Bobcat 642 Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
88 pages · Publication 6566707
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- Models
- 642
- Serial coverage
- Starting at S/N 13524
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 88
- Publication
- 6566707
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 9 sections, 105 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 196 KB)
FOREWORD6 topics
- REFERENCE INFORMATION
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- FIRE PREVENTION
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS31 topics
- CONTROLS
- SAFETY SIGNS (DECALS)
- DASH PANEL
- THROTTLE CONTROL
- CHOKE CONTROL
- TO STOP THE ENGINE
- PARKING BRAKE
- 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
- ATTACHMENT & BUCKETS
- Installation Of Attachment
- Installation Of Bucket
- Removal Of Bucket
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Filling A Bucket
- To Empty A Bucket
- Digging Into The Ground
- Making The Ground Level Using Float Position
- Filling A Hole (Backfilling)
- PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- LIFTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE37 topics
- WARNINGS
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- LIFT ARM STOP
- LIFTING THE OPERATOR CAB
- LOWERING THE OPERATOR CAB
- ROLLOVER & FALLING OBJECT PROTECTION STRUCTURE (ROPS & FOPS)
- ENGINE SERVICE
- Opening The Rear Door
- Adjusting The Rear Door Latch
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- FUEL SYSTEM
- FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE
- FUEL FILTER
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
- COOLANT LEVEL
- REMOVING COOLANT FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM
- BELT ADJUSTMENT
- GOVENOR OIL LEVEL
- 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
- Removing Hydraulic Fluid
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Tire Repair
- Wheel Nuts
- LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER
- BOB-TACH
- PIVOT PINS
- BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
- AUXILIARY LOCKBOLT
TROUBLESHOOTING3 topics
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE
MAJOR PARTS10 topics
- MAIN FRAME
- SEAT, PANELS & FUEL TANK
- DRIVE SYSTEM
- BRAKES
- CONTROL PEDALS
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- HAND CONTROLS
- OPERATOR CAB ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS
WARNING SIGNS1 topic
- SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6567875
GENERAL INFORMATION8 topics
- LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- OPERATION & PERFORMANCE
- ENGINE
- LOADER HYDRAULICS
- ELECTRICAL
- 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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