Bobcat 653 Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
102 pages · Publication 6724375
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- Models
- 653
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 102
- Publication
- 6724375
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 11 sections, 142 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 146 KB)
FOREWORD6 topics
- SERIEAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION
- OPTION 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 INSTRUCTIONS41 topics
- INSTRUMENT PANEL
- BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)
- Lift Arm By-Pass Control
- Traction Lock Override
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- PARKING BRAKE
- STEERING LEVERS
- STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Foot Pedals
- Lift Arm Operation
- Lift Arm Float Position
- Tilt Operation (Bucket)
- Bucket Position Valve Operation (Optional)
- Auxiliary Hydraulics (Optional)
- Auxiliary Hydraulics (Momentary Operation)
- Front Auxiliary Control (Optional)
- Rear Auxiliary Control (Optional)
- Front Auxiliary Hydraulics Continuous Operation (Detent)
- Attachment Functions Control
- GETTING READY FOR OPERATION
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Normal Starting Condition
- Cold Temperature Starting Condition
- Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS
- Installation And Removal
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Filling The Bucket
- Emptying The Bucket
- Digging Into The Ground
- Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Positions)
- Backfilling
- PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TOWING THE LOADER
- LIFTING THE LOADER
- Four Point Lift
- Single Point Lift
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE65 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- OPERATOR CAB
- 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 And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Chart
- REAR DOOR
- Adjustment
- REAR GRILL
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- 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
- Replacing Oil And Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Checking The Coolant Level
- Removing Coolant From The Cooling System
- Proplylene Glycol
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- TIMING BELT
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Service The Electrical System
- Fuse Location
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Removing And Installing The Battery
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter
- Replacing Hydraulic Fluid
- Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Cap
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Mounting
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- Removing Oil From The Chaincase
- DRIVE BELT
- Adjusting The Drive Belt
- Drive Belt Replacement
- LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER
- PIVOT PINS
- BOB-TACH
- FAN GEARBOX
- Checking And Maintenance
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS1 topic
- SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6708212
SPECIFICATIONS12 topics
- PERFORMANCE
- CONTROLS
- ENGINE
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- ELECTRICAL
- DRIVE SYSTEM
- CAPACITIES
- TIRES
- FLOOR PRESSURE
- VIBRATION DATA
- MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
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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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