Bobcat 853 Base, 853 Plus, 853H Plus Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
99 pages · Publication 6722406
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- Models
- 853 Base, 853 Plus, 853H Plus
- Serial coverage
- 853 Base S/N 510125001-510126819
- 853 Plus S/N 510250001-510250705
- 853H Plus S/N 510375001-510375403
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 99
- Publication
- 6722406
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 12 sections, 130 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 390 KB)
FOREWORD6 topics
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT SKID STEER 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 INSTRUCTIONS30 topics
- MONITOR SERVICE CODES
- INSTRUMENT PANEL
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- PARKING BRAKE
- STEERING LEVERS
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Foot Pedals
- Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation
- Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation – 853H Plus (5103)
- DAILY INSPECTION
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- GETTING READY FOR OPERATION
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Cold Temperature Starting Condition – 853 Plus (5102), 853H (5103)
- Normal Starting Condition – 853 Base (5101)
- Cold Temperature Starting Condition – 853 Base (5101)
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS
- Installation And Removal
- OPERATING PROCEDURES
- 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 LOADER
- Four Point Lift
- Single Point Lift
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE56 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- To Engage Lift Arm Support Device
- To Disengage Lift Arm Support Device
- OPERATOR CAB
- Raising The Operator Cab
- Lowering The Operator Cab
- Emergency Exit
- Seat Bar Inspection
- Seat Bar Maintenance
- REAR DOOR
- Adjustment
- REAR GRILL
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- 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
- COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Checking The Coolant Level
- Removing Coolant From The Cooling System
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Electrical System Service
- Fuses
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Battery Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement
- Hydraulic Fluid Replacement
- Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Cap
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Mounting
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- FAN GEARBOX
- DRIVE BELT
- Adjustment
- Drive Belt Replacement
- LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER
- PIVOT PINS
- BOB–TACH
- PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
- Adjustment
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS1 topic
- SERVICE CODES
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS1 topic
- SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6708212
SPECIFICATIONS18 topics
- LOADER DIMENSIONS
- OPERATION & PERFORMANCE
- ENGINE
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- ELECTRICAL
- DRIVE SYSTEM
- CAPACITIES
- TIRES
- LOADER DIMENSIONS
- OPERATION & PERFORMANCE
- ENGINE
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- ELECTRICAL
- DRIVE SYSTEM
- CAPACITIES
- TIRES
- MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (99 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 389 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 27: HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Specifications, page 39: ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS
- Maintenance, page 73: LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Color page, page 16: BEFORE OPERATING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Color page, page 78
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
Factory manual, 99 pages
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