Bobcat 329 Compact Excavator Service Manual
730 pages · Publication 6904771_11_06
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- Models
- 329
- Serial coverage
- SN A2PG11001 & above
- Manual type
- Service Manual
- Pages
- 730
- Publication
- 6904771_11_06
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 16 sections, 520 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 415 KB)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1 topic
- Fire Prevention
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS2 topics
- Excavator Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE21 topics
- LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE EXCAVATOR
- Procedure
- UPPERSTRUCTURE SLEW LOCK
- Operation
- LIFTING THE EXCAVATOR
- Procedure
- OPERATOR CAB (ROPS / TOPS)
- Description
- Cab Door
- Front Window
- Front Wiper
- Window Washer Reservoir
- Right Side Window
- Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning Duct
- TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRAILER
- Loading And Unloading
- Fastening
- TAILGATE
- Opening And Closing
- Adjusting The Bumper
- Adjusting The Latch
RIGHT SIDE COVER46 topics
- Opening And Closing
- Adjusting The Latch
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- Chart
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Daily Check
- Replacing Filter Elements
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning
- Checking Level
- Removing And Replacing Coolant
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- Draining The Fuel Tank
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Chart
- Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Hydraulic Fluid Chart
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Filters
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Fluid
- LUBRICATING THE EXCAVATOR
- Lubrication Locations
- TRAVEL MOTOR
- Checking And Adding Oil
- Removing And Replacing Oil
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- Cleaning Procedure
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Belt Adjustment
- Belt Replacement
- SEAT BELT
- Inspection And Maintenance
- PIVOT PINS
- Inspection And Maintenance
- EXCAVATOR STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE
- Storage
- Return to Service
- STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE EXCAVATOR
- Procedure
- Emergency Exits
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM150 topics
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTAIC SCHEMATICS
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Glossary Of Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Symbols
- Troubleshooting The Hydraulic Circuit
- Troubleshooting The Cylinder Circuit
- Troubleshooting The Swing (Upperstructure Slew) Circuit
- Troubleshooting The Travel Circuit
- BOOM CYLINDER
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- ARM CYLINDER
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- BOOM SWING CYLINDER
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- BUCKET CYLINDER
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- BLADE CYLINDER
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- MAIN RELIEF VALVE
- Testing And Adjusting The Main Relief Valve
- PORT RELIEF VALVES
- Testing And Adjusting Port Relief Valve Pressure
- CROSSPORT RELIEF VALVES
- Testing And Adjusting The Crossport Relief Valves
- PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE
- Testing And Adjusting The Pressure Reducing Valve
- HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Control Valve Identification
- Disassembly
- Right Travel Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- Boom Swing Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- Boom Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- Left Travel Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- Arm Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- Bucket Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- Auxiliary Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- Boost Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- Blade Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- Slew Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- Assembly
- HYDRAULIC PUMP
- Description
- Torque Adjustment
- Testing The Piston Pump
- Testing The Gear Pump
- Testing Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow
- Removal And Installation
- Coupler Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification (Gear Pump)
- Parts Identification (Piston Pump)
- Disassembly
- Gear Pump Disassembly
- Gear Pump Assembly
- Piston Pump Disassembly
- Piston Pump Assembly
- Assembly
- MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY / ACCUMULATOR
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- Description
- Removal and installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- SWIVEL JOINT
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- SWING MOTOR
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- SWING MOTOR DRIVE CARRIER
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- CONTROL PATTERN SELECTOR VALVE
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- RIGHT CONTROL LEVER (JOYSTICK)
- Description
- Testing
- Handle Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- LEFT CONTROL LEVER (JOYSTICK)
- Description
- Testing
- Handle Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- HYDRAULIC FILTER
- Description
- Housing Removal and Installation
- CASE DRAIN FILTER
- Description
- Housing Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- OIL COOLER
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- DIRECT TO TANK VALVE
- Desciption
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- BUILDUP VALVE
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
UNDERCARRIAGE23 topics
- BLADE
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- TRACK FRAME COMPONENTS
- Description
- Track Lug Height
- Checking Tension
- Adjusting Tension
- Rubber Track Removal And Installation
- Steel Track Removal And Installation
- Idler (Front) Removal And Installation
- Idler (Front) Parts Identification
- Idler (Front) Disassembly
- Idler (Front) Assembly
- Coil Spring Assembly And Cylinder Disassembly And Assembly
- Roller Removal and Installation
- Roller Parts Identification
- Roller Disassembly
- Roller Assembly
- Track Guide Removal And Installation
- Track Damage Identification
- SWING CIRCLE GEAR
- Removal And Installation
UPPERSTRUCTURE & SWING SECTION85 topics
- UPPERSTRUCTURE
- Description
- Removal
- Installation
- CANOPY
- Removal And Installation
- Door Removal And Installation
- Front Window Removal And Installation
- Right Side Rear Sliding Window Removal And Installation
- Right Side Front Sliding Window Removal And Installation
- Glass Removal
- Right Side Front And Rear Sliding Window Weather Strip Removal And Installation
- Right Side Front And Rear Sliding Window Wiper Strip Removal And Installation
- Glass Installation
- SEAT AND SEAT MOUNT
- Seat Mount Removal And Installation
- Seat Removal And Installation
- RIGHT CONSOLE
- Description
- Console Cover Removal And Installation
- Console Frame Removal And Installation
- LEFT CONSOLE
- Description
- Joystick Console Cover (Bottom) Removal And Installation
- Joystick Console Cover (Top) Removal And Installation
- Compression Spring Removal And Installation
- Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly
- Lever Removal And Installation
- Joystick Console Frame Removal And Installation
- Joystick Console Frame Disassembly And Installation
- Left Rear Console Cover Removal And Installation
- Left Rear Console Frame Removal And Installation
- Left Rear Console Frame Disassembly And Assembly
- BLADE CONTROL
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Linkage Removal And Installation
- Linkage Disassembly And Assembly
- Removal and Installation (S/N A2PG11001 - A2PG11093)
- Removal And Installation (S/N A2PG11094 & Above)
- Disassembly And Assembly (S/N A2PG11094 & Above)
- FLOOR MAT AND FLOOR PANEL
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- BOOM SWING PEDAL
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Linkage Removal And Installation
- TRAVEL LEVERS / PEDALS
- Description
- Adjustment
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- FUEL TANK
- Removal And Installation
- HORN
- Removal And Installation (Earlier Models)
- Removal And Installation (Later Models)
- SWING FRAME
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Hose Routing
- Bushing Removal And Installation
- Swing Frame Bushing Removal And Installation
- BOOM
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Arm To Boom Bushing Removal And Installation
- Arm To Bucket And Bucket Link Bushing Removal And Installation
- BUCKET
- Removal And Installation (Pin-On X-Change)
- Removal And Installation (Bolt-On X-Change)
- Removal And Installation (Pin-On Attachment)
- Bucket Teeth Removal And Installation
- Bucket Side Cutting Edge Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- Latch Removal And Installation
- X-CHANGE
- Pin-On Removal And Installation
- Pin-On Disassembly and Assembly
- RIGHT SIDE COVER
- Removal And Installation
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND ANALYSIS43 topics
- ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Glossary Of Electrical Symbols
- Harness Connectors
- Troubleshooting
- Description
- Fuse And Relay Locations / Identification
- BATTERY
- Removal And Installation
- Servicing
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- ALTERNATOR
- Belt Adjustment
- Belt Replacement
- Charging System Inspection
- Description
- Tests
- Alternator Output Test
- Full Field Test
- Alternator Regulator Test
- Alternator Regulator Test With Voltmeter
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- STARTER
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- LIGHTS
- Upperstructure Light Removal And Installation
- Upperstructure Light Disassembly And Assembly
- Boom Light Removal And Installation (Earlier Models)
- Boom Light Disassembly And Assembly (Earlier Models)
- Boom Light Removal And Installation (Later Models)
- Boom Light Bulb Replacement (Later Models)
- MAGNETIC LOCKOUT SENSOR
- Testing Left Console Magnetic Lockout Sensor
- Left Console Magnetic Lockout Sensor Removal And Installation
- FUEL LEVEL SENDER
- Removal And Installation
- Testing
- DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE CODES
- Description
- Service Codes List
ENGINE SERVICE64 topics
- ENGINE INFORMATION
- Description
- Specifications
- Torque Values
- Troubleshooting
- Removal And Installation
- Engine Mount Replacement
- Compression - Checking
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- Removal And Installation
- AIR CLEANER
- Removal And Installation
- Radiator Removal And Installation
- Water Pump Removal And Installation
- Water Pump Disassembly And Assembly
- Thermostat Housing Removal And Installation
- Testing The Thermostat
- LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Oil Pan Removal And Installation
- Oil Pump Removal And Installation
- Oil Pump Inspection
- Engine Oil Pressure - Testing
- Fuel Camshaft Removal And Installation
- Fuel Camshaft Governor Disassembly And Assembly
- Fuel Shutoff Solenoid - Checking
- Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Removal And Installation
- Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation
- Injection Pump - Timing
- Fuel Injector Removal And Installation
- Fuel Injector Nozzle Pressure - Checking
- Nozzle Spray Condition
- Valve Seat Tightness
- CYLINDER HEAD
- Glow Plug - Testing
- Glow Plug Removal And Installation
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
- Valve Timing - Checking
- Cylinder Head Removal And Installation
- Cylinder Head Disassembly and Assembly
- Cylinder Head - Servicing
- Cylinder Head Top Clearance
- Valve Guide - Checking
- Reconditioning The Valve And Valve Seat
- Valve Spring
- Valve Tappets
- Rocker Arm And Shaft - Checking
- CRANKSHAFT AND PISTONS
- Piston And Connecting Rod Removal And Installation
- Piston And Connecting Rod - Servicing
- Cylinder Bore Checking
- Connecting Rod Alignment
- Crankshaft And Bearings Removal And Installation
- Crankshaft And Bearings - Servicing
- CAMSHAFT AND TIMING GEARS
- Timing Gearcase Cover Removal And Installation
- Timing Gears Backlash - Checking
- Idler Gear And Shaft Removal And Installation
- Camshaft - Servicing
- Idler Gear And Shaft Servicing
- FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING
- Flywheel Housing Removal And Installation
- Hydraulic Pump Coupler Removal And Installation
- Flywheel Removal And Installation
- Rear End Plate Removal And Installation
HEATER36 topics
- HEATER SYSTEM (EARLIER MODELS)
- Description
- Components
- HEATER SYSTEM (LATER MODELS)
- Description
- Components
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE (EARLIER MODELS)
- Filter Element Removal And Installation
- Heater Coil
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE (LATER MODELS)
- Filter Element Removal And Installation
- Heater Coil
- TROUBLESHOOTING (EARLIER MODELS)
- Blower Motor Does Not Operate
- Blower Motor Operates Normally, But Air Flow Is Insufficient
- Electrical System
- TROUBLESHOOTING (LATER MODELS)
- Blower Motor Does Not Operate
- Blower Motor Operates Normally, But Air Flow Is Insufficient
- Electrical System
- HEATER UNIT (EARLIER MODELS)
- Removal And Installation
- HEATER UNIT (LATER MODELS)
- Removal And Installation
- HEATER COIL (EARLIER MODELS)
- Removal And Installation
- HEATER COIL (LATER MODELS)
- Removal And Installation
- BLOWER FAN (EARLIER MODELS)
- Removal And Installation
- BLOWER FAN (LATER MODELS)
- Removal And Installation
- HEATER VALVE (EARLIER MODELS)
- Removal And Installation
- HEATER VALVE (LATER MODELS)
- Removal And Installation
SPECIFICATIONS33 topics
- EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensions
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Cylinders
- Hydraulic Cycle Times
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Drive System
- Slew System
- Undercarriage
- Crawler Track Design
- Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- Tracks
- Type
- Ground Pressure
- TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS
- Torque For General SAE Bolts
- Torque For General Metric Bolts
- HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS
- O-ring Face Seal Connection
- Straight Thread O-ring Fitting
- Tubelines And Hoses
- Flare Fitting
- Port Seal Fitting
- HYDRAULIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS
- Specifications
- CONVERSIONS
- Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents
- U.S. To Metric Conversion Chart
Inside this manual
Real pages from this service manual (730 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 414 KB)
- Troubleshooting, page 87: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT’D)
- Specifications, page 593: ENGINE INFORMATION (CONT’D)
- Diagram, page 681: TROUBLESHOOTING (EARLIER MODELS) (CONT’D)
- Foldout diagram, page 551: BATTERY FEED 1000-1999 RED, RED/WHT, RNG
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