Bobcat 331, 331E, 334 Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual
130 pages · Publication 6901957
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What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 9 sections, 185 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 330 KB)
FOREWORD10 topics
- BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
- MOTOR OIL
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- Bobcat Excavator Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION
- FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
- Standard Items
SAFETY6 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Before Operation
- Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility
- Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator
- Fire Prevention
- MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS58 topics
- INSTRUMENTS AND CONSOLES
- Cab Interior Light (If Equipped)
- Left Console
- Wiper / Washer Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped)
- Right Console
- STD / ISO Selector Valve
- Function Icons
- Raising And Lowering The Console
- TWO-SPEED TRAVEL
- OPERATOR CANOPY (ROPS/TOPS)
- FALLING OBJECT GUARDS (FOGS)
- CANOPY ENCLOSURE
- SLEW LOCK
- OPERATOR CAB (ROPS/TOPS)
- Emergency Exit
- Cab Door
- Front Window
- Cab Fresh Air/Recirculation
- STEERING LEVERS/FOOT PEDALS
- Forward And Reverse Travel
- Turning
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- ISO Control Pattern
- Left Control Lever
- Right Control Lever
- Standard Control Pattern
- Left Control Lever
- Right Control Lever
- Quick Couplers
- Auxiliary Hydraulics
- Relieving Hydraulic Pressure
- Two-Way Flow / One-Way Flow (Breaker Operation) (Field Accessory)
- BLADE CONTROL LEVER
- BOOM SWING PEDAL
- DAILY INSPECTION
- Service Schedule
- PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Key Switch
- Keyless Start
- Cold Temperature Starting Procedure
- ATTACHMENTS
- Using The X-Change™ System
- Removing Bucket Or Attachment
- Installing Bucket Or Attachment
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Operating On Public Roads
- Lifting A Load
- Excavating
- Boom Swing
- Backfilling
- Driving The Excavator
- Operating On Slopes
- Operating In Water
- Extending The Arm (331E Only)
- PARKING THE EXCAVATOR
- TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR
- LIFTING THE EXCAVATOR
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE51 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- Chart
- TAILGATE
- Opening And Closing The Tailgate
- Adjusting The Bumper
- Adjusting The Latch
- AIR CLEANER
- Daily Check
- Replacing The Filters
- SEAT BELT
- Inspection And Maintenance
- HEATER AIR FILTERS (WITH CAB OPTION ONLY)
- Fresh Air Filter
- Recirculation Filter (Early Models Only)
- BELT ADJUSTMENT
- Water Pump Belt
- Alternator Belt (Without Air Conditioning)
- Alternator And Air Conditioning Belt
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Removing Water From The Fuel Filter
- Fuel Filter
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- Draining The Fuel Tank
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Replacing Oil And Filter
- COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Checking Coolant Level
- Replacing The Coolant
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Fuse And Relay Location
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Removing And Installing The Battery
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Hydraulic Oil
- Replacing The Hydraulic Oil
- Replacing The Hydraulic Filter
- Replacing The Case Drain Filter
- Diagnostic Couplers
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- TRACK TENSION
- Adjustment
- TRAVEL MOTOR
- Checking Oil Level
- Draining The Travel Motor
- LUBRICATION OF THE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR
SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS8 topics
- SERVICE CODES
- KEYLESS CONTROLLER SETUP
- Software Version
- Passwords
- Password Entry (For Starting and Operating the Machine)
- Changing The Owner or Operator Password
- Password Lockout Feature
- Job Clock
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS14 topics
- ADVERTENCIA (SPANISH)
- AVERTISSEMENT (FRENCH)
- LIFT CHART
- SERVICE SCHEDULE (6815092)
- ADVERTENCIA (SPANISH)
- AVERTISSEMENT (French)
- ADVERTENCIA (SPANISH)
- AVERTISSEMENT (FRENCH)
- ADVERTENCIA (SPANISH)
- AVERTISSEMENT (French)
- ADVERTENCIA (SPANISH)
- AVERTISSEMENT (French)
- ADVERTENCIA (SPANISH)
- AVERTISSEMENT (French)
SPECIFICATIONS29 topics
- EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensional Specifications
- Performance
- Engine
- Controls
- Drive System
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- 331E EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensional Specifications
- Performance
- Engine
- Controls
- Drive System
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensional Specifications
- Performance
- Engine
- Controls
- Drive System
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS
- Chart
- BOBCAT APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
- BUCKET SPECIFICATIONS
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (130 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 330 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 56: OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)
- Maintenance, page 72: HEATER AIR FILTERS (WITH CAB OPTION ONLY)
- Specifications, page 122: 334 EXCAVATOR SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)
- Color page, page 16: 331/331E/334 Excavator
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Service manual
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Operator's manual
Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Parts manual
Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
What it's used for
Factory manual for in-house farm and construction shop use. Straightforward, complete, and easy to follow. It contains the OEM information dealership service departments and parts counters use to diagnose problems, identify components, and perform maintenance or repairs correctly.
Service shops and owner/operators who repair their own equipment
Identifying correct parts and seeing how assemblies come apart and go back together
Keeping equipment running with less downtime
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