Bobcat 540 Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
82 pages · Publication 6566655
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- Models
- 540
- Serial coverage
- Starting At S/N 13001
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 82
- Publication
- 6566655
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 9 sections, 107 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 198 KB)
FOREWORD11 topics
- REFERENCE INFORMATION
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Safety Is Your Responsibility
- Before You Operate The Bobcat Loader
- Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator
- FIRE PREVENTION
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- Loader Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS33 topics
- MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)
- CONTROLS
- DASH PANEL
- THROTTLE CONTROL
- CHOKE CONTROL
- PARKING BRAKE
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- STEERING LEVERS
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Foot Pedals (Hydraulic)
- Lift Arm Operation
- Float Position
- Tilt (Bucket) Operation
- Auxiliary Lever Operation
- BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Normal Starting Condition
- Cold Temperature Starting Condition
- ATTACHMENTS & BUCKETS
- Installation of Attachments
- Removal Of Attachments
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Filling The Bucket
- To Empty The Bucket
- Digging Into The Ground
- MakingThe Ground Level Using Float Position
- Filling A Hole
- LIFTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- LIFT ARM STOP
- LIFTING THE OPERATOR CAB
- LOWERING THE OPERATOR CAB
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE31 topics
- WARNINGS
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- ENGINE SERVICE
- ADJUSTING THE DOOR LATCH
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- FUEL SYSTEM
- FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE
- FUEL FILTER
- ENGINE LIBRICATION SYSTEM
- REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL & FILTER
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- USING AN EXTRA BATTERY (JUMP STARTING)
- INSTALLING A NEW BATTERY
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC FILTER ELEMENT
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FLUID RESERVOIR
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Hydraulic / Hydrosttatic Fluid Reservoir Breather Cap
- Removing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking The Chaincase Fluid Level
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Tire Rotation
- Wheel Nuts
- LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER
- OPERATOR CAB (ROPS & FOPS)
- BOB-TACH
- PIVOT PINS
- BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING3 topics
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE
MAJOR PARTS10 topics
- MAIN FRAME
- PANELS, SEAT, SEAT BAR & FUEL SYSTEM
- BRAKE, CHAINCASE & AXLE
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- STEERING CONTROLS
- OPERATOR CAB ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- LIFT ARMS, BOB-TACH & CONTROL PEDALS
- ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS
WARNING SIGNS1 topic
- SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6565318
GENERAL INFORMATION9 topics
- LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Operation & Performance
- Engine
- Loader Hydraulics
- Electrical
- Drive System
- Capacities
- Tires
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Inside this manual
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Service manual
Factory repair procedures and technical information such as specifications, troubleshooting, and wiring and hydraulic diagrams, for the models and systems the manual covers. See What's inside for its topics.
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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