
Seat Bar Maintenance....2432
Foot Pedal Clean Out....2432
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....2433
Inspecting The BICS™ System Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)....2433
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)....2433
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)....2433
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control....2433
Maintenance....2433
REAR DOOR....2434
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....2435
FUEL SYSTEM....2436
Fuel Specifications....2436
Filling The Fuel Tank....2436
Fuel Filter....2437
Removing Air From The Fuel System....2438
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....2439
Replacing Oil And Filter....2439
Oil Chart....2439
COOLING SYSTEM....2440
Checking The Coolant Level....2440
Propylene Glycol....2440
Cleaning The Cooling System....2440
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT....2441
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....2441
Description....2441
Fuse Location....2441
Electrical System Service....2441
Battery Removal And Installation....2442
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....2443
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....2444
Checking And Adding Fluid....2444
Replacing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter Element....2445
Removing The Hydraulic / Hysrostatic Fluid....2445
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....2446
TIRE MAINTENANCE....2447
Wheel Nuts....2447
Tire Rotation....2447
Tire Inflation....2447
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....2448
Checking And Adding Oil....2448
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT....2448
LUBRICATING THE LOADER....2449
PIVOT PINS....2451
BOB-TACH....2451
Inspection And Maintenance....2451
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS....2452
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE....2454
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....2455
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....2456
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....2457
Troubleshooting Chart....2457
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS....2458
IMPORTANT - 6560573....2460
WARNING - 6579511....2461
SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6708212....2462
WARNING - 6579510....2464
WARNING - 6579528....2465
DANGER - 6702302....2465
WARNING - 6577754....2465
DANGER - 6702301....2465
SPECIFICATIONS....2466
PERFORMANCE....2468
CONTROLS....2468
ENGINE....2468
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....2469
ELECTRICAL....2469
DRIVE SYSTEM....2469
CAPACITIES....2469
TIRES....2469
FLOOR PRESSURE....2469
MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES....2470
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS....2471
WARRANTY....2472
6900363 (5–97) - 453 Service Manual....2474
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....2476
ALPHABETICAL INDEX....2478
CONTENTS....2480
FOREWORD....2481
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....2484
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....2486
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....2486
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER....2486
DELIVERY REPORT....2486
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION....2487
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....2488
SERVICE SCHEDULE....2490
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER....2491
Procedure....2491
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER....2492
Procedure....2492
TOWING THE LOADER....2493
Procedure....2493
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....2494
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device....2494
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device....2495
OPERATOR CAB....2496
Description....2496
Raising The Operator Cab....2496
Lowering The Operator Cab....2497
Emergency Exit....2498
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....2499
Description....2499
Inspectng The Seat Bar....2499
Maintaining The Seat Bar....2499
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....2500
Replacing Filter Element....2500
FUEL SYSTEM....2501
Fuel Specifications....2501
Filling The Fuel Tank....2501
Fuel Filter....2502
Removing Air From The Fuel System....2503
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....2504
Checking Engine Oil....2504
Oil Chart....2504
Replacing Oil and Filter ....2504
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM....2505
Checking The Coolant Level....2505
Cleaning The Cooling System....2505
Replacing the Coolant....2505
ALTERNATOR BELT....2506
Adjusting The Alternator Belt....2506
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....2507
Checking And Adding Fluid....2507
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement....2508
Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....2508
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....2509
Cleaning Procedure....2509
TIRE MAINTENANCE....2510
Wheel Nuts....2510
Tire Rotation....2510
Tire Inflation....2510
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....2511
Checking And Adding Oil....2511
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT....2511
LUBRICATING THE LOADER....2512
Procedure....2512
PIVOT PINS....2514
BOB–TACH....2514
Inspection And Maintenance....2514
REMOTE START SWITCH....2515
Procedure....2515
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....2518
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....2520
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS....2524
TROUBLESHOOTING....2532
Chart....2532
LIFT CYLINDER(S)....2533
Checking The Lift Cylinders....2533
Removal And Installation....2534
TILT CYLINDER....2536
Checking The Tilt Cylinder....2536
Removal And Installation....2537
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS....2538
Lift Cylinder Parts Identification....2538
Tilt Cylinder Parts Identification....2538
Disassembly And Assembly....2539
BICS™ BLOCK VALVE....2541
Removal And Installation....2541
Disassembly And Assembly....2542
MAIN RELIEF VALVE....2545
Checking The Main Relief Valve....2545
Checking The Main Relief Valve With Auxiliaries....2546
Removal And Installation....2547
Main Relief Valve Adjustment....2547
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....2548
Removal And Installation....2548
Identification Chart....2549
Disassembly And Assembly....2550
Load Check Valve....2550
Main Relief Valve....2550
Anti–Cavitation Valve....2551
Rubber Boot....2551
Lift Spool Detent....2552
Tilt Centering Spring....2556
Auxiliary Spool Detent....2556
Spool Seal Installation....2557
HYDRAULIC PUMP....2558
Checking The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump....2558
Removal And Installation....2559
Parts Identification....2561
Disassembly And Assembly....2562
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR....2564
Removal And Installation....2564
HYDRAULIC FILTER BLOCK....2565
Removal And Installation....2565
Block Disassembly And Assembly....2566
PEDAL INTERLOCK LINKAGE....2567
Removal And Installation....2567
CONTROL PEDALS....2567
Removal and Installation....2567
Pedal Adjustment....2567
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....2568
TROUBLESHOOTING....2570
Chart....2570
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....2571
Replenishing Valve Function....2571
CONTROL SHIELD AND STEERING LEVER PANELS....2572
Removal And Installation....2572
STEERING LEVERS....2573
Removal And Installation....2573
Disassembly And Assembly....2574
STEERING LINKAGE....2575
Adjustment....2575
Pintle Arm Removal And Installation....2576
Pintle Arm Disassembly And Assembly....2576
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR....2577
Removal And Installation....2577
Parts Identification....2578
Disassembly....2579
Inspection....2583
Assembly....2584
DRIVE BELT....2588
Removal And Installation....2588
CHARGE PRESSURE....2589
Checking....2589
HYDROSTATIC PUMP....2590
Parts Identification....2590
Removal And Installation....2591
Disassembly And Assembly....2593
Inspection....2596
TENSION PULLEY AND SPRING....2599
Removal And Installation....2599
DRIVE SYSTEM....2602
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL....2604
Removal And Installation....2604
Disassembly And Assembly....2604
CHAINCASE FLUID....2605
Removing Oil From The Chaincase....2605
CHAINCASE COVER....2605
Removal And Installation....2605
Disassembly And Assembly....2605
PARKING BRAKE DISC....2606
Removal And Installation....2606
AXLE HUB....2607
Removal And Installation....2607
AXLE SEAL....2608
Removal And Installation....2608
AXLE, BEARINGS, AND SPROCKET....2609
Removing The Axle....2609
Removing And Installing The Axle Bearing....2610
Removing The Bearing Races....2611
Installing The Bearing Races....2612
Installing The Inner Bearing And Axle Sprocket....2612
DRIVE CHAIN....2613
Removal And Installation....2613
MAIN FRAME....2614
SEAT BAR....2616
Removal And Installation....2616
Assembly....2619
OPERATOR CAB....2620
Removal And Installation....2620
OPERATOR CAB GAS CYLINDER....2622
Removal And Installation....2622
OPERATOR SEAT....2623
Removal And Installation....2623
BOB–TACH....2625
Removal....2625
Installation....2626
Seal Removal And Installation....2627
Lever And Wedge Removal....2627
Lever And Wedge Installation....2629
LIFT ARMS....2631
Removal And Installation....2631
FUEL TANK....2634
Removal And Installation....2634
REAR WINDOW....2635
Removal And Installation....2635
REAR DOOR....2636
Exhaust Pipe Removal And Installation....2636
Removal And Installation....2636
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....2638
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....2640
TROUBLESHOOTING....2644
Chart....2644
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION....2645
Description....2645
Fuse Location....2645
Relay Switches Location....2645
BATTERY....2646
Removal And Installation....2646
Servicing The Electrical System....2647
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....2648
ALTERNATOR....2649
Removal And Installation....2649
Adjusting The Alternator Belt....2649
Alternator Belt Removal And Installation....2650
Description....2652
Tests....2652
Alternator Output Test....2652
Full Field Test....2653
Alternator Regulator Test....2653
Alternator Regulator Test With Voltmeter....2653
STARTER....2654
Removal And Installation....2654
Checking The Starter In The Loader....2654
Parts Identification....2655
Disassembly....2656
Inspection And Repair....2661
No Load Test....2664
Assembly....2665
INSTRUMENT PANEL....2672
Removal And Installation....2672
FRONT LIGHTS (OPTIONAL)....2673
Removal And Installation....2673
REAR LIGHT (OPTIONAL)....2674
Removal And Installation....2674
ENGINE SERVICE....2676
TROUBLESHOOTING....2678
Chart....2678
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....2680
Adjustment....2680
Removal And Installation....2680
RADIATOR....2681
Removal And Installation....2681
RADIATOR MOUNTING BRACKET....2681
Removal And Installation....2681
FAN....2682
Removal And Installation....2682
FLYWHEEL....2683
Removal And Installation....2683
ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET....2683
Removal And Installation....2683
VALVE CLEARANCE....2684
Ajustment....2684
FUEL INJECTION PUMP....2685
Checking The Injection Pump....2685
Removal....2686
Installation....2687
Timing Procedure....2687
FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES....2688
Checking....2688
Removal....2689
Installation....2689
GLOW PLUGS....2690
Checking....2690
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST....2690
Procedure....2690
ENGINE....2691
Removal And Installation....2691
CYLINDER HEAD....2697
Removal And Installation....2697
Inspection....2698
Top Clearance....2698
ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT....2699
Checking....2699
VALVE AND VALVE SPRINGS....2700
Valve Removal....2700
Checking Valve Spring....2700
VALVE GUIDE, VALVE AND VALVE SEAT....2701
Checking The Valve Guide....2701
Reconditioning The Valve And Valve Seat....2702
TIMING GEARCASE COVER....2703
Removal And Installation....2703
IDLER GEAR AND CAMSHAFT....2705
Removal And Installation....2705
Servicing The Idler Gear And Shaft....2707
TIMING GEARS....2707
Checking Backlash....2707
FUEL CAMSHAFT....2708
Removal And Installation....2708
Governor....2708
CRANKSHAFT GEAR....2709
Removal And Installation....2709
OIL PUMP....2709
Removal And Installation....2709
Oil Pump Service....2709
Checking Engine Oil Pressure....2710
Relief Valve....2710
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD....2711
Removal And Installation....2711
Servicing The Piston And Connecting Rod....2712
Connecting Rod Alignment....2714
CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS....2715
Removal And Installation....2715
Inspection Of Crankshaft And Bearings....2716
CYLINDER BORE....2719
Inspection....2719
HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER AND SHROUDING....2720
Removal And Installation....2720
THERMOSTAT....2721
Removal And Installation....2721
WATER PUMP....2722
Removal And Installation....2722
Disassembly And Assembly....2722
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS....2724
BICS™ (With Press To Operate Button)....2726
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)....2726
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)....2726
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)....2726
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control....2726
Troubleshooting Chart....2727
Inspecting The BICSTM Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)....2728
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)....2728
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine Running)....2728
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control....2728
Maintenance....2728
Troubleshoot Chart....2729
BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER....2730
Troubleshooting Guide....2730
Removal And Installation....2731
SEAT BAR SENSOR....2732
Troubleshooting Guide....2732
Seat Bar Sensor Test....2733
Removal And Installation....2734
BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test....2735
SEAT SENSOR....2736
Troubleshooting Guide....2736
Seat Sensor Test....2737
Removal And Installation....2738
BICS™ Controller Seat Sensor Circuit Test....2739
TRACTION LOCK....2740
Troubleshooting Guide....2740
Removal And Installation....2741
SPECIFICATIONS....2742
SKID STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....2744
PERFORMANCE....2744
CONTROLS....2744
ENGINE....2744
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....2745
ELECTRICAL....2745
DRIVE SYSTEM....2745
CAPACITIES....2745
TIRES....2745
FLOOR PRESSURE....2745
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS....2746
Engine....2746
Fuel Injector Nozzles....2746
Fuel Injection Pump....2746
Cylinder Head....2746
Valves....2746
Valve Springs....2746
Rocker Arms....2746
Camshaft....2747
Cylinders....2747
Piston Rings....2747
Pistons....2747
Crankshaft....2747
Oil Pump....2748
Thermostat....2748
ENGINE BOLT TORQUE....2749
Re–Grinding The Crankshaft....2750
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS....2751
Torque For General SAE Bolts....2751
Torque For General Metric Bolts....2752
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS....2753
O–ring Face Seal Connection....2753
Straight Thread O–ring Fitting....2753
Tubelines And Hoses....2753
Flare Fitting....2753
O–ring Flare Fitting....2754
Port Seal Fitting....2756
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS....2757
Specifications....2757
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS....2758
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION....2758
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS....2760
453-1....2760
453-2....2762
453-3....2764
453-4....2766
6900363 (6–12) - 453 Service Manual....2768
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....2770
ALPHABETICAL INDEX....2772
CONTENTS....2774
FOREWORD....2775
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....2778
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....2780
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....2780
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER....2780
DELIVERY REPORT....2780
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION....2781
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....2782
SERVICE SCHEDULE....2784
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER....2785
Procedure....2785
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER....2786
Procedure....2786
TOWING THE LOADER....2787
Procedure....2787
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....2788
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device....2788
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device....2789
OPERATOR CAB....2790
Description....2790
Raising The Operator Cab....2790
Lowering The Operator Cab....2791
Emergency Exit....2792
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....2793
Description....2793
Inspectng The Seat Bar....2793
Maintaining The Seat Bar....2793
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....2794
Replacing Filter Element....2794
FUEL SYSTEM....2795
Fuel Specifications....2795
Filling The Fuel Tank....2795
Fuel Filter....2796
Removing Air From The Fuel System....2797
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....2798
Checking Engine Oil....2798
Oil Chart....2798
Replacing Oil and Filter ....2798
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM....2799
Checking The Coolant Level....2799
Cleaning The Cooling System....2799
Replacing the Coolant....2799
ALTERNATOR BELT....2800
Adjusting The Alternator Belt....2800
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....2801
Checking And Adding Fluid....2801
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement....2802
Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....2802
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....2803
Cleaning Procedure....2803
TIRE MAINTENANCE....2804
Wheel Nuts....2804
Tire Rotation....2804
Tire Inflation....2804
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....2805
Checking And Adding Oil....2805
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT....2805
LUBRICATING THE LOADER....2806
Procedure....2806
PIVOT PINS....2808
BOB–TACH....2808
Inspection And Maintenance....2808
REMOTE START SWITCH....2809
Procedure....2809
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....2812
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....2814
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS....2818
TROUBLESHOOTING....2826
Chart....2826
LIFT CYLINDER(S)....2827
Checking The Lift Cylinders....2827
Removal And Installation....2828
TILT CYLINDER....2830
Checking The Tilt Cylinder....2830
Removal And Installation....2831
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS....2832
Lift Cylinder Parts Identification....2832
Tilt Cylinder Parts Identification....2832
Disassembly And Assembly....2833
BICS™ BLOCK VALVE....2835
Removal And Installation....2835
Disassembly And Assembly....2836
MAIN RELIEF VALVE....2839
Checking The Main Relief Valve....2839
Checking The Main Relief Valve With Auxiliaries....2840
Removal And Installation....2841
Main Relief Valve Adjustment....2841
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....2842
Removal And Installation....2842
Identification Chart....2843
Disassembly And Assembly....2844
Load Check Valve....2844
Main Relief Valve....2844
Anti–Cavitation Valve....2845
Rubber Boot....2845
Lift Spool Detent....2846
Tilt Centering Spring....2850
Auxiliary Spool Detent....2850
Spool Seal Installation....2851
HYDRAULIC PUMP....2852
Checking The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump....2852
Removal And Installation....2853
Parts Identification....2855
Disassembly And Assembly....2856
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR....2858
Removal And Installation....2858
HYDRAULIC FILTER BLOCK....2859
Removal And Installation....2859
Block Disassembly And Assembly....2860
PEDAL INTERLOCK LINKAGE....2861
Removal And Installation....2861
CONTROL PEDALS....2861
Removal and Installation....2861
Pedal Adjustment....2861
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....2862
TROUBLESHOOTING....2864
Chart....2864
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....2865
Replenishing Valve Function....2865
CONTROL SHIELD AND STEERING LEVER PANELS....2866
Removal And Installation....2866
STEERING LEVERS....2867
Removal And Installation....2867
Disassembly And Assembly....2868
STEERING LINKAGE....2869
Adjustment....2869
Pintle Arm Removal And Installation....2870
Pintle Arm Disassembly And Assembly....2870
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR....2871
Removal And Installation....2871
Parts Identification....2872
Disassembly....2873
Inspection....2877
Assembly....2878
DRIVE BELT....2882
Removal And Installation....2882
CHARGE PRESSURE....2883
Checking....2883
HYDROSTATIC PUMP....2884
Parts Identification....2884
Removal And Installation....2885
Disassembly And Assembly....2887
Inspection....2890
TENSION PULLEY AND SPRING....2893
Removal And Installation....2893
DRIVE SYSTEM....2896
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL....2898
Removal And Installation....2898
Disassembly And Assembly....2898
CHAINCASE FLUID....2899
Removing Oil From The Chaincase....2899
CHAINCASE COVER....2899
Removal And Installation....2899
Disassembly And Assembly....2899
PARKING BRAKE DISC....2900
Removal And Installation....2900
AXLE HUB....2901
Removal And Installation....2901
AXLE SEAL....2902
Removal And Installation....2902
AXLE, BEARINGS, AND SPROCKET....2903
Removing The Axle....2903
Removing And Installing The Axle Bearing....2904
Removing The Bearing Races....2905
Installing The Bearing Races....2906
Installing The Inner Bearing And Axle Sprocket....2906
DRIVE CHAIN....2907
Removal And Installation....2907
MAIN FRAME....2908
SEAT BAR....2910
Removal And Installation....2910
Assembly....2913
OPERATOR CAB....2914
Removal And Installation....2914
OPERATOR CAB GAS CYLINDER....2916
Removal And Installation....2916
OPERATOR SEAT....2917
Removal And Installation....2917
BOB–TACH....2919
Removal....2919
Installation....2920
Seal Removal And Installation....2921
Lever And Wedge Removal....2921
Lever And Wedge Installation....2923
LIFT ARMS....2925
Removal And Installation....2925
FUEL TANK....2928
Removal And Installation....2928
REAR WINDOW....2929
Removal And Installation....2929
REAR DOOR....2930
Exhaust Pipe Removal And Installation....2930
Removal And Installation....2930
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....2932
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....2934
TROUBLESHOOTING....2938
Chart....2938
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION....2939
Description....2939
Fuse Location....2939
Relay Switches Location....2939
BATTERY....2940
Removal And Installation....2940
Servicing The Electrical System....2941
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....2942
ALTERNATOR....2943
Removal And Installation....2943
Adjusting The Alternator Belt....2943
Alternator Belt Removal And Installation....2944
Description....2946
Tests....2946
Alternator Output Test....2946
Full Field Test....2947
Alternator Regulator Test....2947
Alternator Regulator Test With Voltmeter....2947
STARTER....2948
Removal And Installation....2948
Checking The Starter In The Loader....2948
Parts Identification....2949
Disassembly....2950
Inspection And Repair....2955
No Load Test....2958
Assembly....2959
INSTRUMENT PANEL....2966
Removal And Installation....2966
FRONT LIGHTS (OPTIONAL)....2967
Removal And Installation....2967
REAR LIGHT (OPTIONAL)....2968
Removal And Installation....2968
ENGINE SERVICE....2970
TROUBLESHOOTING....2972
Chart....2972
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....2974
Adjustment....2974
Removal And Installation....2974
RADIATOR....2975
Removal And Installation....2975
RADIATOR MOUNTING BRACKET....2975
Removal And Installation....2975
FAN....2976
Removal And Installation....2976
FLYWHEEL....2977
Removal And Installation....2977
ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET....2977
Removal And Installation....2977
VALVE CLEARANCE....2978
Ajustment....2978
FUEL INJECTION PUMP....2979
Checking The Injection Pump....2979
Removal....2980
Installation....2981
Timing Procedure....2981
FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES....2982
Checking....2982
Removal....2983
Installation....2983
GLOW PLUGS....2984
Checking....2984
ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST....2984
Procedure....2984
ENGINE....2985
Removal And Installation....2985
CYLINDER HEAD....2991
Removal And Installation....2991
Inspection....2992
Top Clearance....2992
ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT....2993
Checking....2993
VALVE AND VALVE SPRINGS....2994
Valve Removal....2994
Checking Valve Spring....2994
VALVE GUIDE, VALVE AND VALVE SEAT....2995
Checking The Valve Guide....2995
Reconditioning The Valve And Valve Seat....2996
TIMING GEARCASE COVER....2997
Removal And Installation....2997
IDLER GEAR AND CAMSHAFT....2999
Removal And Installation....2999
Servicing The Idler Gear And Shaft....3001
TIMING GEARS....3001
Checking Backlash....3001
FUEL CAMSHAFT....3002
Removal And Installation....3002
Governor....3002
CRANKSHAFT GEAR....3003
Removal And Installation....3003
OIL PUMP....3003
Removal And Installation....3003
Oil Pump Service....3003
Checking Engine Oil Pressure....3004
Relief Valve....3004
PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD....3005
Removal And Installation....3005
Servicing The Piston And Connecting Rod....3006
Connecting Rod Alignment....3008
CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS....3009
Removal And Installation....3009
Inspection Of Crankshaft And Bearings....3010
CYLINDER BORE....3013
Inspection....3013
HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER AND SHROUDING....3014
Removal And Installation....3014
THERMOSTAT....3015
Removal And Installation....3015
WATER PUMP....3016
Removal And Installation....3016
Disassembly And Assembly....3016
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS....3018
BICS™ (With Press To Operate Button)....3020
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)....3020
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)....3020
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)....3020
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control....3020
Troubleshooting Chart....3021
Inspecting The BICSTM Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)....3022
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)....3022
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine Running)....3022
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control....3022
Maintenance....3022
Troubleshoot Chart....3023
BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER....3024
Troubleshooting Guide....3024
Removal And Installation....3025
SEAT BAR SENSOR....3026
Troubleshooting Guide....3026
Seat Bar Sensor Test....3027
Removal And Installation....3028
BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test....3029
SEAT SENSOR....3030
Troubleshooting Guide....3030
Seat Sensor Test....3031
Removal And Installation....3032
BICS™ Controller Seat Sensor Circuit Test....3033
TRACTION LOCK....3034
Troubleshooting Guide....3034
Removal And Installation....3035
SPECIFICATIONS....3036
SKID STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS....3038
PERFORMANCE....3038
CONTROLS....3038
ENGINE....3038
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....3039
ELECTRICAL....3039
DRIVE SYSTEM....3039
CAPACITIES....3039
TIRES....3039
FLOOR PRESSURE....3039
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS....3040
Engine....3040
Fuel Injector Nozzles....3040
Fuel Injection Pump....3040
Cylinder Head....3040
Valves....3040
Valve Springs....3040
Rocker Arms....3040
Camshaft....3041
Cylinders....3041
Piston Rings....3041
Pistons....3041
Crankshaft....3041
Oil Pump....3042
Thermostat....3042
ENGINE BOLT TORQUE....3043
Re–Grinding The Crankshaft....3044
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS....3045
Torque For General SAE Bolts....3045
Torque For General Metric Bolts....3046
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS....3047
O–ring Face Seal Connection....3047
Straight Thread O–ring Fitting....3047
Tubelines And Hoses....3047
Flare Fitting....3047
O–ring Flare Fitting....3048
Port Seal Fitting....3050
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS....3051
Specifications....3051
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS....3052
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION....3052
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS....3054
453-1....3054
453-2....3056
453-3....3058
453-4....3060
453-5....3062
6900784 (10-04) - 453 Operation & Maintenance Manual....3064
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS....3066
CONTENTS....3068
FOREWORD....3070
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED....3072
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS....3072
MOTOR OIL....3072
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....3074
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER....3074
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER....3074
DELIVERY REPORT....3074
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION....3075
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES....3076
Tires....3076
Operator Cab....3076
Hydraulics....3076
Other....3076
SAFETY....3078
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....3080
Before Operation....3080
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility....3081
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator....3081
Fire Prevention....3082
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)....3083
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....3086
INSTRUMENT PANEL....3088
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....3089
Lift Arm By-Pass Control....3089
Traction Lock Override....3090
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....3090
PARKING BRAKE....3091
STEERING LEVERS....3092
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER....3092
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....3093
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS....3094
Foot Pedals....3094
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)....3095
Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)....3095
Quick Couplers....3096
Auxiliary Hydraulic Continuous Operation....3097
Relievng Hydraulic Pressure....3097
DAILY INSPECTION....3098
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION....3099
STARTING THE ENGINE....3100
Normal Starting....3100
Cold Temperature Starting....3102
Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System....3102
STOPPING THE ENGINE....3102
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS....3103
Installation And Removal (Without Bob-Tach)....3103
Installation And Removal (With Bob-Tach)....3104
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment....3105
OPERATING PROCEDURE....3106
Filling The Bucket....3107
Emptying The Bucket....3108
Digging Into The Ground....3108
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)....3109
Backfilling....3109
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER....3110
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER....3111
LIFTING THE LOADER....3112
TOWING THE LOADER....3112
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....3114
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....3116
SERVICE SCHEDULE....3118
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE....3119
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device....3119
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device....3120
OPERATOR CAB....3121
Raising The Operator Cab....3121
Lowering The Operator Cab....3122
Emergency Exit....3122
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM....3123
Seat Bar Inspection....3123
Seat Bar Maintenance....3124
Foot Pedal Clean Out....3124
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....3125
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)....3125
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)....3125
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)....3125
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control....3125
REAR DOOR....3126
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....3126
FUEL SYSTEM....3127
Fuel Specifications....3127
Filling The Fuel Tank....3128
Fuel Filter....3128
Removing Air From The Fuel System....3129
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....3130
Oil Chart....3130
Replacing Oil And Filter....3130
COOLING SYSTEM....3131
Checking The Coolant Level....3131
Propylene Glycol....3131
Cleaning The Cooling System....3131
Removing Coolant From The Cooling System....3131
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT....3132
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....3133
Description....3133
Fuse Location....3133
Electrical System Service....3133
Battery Removal And Installation....3133
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....3134
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....3135
Checking And Adding Fluid....3135
Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Element....3135
Removing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid....3136
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER....3137
TIRE MAINTENANCE....3138
Wheel Nuts....3138
Tire Rotation....3138
Tire Inflation....3138
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)....3139
Checking And Adding Oil....3139
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT....3139
LUBRICATING THE LOADER....3140
PIVOT PINS....3141
BOB-TACH....3142
Inspection And Maintenance....3142
SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS....3144
TROUBLESHOOTING....3146
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE....3146
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....3147
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM....3147
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)....3148
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS....3150
SERVICE SCHEDULE (6708212)....3152
WARNING (6579510)....3154
WARNING (6702255)....3155
WARNING (6710358)....3155
DANGER (6702301)....3156
DANGER (6702302)....3156
WARNING (6717343)....3158
WARNING (6577754)....3158
IMPORTANT (6560573)....3158
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE (6711659)....3158
WARNING (6579511)....3160
SPECIFICATIONS....3162
SKID STEER LOADER....3164
SPECIFICATIONS....3164
Performance....3164
Controls....3165
Engine....3165
Hydraulic System....3166
Electrical....3166
Drive System....3167
Capacities....3167
Tires....3167
Floor Pressure....3167
BOBCAT APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES....3168
BUCKET DESCRIPTIONS....3168
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS....3169
WARRANTY....3170
6901800 (5-07) - 442 Operation & Maintenance Manual....3172
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS....3174
CONTENTS....3176
FOREWORD....3178
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED....3180
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS....3180
MOTOR OIL....3180
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....3182
Excavator Serial Number....3182
Engine Serial Number....3182
DELIVERY REPORT....3183
BOBCAT EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION....3184
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES....3185
Standard Items....3185
Options and Accessories....3185
Other....3185
BOBCAT APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES....3185
BUCKETS AND ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE....3185
SAFETY....3186
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....3188
Before Operation....3188
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility....3189
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator....3189
Fire Prevention....3190
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)....3191
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....3194
INSTRUMENTS AND CONSOLES....3196
Left Console....3196
Right Console....3197
OPERATOR CAB....3200
Description....3200
Entering And Exiting The Excavator....3200
Raising And Lowering The Left Console....3200
Emergency Exit....3201
Cab Door....3201
Front Window....3202
Front Window Ventilation....3203
Top Window....3204
Wiper/Washer Fluid Reservoir....3204
Operation And Maintenance Manual Compartment (Early Models)....3204
Heating, Air Conditioning And Ventilation (Early Models)....3205
Heating, Air Conditioning And Ventilation (Later Models)....3206
STEERING LEVERS/FOOT PEDALS....3207
Forward And Reverse Travel....3207
Turning....3207
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS....3209
ISO Control Pattern....3209
Standard Control Pattern....3210
Quick Couplers....3211
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure....3214
Auxiliary Hydraulics....3215
Upperstructure Slew Brake....3216
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow Control (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3216
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow Control (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001 & Above)....3217
BLADE CONTROL LEVER....3218
Operation....3218
BOOM SWING PEDAL....3219
Operation....3219
DAILY INSPECTION....3220
PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE....3222
STARTING THE ENGINE....3225
Key Switch....3225
Cold Temperature Starting Procedure....3226
OPERATING PROCEDURE....3227
Operating On Public Roads....3227
Lifting A Load....3227
Excavating....3228
Boom Offset....3230
Backfilling....3231
Driving The Excavator....3231
Operating On Slopes....3232
Operating In Water....3234
PARKING THE EXCAVATOR....3234
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR....3235
LIFTING THE EXCAVATOR....3236
ATTACHMENTS....3237
Bucket And Ripper Tooth Installation....3237
Bucket And Ripper Tooth Removal....3238
Tilt Bucket Installation....3239
Tilt Bucket Removal....3240
Tilt Bucket Operation....3241
Clamshell Bucket Installation....3242
Clamshell Bucket Removal....3245
Clamshell Bucket Operation....3246
Lifting The Clamshell Bucket....3248
Fastening The Clamshell Bucket To The Transport Vehicle....3249
Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Installation....3250
Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Removal....3251
Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Attachment Installation....3252
Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Attachment Removal....3254
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....3256
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....3258
SERVICE SCHEDULE....3260
REAR COVER....3261
Opening And Closing The Rear Cover....3261
RIGHT SIDE COVER....3261
Opening And Closing The Right Side Cover....3261
AIR CLEANER....3262
Daily Check....3262
Replacing The Filters....3262
FRESH AIR FILTER....3264
Removal And Installation (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3264
Removal And Installation (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001 & Above)....3264
FUEL SYSTEM....3265
Fuel Specifications....3265
Filling The Fuel Tank....3265
Removing Water From The Pre-Filter (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3266
Pre-Filter Removal (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3267
Pre-Filter Installation (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3269
Pre-Filter Removal And Installation (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001 & Above)....3270
Fuel Filter Removal And Installation....3270
Draining The Fuel Tank....3271
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....3272
Checking Engine Oil....3272
Oil Chart....3272
Replacing Oil And Filter....3273
COOLING SYSTEM....3275
Cleaning The Cooling System....3275
Checking Coolant Level (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3275
Replacing The Coolant (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3276
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....3278
Description....3278
Fuse And Relay Location (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3278
Fuse And Relay Location (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001 & Above)....3281
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....3284
Removing And Installing The Battery....3286
ALTERNATOR BELT....3288
Adjusting Belt Tension....3288
FAN / FUEL PUMP BELT (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3288
Adjusting Belt Tension....3288
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001 & Above)....3289
Adjusting Belt Tension....3289
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....3290
Checking And Adding Hydraulic Oil....3290
Replacing The Hydraulic Oil....3291
Hydraulic Filter Removal (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3292
Hydraulic Filter Installation (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3293
Hydraulic Filter Removal (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001 & Above)....3294
Hydraulic Filter Installation (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001 & Above)....3295
Diagnostic Couplers (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3297
Diagnostic Couplers (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001 & Above)....3297
TRACK TENSION....3298
Rubber Track Clearance....3298
Steel Track Clearance....3300
Adjustment....3301
TRAVEL MOTOR....3303
Checking Oil Level....3303
Draining The Travel Motor....3303
LUBRICATING THE EXCAVATOR....3304
LUBRICATING THE ATTACHMENTS....3308
Tilt Bucket Lubrication....3308
Clamshell Bucket Lubrication....3309
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS....3310
WARNING (6813577)....3312
LIFT CHART (6813628)....3313
SERVICE SCHEDULE (6814224)....3316
WARNING (6807776)....3319
WARNING (6813581, 6813576, 6804233)....3322
UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS (6589129)....3323
COOLANT (6811054)....3323
MECHANICAL SPRING LOADED COUPLER (7130241)....3324
SPECIFICATIONS....3328
SPECIFICATIONS....3330
Excavator Machine Dimensions....3330
Performance Specifications....3331
Controls....3331
Engine (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3331
Engine (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001 & Above)....3331
Hydraulic System (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3332
Hydraulic System (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001& Above)....3332
Hydraulic Cylinders....3332
Hydraulic Cycle Times....3332
Drive System....3333
Undercarriage....3333
Track....3333
Electrical System....3333
FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS....3334
Chart (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3334
Chart (S/N 528611001 & Above and S/N 528911001 & Above)....3335
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS....3336
6901801 (5-10) - 442 Service Manual....3340
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....3342
ALPHABETICAL INDEX....3344
CONTENTS....3346
FOREWORD....3348
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....3350
FIRE PREVENTION....3352
Maintenance....3352
Operation....3352
Electrical....3352
Hydraulic System....3352
Fueling....3352
Starting....3352
Spark Arrestor Exhaust System....3352
Welding And Grinding....3353
Fire Extinguishers....3353
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....3354
Excavator Serial Number....3354
Engine Serial Number....3354
DELIVERY REPORT....3355
BOBCAT EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION....3356
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE....3358
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE EXCAVATOR....3362
Procedure....3362
LIFTING THE EXCAVATOR....3364
Procedure....3364
OPERATOR CAB....3366
Description....3366
Entering And Exiting The Excavator....3366
Raising And Lowering The Left Console....3366
Emergency Exit....3367
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR....3368
REAR COVER....3370
Opening And Closing The Rear Cover....3370
RIGHT SIDE COVER....3372
Opening And Closing The Right Side Cover....3372
SERVICE SCHEDULE....3374
AIR CLEANER....3376
Daily Check....3376
Replacing The Filters....3376
FRESH AIR FILTER (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....3380
Removal And Installation....3380
FRESH AIR FILTER (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....3382
Removal And Installation....3382
COOLING SYSTEM....3384
Cleaning The Cooling System....3384
Checking Coolant Level (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3384
Replacing The Coolant (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3385
FUEL SYSTEM....3388
Fuel Specifications....3388
Filling The Fuel Tank....3388
Removing Water From The Pre-Filter (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3389
Pre-Filter Removal (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3390
Pre-Filter Installation (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3391
Pre-Filter Removal And Installation (S/N 528911001 & Above And S/N 528611001 & Above)....3393
Fuel Filter Removal And Installation....3394
Draining The Fuel Tank....3395
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....3396
Checking Engine Oil....3396
Replacing Oil And Filter....3397
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....3400
Checking And Adding Hydraulic Oil....3400
Replacing The Hydraulic Oil....3401
Hydraulic Filter Removal (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3402
Hydraulic Filter Installation (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3403
Hydraulic Filter Removal (S/N 528911001 & Above And S/N 528611001 & Above)....3405
Hydraulic Filter Installation (S/N 528911001 & Above And S/N 528611001 & Above)....3406
Diagnostic Couplers (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3408
Diagnostic Couplers (S/N 528911001 & Above And S/N 528611001 & Above)....3409
LUBRICATION OF THE EXCAVATOR....3410
TRAVEL MOTOR....3414
Checking Oil Level....3414
Draining The Travel Motor....3414
ALTERNATOR BELT....3416
Adjusting Belt Tension....3416
FAN/FUEL PUMP BELT....3418
Adjusting Belt Tension (S/N 522311001 & Above)....3418
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....3420
Adjusting Belt Tension....3420
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....3422
Adjusting Belt Tension....3422
CAB TILT PROCEDURE....3424
Installing The Cab Tilt Hinges....3424
Tilting The Cab....3425
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....3432
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS....3440
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....3444
Troubleshooting Chart....3444
Description....3449
BOOM CYLINDER....3452
Testing....3452
Removal And Installation....3454
Parts Identification....3458
Disassembly....3459
Assembly....3464
ARM CYLINDER....3470
Testing....3470
Removal And Installation....3470
Parts Identification....3474
Disassembly....3475
Assembly....3480
BOOM OFFSET CYLINDER....3486
Testing....3486
Removal And Installation....3489
Parts Identification....3493
Disassembly....3494
Assembly....3498
BUCKET CYLINDER....3506
Testing....3506
Removal And Installation....3506
Parts Identification....3510
Disassembly....3511
Assembly....3515
BLADE CYLINDER....3522
Testing....3522
Removal And Installation....3523
Parts Identification....3525
Disassembly....3526
Assembly....3531
RELIEF VALVES....3538
Description....3538
Testing The Three Spool Control Valve Main Relief Valve....3539
Adjusting The Three Spool Control Valve Main Relief Valve....3539
PORT RELIEF VALVES....3540
Adjustment Procedure....3540
PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND 528611001 & ABOVE)....3542
Description....3542
Testing....3542
Adjustment....3543
PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....3544
Description....3544
Testing....3544
Adjustment....3545
DUMP VALVE....3546
Description....3546
Testing....3546
Adjustment....3546
Removal And Installation....3547
Parts Identification....3548
Disassembly And Assembly....3549
SIX SPOOL HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....3554
Removal And Installation....3554
Control Valve Identification....3558
Disassembly And Assembly....3559
Left Travel And Right Travel Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly....3562
Boom, Arm, Bucket And Auxiliary Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly....3565
Inlet Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly....3570
THREE SPOOL HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....3572
Removal And Installation....3572
Parts Identification....3574
Disassembly And Assembly....3575
Boom Offset And Blade Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly....3577
Inlet/Upperstructure Swing Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly....3581
HYDRAULIC PISTON PUMP (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....3586
Hydraulic Pump Work Sheet....3586
Testing Information....3589
Pump Testing....3591
Load Sense Relief Valve Adjustment....3594
Removal And Installation....3600
Coupler Removal And Installation....3603
Torque Limiter Valve Parts Identification....3604
Torque Limiter Valve Removal and Installation....3605
Torque Limiter Valve Disassembly....3606
Torque Limiter Valve Assembly....3610
Initial Torque Limiter Valve Setting....3614
Pump Control Parts Identification....3616
Pump Control Removal And Installation....3617
Pump Control Disassembly And Assembly....3618
Parts Identification....3623
Disassembly....3624
Assembly....3633
HYDRAULIC GEAR PUMP (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....3644
Removal And Installation....3644
Parts Identification....3645
Disassembly....3646
Assembly....3655
HYDRAULIC PISTON PUMP (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....3664
Hydraulic Pump Work Sheet....3664
Testing Information....3667
Pump Testing....3668
Load Sense Relief Valve Adjustment....3671
Removal And Installation....3676
Coupler Removal And Installation....3678
Torque Limiter Valve Parts Identification....3679
Torque Limiter Valve Removal and Installation....3680
Torque Limiter Valve Disassembly....3681
Torque Limiter Valve Assembly....3685
Initial Torque Limiter Valve Setting....3689
Pump Control Parts Identification....3691
Pump Control Removal And Installation....3692
Pump Control Disassembly And Assembly....3693
Parts Identification....3698
Disassembly....3699
Assembly....3708
HYDRAULIC GEAR PUMP (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....3718
Removal And Installation....3718
Parts Identification....3720
Disassembly....3721
Assembly....3724
ACCUMULATOR (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....3728
Description....3728
Removal And Installation....3728
ACCUMULATOR (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....3730
Description....3730
Removal And Installation....3730
TRAVEL MOTOR....3732
Removal And Installation....3732
Parts Identification....3733
Disassembly....3734
Assembly....3751
SWIVEL JOINT....3770
Removal And Installation....3770
Parts Identification....3772
Disassembly And Assembly....3773
SWING MOTOR....3776
Removal And Installation....3776
Parts Identification....3778
Disassembly....3779
Assembly....3785
SWING MOTOR DRIVE CARRIER....3792
Removal And Installation....3792
Parts Identification....3794
Disassembly....3795
Assembly....3804
SWING BRAKE VALVE....3818
Removal And Installation....3818
Parts Identification....3819
Disassembly And Assembly....3820
SWING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE....3822
Removal And Installation....3822
SWING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE (CONT’D)....3823
Parts Identification....3823
Disassembly And Assembly....3824
JOYSTICK CONTROL PATTERN SELECTOR VALVE....3826
Removal And Installation....3826
Parts Identification....3827
Disassembly And Assembly....3828
JOYSTICK LOCKOUT/TWO SPEED VALVE (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....3830
Removal And Installation....3830
Parts Identification....3831
Disassembly And Assembly....3832
JOYSTICK LOCKOUT/TWO SPEED VALVE (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....3834
Removal And Installation....3834
Parts Identification....3836
Disassembly And Assembly....3837
RIGHT CONTROL LEVER (JOYSTICK)....3842
Testing....3842
Handle Removal And Installation....3843
Removal And Installation....3844
Parts Identification....3846
Disassembly And Assembly....3847
LEFT CONTROL LEVER (JOYSTICK)....3852
Testing....3852
Handle Removal And Installation....3853
Removal And Installation....3854
Parts Identification....3856
Disassembly and Assembly....3857
TRAVEL LEVER/FOOT PEDAL VALVE....3862
Left Travel Lever/Foot Pedal Valve Removal And Installation....3862
Right Travel Lever/Foot Pedal Valve Removal And Installation....3863
Parts Identification....3865
Disassembly And Assembly....3866
HYDRAULIC FILTER MOUNT....3870
Removal And Installation....3870
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR....3872
Removal And Installation....3872
OIL COOLER....3878
Description....3878
SECONDARY FRONT AUXILIARY VALVE....3880
Removal And Installation....3880
Parts Identification....3881
Disassembly And Assembly....3882
HYDRAULIC BREAKER APPLICATION VALVE (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....3886
Removal And Installation....3886
Parts Identification....3887
Disassembly And Assembly....3888
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL VALVE (S/ N 522311001 & ABOVE)....3890
Removal And Installation....3890
Parts Identification....3891
Disassembly And Assembly....3892
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL/ HYDRAULIC BREAKER APPLICATION VALVE (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....3894
Removal And Installation....3894
Parts Identification....3895
Disassembly And Assembly....3896
BLADE VALVE....3900
Removal And Installation....3900
Parts Identification....3901
Disassembly And Assembly....3902
BLADE FLOAT VALVE....3906
Removal And Installation....3906
Parts Identification....3907
Disassembly And Assembly....3908
BOOM OFFSET VALVE....3912
Removal And Installation....3912
Parts Identification....3913
Disassembly And Assembly....3914
BOOM LOAD HOLDING VALVE....3920
Removal And Installation....3920
Parts Identification....3921
Disassembly....3922
Assembly....3929
OIL TEMPERATURE REGULATOR....3936
Description....3936
Removal And Installation....3936
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS SELECTOR VALVE....3938
Removal And Installation....3938
HYDRAULIC PISTON PUMP DRIVE COUPLER....3940
Removal And Installation....3940
UNDERCARRIAGE....3942
BLADE....3944
Removal And Installation....3944
TRACKS....3946
Track Lug Height....3946
Rubber Track Clearance....3947
Steel Track Clearance....3948
Track Adjustment....3949
Rubber Track Removal And Installation....3951
TRACK FRAME....3954
Disassembly And Assembly....3954
Drive Sprocket Removal And Installation....3958
TRACK IDLER....3960
Parts Identification....3960
Disassembly....3961
Assembly....3964
UPPER TRACK ROLLER....3970
Parts Identification....3970
Disassembly....3971
Assembly....3973
LOWER TRACK ROLLER....3978
Parts Identification....3978
Disassembly....3979
Assembly....3982
GREASE CYLINDER....3988
Parts Identification....3988
Disassembly....3989
Assembly....3990
TRACK DAMAGE IDENTIFICATION....3992
Cutting Of Steel Cords....3992
Abrasion Of Embedded Metals....3993
Separation Of Embedded Metals....3994
Separation Of Embedded Metals Due To Corrosion....3995
Cuts On The Lug Side Rubber....3996
Cracks On The Lug Side Rubber Due To Fatigue....3997
Lug Abrasion....3998
Cracks And Cuts On The Lug Side Rubber....3999
Abrasion Of The Track Roller Side....4000
Cuts On The Edges Of Track Roller Side....4001
UPPERSTRUCTURE & SWING SECTION....4004
UPPERSTRUCTURE....4006
Removal And Installation....4006
Swing Bearing Removal And Installation....4011
CAB....4014
Removal And Installation....4014
Door Removal And Installation....4021
Front Window Removal And Installation....4022
Front Window Disassembly And Assembly (S/N 522311001 & Above)....4027
Front Window Gas Strut Removal And Installation....4030
Front Window Pivot Frame Removal And Installation....4031
Lower Front Widow Removal And Installation....4032
Door, Left Side, Right Side And Rear Window Removal....4033
Door, Left Side, Right Side And Rear Window Installation....4034
Cab Visor Removal And Installation....4036
Top Window Removal And Installation....4037
SEAT AND SEAT MOUNT....4038
Removal And Installation....4038
RIGHT CONSOLE....4040
Description....4040
LEFT CONSOLE....4042
Removal And Installation....4042
Disassembly And Assembly....4047
Console Lockout Switch Removal And Installation....4049
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....4050
Removal And Installation....4050
Disassembly And Assembly....4052
CONTROL LEVERS....4054
Description....4054
FUEL TANK....4056
Removal And Installation....4056
HORN....4060
Removal And Installation....4060
SWING FRAME....4062
Removal And Installation....4062
Bushing Removal And Installation....4066
FLOOR MAT....4068
Removal And Installation....4068
BOOM....4070
Removal And Installation....4070
Bushing Removal And Installation....4077
ARM....4078
Removal And Installation....4078
Bushing Removal And Installation....4081
BUCKET....4082
Removal And Installation....4082
REAR COVER....4084
Removal And Installation....4084
RIGHT SIDE COVER....4086
Removal And Installation....4086
COUNTERWEIGHT....4090
Removal And Installation....4090
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS....4094
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....4096
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION....4105
Troubleshooting Chart....4105
Description....4106
Fuse And Relay Location (S/N 522311001 & Above)....4107
Fuse And Relay Location (S/N 528911001 & Above And S/N 528611001 & Above)....4109
BATTERY....4113
Servicing....4113
Removal And Installation....4114
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....4116
ALTERNATOR....4119
Removal And Installation (S/N 522311001 & Above)....4119
Removal And Installation (S/N 528911001 & Above And 528611001 & Above)....4121
Parts Identification....4123
Alternator Identification....4124
Charging System Check....4125
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test....4127
Disassembly....4129
Stator Continuity Test....4135
Stator Ground Test....4135
Rotor Continuity Test....4135
Rotor Ground Test....4136
Capacitor Continuity Test....4136
Assembly....4137
STARTER....4145
Removal And Installation (S/N 522311001 & Above)....4145
Removal And Installation (S/N 528911001 & Above And S/N 528611001 & Above)....4146
Parts Identification (All Models)....4147
Disassembly (All Models)....4148
Inspection And Repair (All Models)....4156
Assembly (All Models)....4158
STARTER (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE & S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4169
Removal And Installation....4169
FRONT CAB LIGHT....4171
Removal And Installation....4171
Disassembly And Assembly....4172
TWO SPEED SWITCH....4175
Removal And Installation....4175
FUEL LEVEL SENDER....4177
Removal And Installation....4177
WIPER MOTOR....4179
Removal And Installation....4179
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH....4181
Removal And Installation....4181
INSTRUMENT PANEL....4183
Removal And Installation....4183
E-Prom Information....4184
ENGINE SERVICE....4185
TROUBLESHOOTING....4189
Chart....4189
MUFFLER (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4191
Removal And Installation....4191
MUFFLER (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4195
Removal And Installation....4195
AIR CLEANER....4197
Removal And Installation....4197
RADIATOR/OIL COOLER (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4199
Removal And Installation....4199
RADIATOR/OIL COOLER (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4207
Removal And Installation....4207
Hydraulic Check Valve Removal And Installation....4211
Hydraulic Check Valve Disassembly And Assembly....4212
ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTING (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4213
Engine Compression Checking....4213
Checking the Glow Plugs....4215
Glow Plug Removal And Installation....4216
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Checking....4217
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Removal And Installation....4218
Fuel Injection Pump Removal....4219
Fuel Injection Pump Timing....4221
Fuel Injection Pump Installation....4227
Fuel Injector, Checking....4230
Fuel Injector Disassembly....4231
Fuel Injector Assembly....4233
Valve Clearance Adjustment....4235
Thermostat....4236
ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTING (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4237
Engine Compression Checking....4237
Checking the Manifold Heater....4239
Manifold Heater Removal And Installation....4240
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Checking....4241
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Removal And Installation....4242
Fuel Injection Pump Removal....4243
Fuel Injection Pump Timing....4245
Fuel Injection Pump Installation....4246
Fuel Injector Removal And Installation....4249
Fuel Injector Removal And Installation (Cont’d)....4250
Fuel Injector, Checking....4250
Fuel Injector Disassembly....4251
Fuel Injector Assembly....4253
Timing Belt Inspection....4255
Timing Belt Removal....4256
Timing Belt Installation....4258
Valve Clearance Adjustment....4264
Valve Timing, Checking....4265
Thermostat, Oil Pressure Control Valves & Heater Connections....4267
Aneroid Device....4270
ENGINE (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4273
Removal And Installation....4273
ENGINE (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4283
Removal And Installation....4283
FLYWHEEL (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4289
Removal And Installation....4289
Flywheel Ring Gear....4290
FLYWHEEL (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4291
Removal And Installation....4291
Flywheel Ring Gear....4292
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4293
Deutz Engine Tools Identification Chart....4293
Disassembly....4294
Assembly....4301
Cylinder, Checking....4339
Camshaft Bearing, Checking....4340
Camshaft Bearing, Removal And Installation....4341
Balancing Shaft Bearing, Checking (If Equipped)....4342
Balancing Shaft Bearing, Removal And Installation....4343
Control Rod Guide Bushing Installation....4344
Rear Cover Seal Removal And Installation....4346
Rear Cover Seal Removal And Installation (Cont’d)....4347
Crankshaft, Checking....4348
Connecting Rod, Checking....4350
Piston, Checking....4353
Piston Pin, Checking....4354
Piston Rings Installation....4355
Piston Installation On The Connecting Rod....4356
Cylinder Head Disassembly....4357
Valves, Checking....4358
Valve Clearance Adjustment....4359
Cylinder Head Assembly....4360
Rocker Arm And Bracket, Checking....4361
Front Cover Disassembly....4362
Front Cover Assembly....4363
Turbo Charger Removal and Installation....4364
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4367
Deutz Engine Tools Identification Chart....4367
Disassembly....4368
Assembly....4375
Cylinder, Checking....4394
Camshaft Bearing, Checking....4395
Camshaft Bearing, Removal And Installation....4396
Control Rod Guide Bushing Removal....4397
Control Rod Guide Bushing Installation....4399
Rear Cover Seal Removal And Installation....4404
Crankshaft, Checking....4405
Connecting Rod, Checking....4407
Piston, Checking....4410
Piston Pin, Checking....4411
Piston Rings Installation....4412
Piston Installation On The Connecting Rod....4413
Cylinder Head Disassembly....4414
Valves, Checking....4415
Valve Clearance Adjustment....4416
Cylinder Head Assembly....4417
Rocker Arm And Bracket, Checking....4419
Front Cover Disassembly....4420
Front Cover Assembly....4426
Turbo Charger Removal and Installation....4436
Crankshaft Gear Mounting Bolt Torque Procedure....4438
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING....4441
EVAPORATOR/HEATER UNIT (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4445
Removal And Installation....4445
EVAPORATOR/HEATER UNIT (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND 528611001 & ABOVE)....4447
Removal And Installation....4447
Disassembly And Assembly....4451
HEATER/AC FAN....4457
Removal And Installation....4457
Resistor Removal And Installation....4459
HEATER VALVE....4461
Removal And Installation....4461
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FLOW....4464
Principles....4464
Chart....4465
COMPONENTS (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4467
Identification....4467
COMPONENTS (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND 52864001 & ABOVE)....4469
Identification....4469
SAFETY....4473
Safety Equipment....4473
REGULAR MAINTENANCE....4475
Heater Air Filter....4475
Air Conditioning Compressor Belt....4475
Cleaning The Condenser....4476
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING....4477
Poor A/C Performance....4477
Compressor Drive Belt Inspection....4478
Cleaning The A/C Evaporator Coil & Heater Coil (S/N 522311001 & Above)....4478
Cleaning The A/C Evaporator Coil And Heater Coil (S/N 528911001 & Above And 528611001 & Above)....4479
Checking The Electrical System....4481
Engine Coolant Bypassing The Heater Valve....4490
GENERAL AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE GUIDELINES....4493
Compressor Oil....4493
Compressor Oil Check....4493
Component Replacement And Refrigeration Leaks....4495
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART....4497
Blower Motor Does Not Operate....4497
Gauge Pressure Related Troubleshooting....4498
TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE....4501
Chart....4501
AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE....4503
Chart....4503
SYSTEM CHARGING AND RECLAMATION....4505
Reclamation Procedure....4505
COMPRESSOR (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4509
Removal And Installation....4509
COMPRESSOR (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4511
Removal And Installation....4511
Parts Identification....4512
Compressor Clutch Disassembly And Assembly....4513
CONDENSER (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4517
Removal And Installation....4517
CONDENSOR (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4519
Removal And Installation....4519
RECEIVER/DRYER (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4521
Removal And Installation....4521
RECEIVER/DRYER (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND 528611001 & ABOVE))....4523
Removal And Installation....4523
PRESSURE SWITCH (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4525
Removal And Installation....4525
PRESSURE SWITCH (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND 528611001 & ABOVE)....4527
Removal And Installation....4527
HEATER COIL/EVAPORATOR....4529
Removal And Installation....4529
THERMOSTAT....4531
Removal And Installation....4531
EXPANSION VALVE....4533
Removal And Installation....4533
UPGRADED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM....4535
Evaporator Unit Removal And Installation....4535
Disassembly And Assembly....4538
Thermostat Removal And Installation....4541
Evaporator Removal And Installation....4541
Fan Removal And Installation....4542
Switch Removal And Installation....4542
SPECIFICATIONS....4543
HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS....4545
Machine Dimensions....4545
Performance....4546
Controls....4546
Engine (S/N 522311001 & Above)....4546
Engine (S/N 528911001 & Above And S/N 528611001 & Above)....4547
Electrical....4547
Hydraulic System (S/N 522311001 & Above)....4547
Hydraulic System (S/N 528911001 & Above And S/N 528611001 & Above)....4548
Hydraulic Cycle Times....4548
Swing System....4548
Hydraulic Cylinders....4548
Drive System....4549
Brakes....4549
Undercarriage....4549
Track....4549
Capacities (S/N 522311001 & Above)....4550
Capacities (S/N 528911001 & Above And S/N 528611001 & Above)....4550
Digging Force....4550
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4551
General....4551
Fuel System....4551
Valve, Valve Guide and Seat Insert....4552
Piston And Rings....4553
Connecting Rod....4554
Cylinder Head and Block....4554
Crankshaft And Main Bearings....4555
Camshaft And Bearings....4556
Oil Pump....4556
Governor....4556
Engine Balancing Shaft And Bearings....4556
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4557
General....4557
Fuel System....4557
Valve, Valve Guide and Seat Insert....4558
Piston And Rings....4559
Connecting Rod....4560
Cylinder Head and Block....4560
Crankshaft And Main Bearings....4561
Camshaft And Bearings....4562
Oil Pump....4562
ENGINE BOLT TORQUE (S/N 522311001 & ABOVE)....4563
Specifications....4563
ENGINE BOLT TORQUE (S/N 528911001 & ABOVE AND S/N 528611001 & ABOVE)....4567
Specifications....4567
EXCAVATOR BOLT TORQUE....4571
Specifications....4571
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS....4573
Torque For General SAE Bolts....4573
Torque For General Metric Bolts....4573
HYDRAULIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS....4575
Specifications....4575
FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS....4577
Chart (S/N 522311001 & Above)....4577
Chart (S/N 528911001 & Above And S/N 528611001 & Above)....4579
CONVERSIONS....4581
Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents....4581
U.S. To Metric Conversion....4582
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS....4583
SMR-1....4583
SMR-2....4585
SMR-3....4587
SMR-4....4589
SMR-5....4591
SMR-6....4593
SMR-7....4595
SMR-8....4597
6987203 (5-09) - 442 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual....4599
CONTENTS....4603
FOREWORD....4605
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED....4607
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS....4607
ENGINE OIL....4607
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....4609
Excavator Serial Number....4609
Engine Serial Number....4609
DELIVERY REPORT....4609
EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION....4610
FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS....4611
Standard Items....4611
Options and Accessories....4611
Attachments....4611
Buckets Available....4611
Falling Object Guards (FOGS)....4612
Special Applications Kit....4612
Special Applications Kit Inspection And Maintenance....4612
SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES....4613
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....4615
Before Operation....4615
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility....4616
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator....4616
Avoid Silica Dust....4617
FIRE PREVENTION....4617
Maintenance....4617
Operation....4617
Electrical....4617
Hydraulic System....4618
Fueling....4618
Starting....4618
Spark Arrestor Exhaust System....4618
Welding And Grinding....4618
Fire Extinguishers....4618
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)....4619
PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS....4621
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....4623
INSTRUMENTS AND CONSOLES....4625
Left Console....4625
Right Console....4626
Raising And Lowering The Left Console....4628
OPERATOR CAB....4629
Description....4629
Cab Door....4629
Front Window....4630
Front Window Ventilation....4631
Right Side Windows....4632
Wiper/Washer Fluid Reservoir....4632
Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning Duct....4633
TRAVEL CONTROLS....4634
Description....4634
Forward And Reverse Travel....4634
Turning....4634
EMERGENCY EXIT....4636
Right Side Window....4636
Front Window....4636
MOTION ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)....4637
Operation....4637
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS....4638
Description....4638
Standard Control Pattern....4638
ISO Control Pattern....4639
Quick Couplers....4640
Auxiliary Hydraulics....4643
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure....4644
Upperstructure Slew Brake....4645
BLADE CONTROL LEVER....4646
Operation....4646
BOOM SWING PEDAL....4646
Operation....4646
DAILY INSPECTION....4647
Daily Inspection And Maintenance....4648
PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE....4649
Operation And Maintenance Manual And Operator’s Handbook Locations....4649
Entering And Exiting The Excavator....4649
Seat Adjustment....4650
Seat Belt Adjustment....4651
Control Console....4652
STARTING THE ENGINE....4653
Key Switch....4653
Cold Temperature Starting Procedure....4654
STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE EXCAVATOR....4655
Procedure....4655
ATTACHMENTS....4656
Bucket And Ripper Tooth Installation....4656
Bucket And Ripper Tooth Removal....4657
Tilt Bucket Installation....4658
Tilt Bucket Removal....4659
Tilt Bucket Operation....4660
Clamshell Bucket Installation....4661
Clamshell Bucket Removal....4664
Clamshell Bucket Operation....4665
Lifting The Clamshell Bucket....4667
Fastening The Clamshell Bucket To The Transport Vehicle....4668
Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Installation....4669
Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Removal....4670
Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Attachment Installation....4671
Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Attachment Removal....4673
OPERATING PROCEDURE....4674
Inspect The Work Area....4674
Lowering The Work Equipment (Engine STOPPED)....4674
Operating On Public Roads....4674
Lifting A Load....4675
Excavating....4676
Boom Swing....4678
Backfilling....4679
Driving The Excavator....4679
Operating On Slopes....4680
Operating In Water....4682
TOWING THE EXCAVATOR....4682
Procedure....4682
LIFTING THE EXCAVATOR....4683
Procedure....4683
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRAILER....4684
Loading And Unloading....4684
Fastening....4684
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE....4685
SERVICE SCHEDULE....4689
Chart....4689
CONTROL CONSOLE LOCKOUTS....4690
Inspection And Maintenance....4690
SEAT BELT....4691
Inspection And Maintenance....4691
MOTION ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)....4692
Description....4692
Inspecting....4692
Adjustment....4692
REAR COVER....4694
Opening And Closing....4694
RIGHT SIDE COVER....4694
Opening And Closing....4694
AIR CLEANER SERVICE....4695
Daily Check....4695
Replacing Filter Elements....4695
FRESH AIR FILTER....4697
Removal And Installation....4697
FUEL SYSTEM....4698
Fuel Specifications....4698
Biodiesel Blend Fuel....4698
Filling The Fuel Tank....4699
Pre-Filter Removal And Installation (If Equipped)....4699
Fuel Filter Removal And Installation....4700
Draining The Fuel Tank....4701
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....4702
Checking Engine Oil....4702
Oil Chart....4702
Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter....4703
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM....4705
Cleaning....4705
Checking Level....4705
Removing And Replacing Coolant....4706
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM....4708
Description....4708
Fuse And Relay Location....4709
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....4711
Removing And Installing Battery....4713
ALTERNATOR BELT....4715
Adjusting Belt Tension....4715
FAN BELT....4715
Adjusting Belt Tension....4715
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT....4716
Adjusting Belt Tension....4716
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....4717
Checking And Adding Hydraulic Oil....4717
Replacing The Hydraulic Oil....4718
Hydraulic Filter Removal....4719
Hydraulic Filter Installation....4720
Diagnostic Couplers....4721
TRACK TENSION....4722
Rubber Track Clearance....4722
Steel Track Clearance....4724
Adjustment....4725
TRAVEL MOTOR....4727
Checking Oil Level....4727
Draining The Travel Motor....4727
LUBRICATING THE EXCAVATOR....4728
Lubrication Locations....4728
LUBRICATING THE ATTACHMENTS....4732
Tilt Bucket Lubrication....4732
Clamshell Bucket Lubrication....4733
EXCAVATOR STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE....4734
Storage....4734
Return to Service....4734
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS....4735
WARNING (6813577)....4737
LIFT CHART (6813628)....4738
SERVICE SCHEDULE (6814224)....4741
WARNING (6807776)....4744
WARNING (6813581, 6813576, 6804233)....4747
UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS (6589129)....4748
COOLANT (6811054)....4748
MECHANICAL SPRING LOADED COUPLER (7130241)....4749
SPECIFICATIONS....4751
SPECIFICATIONS....4753
Excavator Machine Dimensions....4753
Performance Specifications....4754
Controls....4754
Engine....4754
Hydraulic System....4755
Hydraulic Cylinders....4755
Hydraulic Cycle Times....4756
Electrical System....4756
Drive System....4756
Undercarriage....4756
Capacities....4756
Tracks....4757
WARRANTY....4759
WARRANTY....4761
ALPHABETICAL INDEX....4763
6987204 (5-10) - 442 Compact Excavator Service Manual....4765
MAINTENANCE SAFETY....4767
ALPHABETICAL INDEX....4769
CONTENTS....4771
FOREWORD....4772
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....4774
FIRE PREVENTION....4776
Maintenance....4776
Operation....4776
Electrical....4776
Hydraulic System....4776
Fueling....4776
Starting....4776
Spark Arrestor Exhaust System....4776
Welding And Grinding....4777
Fire Extinguishers....4777
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS....4778
Excavator Serial Number....4778
Engine Serial Number....4778
DELIVERY REPORT....4779
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE....4781
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE EXCAVATOR....4783
Procedure....4783
LIFTING THE EXCAVATOR....4785
Procedure....4785
OPERATOR CAB....4787
Description....4787
Entering And Exiting The Excavator....4787
Raising And Lowering The Left Console....4787
Emergency Exit....4788
TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR....4789
REAR COVER....4791
Opening And Closing The Rear Cover....4791
RIGHT SIDE COVER....4793
Opening And Closing The Right Side Cover....4793
SERVICE SCHEDULE....4795
AIR CLEANER....4797
Daily Check....4797
Replacing The Filters....4797
FRESH AIR FILTER....4799
Removal And Installation....4799
COOLING SYSTEM....4801
Cleaning The Cooling System....4801
Checking Coolant Level....4801
Replacing The Coolant....4802
FUEL SYSTEM....4805
Fuel Specifications....4805
Filling The Fuel Tank....4805
Pre-Filter Removal And Installation....4806
Fuel Filter Removal And Installation....4806
Draining The Fuel Tank....4806
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM....4809
Checking Engine Oil....4809
Oil Chart....4809
Replacing Oil And Filter....4809
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....4811
Checking And Adding Hydraulic Oil....4811
Replacing The Hydraulic Oil....4812
Hydraulic Filter Removal....4813
Hydraulic Filter Installation....4814
Diagnostic Couplers....4816
LUBRICATION OF THE EXCAVATOR....4817
TRAVEL MOTOR....4821
Checking Oil Level....4821
Draining The Travel Motor....4821
ALTERNATOR BELT....4823
Adjusting Belt Tension....4823
FAN/FUEL PUMP BELT....4825
Adjusting Belt Tension....4825
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT....4827
Adjusting Belt Tension....4827
CAB TILT PROCEDURE....4829
Installing The Cab Tilt Hinges....4829
Tilting The Cab....4830
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....4837
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS....4843
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION....4845
Troubleshooting Chart....4845
Description....4850
BOOM CYLINDER....4853
Testing....4853
Removal And Installation....4855
Parts Identification....4859
Disassembly....4860
Assembly....4865
ARM CYLINDER....4871
Testing....4871
Removal And Installation....4871
Parts Identification....4875
Disassembly....4876
Assembly....4881
BOOM OFFSET CYLINDER....4887
Testing....4887
BOOM OFFSET CYLINDER....4890
Removal And Installation....4890
Parts Identification....4894
Disassembly....4895
Assembly....4899
BUCKET CYLINDER....4907
Testing....4907
Removal And Installation....4907
Parts Identification....4911
Disassembly....4912
Assembly....4916
BLADE CYLINDER....4923
Testing....4923
Removal And Installation....4924
Parts Identification....4926
Disassembly....4927
Assembly....4932
RELIEF VALVES....4939
Description....4939
Testing The Three Spool Control Valve Main Relief Valve....4940
Adjusting The Three Spool Control Valve Main Relief Valve....4940
PORT RELIEF VALVES....4941
Adjustment Procedure....4941
PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE....4943
Description....4943
Testing....4943
Adjustment....4944
DUMP VALVE....4945
Description....4945
Testing....4945
Adjustment....4945
Removal And Installation....4946
Parts Identification....4947
Disassembly And Assembly....4948
SIX SPOOL HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....4953
Removal And Installation....4953
Control Valve Identification....4957
Disassembly And Assembly....4958
Left Travel And Right Travel Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly....4961
Boom, Arm, Bucket And Auxiliary Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly....4964
Inlet Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly....4969
THREE SPOOL HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE....4971
Removal And Installation....4971
Parts Identification....4973
Disassembly And Assembly....4974
Boom Offset And Blade Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly....4976
Inlet/Upperstructure Swing Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly....4980
HYDRAULIC PISTON PUMP....4985
Hydraulic Pump Work Sheet....4985
Testing Information....4988
Pump Testing....4989
Load Sense Relief Valve Adjustment....4992
Removal And Installation....4997
Coupler Removal And Installation....4999
Torque Limiter Valve Parts Identification....5000
Torque Limiter Valve Removal and Installation....5001
Torque Limiter Valve Disassembly....5002
Torque Limiter Valve Assembly....5006
Initial Torque Limiter Valve Setting....5010
Pump Control Parts Identification....5012
Pump Control Removal And Installation....5013
Pump Control Disassembly And Assembly....5014
Parts Identification....5019
Disassembly....5020
Assembly....5029
HYDRAULIC GEAR PUMP....5039
Removal And Installation....5039
Parts Identification....5041
Disassembly....5042
Assembly....5045
ACCUMULATOR....5049
Description....5049
Removal And Installation....5049
TRAVEL MOTOR....5051
Removal And Installation....5051
Parts Identification....5052
Disassembly....5053
Assembly....5070
SWIVEL JOINT....5089
Removal And Installation....5089
Parts Identification....5091
Disassembly And Assembly....5092
SWING MOTOR....5095
Removal And Installation....5095
Parts Identification....5097
Disassembly....5098
Assembly....5104
SWING MOTOR DRIVE CARRIER....5111
Removal And Installation....5111
Parts Identification....5113
Disassembly....5114
Assembly....5123
SWING BRAKE VALVE....5137
Removal And Installation....5137
Parts Identification....5138
Disassembly And Assembly....5139
SWING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE....5141
Removal And Installation....5141
SWING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE (CONT’D)....5142
Parts Identification....5142
Disassembly And Assembly....5143
JOYSTICK CONTROL PATTERN SELECTOR VALVE....5145
Removal And Installation....5145
Parts Identification....5146
Disassembly And Assembly....5147
JOYSTICK LOCKOUT/TWO SPEED VALVE....5149
Removal And Installation....5149
Parts Identification....5151
Disassembly And Assembly....5152
RIGHT CONTROL LEVER (JOYSTICK)....5157
Testing....5157
Handle Removal And Installation....5158
Removal And Installation....5159
Parts Identification....5161
Disassembly And Assembly....5162
LEFT CONTROL LEVER (JOYSTICK)....5167
Testing....5167
Handle Removal And Installation....5168
Removal And Installation....5169
Parts Identification....5171
Disassembly and Assembly....5172
TRAVEL LEVER/FOOT PEDAL VALVE....5177
Left Travel Lever/Foot Pedal Valve Removal And Installation....5177
Right Travel Lever/Foot Pedal Valve Removal And Installation....5178
Parts Identification....5180
Disassembly And Assembly....5181
HYDRAULIC FILTER MOUNT....5185
Removal And Installation....5185
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR....5187
Removal And Installation....5187
OIL COOLER....5193
Description....5193
SECONDARY FRONT AUXILIARY VALVE....5195
Removal And Installation....5195
Parts Identification....5196
Disassembly And Assembly....5197
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL/ HYDRAULIC BREAKER APPLICATION VALVE....5201
Removal And Installation....5201
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC FLOW CONTROL/HYDRAULIC BREAKER APPLICATION VALVE (CONT’D)....5202
Parts Identification....5202
Disassembly And Assembly....5203
BLADE VALVE....5207
Removal And Installation....5207
Parts Identification....5208
Disassembly And Assembly....5209
BLADE FLOAT VALVE....5213
Removal And Installation....5213
Parts Identification....5214
Disassembly And Assembly....5215
BOOM OFFSET VALVE....5219
Removal And Installation....5219
Parts Identification....5220
Disassembly And Assembly....5221
BOOM LOAD HOLDING VALVE....5227
Removal And Installation....5227
Parts Identification....5228
Disassembly....5229
Assembly....5236
OIL TEMPERATURE REGULATOR....5243
Description....5243
Removal And Installation....5243
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS SELECTOR VALVE....5245
Removal And Installation....5245
HYDRAULIC PISTON PUMP DRIVE COUPLER....5247
Removal And Installation....5247
UNDERCARRIAGE....5249
BLADE....5251
Removal And Installation....5251
TRACKS....5253
Track Lug Height....5253
Rubber Track Clearance....5254
Steel Track Clearance....5255
Track Adjustment....5256
Rubber Track Removal And Installation....5258
TRACK FRAME....5261
Disassembly And Assembly....5261
Drive Sprocket Removal And Installation....5264
TRACK IDLER....5265
Parts Identification....5265
Disassembly....5266
Assembly....5270
UPPER TRACK ROLLER....5277
Parts Identification....5277
Disassembly....5278
Assembly....5280
LOWER TRACK ROLLER....5285
Parts Identification....5285
Disassembly....5286
Assembly....5289
GREASE CYLINDER....5295
Parts Identification....5295
Disassembly....5296
Assembly....5297
TRACK DAMAGE IDENTIFICATION....5299
Cutting Of Steel Cords....5299
Abrasion Of Embedded Metals....5300
Separation Of Embedded Metals....5301
Separation Of Embedded Metals Due To Corrosion....5302
Cuts On The Lug Side Rubber....5303
Cracks On The Lug Side Rubber Due To Fatigue....5304
Lug Abrasion....5305
Cracks And Cuts On The Lug Side Rubber....5306
Abrasion Of The Track Roller Side....5307
Cuts On The Edges Of Track Roller Side....5308
UPPERSTRUCTURE & SWING SECTION....5311
UPPERSTRUCTURE....5313
Removal And Installation....5313
Swing Bearing Removal And Installation....5318
CAB....5321
Removal And Installation....5321
Door Removal And Installation....5327
Front Window Removal And Installation....5328
Front Window Gas Strut Removal And Installation....5333
Front Window Pivot Frame Removal And Installation....5334
Lower Front Widow Removal And Installation....5335
Door, Left Side, Right Side And Rear Window Removal....5336
Door, Left Side, Right Side And Rear Window Installation....5337
Cab Visor Removal And Installation....5339
Top Window Removal And Installation....5340
SEAT AND SEAT MOUNT....5341
Removal And Installation....5341
RIGHT CONSOLE....5343
Description....5343
LEFT CONSOLE....5345
Removal And Installation....5345
Disassembly And Assembly....5350
Console Lockout Switch Removal And Installation....5352
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL....5353
Removal And Installation....5353
Disassembly And Assembly....5355
CONTROL LEVERS....5357
Description....5357
FUEL TANK....5359
Removal And Installation....5359
HORN....5363
Removal And Installation....5363
SWING FRAME....5365
Removal And Installation....5365
Bushing Removal And Installation....5369
FLOOR MAT....5371
Removal And Installation....5371
BOOM....5373
Removal And Installation....5373
Bushing Removal And Installation....5380
ARM....5381
Removal And Installation....5381
Bushing Removal And Installation....5384
BUCKET....5385
Removal And Installation....5385
REAR COVER....5387
Removal And Installation....5387
RIGHT SIDE COVER....5389
Removal And Installation....5389
COUNTERWEIGHT....5393
Removal And Installation....5393
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND ANALYSIS....5397
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....5399
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION....5404
Troubleshooting Chart....5404
Description....5405
Fuse And Relay Location....5406
BATTERY....5410
Servicing....5410
Removal And Installation....5411
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)....5413
ALTERNATOR....5416
Removal And Installation....5416
Parts Identification....5418
Alternator Identification....5419
Charging System Check....5419
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test....5421
Disassembly....5423
Stator Continuity Test....5429
Stator Ground Test....5429
Rotor Continuity Test....5429
Rotor Ground Test....5430
Capacitor Continuity Test....5430
Assembly....5431
STARTER....5438
Removal And Installation....5438
Parts Identification....5439
Disassembly....5440
Inspection And Repair....5448
Assembly....5450
FRONT CAB LIGHT....5460
Removal And Installation....5460
Disassembly And Assembly....5461
TWO SPEED SWITCH....5464
Removal And Installation....5464
FUEL LEVEL SENDER....5466
Removal And Installation....5466
WIPER MOTOR....5468
Removal And Installation....5468
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH....5470
Removal And Installation....5470
INSTRUMENT PANEL....5472
Removal And Installation....5472
E-Prom Information....5473
OIL TEMPERATURE COMPONENTS....5474
Sensor Testing....5474
Gauge Testing....5474
ENGINE SERVICE....5476
TROUBLESHOOTING....5478
Chart....5478
MUFFLER....5480
Removal And Installation....5480
AIR CLEANER....5482
Removal And Installation....5482
RADIATOR/OIL COOLER....5484
Removal And Installation....5484
ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTING....5492
Engine Compression Checking....5492
Checking The Manifold Heater....5494
Manifold Heater Removal And Installation....5495
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Checking....5496
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Removal And Installation....5497
Fuel Injection Pump Removal....5498
Fuel Injection Pump Timing....5500
Fuel Injection Pump Installation....5501
Fuel Injector Removal And Installation....5504
Fuel Injector, Checking....5505
Fuel Injector Disassembly....5506
Fuel Injector Assembly....5507
Timing Belt Inspection....5509
Timing Belt Removal....5510
Timing Belt Installation....5512
Valve Clearance Adjustment....5518
Valve Timing, Checking....5519
Aneroid Device....5521
ENGINE....5526
Removal And Installation....5526
FLYWHEEL....5532
Removal And Installation....5532
Flywheel Ring Gear....5533
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE....5534
Deutz Engine Tools Identification Chart....5534
Disassembly....5535
Assembly....5542
Cylinder, Checking....5560
Camshaft Bearing, Checking....5561
Camshaft Bearing, Removal And Installation....5562
Control Rod Guide Bushing Removal....5563
Control Rod Guide Bushing Installation....5565
Rear Cover Seal Removal And Installation....5570
Crankshaft, Checking....5572
Connecting Rod, Checking....5574
Piston, Checking....5577
Piston Pin, Checking....5578
Piston Rings Installation....5579
Piston Installation On The Connecting Rod....5580
Cylinder Head Disassembly....5581
Valves, Checking....5582
Valve Clearance Adjustment....5583
Cylinder Head Assembly....5584
Rocker Arm And Bracket, Checking....5586
Front Cover Disassembly....5587
Front Cover Assembly....5593
Turbo Charger Removal and Installation....5603
Crankshaft Gear Mounting Bolt Torque Procedure....5606
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING....5608
EVAPORATOR UNIT....5610
Removal And Installation....5610
Disassembly And Assembly....5613
Evaporator Removal And Installation....5615
Fan Removal And Installation....5616
Switch Removal And Installation....5616
HEATER UNIT....5618
Removal And Installation....5618
Disassembly And Assembly....5622
HEATER FAN....5628
Removal And Installation....5628
Resistor Removal And Installation....5630
AIR CONDITIONING FAN....5632
Removal And Installation....5632
Switch Removal And Installation....5632
HEATER VALVE....5634
Removal And Installation....5634
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FLOW....5637
Principles....5637
Chart....5638
COMPONENTS....5640
Identification....5640
SAFETY....5644
Safety Equipment....5644
REGULAR MAINTENANCE....5646
Heater Air Filter....5646
Air Conditioning Compressor Belt....5646
Cleaning The Condenser....5647
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING....5648
Poor A/C Performance....5648
Compressor Drive Belt Inspection....5649
Cleaning The Heater Coil....5650
Cleaning The A/C Evaporator Coil....5650
Checking The Electrical System....5651
Engine Coolant Bypassing The Heater Valve....5660
GENERAL AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE GUIDELINES....5662
Compressor Oil....5662
Compressor Oil Check....5662
Component Replacement And Refrigeration Leaks....5664
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART....5666
Blower Motor....5666
Gauge Pressure Related Troubleshooting....5667
TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE....5670
Chart....5670
AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE....5672
Chart....5672
SYSTEM CHARGING AND RECLAMATION....5674
Reclamation Procedure....5674
COMPRESSOR....5678
Removal And Installation....5678
Compressor Clutch Disassembly And Assembly....5679
CONDENSOR....5682
Removal And Installation....5682
RECEIVER/DRYER....5684
Removal And Installation....5684
PRESSURE SWITCH....5686
Removal And Installation....5686
HEATER COIL....5688
Removal And Installation....5688
THERMOSTAT....5690
Removal And Installation....5690
SPECIFICATIONS....5692
HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS....5694
Excavator Machine Dimensions....5694
Performance....5695
Controls....5695
Engine....5695
Electrical....5696
Hydraulic System....5696
Hydraulic Cycle Times....5696
Swing System....5696
Hydraulic Cylinders....5697
Drive System....5697
Brake....5697
Undercarriage....5697
Track....5697
Capacities....5697
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS....5698
General....5698
Fuel System....5698
Valve, Valve Guide And Seat Insert....5698
Piston And Rings....5699
Connecting Rod....5699
Cylinder Head And Block....5699
Crankshaft And Main Bearings....5700
Camshaft And Bearings....5700
Oil Pump....5700
Governor....5700
ENGINE BOLT TORQUE....5702
Specifications....5702
EXCAVATOR BOLT TORQUE....5704
Specifications....5704
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS....5706
Torque For General SAE Bolts....5706
Torque For General Metric Bolts....5706
HYDRAULIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS....5708
Specifications....5708
FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS....5710
Chart....5710
CONVERSIONS....5712
Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents....5712
U.S. To Metric Conversion....5713
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION....5714
Revision No: 442 - 1....5714