Bobcat Loaders 873, 873 Turbo, 883 Turbo (G Series) Repair Service Manuals
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Complete repair service manual with Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Bobcat Loaders 873, 873 Turbo, 883 Turbo (G Series), with technical information to maintain, diagnose, repair, and rebuild like professional mechanics.
Bobcat Loaders 873, 873 Turbo, 883 Turbo (G Series) official workshop service & repair manual includes:
* Numbered table of contents easy to use so that you can find the information you need fast.
* Detailed sub-steps expand on repair procedure information
* Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure step by step.
* Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures are combined with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of use.
* Notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical information.
* Bold figure number help you quickly match illustrations with instructions.
* Detailed illustrations, drawings and photos guide you through every procedure.
* Enlarged inset helps you identify and examine parts in detail.
6724280 (7-10) - 873 Service Manual.pdf
6724280 (9-96) - 873 Service Manual.pdf
6900369 (10-98) - 873 Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6900382 (7-10) - 873 Service Manual.pdf
6900382 (7-97) - 873 Service Manual.pdf
6900382 (10-12) - 873 Service Manual.pdf
6900791 (9-00) - 873 Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6900847 (2-06) - 873 Turbo, 883 Turbo (G Series) [include High Flow] Service Manual.pdf
6900847 (7-10) - 873 Turbo, 883 Turbo (G Series) Service Manual.pdf
6900847 (10-12) - 873 Turbo, 883 Turbo (G Series) Service Manual.pdf
6900927 (3-03) - 873, 873 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6900927 (9-10) - 873, 873 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6901274 (6-01) - 883, 883 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
Total Pages: 6,021 pages
File Format: PDF (bookmarked, Searchable, Printable, high quality)
Language: English
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6724280 (7-10) - 873 Service Manual...1
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...3
ALPHABETICAL INDEX...5
CONTENTS...7
FOREWORD...8
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...11
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS...13
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER...13
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER...13
DELIVERY REPORT...13
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...14
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES...15
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...17
SERVICE SCHEDULE...19
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER...20
Procedure...20
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER...21
Procedure...21
TOWING THE LOADER...21
Procedure...21
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER...21
Procedure...21
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...22
To Install The Lift Arm Support Device...22
To Remove The Lift Arm Support Device...22
OPERATOR CAB...23
Description...23
Raising The Operator Cab...23
Lowering The Operator Cab...24
Emergency Exit...25
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM...26
Description...26
Seat Bar Inspection...26
Seat Bar Maintenance...26
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...27
Replacing Filter Element...27
FUEL SYSTEM...29
Fuel Specifications...29
Filling The Fuel Tank...29
Fuel Filter...29
Removing Air From The Fuel System...29
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...30
Checking Engine Oil...30
Replacing Oil And Filter...30
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM...31
Cleaning Cooling System (S/N 514111516 – 514114999)...31
Cleaning The Cooling System (S/N 514111515 & Below)...32
ALTERNATOR BELT...33
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...33
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...34
Checking And Adding Fluid...34
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement...34
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid...35
TIRE MAINTENANCE...36
Wheel Nuts...36
Tire Rotation...36
Tire Mounting...36
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...37
Checking And Adding Oil...37
FAN GEARBOX...37
Checking And Maintaining...37
LUBRICATING THE LOADER...38
Procedure...38
REMOTE START SWITCH...41
Procedure...41
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...43
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS...46
TROUBLESHOOTING...49
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...50
Flare Connections...50
O–ring Face Seal Connection...50
Straight Thread O–ring Fitting...50
Tubelines And Hoses...50
LIFT CYLINDER(S)...51
Checking The Lift Cylinder(s)...51
Removal And Installation...51
TILT CYLINDER(S)...53
Checking The Tilt Cylinder(s)...53
Removal And Installation...54
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER...56
Lift Cylinder Identification...56
Tilt Cylinder Identification...57
Disassembly...58
Assembly...60
MAIN RELIEF VALVE...63
Checking The Main Relief Valve...63
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Auxiliaries...64
Removal And Installation...65
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE...66
Removal And Installation...66
Identification Chart...68
Disassembly And Assembly...69
Load Check Valve...69
Main Relief Valve...70
Port Relief Valve...70
Anti–Cavitation Valve...71
Rubber Boot...72
Lift Spool And Detent...73
Tilt Spool And Centering Spring...78
Auxiliary Spool...79
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid...80
H Port – Auxiliary Section...81
Base End Restrictor...81
Inspection...81
Spool Seal Installation...82
HYDRAULIC PUMP...83
Checking The Output Of The Pump...83
Removal And Installation...84
Parts Identification...85
Disassembly...86
Inspection...88
Assembly...89
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR...91
Draining The Fluid Reservoir...91
Removal And Installation...91
HYDROSTATIC FILTER HOUSING...94
Removal And Installation...94
HYDRAULIC FILTER HOUSING...95
Removal And Installation...95
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FILTER HOUSING BRACKET...96
Removal And Installation...96
CONTROL PEDALS...98
Removal And Installation...98
Pedal Adjustment...98
PEDAL INTERLOCK LINKAGE...99
Removal And Installation...99
Pedal Interlock Linkage Adjustment...100
FRONT SIDE PANEL...100
Removal And Installation...100
REAR AUXILIARY DIVERTER...101
Disassembly...101
Inspection...101
Solenoid Testing...101
Assembly...101
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...103
TROUBLESHOOTING...105
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...106
Replenishing Valve Function...106
FRONT PANEL...107
Removal And Installation...107
STEERING LEVERS...109
Disassembly And Assembly...109
Pre–Adjustment Checks...111
Adjusting Lever Freeplay...112
Adjusting The Wheel RPM Forward Compared To Reverse Travel...113
Adjusting The Steering Neutral Setting...115
Adjusting The Wheel RPM Left Compared To Right Side...116
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR...117
Removal And Installation...117
Parts Identification...119
Disassembly...120
Inspection...121
Assembly...122
MOTOR CARRIER...124
Removal And Installation...124
Parts Identification...126
Disassembly...127
Assembly...129
HYDROSTATIC PUMP...131
Removal And Installation...131
Replenishing/High Pressure Relief Valve...133
Parts Identification...134
Hydraulic Pump Removal...138
Hydrostatic Pump Separation...138
Charge Pump Disassembly...139
Disassembly...140
Inspection...149
Assembly...151
Charge Pump Assembly...160
Hydrostatic Pump Connection...161
Hydraulic Pump Installation...162
Hydrostatic Pump Neutral Adjustment...163
DRIVE BELT SHIELD...165
Removal And Installation...165
DRIVE BELT...166
Adjusting The Drive Belt...166
Replacing The Drive Belt...166
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER PULLEY...167
Removal And Installation...167
Tension Spring...169
OIL COOLER...170
Removal And Installation (*S/N 514111516 – 514114999) (*Also S/N 514111504)...170
Removal And Installation (S/N 514111515 & Below)...171
DRIVE SYSTEM...173
BRAKE PEDAL...175
Removal And Installation...175
Disassembly And Assembly...176
BRAKE DISC...177
Removal And Installation...177
Removal And Installation (New Style Disc)...178
Removal And Installation (Old Style Disc)...180
FRONT CHAINCASE COVER...181
Removal And Installation...181
REAR CHAINCASE COVER...181
Removal And Installation...181
AXLE SEAL...182
Removal And Installation...182
AXLE, BEARINGS AND SPROCKET...184
Removal And Installation...184
DRIVE CHAIN...188
Removal And Installation...188
Removing The Fluid From The Chaincase...189
MAIN FRAME...191
SEAT BAR (W/GAS SPRING)...193
Removal And Installation...193
Assembly...195
Compressing The Gas Cylinder...196
SEAT BAR (W/COMPRESSION SPRING)...198
Removal And Installation...198
Assembling Components...201
Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly...201
OPERATOR CAB GAS CYLINDER...202
Removal And Installation...202
Disassembly And Assembly...203
OPERATOR CAB...204
Removal And Installation...204
OPERATOR SEAT...207
Removal And Installation...207
BOB–TACH...208
Removal And Installation...208
Bob–Tach Lever And Wedge...209
Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Replacement...210
LIFT ARM STABILIZER BAR...211
Removal And Installation...211
LIFT ARM LINK...212
Removal And Installation...212
LIFT ARMS...214
Removal And Installation...214
REAR GRILL...217
Removal And Installation...217
REAR DOOR...218
Removal And Installation...218
Hood Removal And Installation...219
Bumper Removal And Installation...219
Door Latch Removal And Installation...219
Door Latch And Catch Adjustment...219
FUEL TANK...220
Removal And Installation...220
Fuel Level Sender...222
Inlet Screen...222
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...223
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS...225
TROUBLESHOOTING...297
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION...298
Description...298
Fuse Location...298
BATTERY...299
Removal and Installation...299
Servicing the Electrical System...301
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...302
ALTERNATOR...303
Alternator Output Test...303
Rectifier (Diode) Test...303
Alternator Regulator Test...304
Removal and Installation...305
Disassembly...306
Stator Continuity Test...306
Stator Ground Test...306
Rotor Continuity Test...307
Rotor Ground Test...307
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test...307
Assembly...308
STARTER...309
Removal and Installation...309
Parts Identification...310
Disassembly and Assembly...311
External Pinion...315
Inspection and Repair...316
Magnetic Switch Test...319
No Load Test...319
STANDARD INSTRUMENT PANEL...320
Removal and Installation...320
FRONT LIGHTS...321
Removal and Installation...321
RELAY SWITCHES...322
Location...322
ENGINE SERVICE...323
TROUBLESHOOTING...325
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...326
Removal And Installation...326
Speed Control Cable...327
Speed Control Linkage...327
ENGINE MUFFLER...328
Removal And Installation...328
AIR CLEANER HOUSING...329
Removal And Installation...329
BLOWER HOUSING/FAN GEARBOX...331
Removal And Installation...331
FAN DRIVE TENSION PULLEY...333
Removal And Installation...333
BLOWER FAN...335
Removal And Installation...335
FAN GEARBOX...336
Parts Identification...336
Disassembly...337
Assembly...342
Checking Backlash...347
ENGINE/HYDROSTATIC PUMP ASSEMBLY...349
Removal And Installation...349
ENGINE MOUNTS...355
Replacement...355
ENGINE...356
Removal And Installation...356
FLYWHEEL...358
Removal And Installation...358
FLYWHEEL HOUSING...358
Removal And Installation...358
GLOW PLUG...359
Checking The Glow Plug...359
VALVE CLEARANCE...360
Adjustment...360
FUEL INJECTION PUMP...361
Description...361
Removal...361
Installation...363
FUEL INJECTOR...365
Removal And Installation...365
Checking...366
Disassembly...367
Assembly...368
TIMING BELT...370
Inspection...370
Removal...370
Installation...371
Belt Replacement In Loader...374
VALVE TIMING...379
Checking...379
DEUTZ ENGINE TOOLS...380
Identification Chart...380
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE...381
Disassembly...381
Assembly...385
CYLINDER LINERS...400
Checking The Cylinder Liners...400
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS...401
Checking...401
Removal And Installation...401
CONTROL ROD GUIDE BUSHING...403
Removal...403
Installation...405
REAR COVER SEAL...409
Removal And Installation...409
CRANKSHAFT...410
Checking The Crankshaft...410
CONNECTING ROD...411
Checking The Connecting Rod...411
PISTON AND PISTON PIN...414
Checking The Piston...414
Checking Piston Pin...415
Installing Piston Rings...415
CYLINDER HEAD...416
Disassembly...416
Checking The Valves...416
Checking Valve Seats...417
Valve Spring...417
Assembly...417
ROCKER ARM AND BRACKET...419
Checking...419
FRONT COVER...420
Disassembly...420
Assembly...425
TURBOCHARGER...435
Removal And Installation...435
Disassembly...436
Inspection...440
Assembly...441
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM...446
Description...446
Inspection...446
Module Removal And Installation...447
OIL COOLER...448
Removal and Installation...448
CRANKSHAFT GEAR MOUNTING BOLT...449
Torque Procedure...449
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS...451
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...453
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED– Key ON)...453
nspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary HydraulicsSystem (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...453
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)...453
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...453
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control...453
Maintenance...453
Troubleshooting Chart...454
Troubleshooting Guide...455
BICS SYSTEM CONTROLLER...455
TRACTION LOCK...456
SEAT SENSOR...457
SEAT BAR SENSOR...458
LIFT LOCK BY–PASS VALVE...459
BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER...460
Removal And Installation...460
Controller Test...461
SEAT BAR SENSOR...462
Removal And Installation...462
Seat Bar Sensor Test...463
SEAT SENSOR...464
Removal And Installation...464
Seat Sensor Test...465
TRACTION LOCK...466
Removal And Installation...466
LIFT LOCK BY–PASS VALVE...467
Removal And Installation...467
Disassembly And Assembly...468
TILT LOCK VALVE...469
Removal And Installation (S/N 514111092 & Below)...469
Removal And Installation (S/N 514111093 – 514114999)...469
Disassembly And Assembly...470
BOSS® DIAGNOSTIC TOOL...471
Procedure...471
SENDER AND SENSOR...471
Service Checks...471
Components...471
RPM SENSOR...471
Adjustment...471
MONITOR SERVICE CODES...472
TROUBLESHOOTING THE BOSS® & LCD DISPLAY...475
OPERATION SENSING SYSTEM UNIT...476
Removal And Installation...476
BOSS® INSTRUMENT PANEL...477
Removal And Installation...477
PWM MODULE(*S/N 514111443 –514114999) (*Except S/N 514111445)...478
Description...478
PWM TROUBLESHOOTING...479
Conditions...479
Chart...480
PWM CONTROL HANDLE...481
Handle Testing...481
PWM ELECTRIC SOLENOID...481
Solenoid Coil Testing...481
TRACTION LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM...482
Description...482
Inspection...482
Maintenance...482
ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC CONTROLS REFERENCE...483
Controls Identification Chart...483
SPECIFICATIONS...485
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS...487
PERFORMANCE...487
CONTROLS...487
ENGINE...487
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...488
ELECTRICAL...488
DRIVE SYSTEM...488
CAPACITIES...488
TIRES...488
FLOOR PRESSURE...488
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS...489
General...489
Fuel System...489
Valve and Valve Guide & Seat Insert...489
Piston, Rings and Connecting Rod...489
Cylinder Head...490
Crankshaft and Main Bearings...490
Camshaft and Bearings...490
Oil Pump...490
Engine Torque Specifications...491
Torque for General Metric Bolts...492
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR LOADER...493
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS...494
STANDARD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS...495
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS...496
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION...496
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS...497
873–001...497
873–002...499
873–003...501
873–004...503
873–005...505
873-6...507
6724280 (9-96) - 873 Service Manual...509
6900369 (10-98) - 873 Operation & Maintenance Manual...988
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS...990
CONTENTS...992
MELROE COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTFIED...993
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS...993
FOREWORD...994
SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION...995
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS...996
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER...996
DELIVERY REPORT...996
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...997
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES...998
SAFETY...1000
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...1002
SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY...1002
BEFORE OPERATING THE BOBCAT LOADER...1003
SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR*...1003
FIRE PREVENTION...1004
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)...1005
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...1008
INSTRUMENT PANEL...1010
Early Models – Front Panel – Without BOSS™...1010
Early Models – Front Panel – With BOSS™...1011
Later Models–Front Panel–Without BOSS™...1012
Without BOSS (Side Console•)...1012
Later Models–Front Panel–With BOSS™...1013
With BOSS (Side Console•) ...1013
BOSS Option Display Panel...1014
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...1015
Lift Arm By–Pass Control...1015
Traction Lock Override...1015
Seat Sensor Override (If Equipped)...1016
Auxiliary Hydraulic System...1016
TRACTION LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM...1016
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...1017
PARKING BRAKE...1017
STEERING LEVERS...1018
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER...1018
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)...1019
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (MECHANICALHAND CONTROLS)...1020
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (ADVANCED HANDCONTROLS)...1021
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS...1022
Foot Pedals...1022
Lift Arm Operation...1022
Lift Arm Float Position...1022
Tilt Operation...1022
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)...1022
Hand Controls...1023
Lift Arm Operation...1023
Lift Arm Float Position...1023
Tilt Operation...1023
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)...1023
Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)...1024
Quick Couplers (Flush Face)...1024
Auxiliary Hydraulics Switch...1025
FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation ...1025
FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Continuous Operation...1025
REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation...1025
Attachment Functions Control...1026
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure...1026
DAILY INSPECTION...1027
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION...1027
STARTING THE ENGINE...1029
Normal Starting (Without BOSS®)...1029
Normal Starting (With BOSS®)...1030
Cold Temperature Starting (With BOSS®)...1031
Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System...1031
STOPPING THE ENGINE...1031
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS...1032
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment...1033
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment...1034
OPERATING PROCEDURE...1035
Filling The Bucket...1036
Emptying The Bucket...1036
Digging Into The Ground...1037
Backfilling...1038
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER...1038
OPERATING PROCEDURE (HAND CONTROLS) ...1039
Filling The Bucket...1039
Emptying The Bucket...1039
Digging Into The Ground...1040
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)...1040
Backfilling...1041
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER...1041
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER...1042
TOWING THE LOADER...1042
LIFTING THE LOADER...1043
Four Point Lift...1043
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...1044
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...1046
SERVICE SCHEDULE...1048
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...1049
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device...1049
Removing The Lift Arm Support Device...1049
OPERATOR CAB...1050
Raising The Operator Cab...1050
Lowering The Operator Cab...1051
Emergency Exit...1052
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)...1053
Inspecting The Seat Bar...1053
Maintaining The Seat Bar...1053
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (MECHANICAL HAND CONTROLS)...1054
Inspecting The Seat Bar...1054
Maintaining The Seat Bar...1054
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (ADVANCED HANDCONTROLS)...1055
Inspecting The Seat Bar...1055
Maintaining The Seat Bar...1055
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...1056
Inspecting The BICS™ System Controller ...1056
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors...1056
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...1056
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control...1056
Inspecting the BICS™Lock Valve (Advanced Hand Control Only)...1056
Maintenance...1057
TRACTION LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM...1057
Inspecting The Traction Lock Control System...1057
Maintenance...1058
REAR DOOR...1059
Opening And Closing The Rear Door...1059
Adjusting The Rear Door...1059
REAR GRILL...1059
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...1060
FUEL SYSTEM...1062
Fuel Specifications...1062
Filling The Fuel Tank...1062
Fuel Filter...1062
Removing Air From The Fuel System...1062
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...1063
Checking Engine Oil...1063
Replacing The Oil And Filter...1063
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM...1064
Cleaning The Cooling System...1064
ALTERNATOR BELT...1065
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...1065
TIMING BELT...1066
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...1066
Description...1066
Electrical System Maintenance...1066
Fuse Location...1067
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...1068
Removing And Installing The Battery...1069
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...1071
Checking And Adding Fluid...1071
Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filters...1071
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid...1072
TIRE MAINTENANCE...1073
Wheel Nuts...1073
Tire Rotation...1073
Tire Mounting...1073
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...1074
Checking And Adding Oil...1074
FAN GEARBOX...1075
Checking And Maintaining...1075
DRIVE BELT...1075
Adjusting The Drive Belt...1075
Replacing The Drive Belt...1076
LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER...1077
BOB–TACH...1080
Inspection And Maintenance...1080
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS...1082
MONITOR SERVICE CODES...1083
SERVICE CODES...1084
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS OPERATION...1085
Troubleshooting Chart...1085
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...1086
Troubleshooting Chart...1086
ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS (AHC)...1086
Troubleshooting Chart...1086
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS...1088
IMPORTANT - 6708937...1090
WARNING - 6579511...1091
WARNING - 6579510...1092
WARNING - 6703726...1093
SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6715563...1094
WARNING - 6579528...1096
WARNING - 6708941...1096
WARNING - 6577754...1096
DANGER - 6579639...1096
DANGER - 6579509...1096
SPECIFICATIONS...1098
PERFORMANCE...1100
CONTROLS...1100
ENGINE...1100
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...1101
ELECTRICAL...1101
DRIVE SYSTEM...1101
CAPACITIES...1101
TIRES...1101
FLOOR PRESSURE...1101
MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES...1102
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS...1105
WARRANTY...1106
6900382 (10-12) - 873 Service Manual...1108
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...1110
ALPHABETICAL INDEX...1112
CONTENTS...1114
FOREWORD...1115
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...1118
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS...1120
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER...1120
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER...1120
DELIVERY REPORT...1120
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...1121
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES...1122
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...1124
SERVICE SCHEDULE...1126
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER...1127
Procedure...1127
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER...1128
Procedure...1128
TOWING THE LOADER...1128
Procedure...1128
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER...1128
Procedure...1128
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...1129
To Install The Lift Arm Support Device...1129
To Remove The Lift Arm Support Device...1129
OPERATOR CAB...1130
Raising The Operator Cab...1130
Lowering The Operator Cab...1131
Emergency Exit...1132
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)...1133
Seat Bar Inspection...1133
Seat Bar Maintenance...1133
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (MECHANICAL HAND CONTROLS)...1134
Seat Bar Inspection...1134
Seat Bar Maintenance...1134
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS)...1135
Inspecting The Seat Bar...1135
Maintaining The Seat Bar...1135
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...1136
Replacing Filter Element...1136
FUEL SYSTEM...1138
Fuel Specifications...1138
Filling The Fuel Tank...1138
Fuel Filter...1138
Removing Air From The Fuel System...1138
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...1139
Checking Engine Oil...1139
Replacing Oil And Filter...1139
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM...1140
Cleaning Cooling System...1140
ALTERNATOR BELT...1141
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...1141
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...1142
Checking And Adding Fluid...1142
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement...1142
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid...1143
Later Model loaders...1143
Early Model Loaders...1144
TIRE MAINTENANCE...1145
Wheel Nuts...1145
Tire Rotation...1145
Tire Mounting...1145
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...1146
Checking And Adding Oil...1146
FAN GEARBOX...1146
Checking And Maintaining...1146
LUBRICATING THE LOADER...1147
Procedure...1147
REMOTE START SWITCH...1150
Procedure...1150
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...1152
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS...1157
GLOSSARY OF HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYMBOLS...1168
TROUBLESHOOTING...1172
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...1173
Tighten Procedures...1173
LIFT CYLINDER(S)...1174
Checking The Lift Cylinder(s)...1174
Removal And Installation...1174
TILT CYLINDER(S)...1176
Checking The Tilt Cylinder(s)...1176
Removal And Installation...1176
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER...1178
Lift Cylinder Identification...1178
Tilt Cylinder Identification...1179
Disassembly...1180
Assembly...1182
MAIN RELIEF VALVE...1185
Checking The Main Relief Valve With Auxiliaries...1185
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Auxiliaries...1186
MAIN RELIEF VALVE (S/N 514122001 & Above; 514222001 & Above)...1187
Removal and Installation...1187
Adjustment...1187
MAIN RELIEF VALVE (S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below)...1188
Adjustment...1188
Removal And Installation...1188
BICS™ VALVE ASSEMBLY (S/N 514122001 & Above; 514222001 & Above)...1189
Lift Arm By–Pass Orifice...1189
Check Valve...1190
Lock Valve...1191
BICS™ Valve Solenoid...1192
Removal and Installation...1193
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (S/N 514122001 & Above; 514222001 & Above)...1194
Removal and Installation...1194
Identification Chart...1197
Disassembly and Assembly...1198
Load Check Valve...1198
Lift Base End Restrictor...1198
Main Relief Valve...1199
Port Relief Valve...1200
Anti–Cavitation/Port Relief Valve...1200
Rubber Boot...1202
Lift Spool and Detent...1203
Auxiliary Spool...1208
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid...1209
H Port – Auxiliary Section...1210
Inspection...1210
Spool Seal Installation...1211
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below)...1212
Removal And Installation...1212
Identification Chart...1214
Disassembly And Assembly...1215
Load Check Valve...1215
Main Relief Valve...1216
Port Relief Valve...1216
Anti–Cavitation Valve...1217
Rubber Boot...1218
Lift Spool And Detent...1219
Tilt Spool And Centering Spring...1224
Auxiliary Spool...1225
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid...1226
H Port – Auxiliary Section...1227
Base End Restrictor...1227
Inspection...1227
Spool Seal Installation...1228
HYDRAULIC PUMP (Double Gear)...1229
Checking The Output Of The Pump...1229
Removal And Installation...1230
Parts Identification...1231
Disassembly...1232
Inspection...1236
Assembly...1237
HYDRAULIC PUMP (Single Gear)...1240
Checking The Output Of The Pump...1240
Removal And Installation...1241
Parts Identification...1242
Disassembly...1243
Inspection...1245
Assembly...1246
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR...1248
Draining The Fluid Reservoir...1248
Removal And Installation...1248
Hydraulic Fluid Screen Removal And Installation...1251
LIFT ARM BY–PASS CONTROL VALVE (S/N 514122001 & Above; 514222001 & Above)...1252
Removal and Installation...1252
Disassembly and Assembly...1253
LIFT LOCK BY–PASS VALVE (S/N 514119999 &Below; 514219999 & Below)...1254
Removal And Installation...1254
Disassembly And Assembly...1255
TILT LOCK VALVE (S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below) ...1256
Removal And Installation...1256
Disassembly And Assembly...1257
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FILTER HOUSING...1258
Removal And Installation...1258
HYDROSTATIC FILTER HOUSING...1259
Removal And Installation ...1259
S/N 514122001 thru 514122813; 514222001 thru 514222027...1259
S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below...1260
All S/N Loaders...1261
S/N 514122001 thru 514122813; 514222001 thru 514222027...1262
S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below...1263
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FILTER HOUSING BRACKET...1264
Removal And Installation...1264
S/N 514122814 & Above; 514222028 & Above...1264
S/N 514122001 thru 514122813; 514222001 thru 514222027...1265
S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below...1266
All S/N Loaders...1267
CONTROL PEDALS...1268
Removal And Installation...1268
Pedal Adjustment...1268
PEDAL INTERLOCK LINKAGE...1269
Removal And Installation...1269
Adjustment...1270
FRONT SIDE PANEL...1270
Removal And Installation...1270
REAR AUXILIARY DIVERTER...1271
Disassembly...1271
Inspection...1271
Solenoid Testing...1271
Assembly...1271
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...1272
TROUBLESHOOTING...1274
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...1275
Replenishing Valve Function...1275
FRONT PANEL...1276
Removal And Installation...1276
STEERING LEVERS (514122814 & Above; 514222028 & Above)...1278
Removal And Installation...1278
Disassembly And Assembly...1278
STEERING LINKAGE (S/N 514122814 & Above; 514222028 & Above)...1280
Removal And Installation...1280
Steering Linkage Adjustment...1284
STEERING LEVERS (514122814 & Below; 514222028 & Below)...1289
Removal And Installation...1289
Disassembly And Assembly...1289
STEERING LINKAGE (514122814 & Below; 514222028 & Below)...1291
Removal And Installation...1291
Steering Linkage Adjustment...1295
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR (S/N 514122306 & Above; 514223902 & Above)...1300
Removal And Installation...1300
Parts Identification...1301
Disassembly...1302
Inspection...1304
Assembly...1305
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR (S/N 514122305 & Below; 514223901 & Below)...1309
Removal and Installation...1309
Parts Identification...1311
Disassembly...1312
Inspection...1313
Assembly...1314
MOTOR CARRIER...1316
Removal and Installation...1316
Parts Identification...1318
Disassembly...1319
Assembly...1321
HYDROSTATIC PUMP...1323
Removal And Installation...1323
Parts Identification (Right Half)...1325
Parts Identification (Left Half)...1327
HYDROSTATIC PUMP (S/N 514122814 & Above; 514222028 & Above)...1329
Replenishing/High Pressure Relief Valve...1329
Charge Pressure Relief Valve...1330
Hydraulic Pump Removal...1331
Hydraulic Pump Separation...1332
Charge Pump Disassembly...1332
Disassembly...1334
Assembly...1340
HYDROSTATIC PUMP (S/N 514122813 & Below;514222027 & Below)...1348
Replenishing/High Pressure Relief Valve...1348
Parts Identification...1349
Disassembly...1351
Inspection...1357
Assembly...1360
DRIVE BELT SHIELD...1367
Removal And Installation...1367
DRIVE BELT...1368
Adjusting The Drive Belt...1368
Replacing The Drive Belt...1368
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER PULLEY...1369
Removal And Installation...1369
Tension Spring...1371
OIL COOLER...1372
Removal And Installation...1372
DRIVE SYSTEM...1374
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL...1376
Removal And Installation...1376
Disassembly And Assembly...1377
BRAKE DISC...1378
Removal And Installation...1378
FRONT CHAINCASE COVER...1380
Removal and Installation...1380
AXLE SEAL...1381
Removal and Installation...1381
Later Model Loaders...1381
Early Model Loaders...1383
AXLE, SPROCKET AND BEARINGS...1385
Removal and Installation...1385
Later Model Loaders...1385
Early Model Loaders...1387
All Model Loaders...1389
DRIVE CHAIN...1392
Removal And Installation...1392
CHAINCASE FLUID...1393
Removing The Fluid From The Chaincase...1393
MAIN FRAME...1394
SEAT BAR...1396
Removal And Installation...1396
Assembling Components...1399
Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly...1399
OPERATOR CAB GAS CYLINDER...1400
Removal And Installation...1400
Disassembly And Assembly...1401
OPERATOR CAB...1402
Removal And Installation...1402
OPERATOR SEAT...1405
Removal And Installation...1405
BOB–TACH...1406
Removal And Installation...1406
Bob–Tach Lever And Wedge...1407
Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Replacement...1408
Bob–Tach Stop...1408
LIFT ARM STABILIZER BAR (S/N 514122465 & Above; 514222015 & Above)...1409
Removal And Installation...1409
LIFT ARM STABILIZER BAR (S/N 514122464 & Below; 514222014 & Below)...1410
Removal And Installation...1410
LIFT ARM LINK...1412
Removal And Installation...1412
LIFT ARMS...1414
Removal And Installation...1414
REAR GRILL...1417
Removal And Installation...1417
REAR DOOR (ONE PIECE)...1418
Removal And Installation...1418
Door Latch and Catch Adjustment...1419
REAR DOOR...1420
Removal And Installation...1420
Hood Removal And Installation...1421
Bumper Removal And Installation...1421
Door Latch Removal And Installation...1421
Door Latch And Catch Adjustment...1421
FUEL TANK...1422
Removal And Installation...1422
Fuel Level Sender...1424
Inlet Screen...1424
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...1426
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS...1428
TROUBLESHOOTING...1438
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION...1439
Description...1439
Fuse Location...1439
BATTERY...1440
Removal And Installation...1440
Servicing the Electrical System...1442
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...1443
ALTERNATOR...1444
Alternator Output Test...1444
Alternator Regulator Test...1445
Removal And Installation...1446
Disassembly...1447
Stator Continuity Test...1447
Stator Ground Test...1447
Rotor Continuity Test...1448
Rotor Ground Test...1448
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test...1448
Assembly...1449
STARTER...1450
Removal And Installation...1450
Parts Identification...1451
Disassembly And Assembly...1452
External Pinion...1456
Inspection And Repair...1457
Magnetic Switch Test...1460
No Load Test...1460
STANDARD INSTRUMENT PANEL...1461
Removal And Installation...1461
FRONT LIGHTS...1462
Removal And Installation...1462
RELAY SWITCHES...1463
Location...1463
ENGINE SERVICE...1464
TROUBLESHOOTING...1466
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...1467
Removal And Installation...1467
Speed Control Cable...1468
Speed Control Linkage...1468
ENGINE MUFFLER...1469
Removal And Installation...1469
AIR CLEANER HOUSING...1470
Removal And Installation...1470
BLOWER HOUSING/FAN GEARBOX...1472
Removal And Installation...1472
FAN DRIVE TENSION PULLEY...1473
Removal And Installation...1473
BLOWER FAN...1475
Removal And Installation...1475
FAN GEARBOX...1476
Parts Identification...1476
Disassembly...1477
Assembly...1482
Long Housing...1482
Short Housing...1484
Checking Backlash...1487
OIL COOLER...1489
Removal And Installation...1489
ENGINE/HYDROSTATIC PUMP ASSEMBLY...1490
Removal And Installation...1490
ENGINE MOUNTS...1496
Replacement...1496
ENGINE...1497
Removal And Installation...1497
FLYWHEEL...1499
Removal And Installation...1499
Flywheel Ring Gear...1499
FLYWHEEL HOUSING...1499
Removal And Installation...1499
GLOW PLUG...1500
Checking The Glow Plug...1500
VALVE CLEARANCE...1501
Adjustment...1501
FUEL INJECTION PUMP...1502
Description...1502
Removal...1502
Injection Pump Timing...1503
Installation...1504
FUEL INJECTOR...1506
Removal And Installation...1506
Checking...1507
Disassembly...1508
Assembly...1509
TIMING BELT...1511
Inspection...1511
Removal...1511
Installation...1512
Belt Replacement In Loader...1515
VALVE TIMING...1520
Checking...1520
DEUTZ ENGINE TOOLS...1521
Identification Chart...1521
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE...1522
Disassembly...1522
Assembly...1526
CYLINDER LINERS...1541
Checking The Cylinder Liners...1541
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS...1542
Checking...1542
Removal And Installation...1542
CONTROL ROD GUIDE BUSHING...1544
Removal...1544
Installation...1546
REAR COVER SEAL...1550
Removal And Installation...1550
CRANKSHAFT...1551
Checking The Crankshaft...1551
CONNECTING ROD...1552
Checking The Connecting Rod...1552
PISTON AND PISTON PIN...1555
Checking The Piston...1555
Checking Piston Pin...1556
Installing Piston Rings...1556
CYLINDER HEAD...1557
Disassembly...1557
Checking The Valves...1557
Checking Valve Seats...1558
Valve Spring...1558
Assembly...1558
ROCKER ARM AND BRACKET...1560
Checking...1560
FRONT COVER...1561
Disassembly...1561
Assembly...1566
TURBOCHARGER...1576
Removal And Installation...1576
Disassembly...1577
Inspection...1581
Assembly...1582
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM (S/N 514115365 & Below; 514213009 & Below)...1587
Description...1587
Inspection...1587
Module Removal And Installation...1588
CRANKSHAFT GEAR MOUNTING BOLT...1589
Torque Procedure...1589
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS...1590
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...1592
(S/N 514123810 & Above; 514222300 & Above)...1592
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED– Key ON)...1592
Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...1592
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)...1592
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...1592
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control...1592
Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls...1592
Troubleshooting Chart...1592
(S/N 514123809 & Below; 514222299 & Below)...1594
Inspecting The BICS™ System Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...1594
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...1594
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)...1594
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...1594
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control...1594
Maintenance...1594
Troubleshooting Chart...1595
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...1596
BICS SYSTEM CONTROLLER...1596
TRACTION LOCK...1597
SEAT SENSOR...1598
SEAT BAR SENSOR...1599
SEAT SENSOR...1600
Seat Sensor Test...1600
Removal And Installation...1601
BICS™ Controller Seat Sensor Circuit Test...1602
BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER...1603
Removal And Installation...1603
SEAT BAR SENSOR...1604
Seat Bar Sensor Test...1604
Removal And Installation...1605
BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test...1606
TRACTION LOCK...1607
Removal And Installation...1607
BOSS® DIAGNOSTIC TOOL...1608
Procedure...1608
SENDER AND SENSOR...1608
Service Checks...1608
Components...1608
RPM SENSOR...1608
Adjustment...1608
MONITOR SERVICE CODES...1609
TROUBLESHOOTING THE BOSS® & LCD DISPLAY...1612
OPERATION SENSING SYSTEM UNIT...1613
Removal and Installation...1613
BOSS® INSTRUMENT PANEL...1614
Removal And Installation...1614
PWM MODULE...1615
Description...1615
PWM TROUBLESHOOTING...1616
Conditions...1616
Chart...1617
PWM CONTROL HANDLE...1618
Handle Testing...1618
PWM ELECTRIC SOLENOID...1618
Solenoid Coil Testing...1618
TRACTION LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM...1619
(S/N 514123810 & Above; 514222300 & Above)...1619
Inspecting The Traction Lock Control System...1619
Maintenance...1619
(S/N 514123809 & Below; 514222299 & Below)...1619
Description...1619
Inspection...1619
Maintenance...1619
ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC CONTROLS REFERENCE...1620
Controls Identification Chart...1620
SPECIFICATIONS...1622
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS...1624
Performance...1624
Controls...1624
Engine...1624
Hydraulic System...1625
Electrical...1625
Drive System...1625
Capacities...1626
Tires...1626
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS (BF4M1011)...1627
General...1627
Fuel System...1627
Valve and Valve Guide and Seat Insert...1627
Piston and Rings...1628
Connecting Rod...1628
Cylinder Head and Block...1628
Crankshaft and Main Bearings...1629
Camshaft and Bearings...1629
Oil Pump...1629
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS (BF4M1011F)...1630
General...1630
Fuel System...1630
Valve and Valve Guide and Seat Insert...1630
Piston and Rings...1631
Connecting Rod...1631
Crankshaft and Main Bearings...1632
Camshaft and Bearings...1632
Oil Pump...1632
ENGINE TORQUE...1633
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR LOADER...1635
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS...1636
Torque for General SAE Bolts...1636
Torque For General Metric Bolts...1637
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS...1638
O–Ring Face Seal Connection...1638
Straight Thread O–Ring Fitting...1638
Tubelines And Hoses...1638
Flare Fitting...1638
O–Ring Flare Fitting...1639
Port Seal Fitting...1641
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS...1642
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS...1643
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION...1643
ADVANCE HAND CONTROL SYSTEM (A.H.C)...1644
ADVANCED HAND CONTROL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS...1646
A.H.C. COMPONENTS...1652
Identification...1652
TROUBLESHOOTING (A.H.C.)...1653
Chart...1653
ACTUATOR VOLTAGE TEST...1655
Procedure...1655
HANDLE CONTROL UNIT TEST...1658
Procedure...1658
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...1661
Troubleshooting Chart...1661
SEAT SENSOR OVERRIDE ONLY...1661
ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS (AHC)...1661
A.H.C./PWM CONTROLLER...1662
Removal and Installation...1662
Description...1663
Conditions...1664
Troubleshooting Chart...1664
Handle Testing...1665
Solenoid Coil Testing...1665
HANDLE CONTROL UNIT...1666
Removal And Installation...1666
Control Unit Connector...1669
SWITCH HANDLE...1670
Removal And Installation...1670
A. H. C. HANDLE...1673
Removal And Installation...1673
Disassembly And Assembly...1674
A.H.C. STEERING LEVER...1675
Removal And Installation...1675
Steering Lever Boot...1675
ACTUATORS...1676
Removal And Installation...1676
Disassembly And Assembly...1677
Mounting Plate...1678
BICS™ VALVE...1679
Lift Arm By–Pass Orifice...1679
Check Valve...1680
Lock Valve...1680
BICS™ Valve Solenoid...1681
Removal And Installation...1682
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE...1683
Removal And Installation...1683
Identification Chart...1686
Disassembly And Assembly...1687
Load Check Valve...1687
Lift Base End Restrictor...1687
Main Relief Valve...1688
Port Relief Valve (Lift)...1689
Anti–Cavitation/Port Relief Valve...1689
Port Relief Valve (Tilt)...1690
Anti–Cavitation Valve...1690
Rubber Boot...1691
Lift And Tilt Spool...1692
Inspection...1694
Auxiliary Spool...1695
Auxiliary Electrical Solenoid...1696
Spool Seal Installation...1697
H–Port Auxiliary Section...1698
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS...1700
873–001...1700
873–002...1702
873–003...1704
873–004...1706
873-005...1708
873-006...1710
6900382 (7-10) - 873 Service Manual...1712
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...1714
ALPHABETICAL INDEX...1716
CONTENTS...1718
FOREWORD...1719
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...1722
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS...1724
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER...1724
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER...1724
DELIVERY REPORT...1724
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...1725
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES...1726
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...1728
SERVICE SCHEDULE...1730
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER...1731
Procedure...1731
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER...1732
Procedure...1732
TOWING THE LOADER...1732
Procedure...1732
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER...1732
Procedure...1732
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...1733
To Install The Lift Arm Support Device...1733
To Remove The Lift Arm Support Device...1733
OPERATOR CAB...1734
Raising The Operator Cab...1734
Lowering The Operator Cab...1735
Emergency Exit...1736
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)...1737
Seat Bar Inspection...1737
Seat Bar Maintenance...1737
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (MECHANICAL HAND CONTROLS)...1738
Seat Bar Inspection...1738
Seat Bar Maintenance...1738
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS)...1739
Inspecting The Seat Bar...1739
Maintaining The Seat Bar...1739
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...1740
Replacing Filter Element...1740
FUEL SYSTEM...1742
Fuel Specifications...1742
Filling The Fuel Tank...1742
Fuel Filter...1742
Removing Air From The Fuel System...1742
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...1743
Checking Engine Oil...1743
Replacing Oil And Filter...1743
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM...1744
Cleaning Cooling System...1744
ALTERNATOR BELT...1745
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...1745
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...1746
Checking And Adding Fluid...1746
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement...1746
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid...1747
Later Model loaders...1747
Early Model Loaders...1748
TIRE MAINTENANCE...1749
Wheel Nuts...1749
Tire Rotation...1749
Tire Mounting...1749
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...1750
Checking And Adding Oil...1750
FAN GEARBOX...1750
Checking And Maintaining...1750
LUBRICATING THE LOADER...1751
Procedure...1751
REMOTE START SWITCH...1754
Procedure...1754
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...1756
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS...1761
GLOSSARY OF HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYMBOLS...1772
TROUBLESHOOTING...1776
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...1777
Tighten Procedures...1777
LIFT CYLINDER(S)...1778
Checking The Lift Cylinder(s)...1778
Removal And Installation...1778
TILT CYLINDER(S)...1780
Checking The Tilt Cylinder(s)...1780
Removal And Installation...1780
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER...1782
Lift Cylinder Identification...1782
Tilt Cylinder Identification...1783
Disassembly...1784
Assembly...1786
MAIN RELIEF VALVE...1789
Checking The Main Relief Valve With Auxiliaries...1789
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Auxiliaries...1790
MAIN RELIEF VALVE (S/N 514122001 & Above; 514222001 & Above)...1791
Removal and Installation...1791
Adjustment...1791
MAIN RELIEF VALVE (S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below)...1792
Adjustment...1792
Removal And Installation...1792
BICS™ VALVE ASSEMBLY (S/N 514122001 & Above; 514222001 & Above)...1793
Lift Arm By–Pass Orifice...1793
Check Valve...1794
Lock Valve...1795
BICS™ Valve Solenoid...1796
Removal and Installation...1797
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (S/N 514122001 & Above; 514222001 & Above)...1798
Removal and Installation...1798
Identification Chart...1801
Disassembly and Assembly...1802
Load Check Valve...1802
Lift Base End Restrictor...1802
Main Relief Valve...1803
Port Relief Valve...1804
Anti–Cavitation/Port Relief Valve...1804
Rubber Boot...1806
Lift Spool and Detent...1807
Auxiliary Spool...1812
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid...1813
H Port – Auxiliary Section...1814
Inspection...1814
Spool Seal Installation...1815
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below)...1816
Removal And Installation...1816
Identification Chart...1818
Disassembly And Assembly...1819
Load Check Valve...1819
Main Relief Valve...1820
Port Relief Valve...1820
Anti–Cavitation Valve...1821
Rubber Boot...1822
Lift Spool And Detent...1823
Tilt Spool And Centering Spring...1828
Auxiliary Spool...1829
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid...1830
H Port – Auxiliary Section...1831
Base End Restrictor...1831
Inspection...1831
Spool Seal Installation...1832
HYDRAULIC PUMP (Double Gear)...1833
Checking The Output Of The Pump...1833
Removal And Installation...1834
Parts Identification...1835
Disassembly...1836
Inspection...1840
Assembly...1841
HYDRAULIC PUMP (Single Gear)...1844
Checking The Output Of The Pump...1844
Removal And Installation...1845
Parts Identification...1846
Disassembly...1847
Inspection...1849
Assembly...1850
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR...1852
Draining The Fluid Reservoir...1852
Removal And Installation...1852
Hydraulic Fluid Screen Removal And Installation...1855
LIFT ARM BY–PASS CONTROL VALVE (S/N 514122001 & Above; 514222001 & Above)...1856
Removal and Installation...1856
Disassembly and Assembly...1857
LIFT LOCK BY–PASS VALVE (S/N 514119999 &Below; 514219999 & Below)...1858
Removal And Installation...1858
Disassembly And Assembly...1859
TILT LOCK VALVE (S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below) ...1860
Removal And Installation...1860
Disassembly And Assembly...1861
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FILTER HOUSING...1862
Removal And Installation...1862
HYDROSTATIC FILTER HOUSING...1863
Removal And Installation ...1863
S/N 514122001 thru 514122813; 514222001 thru 514222027...1863
S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below...1864
All S/N Loaders...1865
S/N 514122001 thru 514122813; 514222001 thru 514222027...1866
S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below...1867
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FILTER HOUSING BRACKET...1868
Removal And Installation...1868
S/N 514122814 & Above; 514222028 & Above...1868
S/N 514122001 thru 514122813; 514222001 thru 514222027...1869
S/N 514119999 & Below; 514219999 & Below...1870
All S/N Loaders...1871
CONTROL PEDALS...1872
Removal And Installation...1872
Pedal Adjustment...1872
PEDAL INTERLOCK LINKAGE...1873
Removal And Installation...1873
Adjustment...1874
FRONT SIDE PANEL...1874
Removal And Installation...1874
REAR AUXILIARY DIVERTER...1875
Disassembly...1875
Inspection...1875
Solenoid Testing...1875
Assembly...1875
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...1876
TROUBLESHOOTING...1878
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...1879
Replenishing Valve Function...1879
FRONT PANEL...1880
Removal And Installation...1880
STEERING LEVERS (514122814 & Above; 514222028 & Above)...1882
Removal And Installation...1882
Disassembly And Assembly...1882
STEERING LINKAGE (S/N 514122814 & Above; 514222028 & Above)...1884
Removal And Installation...1884
Steering Linkage Adjustment...1888
STEERING LEVERS (514122814 & Below; 514222028 & Below)...1893
Removal And Installation...1893
Disassembly And Assembly...1893
STEERING LINKAGE (514122814 & Below; 514222028 & Below)...1895
Removal And Installation...1895
Steering Linkage Adjustment...1899
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR (S/N 514122306 & Above; 514223902 & Above)...1904
Removal And Installation...1904
Parts Identification...1905
Disassembly...1906
Inspection...1908
Assembly...1909
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR (S/N 514122305 & Below; 514223901 & Below)...1913
Removal and Installation...1913
Parts Identification...1915
Disassembly...1916
Inspection...1917
Assembly...1918
MOTOR CARRIER...1920
Removal and Installation...1920
Parts Identification...1922
Disassembly...1923
Assembly...1925
HYDROSTATIC PUMP...1927
Removal And Installation...1927
Parts Identification (Right Half)...1929
Parts Identification (Left Half)...1931
HYDROSTATIC PUMP (S/N 514122814 & Above; 514222028 & Above)...1933
Replenishing/High Pressure Relief Valve...1933
Charge Pressure Relief Valve...1934
Hydraulic Pump Removal...1935
Hydraulic Pump Separation...1936
Charge Pump Disassembly...1936
Disassembly...1938
Assembly...1944
HYDROSTATIC PUMP (S/N 514122813 & Below;514222027 & Below)...1952
Replenishing/High Pressure Relief Valve...1952
Parts Identification...1953
Disassembly...1955
Inspection...1961
Assembly...1964
DRIVE BELT SHIELD...1971
Removal And Installation...1971
DRIVE BELT...1972
Adjusting The Drive Belt...1972
Replacing The Drive Belt...1972
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER PULLEY...1973
Removal And Installation...1973
Tension Spring...1975
OIL COOLER...1976
Removal And Installation...1976
DRIVE SYSTEM...1978
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL...1980
Removal And Installation...1980
Disassembly And Assembly...1981
BRAKE DISC...1982
Removal And Installation...1982
FRONT CHAINCASE COVER...1984
Removal and Installation...1984
AXLE SEAL...1985
Removal and Installation...1985
Later Model Loaders...1985
Early Model Loaders...1987
AXLE, SPROCKET AND BEARINGS...1989
Removal and Installation...1989
Later Model Loaders...1989
Early Model Loaders...1991
All Model Loaders...1993
DRIVE CHAIN...1996
Removal And Installation...1996
CHAINCASE FLUID...1997
Removing The Fluid From The Chaincase...1997
MAIN FRAME...1998
SEAT BAR...2000
Removal And Installation...2000
Assembling Components...2003
Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly...2003
OPERATOR CAB GAS CYLINDER...2004
Removal And Installation...2004
Disassembly And Assembly...2005
OPERATOR CAB...2006
Removal And Installation...2006
OPERATOR SEAT...2009
Removal And Installation...2009
BOB–TACH...2010
Removal And Installation...2010
Bob–Tach Lever And Wedge...2011
Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Replacement...2012
Bob–Tach Stop...2012
LIFT ARM STABILIZER BAR (S/N 514122465 & Above; 514222015 & Above)...2013
Removal And Installation...2013
LIFT ARM STABILIZER BAR (S/N 514122464 & Below; 514222014 & Below)...2014
Removal And Installation...2014
LIFT ARM LINK...2016
Removal And Installation...2016
LIFT ARMS...2018
Removal And Installation...2018
REAR GRILL...2021
Removal And Installation...2021
REAR DOOR (ONE PIECE)...2022
Removal And Installation...2022
Door Latch and Catch Adjustment...2023
REAR DOOR...2024
Removal And Installation...2024
Hood Removal And Installation...2025
Bumper Removal And Installation...2025
Door Latch Removal And Installation...2025
Door Latch And Catch Adjustment...2025
FUEL TANK...2026
Removal And Installation...2026
Fuel Level Sender...2028
Inlet Screen...2028
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...2030
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS...2032
TROUBLESHOOTING...2042
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION...2043
Description...2043
Fuse Location...2043
BATTERY...2044
Removal And Installation...2044
Servicing the Electrical System...2046
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...2047
ALTERNATOR...2048
Alternator Output Test...2048
Alternator Regulator Test...2049
Removal And Installation...2050
Disassembly...2051
Stator Continuity Test...2051
Stator Ground Test...2051
Rotor Continuity Test...2052
Rotor Ground Test...2052
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test...2052
Assembly...2053
STARTER...2054
Removal And Installation...2054
Parts Identification...2055
Disassembly And Assembly...2056
External Pinion...2060
Inspection And Repair...2061
Magnetic Switch Test...2064
No Load Test...2064
STANDARD INSTRUMENT PANEL...2065
Removal And Installation...2065
FRONT LIGHTS...2066
Removal And Installation...2066
RELAY SWITCHES...2067
Location...2067
ENGINE SERVICE...2068
TROUBLESHOOTING...2070
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...2071
Removal And Installation...2071
Speed Control Cable...2072
Speed Control Linkage...2072
ENGINE MUFFLER...2073
Removal And Installation...2073
AIR CLEANER HOUSING...2074
Removal And Installation...2074
BLOWER HOUSING/FAN GEARBOX...2076
Removal And Installation...2076
FAN DRIVE TENSION PULLEY...2077
Removal And Installation...2077
BLOWER FAN...2079
Removal And Installation...2079
FAN GEARBOX...2080
Parts Identification...2080
Disassembly...2081
Assembly...2086
Long Housing...2086
Short Housing...2088
Checking Backlash...2091
OIL COOLER...2093
Removal And Installation...2093
ENGINE/HYDROSTATIC PUMP ASSEMBLY...2094
Removal And Installation...2094
ENGINE MOUNTS...2100
Replacement...2100
ENGINE...2101
Removal And Installation...2101
FLYWHEEL...2103
Removal And Installation...2103
Flywheel Ring Gear...2103
FLYWHEEL HOUSING...2103
Removal And Installation...2103
GLOW PLUG...2104
Checking The Glow Plug...2104
VALVE CLEARANCE...2105
Adjustment...2105
FUEL INJECTION PUMP...2106
Description...2106
Removal...2106
Injection Pump Timing...2107
Installation...2108
FUEL INJECTOR...2110
Removal And Installation...2110
Checking...2111
Disassembly...2112
Assembly...2113
TIMING BELT...2115
Inspection...2115
Removal...2115
Installation...2116
Belt Replacement In Loader...2119
VALVE TIMING...2124
Checking...2124
DEUTZ ENGINE TOOLS...2125
Identification Chart...2125
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE...2126
Disassembly...2126
Assembly...2130
CYLINDER LINERS...2145
Checking The Cylinder Liners...2145
CAMSHAFT BEARINGS...2146
Checking...2146
Removal And Installation...2146
CONTROL ROD GUIDE BUSHING...2148
Removal...2148
Installation...2150
REAR COVER SEAL...2154
Removal And Installation...2154
CRANKSHAFT...2155
Checking The Crankshaft...2155
CONNECTING ROD...2156
Checking The Connecting Rod...2156
PISTON AND PISTON PIN...2159
Checking The Piston...2159
Checking Piston Pin...2160
Installing Piston Rings...2160
CYLINDER HEAD...2161
Disassembly...2161
Checking The Valves...2161
Checking Valve Seats...2162
Valve Spring...2162
Assembly...2162
ROCKER ARM AND BRACKET...2164
Checking...2164
FRONT COVER...2165
Disassembly...2165
Assembly...2170
TURBOCHARGER...2180
Removal And Installation...2180
Disassembly...2181
Inspection...2185
Assembly...2186
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM (S/N 514115365 & Below; 514213009 & Below)...2191
Description...2191
Inspection...2191
Module Removal And Installation...2192
CRANKSHAFT GEAR MOUNTING BOLT...2193
Torque Procedure...2193
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS...2194
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...2196
(S/N 514123810 & Above; 514222300 & Above)...2196
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED– Key ON)...2196
Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...2196
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)...2196
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...2196
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control...2196
Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls...2196
Troubleshooting Chart...2196
(S/N 514123809 & Below; 514222299 & Below)...2198
Inspecting The BICS™ System Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...2198
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...2198
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)...2198
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...2198
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control...2198
Maintenance...2198
Troubleshooting Chart...2199
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...2200
BICS SYSTEM CONTROLLER...2200
TRACTION LOCK...2201
SEAT SENSOR...2202
SEAT BAR SENSOR...2203
SEAT SENSOR...2204
Seat Sensor Test...2204
Removal And Installation...2205
BICS™ Controller Seat Sensor Circuit Test...2206
BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER...2207
Removal And Installation...2207
SEAT BAR SENSOR...2208
Seat Bar Sensor Test...2208
Removal And Installation...2209
BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test...2210
TRACTION LOCK...2211
Removal And Installation...2211
BOSS® DIAGNOSTIC TOOL...2212
Procedure...2212
SENDER AND SENSOR...2212
Service Checks...2212
Components...2212
RPM SENSOR...2212
Adjustment...2212
MONITOR SERVICE CODES...2213
TROUBLESHOOTING THE BOSS® & LCD DISPLAY...2216
OPERATION SENSING SYSTEM UNIT...2217
Removal and Installation...2217
BOSS® INSTRUMENT PANEL...2218
Removal And Installation...2218
PWM MODULE...2219
Description...2219
PWM TROUBLESHOOTING...2220
Conditions...2220
Chart...2221
PWM CONTROL HANDLE...2222
Handle Testing...2222
PWM ELECTRIC SOLENOID...2222
Solenoid Coil Testing...2222
TRACTION LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM...2223
(S/N 514123810 & Above; 514222300 & Above)...2223
Inspecting The Traction Lock Control System...2223
Maintenance...2223
(S/N 514123809 & Below; 514222299 & Below)...2223
Description...2223
Inspection...2223
Maintenance...2223
ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC CONTROLS REFERENCE...2224
Controls Identification Chart...2224
SPECIFICATIONS...2226
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS...2228
Performance...2228
Controls...2228
Engine...2228
Hydraulic System...2229
Electrical...2229
Drive System...2229
Capacities...2230
Tires...2230
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS (BF4M1011)...2231
General...2231
Fuel System...2231
Valve and Valve Guide and Seat Insert...2231
Piston and Rings...2232
Connecting Rod...2232
Cylinder Head and Block...2232
Crankshaft and Main Bearings...2233
Camshaft and Bearings...2233
Oil Pump...2233
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS (BF4M1011F)...2234
General...2234
Fuel System...2234
Valve and Valve Guide and Seat Insert...2234
Piston and Rings...2235
Connecting Rod...2235
Crankshaft and Main Bearings...2236
Camshaft and Bearings...2236
Oil Pump...2236
ENGINE TORQUE...2237
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR LOADER...2239
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS...2240
Torque for General SAE Bolts...2240
Torque For General Metric Bolts...2241
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS...2242
O–Ring Face Seal Connection...2242
Straight Thread O–Ring Fitting...2242
Tubelines And Hoses...2242
Flare Fitting...2242
O–Ring Flare Fitting...2243
Port Seal Fitting...2245
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS...2246
DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS...2247
U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION...2247
ADVANCE HAND CONTROL SYSTEM (A.H.C)...2248
ADVANCED HAND CONTROL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS...2250
A.H.C. COMPONENTS...2256
Identification...2256
TROUBLESHOOTING (A.H.C.)...2257
Chart...2257
ACTUATOR VOLTAGE TEST...2259
Procedure...2259
HANDLE CONTROL UNIT TEST...2262
Procedure...2262
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...2265
Troubleshooting Chart...2265
SEAT SENSOR OVERRIDE ONLY...2265
ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS (AHC)...2265
A.H.C./PWM CONTROLLER...2266
Removal and Installation...2266
Description...2267
Conditions...2268
Troubleshooting Chart...2268
Handle Testing...2269
Solenoid Coil Testing...2269
HANDLE CONTROL UNIT...2270
Removal And Installation...2270
Control Unit Connector...2273
SWITCH HANDLE...2274
Removal And Installation...2274
A. H. C. HANDLE...2277
Removal And Installation...2277
Disassembly And Assembly...2278
A.H.C. STEERING LEVER...2279
Removal And Installation...2279
Steering Lever Boot...2279
ACTUATORS...2280
Removal And Installation...2280
Disassembly And Assembly...2281
Mounting Plate...2282
BICS™ VALVE...2283
Lift Arm By–Pass Orifice...2283
Check Valve...2284
Lock Valve...2284
BICS™ Valve Solenoid...2285
Removal And Installation...2286
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE...2287
Removal And Installation...2287
Identification Chart...2290
Disassembly And Assembly...2291
Load Check Valve...2291
Lift Base End Restrictor...2291
Main Relief Valve...2292
Port Relief Valve (Lift)...2293
Anti–Cavitation/Port Relief Valve...2293
Port Relief Valve (Tilt)...2294
Anti–Cavitation Valve...2294
Rubber Boot...2295
Lift And Tilt Spool...2296
Inspection...2298
Auxiliary Spool...2299
Auxiliary Electrical Solenoid...2300
Spool Seal Installation...2301
H–Port Auxiliary Section...2302
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS...2304
873–001...2304
873–002...2306
873–003...2308
873–004...2310
873-5...2312
6900382 (7-97) - 873 Service Manual...2314
6900791 (9-00) - 873 Operation & Maintenance Manual...2906
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS...2908
CONTENTS...2910
REFERENCE INFORMATION...2910
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED...2911
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS...2911
FOREWORD...2912
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS...2914
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER...2914
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER...2914
DELIVERY REPORT...2914
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...2915
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES...2916
SAFETY...2918
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOBCAT SKID–STEER LOADERS AND ATTACHMENTS...2920
SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY...2920
BEFORE OPERATING THE BOBCAT LOADER...2921
SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR *...2921
FIRE PREVENTION...2922
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)...2923
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...2926
INSTRUMENT PANEL...2928
Without BOSS® (Front Panel)...2928
Without BOSS (Side Console•)...2928
With BOSS® (Front Panel)...2929
With BOSS (Side Console•) ...2929
BOSS Option Display Panel ...2930
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...2931
Lift Arm By–Pass Control...2931
Traction Lock Override...2931
Auxiliary Hydraulic System...2932
TRACTION LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM...2932
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...2933
PARKING BRAKE...2933
STEERING LEVERS...2934
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER...2934
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)...2935
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (MECHANICAL HAND CONTROLS)...2936
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS)...2937
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS...2938
Foot Pedals...2938
Lift Arm Operation...2938
Lift Arm Float Position...2938
Tilt Operation...2938
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)...2938
Hand Controls...2939
Lift Arm Operation...2939
Lift Arm Float Position...2939
Tilt Operation...2939
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)...2939
Advanced Hand Controls (AHC) (If Equipped)...2939
Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)...2940
Quick Couplers (Flush Face)...2940
Auxiliary Hydraulics Switch...2941
FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation...2941
FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Continuous Operation...2941
REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation...2941
Attachment Functions Control (If Equipped)...2942
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure...2942
DAILY INSPECTION...2943
Daily Inspection and Maintenance...2943
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION...2943
STARTING THE ENGINE...2945
Normal Starting (Without BOSS®)...2945
Cold Temperature Starting (Without BOSS®)...2945
Normal Starting (With BOSS®)...2946
Cold Temperature Starting (With BOSS®)...2947
Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System...2947
STOPPING THE ENGINE...2947
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS...2948
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment...2949
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment ...2950
OPERATING PROCEDURE...2951
Filling The Bucket...2952
Emptying The Bucket...2952
Digging Into The Ground...2953
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)...2953
Backfilling...2954
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER...2954
OPERATING PROCEDURE (HAND CONTROLS) ...2955
Filling The Bucket...2955
Emptying The Bucket...2955
Digging Into The Ground...2956
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)...2956
Backfilling...2957
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER...2957
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER...2958
TOWING THE LOADER...2958
LIFTING THE LOADER...2959
Four Point Lift...2959
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...2960
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...2962
SERVICE SCHEDULE...2964
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...2965
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device...2965
Removing The Lift Arm Support Device...2965
OPERATOR CAB...2966
Raising The Operator Cab...2967
Lowering The Operator Cab...2968
Emergency Exit...2969
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)...2970
Inspecting The Seat Bar...2970
Maintaining The Seat Bar...2970
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (MECHANICAL HAND CONTROLS)...2971
Inspecting The Seat Bar...2971
Maintaining The Seat Bar...2971
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS)...2972
Inspecting The Seat Bar...2972
Maintaining The Seat Bar...2972
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...2973
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED– Key ON)...2973
Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...2973
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)...2973
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...2973
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control...2973
Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls...2973
TRACTION LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM...2974
Inspecting The Traction Lock Control System...2974
Maintenance...2974
REAR DOOR...2975
Opening And Closing The Rear Door...2975
Adjusting The Rear Door...2975
REAR GRILL...2976
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...2977
FUEL SYSTEM...2979
Fuel Specifications...2979
Filling The Fuel Tank...2979
Fuel Filter...2979
Removing Air From The Fuel System...2979
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...2980
Checking Engine Oil...2980
Replacing The Oil And Filter...2980
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM...2981
Cleaning Cooling System...2981
ALTERNATOR BELT...2982
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...2982
TIMING BELT...2983
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...2983
Description...2983
Electrical System Maintenance...2983
Fuse Location...2984
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...2985
Removing And Installing The Battery...2986
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...2987
Checking And Adding Fluid...2987
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid...2988
Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter...2989
TIRE MAINTENANCE...2990
Wheel Nuts...2990
Tire Rotation...2990
Tire Mounting...2990
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...2991
Checking And Adding Oil...2991
Removing Oil From The Chaincase...2991
FAN GEARBOX...2992
Checking And Maintaining...2992
DRIVE BELT...2992
Adjusting The Drive Belt...2992
Replacing The Drive Belt...2993
LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER...2994
BOB–TACH...2997
Inspection And Maintenance...2997
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS...2998
SERVICE CODES...3000
AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS OPERATION...3001
Troubleshooting Chart...3001
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...3002
Troubleshooting Chart...3002
ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS (AHC)...3002
Troubleshooting Chart...3002
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS...3004
IMPORTANT - 6708937...3006
WARNING - 6579510...3007
WARNING - 6703725...3008
WARNING - 6715563...3009
WARNING - 6579528 ...3011
WARNING - 6708941...3011
WARNING - 6577754...3011
DANGER - 6579639...3011
DANGER - 6579509...3011
DANGER - 6717343...3012
WARNING - 6715944...3012
SPECIFICATIONS...3014
PERFORMANCE...3016
CONTROLS...3016
ENGINE...3016
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...3017
ELECTRICAL...3017
DRIVE SYSTEM...3017
CAPACITIES...3017
TIRES...3017
FLOOR PRESSURE...3017
BOBCAT COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES...3018
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS...3020
WARRANTY...3022
6900847 (10-12) - 873 Turbo, 883 Turbo (G Series) Service Manual...3024
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...3026
ALPHABETICAL INDEX...3028
CONTENTS...3030
FOREWORD...3031
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3034
FIRE PREVENTION...3036
Maintenance...3036
Operation...3036
Electrical...3036
Hydraulic System...3036
Fueling...3036
Starting...3036
Spark Arrestor Exhaust System...3036
Welding And Grinding...3037
Fire Extinguishers...3037
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION...3038
Loader Serial Number...3038
Engine Serial Number...3038
DELIVERY REPORT...3039
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...3040
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE...3042
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER...3044
Procedure...3044
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...3046
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device...3046
Removing Lift Arm Support Device...3047
OPERATOR CAB...3048
Description...3048
Raising The Operator Cab...3048
Lowering The Operator Cab...3049
Emergency Exit...3050
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER...3052
Procedure...3052
TOWING THE LOADER...3054
Procedure For Non-Two-Speeds...3054
Procedure For Two-Speeds...3055
REMOTE START...3056
Procedure for Loader Without Attachments Control Harness...3056
Procedure for Loader With Attachments Control Harness...3057
Procedure...3059
SERVICE SCHEDULE...3060
Chart...3060
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...3062
Replacing Filter Element...3062
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM...3064
Cleaning The Cooling System...3064
FUEL SYSTEM...3066
Fuel Specifications...3066
Filling The Fuel Tank...3066
Fuel Filter...3067
Removing Air From The Fuel System...3067
Fuel Lift Pump Strainer...3067
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...3068
Checking Engine Oil...3068
Replacing Oil And Filter...3068
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...3070
Checking And Adding Fluid...3070
Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter Replacement...3070
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid...3071
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...3074
Checking And Adding Oil...3074
Replacing The Oil...3074
FAN GEARBOX...3076
Checking And Adding Oil...3076
BOB-TACH...3078
Inspection And Maintenance...3078
POWER BOB-TACH (OPTION)...3080
Inspection And Maintenance...3080
LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER...3082
Procedure...3082
TIRE MAINTENANCE...3086
Wheel Nuts...3086
Tire Rotation...3086
Tire Mounting...3086
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...3088
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS...3094
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...3114
Troubleshooting...3118
Tighten Procedures...3119
CYLINDER (LIFT)...3120
Checking...3120
Removal And Installation...3120
Parts Identification...3122
Disassembly...3123
Assembly...3125
CYLINDER (TILT)...3128
Checking...3128
Removal And Installation...3128
Parts Identification...3130
Disassembly...3131
CYLINDER (POWER BOB-TACH)...3132
Checking...3132
Removal And Installation...3133
Parts Identification...3134
Disassembly...3135
Assembly...3136
MAIN RELIEF VALVE (FOOT CONTROL)...3140
Checking The Main Relief Valve At Front Auxiliary Hydraulics...3140
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Front Auxiliaries...3141
Removal and Installation...3143
Adjustment...3144
MAIN RELIEF VALVE (AHC)...3146
Checking The Main Relief Valve At Front Auxiliary Hydraulics...3146
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Front Auxiliaries...3147
Removal and Installation...3148
Adjustment...3149
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (FOOT CONTROL)...3150
Removal And Installation...3150
BICS™ Valve, Removal And Installation...3154
BICS™ Valve, Lift Arm Bypass Orifice Removal And Installation...3155
BICS™ Valve, Check Valve Removal And Installation...3156
BICS™ Valve, Lock Valve Removal And Installation...3157
BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Removal And Installation...3158
BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Testing...3159
Identification Chart...3160
Load Check Valve...3160
Main Relief Valve...3162
Port Relief Valve, Tilt Spool (Linkage End)...3162
Port Relief Valve, Lift Spool (Bonnet End)...3163
Anti-Cavitation Valve / Port Relief Valve, Tilt Spool (Bonnet End)...3163
Anti-Cavitation Valve, Lift Spool (Linkage End)...3164
Rubber Boot...3164
Lift And Tilt Lock Block...3165
Lift Spool and Detent Removal...3166
Lift Spool And Detent Disassembly...3168
Lift Spool and Detent Assembly...3170
Lift Spool And Detent Installation...3174
Tilt Spool Removal And Installation...3175
Tilt Spool Disassembly And Assembly...3176
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation (Bonnet End)...3177
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation (Linkage End)...3178
Auxiliary Plug Removal And Installation...3179
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid Disassembly...3180
Port-Auxiliary Section Removal And Installation...3181
Cleaning And Inspection...3181
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM) (ACS) (AHC)...3182
Description...3182
Actuator Removal And Installation (In Loader)...3182
Removal And Installation...3184
BICS™ Valve Removal And Installation...3188
BICS™ Valve, Lift Arm Bypass Orifice Removal And Installation...3190
BICS™ Valve Check Valve Removal And Installation...3191
BICS™ Valve Lock Valve Removal And Installation...3192
BICS™ Valve Solenoid Removal And Installation...3193
BICS™ Valve Solenoid Testing...3194
Actuator Removal And Installation...3195
Identification Chart...3196
Lift Base End Restrictor...3196
Load Check Valve...3197
Main Relief Valve...3198
Port Relief Valve...3199
Anti-Cavitation Valve / Port Relief Valve...3200
Anti-Cavitation Valve...3201
Lift Spool Removal...3202
Tilt Spool Removal And Installation...3203
Lift and Tilt Spool Disassembly And Assembly...3204
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation...3205
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid Disassembly...3206
Port-Auxiliary Section Disassembly...3207
Cleaning And Inspection...3207
LIFT ARM BYPASS CONTROL VALVE...3208
Inspecting...3208
Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls...3208
Removal And Installation...3208
Disassembly And Assembly...3209
HYDRAULIC PUMP (ALUMINUM)...3210
Check The Output Of The Pump...3210
Removal And Installation...3211
Identification...3212
Disassembly...3213
Inspection...3215
Assembly...3216
HYDRAULIC PUMP (ALUMINUM HIGH FLOW)...3218
Check The Output Of The Pump...3218
Removal And Installation...3219
Identification...3221
Disassembly...3222
Inspection...3226
Assembly...3227
HYDRAULIC PUMP (CAST IRON)...3232
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump Without Power Bob-Tach...3232
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump With Power Bob-Tach...3234
Removal And Installation...3235
Identification...3237
Disassembly And Assembly...3238
HYDRAULIC PUMP (CAST IRON HIGH FLOW)...3242
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump Without Power Bob-Tach...3242
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump With Power Bob-Tach...3243
Removal And Installation...3245
Identification...3247
Disassembly And Assembly...3248
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FILTER...3256
Housing Removal And Installation...3256
Mount Removal And Installation...3257
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR...3258
Draining The Fluid Reservoir...3258
Removal And Installation...3259
Hydraulic Fluid Screen...3262
BUCKET POSITION VALVE (873 - S/N 514147758 & BELOW)...3264
Solenoid Removal And Installation...3264
Solenoid Testing...3264
Removal And Installation...3265
BUCKET POSITION VALVE (873 - S/N 514147759 & Above & 883)...3268
Solenoid Removal And Installation...3268
Solenoid Testing...3268
Removal And Installation...3269
Disassembly And Assembly...3270
SELECT VALVE...3272
Checking The High Flow Pump Relief Valve...3272
Removal And Installation...3274
Disassembly And Assembly...3276
Solenoid Testing...3281
REAR AUXILIARY DIVERTER VALVE (SINGLE SHUTTLE)...3282
Removal And Installation...3282
Disassembly...3283
Inspection...3284
Solenoid Testing...3284
Assembly...3284
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6674305 ALUMINUM)...3286
Removal And Installation...3286
Disassembly And Assembly...3288
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6676547 ALUMINUM)...3294
Removal And Installation...3294
Disassembly And Assembly...3296
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6677646-CAST IRON)...3302
Removal And Installation...3302
Disassembly And Assembly...3303
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6678206-CAST IRON)...3310
Removal And Installation...3310
Disassembly And Assembly...3311
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6678554-CAST IRON)...3320
Removal And Installation...3320
Disassembly And Assembly...3321
AUXILIARY PRESSURE RELEASE (ACCUMULATOR)...3330
Removal and Installation...3330
Disassembly And Assembly...3332
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...3334
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...3336
Troubleshooting Chart...3336
Replenishing Valve Function...3337
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR...3338
Removal And Installation...3338
Parts Identification...3340
Disassembly...3341
Inspection...3344
Assembly...3345
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR (TWO-SPEED)...3348
Removal And Installation...3348
Parts Identification...3351
Disassembly...3353
Inspection...3360
Assembly...3362
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR CARRIER...3368
Removal and Installation...3368
Parts Identification...3370
Disassembly...3371
Assembly...3373
CHARGE PRESSURE...3376
Sender Removal And Installation...3376
HYDROSTATIC PUMP...3378
Replenishing / High Pressure Relief Valve...3378
Charge Pressure Relief Valve...3379
Removal And Installation...3380
Parts Identification (Right Half)...3383
Parts Identification (Left Half)...3385
Hydraulic Pump Removal...3387
Disassembly...3388
Assembly...3396
DRIVE BELT...3404
Shield Removal And Installation...3404
Adjustment...3405
Replacement...3405
Tensioner Pulley Removal And Installation...3406
Tensioner Pulley Tension Spring...3408
OIL COOLER...3410
Hydraulic Oil Cooler Removal and Installation...3410
OIL COOLER (SEAL TO CONNECT) (STC)...3414
Hydraulic Oil Cooler Removal and Installation...3414
DRIVE SYSTEM...3416
BRAKE...3418
Pedal Removal And Installation...3418
Pedal Disassembly And Assembly...3419
Switch Operated Parking Brake...3419
Disc Removal And Installation...3420
BRAKE (TWO-SPEED)...3424
Block Removal And Installation...3424
Block Disassembly And Assembly...3426
DRIVE COMPONENTS...3432
Axle Seal Removal And Installation...3432
Axle, Sprocket And Bearings Removal And Installation...3434
Drive Chain Removal And Installation...3439
CHAINCASE...3440
Front Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation...3440
Rear Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation...3440
MAINFRAME...3442
SEAT BAR...3446
Removal And Installation...3446
Assembling Components...3448
Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly...3450
OPERATOR CAB...3452
Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation...3452
Gas Cylinder Bracket Disassembly And Assembly...3454
Removal And Installation...3455
OPERATOR SEAT...3458
Removal And Installation...3458
Seat Belt Removal And Installation...3458
OPERATOR SEAT (SUSPENSION)...3460
Removal And Installation...3460
Slide Rail Removal And Installation...3461
Cushion Removal And Installation...3461
Back Removal And Installation...3462
Shock Removal And Installation...3463
BOB-TACH...3464
Removal And Installation...3464
Bob-Tach Lever And Wedge...3465
Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Replacement...3466
POWER BOB-TACH (883)...3468
Removal And Installation...3468
Power Bob-Tach Lever And Wedge...3469
Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Replacement...3470
LIFT ARMS...3472
Stabilizer Bar Removal And Installation...3472
Link Removal And Installation...3473
Removal And Installation...3475
REAR GRILL...3478
Removal And Installation...3478
REAR DOOR...3480
Removal And Installation...3480
Adjusting The Rear Door Latch...3481
FUEL TANK...3482
Removal And Installation...3482
Fuel Level Sender...3483
CONTROL PEDALS...3484
Removal And Installation...3484
Pedal Adjustment...3484
CONTROL PEDALS (ACS)...3486
Foot Sensor Removal And Installation...3486
Foot Pedal Removal And Installation...3487
Foot Pedal Linkage Disassembly And Assembly...3488
CONTROL PANEL...3490
Removal and Installation...3490
Steering Lever Boot...3492
CONTROL HANDLE...3494
Shock Removal And Installation...3494
Shaft Removal And Installation...3494
Shaft Disassembly And Assembly...3494
Lever Removal And Installation...3496
Steering Lever Boot...3496
Linkage Removal And Installation...3497
Linkage Neutral Adjustment...3501
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED HAND CONTROL) (AHC)...3508
Components Identification...3508
Handle Control Unit Removal And Installation...3509
Control Handle Removal and Installation...3512
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...3512
Control Lever Removal and Installation...3513
Control Lever Boot...3513
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED HAND CONTROL) (AHC) (W/ PUSH BUTTON FLOAT)...3514
Components Identification...3514
Handle Sensor Removal And Installation...3515
Control Handle Removal and Installation...3517
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...3518
Control Lever Removal and Installation...3518
Control Lever Boot...3519
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM) (ACS) ADVANCED HAND CONTROL...3520
Components Identification...3520
Handle Sensor Removal And Installation...3521
Control Handle Removal and Installation...3524
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...3525
Control Lever Removal and Installation...3525
Control Lever Boot...3526
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM) (ACS) SELECTABLE HAND / FOOT CONTROL...3528
Components Identification...3528
Handle Sensor Removal And Installation...3529
Control Handle Removal and Installation...3532
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...3533
Control Lever Removal and Installation...3533
Control Lever Boot...3534
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS...3536
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS...3540
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION...3550
Troubleshooting Chart...3552
Description...3553
Fuse Location...3555
Relay Switch Location...3555
Solenoid Test...3556
BATTERY...3558
Removal And Installation...3558
Servicing The Electrical System...3560
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...3561
ALTERNATOR (55 AMP)...3562
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...3562
Alternator Output Test...3562
Rectifier (Diode) Test...3563
Alternator Regulator Test...3564
Removal And Installation...3565
Disassembly...3566
Stator Continuity Test...3566
Stator Ground Test...3566
Rotor Continuity Test...3567
Rotor Ground Test...3567
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test...3567
Assembly...3568
ALTERNATOR (90 AMP)...3570
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...3570
Alternator Identification...3570
Charging System Check...3571
Alternator Voltage Test...3572
Low Voltage Test...3572
High Voltage Test...3573
Removal And Installation...3574
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test...3575
Alternator Regulator Test...3576
Disassembly...3576
Stator Continuity Test...3577
Stator Ground Test...3577
Rotor Continuity Test...3577
Rotor Ground Test...3577
Assembly...3578
STARTER...3580
Removal And Installation...3580
Parts Identification...3581
Disassembly And Assembly...3582
External Pinion...3586
Inspection And Repair...3587
Magnetic Switch Test...3590
No Load Test...3591
INSTRUMENT PANEL...3592
Left Panel...3592
Right Panel - Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch) [Figure 60-50-2]...3593
Right Panel - (Deluxe) (With Keyless Start) [Figure 60- 50-3]...3594
Right Panel Setup Display Options (Deluxe)...3596
Passwords...3597
Option and Field Accessory Panels...3598
Standard Panel Removal And Installation (Right Side)...3599
Deluxe Panel Removal And Installation (Right Side)...3600
Standard & Deluxe Panel Removal And Installation (Left Side)...3601
Front Accessory Panel Removal And Installation...3602
LIGHTS...3604
Front Removal And Installation...3604
Rear Removal And Installation...3605
BOBCAT CONTROLLER...3606
Identification Chart...3606
Removal And Installation...3607
DIAGNOSTICS...3608
Service Codes...3608
BICS™ SYSTEM...3610
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)...3610
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)...3610
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)...3610
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...3610
Inspecting The Lift Arm Bypass Control...3611
Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls (AHC)...3611
Troubleshooting Chart...3612
Troubleshooting Guide...3613
SEAT BAR SENSOR...3614
Troubleshooting Chart...3614
Test...3615
Removal And Installation...3616
BICS™ Circuit Test...3617
TRACTION LOCK...3620
Troubleshooting Chart...3620
Removal And Installation (Single Speed)...3621
Description Of The Control System (Single Speed)...3623
Inspecting The Control System (Single Speed)...3623
ADVANCED HAND CONTROL (AHC) SYSTEM...3624
Components Identification...3624
Troubleshooting Guide...3625
Parts Identification...3626
AHC Controller Removal And Installation...3627
Handle Control Unit Connector...3628
Switch Handle Removal And Installation...3629
Actuators Disassembly and Assembly...3632
ADVANCED HAND CONTROL (AHC) SYSTEM (W/ PUSH BUTTON FLOAT)...3634
Components Identification...3634
Troubleshooting Guide...3635
Controller, Connector And Wire Identification...3636
AHC Controller Removal And Installation...3637
Handle Control Unit Removal And Installation...3639
Handle Control Unit Connector...3641
Switch Handle Removal And Installation...3642
Actuators Disassembly and Assembly...3645
ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS)...3648
Components Identification...3648
Troubleshooting Guide...3650
Controller, Connector And Wire Identification...3651
ACS Controller Removal And Installation...3652
Handle Sensor Connector...3653
Switch Handle Removal...3654
Switch Handle Installation...3656
Actuators Disassembly and Assembly...3659
Handle Lock Solenoid Removal And Installation...3661
Handle Lock Solenoid Disassembly And Assembly...3661
Handle Lock Solenoid Connector...3662
Calibration Of The ACS System...3663
Switchable Hand / Foot Controls Calibration Procedure...3663
Hand Controls Only Calibration Procedure...3664
Foot Sensor Disassembly And Assembly...3666
Foot Sensor Connector...3666
Foot Lock Solenoid Removal And Installation...3667
Foot Lock Solenoid Connector...3668
ELECTRICAL / HYDRAULIC CONTROLS REFERENCE...3670
Controls Identification Chart...3670
ENGINE SERVICE...3672
TROUBLESHOOTING...3674
Chart...3674
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...3676
Removal And Installation...3676
Speed Control Cable...3678
Speed Control Linkage...3678
MUFFLER...3680
Removal And Installation...3680
AIR CLEANER...3682
Housing Removal And Installation...3682
RADIATOR...3684
Removal And Installation...3684
COOLING FAN...3686
Drive Tension Pulley Removal And Installation...3686
Gearbox/Blower Housing Removal And Installation...3687
Blower Removal And Installation...3690
Gearbox Parts Identification...3691
Gearbox Disassembly...3692
Gearbox Assembly...3697
Gearbox, Checking Backlash...3702
ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTS...3706
Engine Compression, Checking...3706
Glow Plug, Checking...3707
Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid, Checking...3708
Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid Removal And Installation...3709
Fuel Injection Pump Removal...3710
Fuel Injection Pump Timing...3712
Fuel Injection Pump Installation...3713
Fuel Injector Removal And Installation...3715
Fuel Injector, Checking...3716
Fuel Injector Disassembly...3717
Fuel Injector Assembly...3718
Timing Belt Inspection...3720
Timing Belt Removal...3721
Timing Belt Installation...3722
Timing Belt, Replacement In the Loader...3726
Valve Clearance Adjustment...3731
Valve Timing, Checking...3732
Valve Timing, Checking (Cont’d)...3733
Thermostat, Oil Pressure Control Valves & Heater Connections...3734
ENGINE...3738
Removal And Installation...3738
Mount Replacement...3744
FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING...3746
Flywheel Removal And Installation...3746
Ring Gear Removal And Installation...3746
Flywheel Housing Removal And Installation...3746
RPM SENSOR...3748
Adjustment...3748
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE...3750
Deutz Engine Tools Identification Chart...3750
Disassembly...3751
Assembly...3756
Cylinder, Checking...3771
Camshaft Bearing, Checking...3772
Camshaft Bearing, Removal And Installation...3773
Control Rod Guide Bushing Removal...3774
Control Rod Guide Bushing Installation...3776
Rear Cover Seal Removal And Installation...3780
Crankshaft, Checking...3781
Connecting Rod, Checking...3782
Piston, Checking...3785
Piston Pin, Checking...3786
Piston Rings Installation...3786
Piston Installation On The Connecting Rod...3787
Cylinder Head Disassembly...3788
Valves, Checking...3789
Valve Seats, Checking...3790
Valve Spring, Checking...3790
Cylinder Head Assembly...3790
Rocker Arm And Bracket, Checking...3792
Front Cover Disassembly...3793
Front Cover Assembly...3798
Turbo Charger Removal And Installation...3808
Crankshaft Gear Mounting Bolt Torque Procedure...3810
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING...3812
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FLOW...3815
Principals...3815
Chart...3816
COMPONENTS...3818
Identification...3818
SAFETY...3822
Safety Equipment...3822
REGULAR MAINTENANCE...3824
Filter Elements Removal And Installation...3824
Compressor Drive Belt Inspection...3825
Cleaning The Condenser...3826
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING...3828
Poor A/C Performance...3828
Cleaning The A/C Evaporator Coil & Heater Coil...3829
Receiver/Drier Sight Glass Inspection...3831
Compressor Drive Belt Inspection...3832
Checking The Electrical System...3833
Engine Coolant Bypassing The Heater Valve...3841
Heater Valve Not Opening Or Closing...3842
GENERAL AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE GUIDELINES...3844
Compressor Oil...3844
Compressor Oil Check...3845
Component Replacement And Refrigeration Leaks...3846
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART...3848
TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE...3852
Chart...3852
AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE...3854
Chart...3854
SYSTEM CHARGING AND RECLAMATION...3856
Reclamation Procedure...3856
Charging Procedure With A Manifold Gauge Set...3858
Charging Procedure...3859
COMPRESSOR...3862
Removal And Installation...3862
Compressor Clutch Disassembly...3863
CONDENSER...3868
Removal And Installation...3868
RECEIVER/DRIER...3870
Removal And Installation...3870
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE...3872
Removal And Installation...3872
PRESSURE SWITCH...3874
Removal And Installation...3874
EVAPORATOR/HEATER UNIT...3876
Removal And Installation...3876
Disassembly And Assembly...3877
THERMOSTAT...3878
Removal And Installation...3878
EXPANSION VALVE...3880
Removal And Installation...3880
EVAPORATOR...3882
Removal And Installation...3882
HEATER COIL...3884
Removal And Installation With A/C...3884
Removal And Installation Without A/C...3885
BLOWER FAN...3888
Removal And Installation...3888
Disassembly And Assembly...3889
Wire Connector Removal and Installation...3891
HEATER VALVE...3894
Removal and Installation...3894
Disassembly And Assembly...3895
SPECIFICATIONS...3898
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (873)...3900
Machine Dimensions...3900
Performance...3901
Controls...3901
Engine...3901
Hydraulic System...3902
Electrical...3902
Drive System...3903
Capacities...3903
Tires...3903
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (883)...3904
Machine Dimensions...3904
Performance...3905
Controls...3905
Engine...3905
Hydraulic System...3906
Electrical...3906
Drive System...3907
Capacities...3907
Tires...3907
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS...3908
General...3908
Fuel System...3908
Valve and Valve Guide and Seat Insert...3909
Pistons and Rings...3910
Connecting Rod...3910
Cylinder Head and Block...3911
Crankshaft and Main Bearings...3911
Camshaft and Bearings...3911
Oil Pump...3911
LOADER TORQUE...3912
Specifications...3912
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS...3916
Torque For General SAE Bolts...3916
Torque For General Metric Bolts...3917
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS...3918
O-ring Face Seal Connection...3918
Straight Thread O-ring Fitting...3918
Tubelines And Hoses...3918
Flare Fitting...3919
O-ring Flare Fitting...3920
Port Seal Fitting...3922
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS...3924
Specifications...3924
CONVERSIONS...3926
Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents...3926
U.S. To Metric Conversion Chart...3926
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION...3928
873/873H-1...3928
873/873H-2...3930
873/873H-3...3932
873/883-4...3936
873/883-5...3938
873/883-6...3940
873/883-7...3942
873/883-8...3944
873/883-9...3946
6900847 (2-06) - 873 Turbo, 883 Turbo (G Series) [include High Flow] Service Manual...3948
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...3950
ALPHABETICAL INDEX...3952
CONTENTS...3954
FORWORD...3955
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3958
Fire Prevention...3960
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION...3962
Loader Serial Number...3962
Engine Serial Number...3962
DELIVERY REPORT...3963
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...3964
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE...3966
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER...3968
Procedure...3968
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...3970
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device...3970
Removing Lift Arm Support Device...3971
OPERATOR CAB...3972
Description...3972
Raising The Operator Cab...3972
Lowering The Operator Cab...3973
Emergency Exit...3974
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER...3976
Procedure...3976
TOWING THE LOADER...3978
Procedure For Non-Two-Speeds...3978
Procedure For Two-Speeds...3979
REMOTE START...3980
Procedure for Loader Without Attachments Control Harness...3980
Procedure for Loader With Attachments Control Harness...3981
Procedure...3983
SERVICE SCHEDULE...3984
Chart...3984
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...3986
Replacing Filter Element...3986
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM...3988
Cleaning The Cooling System...3988
FUEL SYSTEM...3990
Fuel Specifications...3990
Filling The Fuel Tank...3990
Fuel Filter...3991
Removing Air From The Fuel System...3991
Fuel Lift Pump Strainer...3991
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...3992
Checking Engine Oil...3992
Replacing Oil And Filter...3992
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...3994
Checking And Adding Fluid...3994
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement...3994
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid...3995
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...3998
Checking And Adding Oil...3998
Replacing The Oil...3998
FAN GEARBOX...4000
Checking And Adding Oil...4000
BOB-TACH...4002
Inspection And Maintenance...4002
POWER BOB-TACH (OPTION)...4004
Inspection And Maintenance...4004
LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER...4006
Procedure...4006
TIRE MAINTENANCE...4010
Wheel Nuts...4010
Tire Rotation...4010
Tire Mounting...4010
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...4012
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS...4018
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...4038
Troubleshooting...4042
Tighten Procedures...4043
CYLINDER (LIFT)...4044
Checking...4044
Removal And Installation...4044
Parts Identification...4046
Disassembly...4047
Assembly...4049
CYLINDER (TILT)...4052
Checking...4052
Removal And Installation...4052
Parts Identification...4054
Disassembly...4055
CYLINDER (POWER BOB-TACH)...4056
Checking...4056
Removal And Installation...4057
Parts Identification...4058
Disassembly...4059
Assembly...4060
MAIN RELIEF VALVE (FOOT CONTROL)...4064
Checking The Main Relief Valve At Front Auxiliary Hydraulics...4064
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Front Auxiliaries...4065
Removal and Installation...4067
Adjustment...4068
MAIN RELIEF VALVE (AHC)...4070
Checking The Main Relief Valve At Front Auxiliary Hydraulics...4070
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Front Auxiliaries...4071
Removal and Installation...4072
Adjustment...4073
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (FOOT CONTROL)...4074
Removal And Installation...4074
BICS™ Valve, Removal And Installation...4078
BICS™ Valve, Lift Arm By-Pass Orifice Removal And Installation...4079
BICS™ Valve, Check Valve Removal And Installation...4080
BICS™ Valve, Lock Valve Removal And Installation...4081
BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Removal And Installation...4082
BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Testing...4083
Identification Chart...4084
Load Check Valve...4084
Main Relief Valve...4086
Port Relief Valve, Tilt Spool (Linkage End)...4086
Port Relief Valve, Lift Spool (Bonnet End)...4087
Anti-Cavitation Valve/Port Relief Valve, Tilt Spool (Bonnet End)...4087
Anti-Cavitation Valve, Lift Spool (Linkage End)...4088
Rubber Boot...4088
Lift And Tilt Lock Block...4089
Lift Spool and Detent Removal...4090
Lift Spool And Detent Disassembly...4092
Lift Spool and Detent Assembly...4094
Lift Spool And Detent Installation...4098
Tilt Spool Removal And Installation...4099
Tilt Spool Disassembly And Assembly...4100
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation (Bonnet End)...4101
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation (Linkage End)...4102
Auxiliary Plug Removal And Installation...4103
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid Disassembly...4104
Port-Auxiliary Section Removal And Installation...4105
Cleaning And Inspection...4105
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM) (ACS) (AHC)...4106
Description...4106
Actuator Removal And Installation (In Loader)...4106
Removal And Installation...4108
BICS™ Valve Removal And Installation...4112
BICS™ Valve, Lift Arm By-Pass Orifice Removal And Installation...4114
BICS™ Valve Check Valve Removal And Installation...4115
BICS™ Valve Lock Valve Removal And Installation...4116
BICS™ Valve Solenoid Removal And Installation...4117
BICS™ Valve Solenoid Testing...4118
Actuator Removal And Installation...4119
Identification Chart...4120
Lift Base End Restrictor...4120
Load Check Valve...4121
Main Relief Valve...4122
Port Relief Valve...4123
Anti-Cavitation Valve/Port Relief Valve...4124
Anti-Cavitation Valve...4125
Lift Spool Removal...4126
Tilt Spool Removal And Installation...4127
Lift and Tilt Spool Disassembly And Assembly...4128
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation...4129
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid Disassembly...4130
Port-Auxiliary Section Disassembly...4131
Cleaning And Inspection...4131
LIFT ARM BY-PASS CONTROL VALVE...4132
Inspecting...4132
Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls...4132
Removal And Installation...4132
Disassembly And Assembly...4133
HYDRAULIC PUMP (ALUMINUM)...4134
Check The Output Of The Pump...4134
Removal And Installation...4135
Identification...4136
Disassembly...4137
Inspection...4139
Assembly...4140
HYDRAULIC PUMP (ALUMINUM HIGH FLOW)...4142
Check The Output Of The Pump...4142
Removal And Installation...4143
Identification...4145
Disassembly...4146
Inspection...4150
Assembly...4151
HYDRAULIC PUMP (CAST IRON)...4156
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump Without Power Bob-Tach...4156
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump With Power Bob-Tach...4158
Removal And Installation...4159
Identification...4161
Disassembly And Assembly...4162
HYDRAULIC PUMP (CAST IRON HIGH FLOW)...4166
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump Without Power Bob-Tach...4166
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump With Power Bob-Tach...4167
Removal And Installation...4169
Identification...4171
Disassembly And Assembly...4172
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FILTER...4180
Housing Removal And Installation...4180
Mount Removal And Installation...4181
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR...4182
Draining The Fluid Reservoir...4182
Removal And Installation...4183
Hydraulic Fluid Screen...4186
BUCKET POSITION VALVE (873 - S/N 514147758 & BELOW)...4188
Solenoid Removal And Installation...4188
Solenoid Testing...4188
Removal And Installation...4189
BUCKET POSITION VALVE (873 - S/N 514147759 & Above & 883)...4192
Solenoid Removal And Installation...4192
Solenoid Testing...4192
Removal And Installation...4193
Disassembly And Assembly...4194
SELECT VALVE...4196
Checking The High Flow Pump Relief Valve...4196
Removal And Installation...4198
Disassembly And Assembly...4200
Solenoid Testing...4205
REAR AUXILIARY DIVERTER VALVE (SINGLE SHUTTLE)...4206
Removal And Installation...4206
Disassembly...4207
Inspection...4208
Solenoid Testing...4208
Assembly...4208
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6674305 ALUMINUM)...4210
Removal And Installation...4210
Disassembly And Assembly...4211
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6676547 ALUMINUM)...4218
Removal And Installation...4218
Disassembly And Assembly...4219
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6677646-CAST IRON)...4226
Removal And Installation...4226
Disassembly And Assembly...4227
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6678206-CAST IRON)...4234
Removal And Installation...4234
Disassembly And Assembly...4235
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6678554-CAST IRON)...4244
Removal And Installation...4244
Disassembly And Assembly...4245
AUXILIARY PRESSURE RELEASE (ACCUMULATOR)...4254
Removal and Installation...4254
Disassembly And Assembly...4255
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...4256
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...4258
Troubleshooting Chart...4258
Replenishing Valve Function...4259
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR...4260
Removal And Installation...4260
Parts Identification...4261
Disassembly...4262
Inspection...4265
Assembly...4266
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR (TWO-SPEED)...4270
Removal And Installation...4270
Parts Identification...4272
Disassembly...4274
Inspection...4281
Assembly...4283
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR CARRIER...4290
Removal and Installation...4290
Parts Identification...4292
Disassembly...4293
Assembly...4295
CHARGE PRESSURE...4298
Sender Removal And Installation...4298
HYDROSTATIC PUMP...4300
Replenishing/High Pressure Relief Valve...4300
Charge Pressure Relief Valve...4301
Removal And Installation...4302
Parts Identification (Right Half)...4305
Parts Identification (Left Half)...4307
Hydraulic Pump Removal...4309
Disassembly...4310
Assembly...4318
DRIVE BELT...4326
Shield Removal And Installation...4326
Adjustment...4327
Replacement...4327
Tensioner Pulley Removal And Installation...4328
Tensioner Pulley Tension Spring...4330
OIL COOLER...4332
Hydraulic Oil Cooler Removal and Installation...4332
OIL COOLER (SEAL TO CONNECT) (STC)...4334
Hydraulic Oil Cooler Removal and Installation...4334
DRIVE SYSTEM...4336
BRAKE...4338
Pedal Removal And Installation...4338
Pedal Disassembly And Assembly...4339
Switch Operated Parking Brake...4339
Disc Removal And Installation...4340
BRAKE (TWO-SPEED)...4344
Block Removal And Installation...4344
Block Disassembly And Assembly...4346
DRIVE COMPONENTS...4352
Axle Seal Removal And Installation...4352
Axle, Sprocket And Bearings Removal And Installation...4354
Drive Chain Removal And Installation...4359
CHAINCASE...4360
Front Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation...4360
Rear Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation...4360
MAIN FRAME...4362
SEAT BAR...4366
Removal And Installation...4366
Assembling Components...4368
Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly...4370
OPERATOR CAB...4372
Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation...4372
Gas Cylinder Bracket Dissassembly And Assembly...4374
Removal And Installation...4375
OPERATOR SEAT...4378
Removal And Installation...4378
Seat Belt Removal And Installation...4378
OPERATOR SEAT (SUSPENSION)...4380
Removal And Installation...4380
Slide Rail Removal And Installation...4381
Cushion Removal And Installation...4381
Back Removal And Installation...4382
Shock Removal And Installation...4383
BOB-TACH...4384
Removal And Installation...4384
Bob-Tach Lever And Wedge...4385
Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Replacement...4386
POWER BOB-TACH (883)...4388
Removal And Installation...4388
Power Bob-Tach Lever And Wedge...4389
Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Replacement...4390
LIFT ARMS...4392
Stabilizer Bar Removal And Installation...4392
Link Removal And Installation...4393
Removal And Installation...4395
REAR GRILL...4398
Removal And Installation...4398
REAR DOOR...4400
Removal And Installation...4400
Adjusting The Rear Door Latch...4401
FUEL TANK...4402
Removal And Installation...4402
Fuel Level Sender...4403
CONTROL PEDALS...4404
Removal And Installation...4404
Pedal Adjustment...4404
CONTROL PEDALS (ACS)...4406
Foot Sensor Removal And Installation...4406
Foot Pedal Removal And Installation...4407
Foot Pedal Linkage Disassembly And Assembly...4408
CONTROL PANEL...4410
Removal and Installation...4410
Steering Lever Boot...4412
CONTROL HANDLE...4414
Shock Removal And Installation...4414
Shaft Removal And Installation...4414
Shaft Disassembly And Assembly...4414
Lever Removal And Installation...4416
Steering Lever Boot...4416
Linkage Removal And Installation...4417
Linkage Neutral Adjustment...4421
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED HAND CONTROL) (AHC)...4428
Components Identification...4428
Handle Control Unit Removal And Installation...4429
Control Handle Removal and Installation...4432
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...4432
Control Lever Removal and Installation...4433
Control Lever Boot...4433
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED HAND CONTROL) (AHC) (W/PUSH BUTTON FLOAT)...4434
Components Identification...4434
Handle Sensor Removal And Installation...4435
Control Handle Removal and Installation...4437
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...4438
Control Lever Removal and Installation...4438
Control Lever Boot...4439
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM) (ACS) ADVANCED HAND CONTROL...4440
Components Identification...4440
Handle Sensor Removal And Installation...4441
Control Handle Removal and Installation...4444
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...4445
Control Lever Removal and Installation...4445
Control Lever Boot...4446
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM) (ACS) SELECTABLE HAND/FOOT CONTROL...4448
Components Identification...4448
Handle Sensor Removal And Installation...4449
Control Handle Removal and Installation...4452
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...4453
Control Lever Removal and Installation...4453
Control Lever Boot...4454
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS...4456
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS...4462
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION...4460
Troubleshooting Chart...4471
Description...4472
Fuse Location...4474
Relay Switch Location...4474
Solenoid Test...4475
BATTERY...4477
Removal And Installation...4477
Servicing The Electrical System...4479
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...4480
ALTERNATOR (55 AMP)...4481
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...4481
Alternator Output Test...4481
Rectifier (Diode) Test...4482
Alternator Regulator Test...4483
Removal And Installation...4484
Disassembly...4485
Stator Continuity Test...4485
Stator Ground Test...4485
Rotor Continuity Test...4486
Rotor Ground Test...4486
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test...4486
Assembly...4487
ALTERNATOR (90 AMP)...4489
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...4489
Alternator Identification...4489
Charging System Check...4490
Alternator Voltage Test...4491
Low Voltage Test...4491
High Voltage Test...4492
Removal And Installation...4493
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test...4494
Alternator Regulator Test...4495
Disassembly...4495
Stator Continuity Test...4496
Stator Ground Test...4496
Rotor Continuity Test...4496
Rotor Ground Test...4496
Assembly...4497
STARTER...4499
Removal And Installation...4499
Parts Identification...4500
Disassembly And Assembly...4501
External Pinion...4505
Inspection And Repair...4506
Magnetic Switch Test...4509
No Load Test...4510
INSTRUMENT PANEL...4511
Left Panel...4511
Right Panel - Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch) [Figure 60-50-2]...4512
Right Panel - (Deluxe) (With Keyless Start) [Figure 60- 50-3]...4513
Right Panel Setup Display Options (Deluxe)...4515
Passwords...4516
Option and Field Accessory Panels...4517
Standard Panel Removal And Installation (Right Side)...4518
Deluxe Panel Removal And Installation (Right Side)...4519
Standard & Deluxe Panel Removal And Installation (Left Side)...4520
Front Accessory Panel Removal And Installation...4521
LIGHTS...4523
Front Removal And Installation...4523
Rear Removal And Installation...4524
BOBCAT CONTROLLER...4525
Identification Chart...4525
Removal And Installation...4526
DIAGNOSTICS...4527
Service Codes...4527
BICS™ SYSTEM...4529
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)...4529
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)...4529
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)...4529
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...4529
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control...4530
Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls (AHC)...4530
Troubleshooting Chart...4531
Troubleshooting Guide...4532
SEAT BAR SENSOR...4533
Troubleshooting Chart...4533
Test...4534
Removal And Installation...4535
BICS™ Circuit Test...4536
TRACTION LOCK...4539
Troubleshooting Chart...4539
Removal And Installation (Single Speed)...4540
Description Of The Control System (Single Speed)...4542
Inspecting The Control System (Single Speed)...4542
ADVANCED HAND CONTROL (AHC) SYSTEM...4543
Components Identification...4543
Troubleshooting Guide...4544
Parts Identification...4545
AHC Controller Removal And Installation...4546
Handle Control Unit Connector...4547
Switch Handle Removal And Installation...4548
Actuators Disassembly and Assembly...4551
ADVANCED HAND CONTROL (AHC) SYSTEM (W/ PUSH BUTTON FLOAT)...4553
Components Identification...4553
Troubleshooting Guide...4554
Controller, Connector And Wire Identification...4555
AHC Controller Removal And Installation...4556
Handle Control Unit Removal And Installation...4558
Handle Control Unit Connector...4560
Switch Handle Removal And Installation...4561
Actuators Disassembly and Assembly...4564
ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS)...4567
Components Identification...4567
Troubleshooting Guide...4569
Controller, Connector And Wire Identification...4570
ACS Controller Removal And Installation...4571
Handle Sensor Connector...4572
Switch Handle Removal...4573
Switch Handle Installation...4575
Actuators Disassembly and Assembly...4578
Handle Lock Solenoid Removal And Installation...4580
Handle Lock Solenoid Disassembly And Assembly...4580
Handle Lock Solenoid Connector...4581
Calibration Of The ACS System...4582
Switchable Hand/Foot Controls Calibration Procedure...4582
Hand Controls Only Calibration Procedure...4583
Foot Sensor Disassembly And Assembly...4585
Foot Sensor Connector...4585
Foot Lock Solenoid Removal And Installation...4586
Foot Lock Solenoid Connector...4587
ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC CONTROLS REFERENCE...4589
Controls Identification Chart...4589
ENGINE SERVICE...4591
TROUBLESHOOTING...4593
Chart...4593
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...4595
Removal And Installation...4595
Speed Control Cable...4597
Speed Control Linkage...4597
MUFFLER...4599
Removal And Installation...4599
AIR CLEANER...4601
Housing Removal And Installation...4601
RADIATOR...4603
Removal And Installation...4603
COOLING FAN...4605
Drive Tension Pulley Removal And Installation...4605
Gearbox/Blower Housing Removal And Installation...4606
Blower Removal And Installation...4609
Gearbox Parts Identification...4610
Gearbox Disassembly...4611
Gearbox Assembly...4616
Gearbox, Checking Backlash...4621
ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTS...4625
Engine Compression, Checking...4625
Glow Plug, Checking...4626
Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid, Checking...4627
Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid Removal And Installation...4628
Fuel Injection Pump Removal...4629
Fuel Injection Pump Timing...4631
Fuel Injection Pump Installation...4632
Fuel Injector Removal And Installation...4634
Fuel Injector, Checking...4635
Fuel Injector Disassembly...4636
Fuel Injector Assembly...4637
Timing Belt Inspection...4639
Timing Belt Removal...4640
Timing Belt Installation...4641
Timing Belt, Replacement In the Loader...4645
Valve Clearance Adjustment...4650
Valve Timing, Checking...4651
Valve Timing, Checking (Cont’d)...4652
Thermostat, Oil Pressure Control Valves & Heater Connections...4653
ENGINE...4657
Removal And Installation...4657
Mount Replacement...4663
FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING...4665
Flywheel Removal And Installation...4665
Ring Gear Removal And Installation...4665
Flywheel Housing Removal And Installation...4665
RPM SENSOR...4667
Adjustment...4667
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE...4669
Deutz Engine Tools Identification Chart...4669
Disassembly...4670
Assembly...4675
Cylinder, Checking...4690
Camshaft Bearing, Checking...4691
Camshaft Bearing, Removal And Installation...4692
Control Rod Guide Bushing Removal...4693
Control Rod Guide Bushing Installation...4695
Rear Cover Seal Removal And Installation...4699
Crankshaft, Checking...4700
Connecting Rod, Checking...4701
Piston, Checking...4704
Piston Pin, Checking...4705
Piston Rings Installation...4705
Piston Installation On The Connecting Rod...4706
Cylinder Head Disassembly...4707
Valves, Checking...4708
Valve Seats, Checking...4709
Valve Spring, Checking...4709
Cylinder Head Assembly...4709
Rocker Arm And Bracket, Checking...4711
Front Cover Disassembly...4712
Front Cover Assembly...4717
Turbo Charger Removal And Installation...4727
Crankshaft Gear Mounting Bolt Torque Procedure...4729
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING...4731
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FLOW...4734
Principals...4734
Chart...4735
COMPONENTS...4737
Identification...4737
SAFETY...4741
Safety Equipment...4741
REGULAR MAINTENANCE...4743
Filter Elements Removal And Installation...4743
Compressor Drive Belt Inspection...4744
Cleaning The Condenser...4745
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING...4747
Poor A/C Performance...4747
Cleaning The A/C Evaporator Coil & Heater Coil...4748
Receiver/Drier Sight Glass Inspection...4750
Compressor Drive Belt Inspection...4751
Checking The Electrical System...4752
Engine Coolant By-Passing The Heater Valve...4760
Heater Valve Not Opening Or Closing...4761
GENERAL AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE GUIDELINES...4763
Compressor Oil...4763
Compressor Oil Check...4764
Component Replacement And Refrigeration Leaks...4765
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART...4767
TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE...4771
Chart...4771
AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE...4773
Chart...4773
SYSTEM CHARGING AND RECLAMATION...4775
Reclamation Procedure...4775
Charging Procedure With A Manifold Gauge Set...4777
Charging Procedure...4778
COMPRESSOR...4781
Removal And Installation...4781
Compressor Clutch Disassembly...4782
CONDENSER...4787
Removal And Installation...4787
RECEIVER/DRIER...4789
Removal And Installation...4789
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE...4791
Removal And Installation...4791
PRESSURE SWITCH...4793
Removal And Installation...4793
EVAPORATOR/HEATER UNIT...4795
Removal And Installation...4795
Disassembly And Assembly...4796
THERMOSTAT...4797
Removal And Installation...4797
EXPANSION VALVE...4799
Removal And Installation...4799
EVAPORATOR...4801
Removal And Installation...4801
HEATER COIL...4803
Removal And Installation With A/C...4803
Removal And Installation Without A/C...4804
BLOWER FAN...4807
Removal And Installation...4807
Disassembly And Assembly...4808
Wire Connector Removal and Installation...4810
HEATER VALVE...4813
Removal and Installation...4813
Disassembly And Assembly...4814
SPECIFICATIONS...4817
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (873)...4819
Machine Dimensions...4819
Performance...4820
Controls...4820
Engine...4820
Hydraulic System...4821
Electrical...4821
Drive System...4822
Capacities...4822
Tires...4822
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (883)...4823
Machine Dimensions...4823
Performance...4824
Controls...4824
Engine...4824
Hydraulic System...4825
Electrical...4825
Drive System...4826
Capacities...4826
Tires...4826
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS...4827
General...4827
Fuel System...4827
Valve and Valve Guide and Seat Insert...4828
Pistons and Rings...4829
Connecting Rod...4829
Cylinder Head and Block...4830
Crankshaft and Main Bearings...4830
Camshaft and Bearings...4830
Oil Pump...4830
LOADER TORQUE...4831
Specifications...4831
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS...4835
Torque For General SAE Bolts...4835
Torque For General Metric Bolts...4836
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS...4837
O-ring Face Seal Connection...4837
Straight Thread O-ring Fitting...4837
Tubelines And Hoses...4837
Flare Fitting...4838
O-ring Flare Fitting...4839
Port Seal Fitting...4841
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS...4843
Specifications...4843
SMR...4857
Revision No: 873/873H-1...4847
Revision No: 873/873H-2...4849
Revision No: 873/873H-3...4851
Revision No: 873/883-4...4855
Revision No: 873/883-5...4857
Revision No: 873/883-6...4859
Revision No: 873/883-7...4861
6900847 (7-10) - 873 Turbo, 883 Turbo (G Series) Service Manual...4863
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...4865
ALPHABETICAL INDEX...4867
CONTENTS...4869
FOREWORD...4870
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...4873
FIRE PREVENTION...4875
Maintenance...4875
Operation...4875
Electrical...4875
Hydraulic System...4875
Fueling...4875
Starting...4875
Spark Arrestor Exhaust System...4875
Welding And Grinding...4876
Fire Extinguishers...4876
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION...4877
Loader Serial Number...4877
Engine Serial Number...4877
DELIVERY REPORT...4878
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...4879
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE...4881
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER...4883
Procedure...4883
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...4885
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device...4885
Removing Lift Arm Support Device...4886
OPERATOR CAB...4887
Description...4887
Raising The Operator Cab...4887
Lowering The Operator Cab...4888
Emergency Exit...4889
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER...4891
Procedure...4891
TOWING THE LOADER...4893
Procedure For Non-Two-Speeds...4893
Procedure For Two-Speeds...4894
REMOTE START...4895
Procedure for Loader Without Attachments Control Harness...4895
Procedure for Loader With Attachments Control Harness...4896
Procedure...4898
SERVICE SCHEDULE...4899
Chart...4899
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...4901
Replacing Filter Element...4901
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM...4903
Cleaning The Cooling System...4903
FUEL SYSTEM...4905
Fuel Specifications...4905
Filling The Fuel Tank...4905
Fuel Filter...4906
Removing Air From The Fuel System...4906
Fuel Lift Pump Strainer...4906
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...4907
Checking Engine Oil...4907
Replacing Oil And Filter...4907
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...4909
Checking And Adding Fluid...4909
Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter Replacement...4909
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid...4910
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...4913
Checking And Adding Oil...4913
Replacing The Oil...4913
FAN GEARBOX...4915
Checking And Adding Oil...4915
BOB-TACH...4917
Inspection And Maintenance...4917
POWER BOB-TACH (OPTION)...4919
Inspection And Maintenance...4919
LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER...4921
Procedure...4921
TIRE MAINTENANCE...4925
Wheel Nuts...4925
Tire Rotation...4925
Tire Mounting...4925
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...4927
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS...4933
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...4953
Troubleshooting...4957
Tighten Procedures...4958
CYLINDER (LIFT)...4959
Checking...4959
Removal And Installation...4959
Parts Identification...4961
Disassembly...4962
Assembly...4964
CYLINDER (TILT)...4967
Checking...4967
Removal And Installation...4967
Parts Identification...4969
Disassembly...4970
CYLINDER (POWER BOB-TACH)...4971
Checking...4971
Removal And Installation...4972
Parts Identification...4973
Disassembly...4974
Assembly...4975
MAIN RELIEF VALVE (FOOT CONTROL)...4979
Checking The Main Relief Valve At Front Auxiliary Hydraulics...4979
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Front Auxiliaries...4980
Removal and Installation...4982
Adjustment...4983
MAIN RELIEF VALVE (AHC)...4985
Checking The Main Relief Valve At Front Auxiliary Hydraulics...4985
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Front Auxiliaries...4986
Removal and Installation...4987
Adjustment...4988
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (FOOT CONTROL)...4989
Removal And Installation...4989
BICS™ Valve, Removal And Installation...4993
BICS™ Valve, Lift Arm Bypass Orifice Removal And Installation...4994
BICS™ Valve, Check Valve Removal And Installation...4995
BICS™ Valve, Lock Valve Removal And Installation...4996
BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Removal And Installation...4997
BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Testing...4998
Identification Chart...4999
Load Check Valve...4999
Main Relief Valve...5001
Port Relief Valve, Tilt Spool (Linkage End)...5001
Port Relief Valve, Lift Spool (Bonnet End)...5002
Anti-Cavitation Valve / Port Relief Valve, Tilt Spool (Bonnet End)...5002
Anti-Cavitation Valve, Lift Spool (Linkage End)...5003
Rubber Boot...5003
Lift And Tilt Lock Block...5004
Lift Spool and Detent Removal...5005
Lift Spool And Detent Disassembly...5007
Lift Spool and Detent Assembly...5009
Lift Spool And Detent Installation...5013
Tilt Spool Removal And Installation...5014
Tilt Spool Disassembly And Assembly...5015
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation (Bonnet End)...5016
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation (Linkage End)...5017
Auxiliary Plug Removal And Installation...5018
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid Disassembly...5019
Port-Auxiliary Section Removal And Installation...5020
Cleaning And Inspection...5020
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM) (ACS) (AHC)...5021
Description...5021
Actuator Removal And Installation (In Loader)...5021
Removal And Installation...5023
BICS™ Valve Removal And Installation...5027
BICS™ Valve, Lift Arm Bypass Orifice Removal And Installation...5029
BICS™ Valve Check Valve Removal And Installation...5030
BICS™ Valve Lock Valve Removal And Installation...5031
BICS™ Valve Solenoid Removal And Installation...5032
BICS™ Valve Solenoid Testing...5033
Actuator Removal And Installation...5034
Identification Chart...5035
Lift Base End Restrictor...5035
Load Check Valve...5036
Main Relief Valve...5037
Port Relief Valve...5038
Anti-Cavitation Valve / Port Relief Valve...5039
Anti-Cavitation Valve...5040
Lift Spool Removal...5041
Tilt Spool Removal And Installation...5042
Lift and Tilt Spool Disassembly And Assembly...5043
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation...5044
Auxiliary Electric Solenoid Disassembly...5045
Port-Auxiliary Section Disassembly...5046
Cleaning And Inspection...5046
LIFT ARM BYPASS CONTROL VALVE...5047
Inspecting...5047
Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls...5047
Removal And Installation...5047
Disassembly And Assembly...5048
HYDRAULIC PUMP (ALUMINUM)...5049
Check The Output Of The Pump...5049
Removal And Installation...5050
Identification...5051
Disassembly...5052
Inspection...5054
Assembly...5055
HYDRAULIC PUMP (ALUMINUM HIGH FLOW)...5057
Check The Output Of The Pump...5057
Removal And Installation...5058
Identification...5060
Disassembly...5061
Inspection...5065
Assembly...5066
HYDRAULIC PUMP (CAST IRON)...5071
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump Without Power Bob-Tach...5071
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump With Power Bob-Tach...5073
Removal And Installation...5074
Identification...5076
Disassembly And Assembly...5077
HYDRAULIC PUMP (CAST IRON HIGH FLOW)...5081
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump Without Power Bob-Tach...5081
Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump With Power Bob-Tach...5082
Removal And Installation...5084
Identification...5086
Disassembly And Assembly...5087
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FILTER...5095
Housing Removal And Installation...5095
Mount Removal And Installation...5096
HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR...5097
Draining The Fluid Reservoir...5097
Removal And Installation...5098
Hydraulic Fluid Screen...5101
BUCKET POSITION VALVE (873 - S/N 514147758 & BELOW)...5103
Solenoid Removal And Installation...5103
Solenoid Testing...5103
Removal And Installation...5104
BUCKET POSITION VALVE (873 - S/N 514147759 & Above & 883)...5107
Solenoid Removal And Installation...5107
Solenoid Testing...5107
Removal And Installation...5108
Disassembly And Assembly...5109
SELECT VALVE...5111
Checking The High Flow Pump Relief Valve...5111
Removal And Installation...5113
Disassembly And Assembly...5115
Solenoid Testing...5120
REAR AUXILIARY DIVERTER VALVE (SINGLE SHUTTLE)...5121
Removal And Installation...5121
Disassembly...5122
Inspection...5123
Solenoid Testing...5123
Assembly...5123
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6674305 ALUMINUM)...5125
Removal And Installation...5125
Disassembly And Assembly...5127
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6676547 ALUMINUM)...5133
Removal And Installation...5133
Disassembly And Assembly...5135
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6677646-CAST IRON)...5141
Removal And Installation...5141
Disassembly And Assembly...5142
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6678206-CAST IRON)...5149
Removal And Installation...5149
Disassembly And Assembly...5150
POWER BOB-TACH BLOCK (6678554-CAST IRON)...5159
Removal And Installation...5159
Disassembly And Assembly...5160
AUXILIARY PRESSURE RELEASE (ACCUMULATOR)...5169
Removal and Installation...5169
Disassembly And Assembly...5171
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...5173
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION...5175
Troubleshooting Chart...5175
Replenishing Valve Function...5176
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR...5177
Removal And Installation...5177
Parts Identification...5179
Disassembly...5180
Inspection...5183
Assembly...5184
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR (TWO-SPEED)...5187
Removal And Installation...5187
Parts Identification...5190
Disassembly...5192
Inspection...5199
Assembly...5201
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR CARRIER...5207
Removal and Installation...5207
Parts Identification...5209
Disassembly...5210
Assembly...5212
CHARGE PRESSURE...5215
Sender Removal And Installation...5215
HYDROSTATIC PUMP...5217
Replenishing / High Pressure Relief Valve...5217
Charge Pressure Relief Valve...5218
Removal And Installation...5219
Parts Identification (Right Half)...5222
Parts Identification (Left Half)...5224
Hydraulic Pump Removal...5226
Disassembly...5227
Assembly...5235
DRIVE BELT...5243
Shield Removal And Installation...5243
Adjustment...5244
Replacement...5244
Tensioner Pulley Removal And Installation...5245
Tensioner Pulley Tension Spring...5247
OIL COOLER...5249
Hydraulic Oil Cooler Removal and Installation...5249
OIL COOLER (SEAL TO CONNECT) (STC)...5253
Hydraulic Oil Cooler Removal and Installation...5253
DRIVE SYSTEM...5255
BRAKE...5257
Pedal Removal And Installation...5257
Pedal Disassembly And Assembly...5258
Switch Operated Parking Brake...5258
Disc Removal And Installation...5259
BRAKE (TWO-SPEED)...5263
Block Removal And Installation...5263
Block Disassembly And Assembly...5265
DRIVE COMPONENTS...5271
Axle Seal Removal And Installation...5271
Axle, Sprocket And Bearings Removal And Installation...5273
Drive Chain Removal And Installation...5278
CHAINCASE...5279
Front Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation...5279
Rear Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation...5279
MAINFRAME...5281
SEAT BAR...5285
Removal And Installation...5285
Assembling Components...5287
Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly...5289
OPERATOR CAB...5291
Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation...5291
Gas Cylinder Bracket Disassembly And Assembly...5293
Removal And Installation...5294
OPERATOR SEAT...5297
Removal And Installation...5297
Seat Belt Removal And Installation...5297
OPERATOR SEAT (SUSPENSION)...5299
Removal And Installation...5299
Slide Rail Removal And Installation...5300
Cushion Removal And Installation...5300
Back Removal And Installation...5301
Shock Removal And Installation...5302
BOB-TACH...5303
Removal And Installation...5303
Bob-Tach Lever And Wedge...5304
Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Replacement...5305
POWER BOB-TACH (883)...5307
Removal And Installation...5307
Power Bob-Tach Lever And Wedge...5308
Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Replacement...5309
LIFT ARMS...5311
Stabilizer Bar Removal And Installation...5311
Link Removal And Installation...5312
Removal And Installation...5314
REAR GRILL...5317
Removal And Installation...5317
REAR DOOR...5319
Removal And Installation...5319
Adjusting The Rear Door Latch...5320
FUEL TANK...5321
Removal And Installation...5321
Fuel Level Sender...5322
CONTROL PEDALS...5323
Removal And Installation...5323
Pedal Adjustment...5323
CONTROL PEDALS (ACS)...5325
Foot Sensor Removal And Installation...5325
Foot Pedal Removal And Installation...5326
Foot Pedal Linkage Disassembly And Assembly...5327
CONTROL PANEL...5329
Removal and Installation...5329
Steering Lever Boot...5331
CONTROL HANDLE...5333
Shock Removal And Installation...5333
Shaft Removal And Installation...5333
Shaft Disassembly And Assembly...5333
Lever Removal And Installation...5335
Steering Lever Boot...5335
Linkage Removal And Installation...5336
Linkage Neutral Adjustment...5340
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED HAND CONTROL) (AHC)...5347
Components Identification...5347
Handle Control Unit Removal And Installation...5348
Control Handle Removal and Installation...5351
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...5351
Control Lever Removal and Installation...5352
Control Lever Boot...5352
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED HAND CONTROL) (AHC) (W/ PUSH BUTTON FLOAT)...5353
Components Identification...5353
Handle Sensor Removal And Installation...5354
Control Handle Removal and Installation...5356
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...5357
Control Lever Removal and Installation...5357
Control Lever Boot...5358
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM) (ACS) ADVANCED HAND CONTROL...5359
Components Identification...5359
Handle Sensor Removal And Installation...5360
Control Handle Removal and Installation...5363
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...5364
Control Lever Removal and Installation...5364
Control Lever Boot...5365
CONTROL HANDLE (ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM) (ACS) SELECTABLE HAND / FOOT CONTROL...5367
Components Identification...5367
Handle Sensor Removal And Installation...5368
Control Handle Removal and Installation...5371
Control Handle Disassembly and Assembly...5372
Control Lever Removal and Installation...5372
Control Lever Boot...5373
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS...5375
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS...5379
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION...5388
Troubleshooting Chart...5390
Description...5391
Fuse Location...5393
Relay Switch Location...5393
Solenoid Test...5394
BATTERY...5396
Removal And Installation...5396
Servicing The Electrical System...5398
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...5399
ALTERNATOR (55 AMP)...5400
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...5400
Alternator Output Test...5400
Rectifier (Diode) Test...5401
Alternator Regulator Test...5402
Removal And Installation...5403
Disassembly...5404
Stator Continuity Test...5404
Stator Ground Test...5404
Rotor Continuity Test...5405
Rotor Ground Test...5405
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test...5405
Assembly...5406
ALTERNATOR (90 AMP)...5408
Adjusting The Alternator Belt...5408
Alternator Identification...5408
Charging System Check...5409
Alternator Voltage Test...5410
Low Voltage Test...5410
High Voltage Test...5411
Removal And Installation...5412
Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test...5413
Alternator Regulator Test...5414
Disassembly...5414
Stator Continuity Test...5415
Stator Ground Test...5415
Rotor Continuity Test...5415
Rotor Ground Test...5415
Assembly...5416
STARTER...5418
Removal And Installation...5418
Parts Identification...5419
Disassembly And Assembly...5420
External Pinion...5424
Inspection And Repair...5425
Magnetic Switch Test...5428
No Load Test...5429
INSTRUMENT PANEL...5430
Left Panel...5430
Right Panel - Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch) [Figure 60-50-2]...5431
Right Panel - (Deluxe) (With Keyless Start) [Figure 60- 50-3]...5432
Right Panel Setup Display Options (Deluxe)...5434
Passwords...5435
Option and Field Accessory Panels...5436
Standard Panel Removal And Installation (Right Side)...5437
Deluxe Panel Removal And Installation (Right Side)...5438
Standard & Deluxe Panel Removal And Installation (Left Side)...5439
Front Accessory Panel Removal And Installation...5440
LIGHTS...5442
Front Removal And Installation...5442
Rear Removal And Installation...5443
BOBCAT CONTROLLER...5444
Identification Chart...5444
Removal And Installation...5445
DIAGNOSTICS...5446
Service Codes...5446
BICS™ SYSTEM...5448
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)...5448
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)...5448
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)...5448
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...5448
Inspecting The Lift Arm Bypass Control...5449
Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls (AHC)...5449
Troubleshooting Chart...5450
Troubleshooting Guide...5451
SEAT BAR SENSOR...5452
Troubleshooting Chart...5452
Test...5453
Removal And Installation...5454
BICS™ Circuit Test...5455
TRACTION LOCK...5458
Troubleshooting Chart...5458
Removal And Installation (Single Speed)...5459
Description Of The Control System (Single Speed)...5461
Inspecting The Control System (Single Speed)...5461
ADVANCED HAND CONTROL (AHC) SYSTEM...5462
Components Identification...5462
Troubleshooting Guide...5463
Parts Identification...5464
AHC Controller Removal And Installation...5465
Handle Control Unit Connector...5466
Switch Handle Removal And Installation...5467
Actuators Disassembly and Assembly...5470
ADVANCED HAND CONTROL (AHC) SYSTEM (W/ PUSH BUTTON FLOAT)...5472
Components Identification...5472
Troubleshooting Guide...5473
Controller, Connector And Wire Identification...5474
AHC Controller Removal And Installation...5475
Handle Control Unit Removal And Installation...5477
Handle Control Unit Connector...5479
Switch Handle Removal And Installation...5480
Actuators Disassembly and Assembly...5483
ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS)...5486
Components Identification...5486
Troubleshooting Guide...5488
Controller, Connector And Wire Identification...5489
ACS Controller Removal And Installation...5490
Handle Sensor Connector...5491
Switch Handle Removal...5492
Switch Handle Installation...5494
Actuators Disassembly and Assembly...5497
Handle Lock Solenoid Removal And Installation...5499
Handle Lock Solenoid Disassembly And Assembly...5499
Handle Lock Solenoid Connector...5500
Calibration Of The ACS System...5501
Switchable Hand / Foot Controls Calibration Procedure...5501
Hand Controls Only Calibration Procedure...5502
Foot Sensor Disassembly And Assembly...5504
Foot Sensor Connector...5504
Foot Lock Solenoid Removal And Installation...5505
Foot Lock Solenoid Connector...5506
ELECTRICAL / HYDRAULIC CONTROLS REFERENCE...5508
Controls Identification Chart...5508
ENGINE SERVICE...5510
TROUBLESHOOTING...5512
Chart...5512
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...5514
Removal And Installation...5514
Speed Control Cable...5516
Speed Control Linkage...5516
MUFFLER...5518
Removal And Installation...5518
AIR CLEANER...5520
Housing Removal And Installation...5520
RADIATOR...5522
Removal And Installation...5522
COOLING FAN...5524
Drive Tension Pulley Removal And Installation...5524
Gearbox/Blower Housing Removal And Installation...5525
Blower Removal And Installation...5528
Gearbox Parts Identification...5529
Gearbox Disassembly...5530
Gearbox Assembly...5535
Gearbox, Checking Backlash...5540
ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTS...5544
Engine Compression, Checking...5544
Glow Plug, Checking...5545
Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid, Checking...5546
Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid Removal And Installation...5547
Fuel Injection Pump Removal...5548
Fuel Injection Pump Timing...5550
Fuel Injection Pump Installation...5551
Fuel Injector Removal And Installation...5553
Fuel Injector, Checking...5554
Fuel Injector Disassembly...5555
Fuel Injector Assembly...5556
Timing Belt Inspection...5558
Timing Belt Removal...5559
Timing Belt Installation...5560
Timing Belt, Replacement In the Loader...5564
Valve Clearance Adjustment...5569
Valve Timing, Checking...5570
Valve Timing, Checking (Cont’d)...5571
Thermostat, Oil Pressure Control Valves & Heater Connections...5572
ENGINE...5576
Removal And Installation...5576
Mount Replacement...5582
FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING...5584
Flywheel Removal And Installation...5584
Ring Gear Removal And Installation...5584
Flywheel Housing Removal And Installation...5584
RPM SENSOR...5586
Adjustment...5586
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE...5588
Deutz Engine Tools Identification Chart...5588
Disassembly...5589
Assembly...5594
Cylinder, Checking...5609
Camshaft Bearing, Checking...5610
Camshaft Bearing, Removal And Installation...5611
Control Rod Guide Bushing Removal...5612
Control Rod Guide Bushing Installation...5614
Rear Cover Seal Removal And Installation...5618
Crankshaft, Checking...5619
Connecting Rod, Checking...5620
Piston, Checking...5623
Piston Pin, Checking...5624
Piston Rings Installation...5624
Piston Installation On The Connecting Rod...5625
Cylinder Head Disassembly...5626
Valves, Checking...5627
Valve Seats, Checking...5628
Valve Spring, Checking...5628
Cylinder Head Assembly...5628
Rocker Arm And Bracket, Checking...5630
Front Cover Disassembly...5631
Front Cover Assembly...5636
Turbo Charger Removal And Installation...5646
Crankshaft Gear Mounting Bolt Torque Procedure...5648
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING...5650
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FLOW...5653
Principals...5653
Chart...5654
COMPONENTS...5656
Identification...5656
SAFETY...5660
Safety Equipment...5660
REGULAR MAINTENANCE...5662
Filter Elements Removal And Installation...5662
Compressor Drive Belt Inspection...5663
Cleaning The Condenser...5664
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING...5666
Poor A/C Performance...5666
Cleaning The A/C Evaporator Coil & Heater Coil...5667
Receiver/Drier Sight Glass Inspection...5669
Compressor Drive Belt Inspection...5670
Checking The Electrical System...5671
Engine Coolant Bypassing The Heater Valve...5679
Heater Valve Not Opening Or Closing...5680
GENERAL AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE GUIDELINES...5682
Compressor Oil...5682
Compressor Oil Check...5683
Component Replacement And Refrigeration Leaks...5684
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART...5686
TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE...5690
Chart...5690
AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE...5692
Chart...5692
SYSTEM CHARGING AND RECLAMATION...5694
Reclamation Procedure...5694
Charging Procedure With A Manifold Gauge Set...5696
Charging Procedure...5697
COMPRESSOR...5700
Removal And Installation...5700
Compressor Clutch Disassembly...5701
CONDENSER...5706
Removal And Installation...5706
RECEIVER/DRIER...5708
Removal And Installation...5708
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE...5710
Removal And Installation...5710
PRESSURE SWITCH...5712
Removal And Installation...5712
EVAPORATOR/HEATER UNIT...5714
Removal And Installation...5714
Disassembly And Assembly...5715
THERMOSTAT...5716
Removal And Installation...5716
EXPANSION VALVE...5718
Removal And Installation...5718
EVAPORATOR...5720
Removal And Installation...5720
HEATER COIL...5722
Removal And Installation With A/C...5722
Removal And Installation Without A/C...5723
BLOWER FAN...5726
Removal And Installation...5726
Disassembly And Assembly...5727
Wire Connector Removal and Installation...5729
HEATER VALVE...5732
Removal and Installation...5732
Disassembly And Assembly...5733
SPECIFICATIONS...5736
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (873)...5738
Machine Dimensions...5738
Performance...5739
Controls...5739
Engine...5739
Hydraulic System...5740
Electrical...5740
Drive System...5741
Capacities...5741
Tires...5741
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (883)...5742
Machine Dimensions...5742
Performance...5743
Controls...5743
Engine...5743
Hydraulic System...5744
Electrical...5744
Drive System...5745
Capacities...5745
Tires...5745
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS...5746
General...5746
Fuel System...5746
Valve and Valve Guide and Seat Insert...5747
Pistons and Rings...5748
Connecting Rod...5748
Cylinder Head and Block...5749
Crankshaft and Main Bearings...5749
Camshaft and Bearings...5749
Oil Pump...5749
LOADER TORQUE...5750
Specifications...5750
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS...5754
Torque For General SAE Bolts...5754
Torque For General Metric Bolts...5755
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS...5756
O-ring Face Seal Connection...5756
Straight Thread O-ring Fitting...5756
Tubelines And Hoses...5756
Flare Fitting...5757
O-ring Flare Fitting...5758
Port Seal Fitting...5760
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS...5762
Specifications...5762
CONVERSIONS...5764
Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents...5764
U.S. To Metric Conversion Chart...5764
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION...5766
873/873H-1...5766
873/873H-2...5768
873/873H-3...5770
873/883-4...5774
873/883-5...5776
873/883-6...5778
873/883-7...5780
873/883-8...5782
6900927 (3-03) - 873, 873 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual...5784
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS...5786
CONTENTS...5788
REFERENCE INFORMATION...5788
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED...5789
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS...5789
FOREWORD...5790
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS...5792
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER...5792
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER...5792
DELIVERY REPORT...5792
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...5793
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES...5794
SAFETY...5796
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...5798
SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY...5798
BEFORE OPERATING THE BOBCAT LOADER...5799
SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR *...5799
FIRE PREVENTION...5800
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)...5801
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...5804
INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION...5806
Left Panel – Standard and Deluxe Instrument Panels...5806
Right Panel – Standard Instrument Panel (With KeySwitch)...5807
Right Panel – Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start) ...5808
Option and Field Accessory Panels (If Equipped)...5809
Cab Light...5810
LIFT ARM BY–PASS CONTROL...5810
TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE...5810
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...5811
TWO–SPEED CONTROL...5811
PARKING BRAKE (Early Models)...5811
PARKING BRAKE (Later Models)...5811
STEERING LEVERS...5812
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM...5813
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS...5814
Foot Pedals...5814
Lift Arm Operation...5814
Lift Arm Float Position...5814
Tilt Operation...5814
Hand Controls (If Equipped)...5814
Lift Arm Operation ...5814
Lift Arm Float Position...5814
Tilt Operation...5814
Quick Couplers...5815
Releasing Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment)...5815
Attachment Auxiliary Hydraulic Controls (If Equipped)...5816
Auxiliary Hydraulics Button...5816
FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation...5816
REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation...5816
High–Flow Hydraulics Operation (If Equipped)...5817
Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)...5817
Attachment Control Device (ACD) (If Equipped)...5818
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)...5818
DAILY INSPECTION...5819
Daily Inspection and Maintenance...5819
PRE–STARTING PROCEDURE...5820
STARTING THE ENGINE...5822
Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch)...5822
Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start)...5823
Cold Temperature Starting...5824
Warming the Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System...5824
STOPPING THE ENGINE...5824
MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANEL...5825
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS...5826
Hand Lever Bob–Tach...5827
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment...5827
Removing The Bucket Or Attatchment...5828
Power Bob–Tach...5829
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment...5829
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment...5830
OPERATING PROCEDURE...5831
Filling the Bucket (Foot Pedals)...5832
Filling the Bucket (Hand Controls)...5832
Emptying the Bucket (Foot Pedals)...5833
Emptying the Bucket (Hand Controls)...5833
Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Foot Pedals)...5833
Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Hand Controls)...5833
Digging Into the Ground (Foot Pedals)...5834
Digging Into the Ground (Hand Controls)...5834
Backfilling (Foot Pedals)...5834
Backfilling (Hand Controls)...5834
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER...5835
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER...5836
TOWING THE LOADER...5836
LIFTING THE LOADER...5837
Four Point Lift...5837
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...5838
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...5840
SERVICE SCHEDULE...5842
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...5843
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device...5843
Removing The Lift Arm Support Device...5843
OPERATOR CAB...5844
Raising The Operator Cab...5844
Lowering The Operator Cab...5845
Emergency Exit...5846
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)...5847
Inspecting the Seat Bar...5847
Maintaining the Seat Bar...5847
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS) and ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS (AHC)...5848
Inspecting the Seat Bar...5848
Maintaining the Seat Bar...5848
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...5849
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller...5849
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary HydraulicsSystem (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...5849
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)...5849
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...5849
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control...5849
Inspecting Deactivation of Lift And Tilt Functions (AHC & ACS)...5849
REAR DOOR...5850
Opening And Closing The Rear Door...5850
Adjusting The Rear Door...5850
REAR GRILL...5851
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM...5851
Cleaning and Maintenance...5851
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...5852
Replacing Filter Element...5852
FUEL SYSTEM...5854
Fuel Specifications...5854
Filling the Fuel Tank...5854
Fuel Filter...5854
Fuel Lift Pump Strainer...5855
Removing Air From The Fuel System...5855
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...5856
Checking Engine Oil...5856
Replacing The Oil And Filter...5856
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM...5857
Cleaning The Cooling System...5857
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...5858
Description...5858
Cleaning Battery And Terminals...5858
Fuse Location...5858
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...5859
Removing And Installing The Battery...5860
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...5862
Checking And Adding Fluid...5862
Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter...5862
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid And Case Drain Filters...5863
Breather Cap...5864
TIRE MAINTENANCE...5865
Wheel Nuts...5865
Rotating...5865
Mounting...5865
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...5866
Checking And Adding Oil...5866
Removing Oil From The Chaincase...5866
FAN GEARBOX...5867
Checking And Maintaining...5867
DRIVE BELT...5867
Adjusting The Drive Belt...5867
Replacing The Drive Belt...5868
ALTERNATOR BELT...5869
Adjusting the Alternator Belt...5869
TIMING BELT...5869
LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER...5870
PIVOT PINS...5872
BOB–TACH...5873
Inspection And Maintenance...5873
POWER BOB–TACH (OPTION)...5874
Inspection and Maintenance...5874
SYSTEM SETUP AND ANALYSIS...5876
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...5878
Troubleshooting Chart...5878
DELUXE INSTRUMENTATION SERVICE CODES...5879
Number Codes List...5879
DELUXE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL SETUP...5881
Deluxe Panel Upgrade...5881
Icon Identification...5881
Deluxe Panel Setup...5881
Passwords...5882
Changing the Password...5882
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS...5884
IMPORTANT - 6708937...5886
SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6718398...5887
WARNING - 6718698...5889
WARNING - 6718699...5890
WARNING - 6579528...5891
WARNING - 6708941 ...5891
WARNING - 6577754...5891
DANGER - 6579639...5891
DANGER - 6579509 ...5891
DANGER - 6717343...5892
WARNING - 6715944 ...5892
SPECIFICATIONS...5894
SKID STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS...5896
Performance Specifications...5896
Engine...5896
Loader Controls...5896
Drive System...5896
Hydraulic System...5896
Electrical System...5896
Standard Instrumental Panel...5896
Optional Deluxe Instrumentation...5896
BOBCAT COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES...5897
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS...5900
WARRANTY...5902
6900927 (9-10) - 873, 873 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual...5904
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS...5906
CONTENTS...5908
REFERENCE INFORMATION...5908
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED...5909
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS...5909
FOREWORD...5910
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS...5912
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER...5912
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER...5912
DELIVERY REPORT...5912
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...5913
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES...5914
SAFETY...5916
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...5918
SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY...5918
BEFORE OPERATING THE BOBCAT LOADER...5919
SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR *...5919
FIRE PREVENTION...5920
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)...5921
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...5924
INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION...5926
Left Panel – Standard and Deluxe Instrument Panels...5926
Right Panel – Standard Instrument Panel (With KeySwitch)...5927
Right Panel – Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start) ...5928
Option and Field Accessory Panels (If Equipped)...5929
Cab Light...5930
LIFT ARM BY–PASS CONTROL...5930
TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE...5930
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...5931
TWO–SPEED CONTROL...5931
PARKING BRAKE (Early Models)...5931
PARKING BRAKE (Later Models)...5931
STEERING LEVERS...5932
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM...5933
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS...5934
Foot Pedals...5934
Lift Arm Operation...5934
Lift Arm Float Position...5934
Tilt Operation...5934
Hand Controls (If Equipped)...5934
Lift Arm Operation ...5934
Lift Arm Float Position...5934
Tilt Operation...5934
Quick Couplers...5935
Releasing Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment)...5935
Attachment Auxiliary Hydraulic Controls (If Equipped)...5936
Auxiliary Hydraulics Button...5936
FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation...5936
REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation...5936
High–Flow Hydraulics Operation (If Equipped)...5937
Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)...5937
Attachment Control Device (ACD) (If Equipped)...5938
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)...5938
DAILY INSPECTION...5939
Daily Inspection and Maintenance...5939
PRE–STARTING PROCEDURE...5940
STARTING THE ENGINE...5942
Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch)...5942
Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start)...5943
Cold Temperature Starting...5944
Warming the Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System...5944
STOPPING THE ENGINE...5944
MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANEL...5945
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS...5946
Hand Lever Bob–Tach...5947
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment...5947
Removing The Bucket Or Attatchment...5948
Power Bob–Tach...5949
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment...5949
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment...5950
OPERATING PROCEDURE...5951
Filling the Bucket (Foot Pedals)...5952
Filling the Bucket (Hand Controls)...5952
Emptying the Bucket (Foot Pedals)...5953
Emptying the Bucket (Hand Controls)...5953
Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Foot Pedals)...5953
Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Hand Controls)...5953
Digging Into the Ground (Foot Pedals)...5954
Digging Into the Ground (Hand Controls)...5954
Backfilling (Foot Pedals)...5954
Backfilling (Hand Controls)...5954
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER...5955
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER...5956
TOWING THE LOADER...5956
LIFTING THE LOADER...5957
Four Point Lift...5957
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...5958
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...5960
SERVICE SCHEDULE...5962
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...5963
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device...5963
Removing The Lift Arm Support Device...5963
OPERATOR CAB...5964
Raising The Operator Cab...5964
Lowering The Operator Cab...5965
Emergency Exit...5966
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)...5967
Inspecting the Seat Bar...5967
Maintaining the Seat Bar...5967
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS) and ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS (AHC)...5968
Inspecting the Seat Bar...5968
Maintaining the Seat Bar...5968
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...5969
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller...5969
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary HydraulicsSystem (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...5969
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)...5969
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...5969
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control...5969
Inspecting Deactivation of Lift And Tilt Functions (AHC & ACS)...5969
REAR DOOR...5970
Opening And Closing The Rear Door...5970
Adjusting The Rear Door...5970
REAR GRILL...5971
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM...5971
Cleaning and Maintenance...5971
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...5972
Replacing Filter Element...5972
FUEL SYSTEM...5974
Fuel Specifications...5974
Filling the Fuel Tank...5974
Fuel Filter...5974
Fuel Lift Pump Strainer...5975
Removing Air From The Fuel System...5975
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...5976
Checking Engine Oil...5976
Replacing The Oil And Filter...5976
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM...5977
Cleaning The Cooling System...5977
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...5978
Description...5978
Cleaning Battery And Terminals...5978
Fuse Location...5978
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...5979
Removing And Installing The Battery...5980
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...5982
Checking And Adding Fluid...5982
Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter...5982
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid And Case Drain Filters...5983
Breather Cap...5984
TIRE MAINTENANCE...5985
Wheel Nuts...5985
Rotating...5985
Mounting...5985
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...5986
Checking And Adding Oil...5986
Removing Oil From The Chaincase...5986
FAN GEARBOX...5987
Checking And Maintaining...5987
DRIVE BELT...5987
Adjusting The Drive Belt...5987
Replacing The Drive Belt...5988
ALTERNATOR BELT...5989
Adjusting the Alternator Belt...5989
TIMING BELT...5989
LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER...5990
PIVOT PINS...5992
BOB–TACH...5993
Inspection And Maintenance...5993
POWER BOB–TACH (OPTION)...5994
Inspection and Maintenance...5994
SYSTEM SETUP AND ANALYSIS...5996
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...5998
Troubleshooting Chart...5998
DELUXE INSTRUMENTATION SERVICE CODES...5999
Number Codes List...5999
DELUXE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL SETUP...6001
Deluxe Panel Upgrade...6001
Icon Identification...6001
Deluxe Panel Setup...6001
Passwords...6002
Changing the Password...6002
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS...6004
IMPORTANT - 6708937...6006
SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6718398...6007
WARNING - 6718698...6009
WARNING - 6718699...6010
WARNING - 6579528...6011
WARNING - 6708941 ...6011
WARNING - 6577754...6011
DANGER - 6579639...6011
DANGER - 6579509 ...6011
DANGER - 6717343...6012
WARNING - 6715944 ...6012
SPECIFICATIONS...6014
SKID STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS...6016
Performance Specifications...6016
Engine...6016
Loader Controls...6016
Drive System...6016
Hydraulic System...6016
Electrical System...6016
Standard Instrumental Panel...6016
Optional Deluxe Instrumentation...6016
BOBCAT COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES...6017
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS...6020
WARRANTY...6022
6901274 (6-01) - 883, 883 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual...6024
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS...6026
CONTENTS...6028
REFERENCE INFORMATION...6028
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED...6029
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS...6029
FOREWORD...6030
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS...6032
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER...6032
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER...6032
DELIVERY REPORT...6032
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION...6033
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES...6034
SAFETY...6036
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOBCAT SKID–STEER LOADERS AND ATTACHMENTS...6038
SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY...6038
BEFORE OPERATING THE BOBCAT LOADER...6039
SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR *...6039
FIRE PREVENTION...6040
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)...6041
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...6044
INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION...6046
Left Panel – Standard and Deluxe Instrument Panels...6046
Right Panel – Standard Instrument Panel (With KeySwitch)...6047
Right Panel – Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start) ...6048
Option and Field Accessory Panels (If Equipped)...6049
Cab Light...6050
LIFT ARM BY–PASS CONTROL...6050
TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE...6050
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL...6051
TWO–SPEED CONTROL...6051
PARKING BRAKE...6051
STEERING LEVERS...6052
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER...6052
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM...6053
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS...6054
Foot Pedals...6054
Hand Controls (If Equipped)...6054
Quick Couplers...6055
Releasing Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment)...6055
Attachment Auxiliary Hydraulic Controls (If Equipped)...6056
FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation...6056
Auxiliary Hydraulics Button...6056
REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation ...6056
High–Flow Hydraulics Operation (If Equipped)...6057
Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)...6057
Attachment Control Device (ACD) (If Equipped)...6058
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)...6058
DAILY INSPECTION...6059
Daily Inspection and Maintenance:...6059
PRE–STARTING PROCEDURE...6060
STARTING THE ENGINE...6062
Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch)...6062
Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start)...6063
Cold Temperature Starting...6064
Warming the Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System...6064
STOPPING THE ENGINE...6064
MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANEL...6065
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS...6066
Hand Lever Bob–Tach...6067
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment...6067
Removing The Bucket Or Attatchment...6068
Power Bob–Tach...6069
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment...6069
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment ...6070
OPERATING PROCEDURE...6071
Filling the Bucket (Foot Pedals)...6072
Filling the Bucket (Hand Controls)...6072
Emptying the Bucket (Foot Pedals)...6073
Emptying the Bucket (Hand Controls)...6073
Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Foot Pedals)...6073
Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Hand Controls)...6073
Digging Into the Ground (Foot Pedals)...6074
Digging Into the Ground (Hand Controls)...6074
Backfilling (Foot Pedals)...6074
Backfilling (Hand Controls)...6074
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER...6075
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER...6076
TOWING THE LOADER...6076
LIFTING THE LOADER...6077
Four Point Lift...6077
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...6078
MAINTENANCE SAFETY...6080
SERVICE SCHEDULE...6082
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE...6083
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device...6083
Removing The Lift Arm Support Device...6083
OPERATOR CAB...6084
Raising The Operator Cab...6084
Lowering The Operator Cab...6085
Emergency Exit...6086
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)...6087
Inspecting the Seat Bar...6087
Maintaining the Seat Bar...6087
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS) and HAND CONTROLS...6088
Inspecting the Seat Bar...6088
Maintaining the Seat Bar...6088
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...6089
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller...6089
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary HydraulicsSystem (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)...6089
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)...6089
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...6089
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control...6089
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Lift And Tilt Functions...6089
REAR DOOR...6090
Opening And Closing The Rear Door...6090
Adjusting The Rear Door...6090
REAR GRILL...6091
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM...6091
Cleaning and Maintenance...6091
AIR CLEANER SERVICE...6092
Replacing Filter Element...6092
FUEL SYSTEM...6094
Fuel Specifications...6094
Filling the Fuel Tank...6094
Fuel Filter...6094
Fuel Lift Pump Strainer...6095
Removing Air From The Fuel System...6095
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...6096
Checking Engine Oil...6096
Replacing The Oil And Filter...6096
Cleaning The Cooling System...6097
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...6098
Description...6098
Cleaning Battery And Terminals...6098
Fuse Location...6098
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...6099
Removing And Installing The Battery...6100
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...6102
Checking And Adding Fluid...6102
Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter...6102
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid And Case Drain Filters...6103
Breather Cap...6104
TIRE MAINTENANCE...6105
Wheel Nuts...6105
Rotating...6105
Mounting...6105
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)...6106
Checking And Adding Oil...6106
Removing Oil From The Chaincase...6106
FAN GEARBOX...6107
Checking And Maintaining...6107
DRIVE BELT...6107
Adjusting The Drive Belt...6107
for the correct serviceinterval...6108
ALTERNATOR BELT...6109
Adjusting the Alternator Belt...6109
TIMING BELT...6109
LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER...6110
PIVOT PINS...6112
POWER BOB–TACH...6113
Inspection and Maintenance...6113
SYSTEM SETUP AND ANALYSIS...6114
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)...6116
Troubleshooting Chart...6116
DELUXE INSTRUMENTATION SERVICE CODES...6117
Deluxe Panel Upgrade...6118
Icon Identification...6118
Deluxe Panel Setup...6118
Passwords...6119
Changing the Password...6119
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS...6120
IMPORTANT - 6708937...6122
WARNING - 6718398...6123
WARNING - 6728327...6125
WARNING - 6728328...6126
WARNING - 6579628...6127
DANGER - 6579639 ...6127
WARNING - 6708941...6127
DANGER - 6579509...6127
WARNING - 6577754...6127
DANGER - 6717343...6128
WARNING - 6715944...6128
SPECIFICATIONS...6130
SKID STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS...6132
Performance Specifications...6132
Engine...6132
Loader Controls...6132
Drive System...6132
Hydraulic System...6132
Electrical System...6132
Standard Instrument Panel...6132
Optional Deluxe Instrumentation...6132
BOBCAT COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES...6133
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS...6136
WARRANTY...6138
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