Bobcat 553 Skid-Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
122 pages · Publication 6904701
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- Models
- 553
- Serial coverage
- S/N 539112001 & Above
- S/N 539412001 & Above
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 122
- Publication
- 6904701
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 9 sections, 190 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 425 KB)
FOREWORD14 topics
- BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- Loader Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number
- DELIVERY REPORT
- LOADER IDENTIFICATION
- FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
- Standard Items
- Options and Accessories
- Attachments
- Buckets Available
- Special Applications Kit
- Special Applications Kit Inspection And Maintenance
SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES7 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Before Operation
- Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility
- Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator
- Fire Prevention
- MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)
- PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS67 topics
- INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION
- Left Panel
- Right Panel
- Option And Field Accessory Panel
- Cab Light
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- Operation
- BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)
- Operation
- LIFT ARM BYPASS CONTROL
- Operation
- TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE
- Operation
- BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM
- Operation
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- Operation
- PARKING BRAKE
- Operation
- DRIVING AND STEERING THE LOADER
- Operation
- STOPPING THE LOADER
- Using The Control Levers
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Description
- Foot Pedals
- Lift Arm Operation
- Lift Arm Float Position
- Tilt Operation
- Hydraulic Bucket Positioning
- Auxiliary Control Lockbolt
- Auxiliary Hydraulics
- Quick Couplers
- Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Loader And Attachment)
- DAILY INSPECTION
- Daily Inspection and Maintenance
- PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE
- Read Operating Material
- Entering The Loader
- Seat Adjustment
- Seat Belt Adjustment
- Seat Bar
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Key Switch
- Cold Temperature Starting
- Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System
- STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- Emergency Exit
- ATTACHMENTS
- Choosing The Correct Bucket
- Pallet Fork
- Installing And Removing The Attachment
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Inspect The Work Area
- Operating With A Full Bucket
- Operating With An Empty Bucket
- Filling And Emptying The Bucket
- Leveling The Ground Using Float
- Digging And Filling A Hole
- TOWING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- LIFTING THE LOADER
- Single Point Lift
- TRANSPORTING THE LOADER ON A TRAILER
- Loading And Unloading
- Fastening
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE77 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- Chart
- 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 Bypass Control
- Description
- Inspecting
- Maintaining
- SEAT BELT
- Inspection and Maintenance
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- Engaging
- Disengaging
- Description
- Inspecting
- Adjusting Switch Position
- OPERATOR CAB
- Description
- Raising
- Lowering
- REAR DOOR
- Opening And Closing
- Adjusting
- REAR GRILL
- Removing
- Installing
- CAB FILTERS
- Cleaning And Maintenance
- 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 And Adding Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Chart
- Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning
- Checking Level
- Removing And Replacing Coolant
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Belt Adjustment
- Belt Replacement
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Fuse And Relay Location / Identification
- Battery Maintenance
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Removing And Installing Battery
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Fluid
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- Cleaning Procedure
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Rotating
- Mounting
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- Removing And Replacing Oil
- LUBRICATING THE LOADER
- Lubrication Locations
- Rubber Coupler Lubrication
- PIVOT PINS
- Inspection And Maintenance
- BOB-TACH
- Inspection And Maintenance
- LOADER STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE
- Storage
- Return to Service
SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS5 topics
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- Troubleshooting The Engine
- Troubleshooting The Hydrostatic / Drive System
- Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System
- Troubleshooting
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS1 topic
- SERVICE SCHEDULE (6734534)
SPECIFICATIONS10 topics
- (553) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensions
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Drive System
- Capacities
- Tires
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (122 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 424 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 33: HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Maintenance, page 89: LUBRICATING THE LOADER
- Specifications, page 114: (553) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)
- Color page, page 18: 553 Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Color page, page 106: 553 Operation & Maintenance 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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