Bobcat 642B Hand Controls, 742B Hand Controls, 743B Hand Controls Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
90 pages · Publication 6720910
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- Models
- 642B Hand Controls, 742B Hand Controls, 743B Hand Controls
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 90
- Publication
- 6720910
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 8 sections, 131 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 146 KB)
FOREWORD7 topics
- REFERENCE INFORMATION
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- FIRE PREVENTION
- SERIAL NUMBER LOACATIONS
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION
- SAFETY SIGNS (DECALS)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS28 topics
- INSTRUMENT PANEL
- THROTTLE CONTROL
- PARKING BRAKE
- STEERING LEVERS
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Hand Controls
- Lift Arm Operation
- Tilt Operation (Bucket)
- Auxiliary Pedal Operation
- DAILY INSPECTION
- GETTING READY FOR OPERATION
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Normal Starting Condition
- Cold Temperature Starting Condition
- Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- ATTACHMENTS & BUCKETS
- Installation & Removal
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- 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
- LIFTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TOWING THE BOBCAT LOADER
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE55 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- OPERATOR CAB
- Raising The Operator Cab
- Lowering The Operator Cab
- SEAT BAR SYSTEM
- Seat Bar Inspection
- Seat Bar Maintenance
- REAR DOOR
- Adjustment
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE (642B, 742B)
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE (743B)
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- FUEL SYSTEM (743B)
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM (642B, 742B)
- Checking Engine Oil
- Engine Oil And Filter Replacement
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM (743B)
- Checking Engine OIl
- Replacing Oil And Filter
- COOLING SYSTEM
- Checking The Coolant Level
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Removing Coolant From The Cooling System
- ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT
- GovenorBelt Adjustment
- Govenor Adjustment
- Govenor Oil Level
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Electrical System Service
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Battery Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacement Of The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Element
- Removing The Hydraulic Fluid
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire rotation
- Tire Inflation
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER
- BOB-TACH
- PIVOT PINS
- PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
TROUBLESHOOTING3 topics
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE DRIVE SYSTEM
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
SAFETY SIGNS1 topic
- SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6567875
SPECIFICATIONS29 topics
- 642B LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- LOADER DIMENSIONS
- OPERATION & PERFORMANCE
- ENGINE
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- ELECTRICAL
- DRIVE SYSTEM
- CAOPACITIES
- TIRES
- 742B LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- LOADER DIMENSIONS
- OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE
- ENGINE
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- ELECTRICAL
- DRIVE SYSTEM
- CAPACITIES
- TIRES
- 743B LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- LOADER DIMENSIONS
- OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE
- ENGINE
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- ELECTRICAL
- DRIVE SYSTEM
- CAPACITIES
- TIRES
- ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Inside this manual
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This is an operator's manual
Here's how it compares to the other manual types.
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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