Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
108 pages · Publication 6902827
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- Models
- 553
- Serial coverage
- 528011001 & Above
- 539411001 & Above
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 108
- Publication
- 6902827
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 9 sections, 154 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 371 KB)
FOREWORD12 topics
- BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
- MOTOR OIL
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATIONS
- FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES
- Standard Items
- Options and Accessories
- Attachments
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 INSTRUCTIONS46 topics
- INSTRUMENT PANELS
- Left, Right And Accessory Panels
- BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (bics™)
- Description
- Lift Arm By-Pass Control
- Traction Lock Override
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- Operation
- PARKING BRAKE
- Operation
- STEERING LEVERS
- Operation
- STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Procedure
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Foot Pedals
- Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)
- Quick Couplers
- Relieving Hydraulic Pressure
- DAILY INSPECTION
- Daily Inspection and Maintenance
- GETTING READY FOR OPERATION
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Normal Starting
- Cold Temperature Starting
- Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS
- Choosing The Correct Bucket
- Pallet Forks
- Installing The Bucket or Attachment
- Removing The Bucket Or Attachment
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Operating With A Full Bucket
- Filling The Bucket
- Emptying the Bucket
- Digging Into The Ground
- Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)
- Backfilling
- PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Loading Onto Transport Vehicle
- Fastening To Transport Vehicle
- LIFTING THE LOADER
- TOWING THE LOADER
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE64 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- Chart
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- OPERATOR CAB
- Description
- Raising The Operator Cab
- Lowering The Operator Cab
- Emergency Exit
- Inspecting The Seat Bar
- Maintaining The Seat Bar
- Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine Stopped - Key ON)
- Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control
- REAR DOOR
- Opening And Closing The Rear Door
- Adjusting The Rear Door
- REAR GRILL
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filter Elements
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Oil Chart
- Replacing The Oil And Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Checking The Coolant Level
- Replacing The Coolant
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Fuse Location
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Removing And Installing The Battery
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter
- Replacing Hydraulic Fluid
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- Maintenance
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Mounting
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Lubrication Locations
- PIVOT PINS
- Inspection And Maintenance
- BOB-TACH
- Inspection And Maintenance
- AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT
- RUBBER COUPLING LUBRICATION
SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS5 topics
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- Troubleshooting The Engine
- Troubleshooting The Drive System
- Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System
- Troubleshooting Chart
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS2 topics
- SERVICE SCHEDULE (6734534)
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE (6706558)
SPECIFICATIONS10 topics
- LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Machine Dimensions
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Drive System
- Capacities
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (108 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 370 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 31: HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Maintenance, page 67: ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM (CONT’D)
- Specifications, page 104: LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)
- Color page, page 18: 553 Bobcat Loader
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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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