Bobcat 653 Foot Pedal, 653 Hand Control Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
114 pages · Publication 6900444
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- Models
- 653 Foot Pedal, 653 Hand Control
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 114
- Publication
- 6900444
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 12 sections, 157 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 345 KB)
FOREWORD6 topics
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION
- OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
SAFETY6 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
- BEFORE OPERATING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR*
- FIRE PREVENTION
- MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS52 topics
- INSTRUMENT PANEL
- BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)
- Lift Arm By–Pass Control
- Traction Lock Override
- Auxiliary Hydraulic System (Later Model Loaders)
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- PARKING BRAKE
- STEERING LEVERS
- STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (HAND CONTROLS)
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Foot Pedals
- Hand Controls
- Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)
- Quick Couplers (Flush Face)
- Auxiliary Hydraulics Switch
- FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (RIGHT Steering Lever)
- FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Continuous Operation(RIGHT Steering Lever)
- REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (LEFT Steering Lever)
- Attachment Functions Control
- 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
- Installing
- Removing
- OPERATING PROCEDURES
- OPERATING PROCEDURES (FOOT PEDALS)
- Filling The Bucket
- Emptying The Bucket
- Digging Into The Ground
- Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In FloatPosition)
- Backfilling
- PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- OPERATING PROCEDURES (HAND CONTROLS)
- Filling The Bucket
- Emptying The Bucket
- Digging Into The Ground
- Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)
- Backfilling
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TOWING THE LOADER
- LIFTING THE LOADER
- Four Point Lift
- Single Point Lift
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE67 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- OPERATOR CAB
- Raising The Operator Cab
- Lowering The Operator Cab
- Emergency Exit
- Inspecting The Seat Bar
- Maintaining The Seat Bar
- Inspecting The Seat Bar
- Maintaining The Seat Bar
- Inspecting the BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED– Key ON)
- Inspecting the Seat and Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting the Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting the Lift Arm By–Pass Control
- Maintenance
- PIVOT PINS
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Mounting
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- BOB–TACH
- REAR DOOR
- Latch Adjustment
- REAR GRILL
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Condition Indicator
- Replacing Filter Element
- 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 Oil And Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Checking The Coolant Level
- Replacing The Coolant
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- TIMING BELT (Engine)
- DRIVE BELT
- Adjusting The Drive Belt
- Drive Belt Replacement
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Cleaning Battery Terminals
- Fuse Location
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Removing And Installing The Battery
- FAN GEARBOX
- Checking and Maintaining
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- Removing Oil From The Chaincase
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter
- Replacing Hydraulic Fluid
- Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Cap
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS1 topic
- Troubleshooting Chart
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS1 topic
- SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6708212
SPECIFICATIONS12 topics
- LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- PERFORMANCE
- CONTROLS
- ENGINE
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- ELECTRICAL
- DRIVE SYSTEM
- CAPACITIES
- TIRES
- FLOOR PRESSURE
- MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (114 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 344 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 31: HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Specifications, page 41: Use the correct size bucket for the type and density of
- Maintenance, page 89: LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Color page, page 16: Operator must have instructions
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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