Bobcat 873, 873 High Flow Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
120 pages · Publication 6900927_2003-03
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- Models
- 873, 873 High Flow
- Serial coverage
- S/N 514140001 & Above
- S/N 514240001 & Above
- S/N 517911001 & Above
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 120
- Publication
- 6900927_2003-03
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 12 sections, 169 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 372 KB)
FOREWORD6 topics
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION
- FEATURES 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 INSTRUCTIONS51 topics
- INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION
- Left Panel – Standard and Deluxe Instrument Panels
- Right Panel – Standard Instrument Panel (With KeySwitch)
- Right Panel – Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start)
- Option and Field Accessory Panels (If Equipped)
- Cab Light
- LIFT ARM BY–PASS CONTROL
- TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- TWO–SPEED CONTROL
- PARKING BRAKE (Early Models)
- PARKING BRAKE (Later Models)
- STEERING LEVERS
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Foot Pedals
- Hand Controls (If Equipped)
- Quick Couplers
- Releasing Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment)
- Attachment Auxiliary Hydraulic Controls (If Equipped)
- Attachment Control Device (ACD) (If Equipped)
- Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)
- DAILY INSPECTION
- Daily Inspection and Maintenance
- PRE–STARTING PROCEDURE
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch)
- Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start)
- Cold Temperature Starting
- Warming the Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANEL
- ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS
- Hand Lever Bob–Tach
- Power Bob–Tach
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Filling the Bucket (Foot Pedals)
- Filling the Bucket (Hand Controls)
- Emptying the Bucket (Foot Pedals)
- Emptying the Bucket (Hand Controls)
- Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Foot Pedals)
- Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Hand Controls)
- Digging Into the Ground (Foot Pedals)
- Digging Into the Ground (Hand Controls)
- Backfilling (Foot Pedals)
- Backfilling (Hand Controls)
- PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TOWING THE LOADER
- LIFTING THE LOADER
- Four Point Lift
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE73 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- Installing The Lift Arm Support Device
- Removing The Lift Arm Support Device
- OPERATOR CAB
- Raising The Operator Cab
- Lowering The Operator Cab
- Emergency Exit
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)
- Inspecting the Seat Bar
- Maintaining the Seat Bar
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS) and ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS (AHC)
- Inspecting the Seat Bar
- Maintaining the Seat Bar
- BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)
- Inspecting The BICS™ Controller
- Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary HydraulicsSystem (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)
- Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control
- Inspecting Deactivation of Lift And Tilt Functions (AHC & ACS)
- REAR DOOR
- Opening And Closing The Rear Door
- Adjusting The Rear Door
- REAR GRILL
- HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
- Cleaning and Maintenance
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filter Element
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling the Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- Fuel Lift Pump Strainer
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Replacing The Oil And Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Cleaning Battery And Terminals
- Fuse Location
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Removing And Installing The Battery
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter
- Replacing Hydraulic Fluid And Case Drain Filters
- Breather Cap
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Rotating
- Mounting
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- Removing Oil From The Chaincase
- FAN GEARBOX
- Checking And Maintaining
- DRIVE BELT
- Adjusting The Drive Belt
- Replacing The Drive Belt
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting the Alternator Belt
- TIMING BELT
- LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- PIVOT PINS
- BOB–TACH
- Inspection And Maintenance
- POWER BOB–TACH (OPTION)
- Inspection and Maintenance
SYSTEM SETUP AND ANALYSIS9 topics
- Troubleshooting Chart
- DELUXE INSTRUMENTATION SERVICE CODES
- Number Codes List
- DELUXE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL SETUP
- Deluxe Panel Upgrade
- Icon Identification
- Deluxe Panel Setup
- Passwords
- Changing the Password
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS1 topic
- SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6718398
SPECIFICATIONS11 topics
- SKID STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Performance Specifications
- Engine
- Loader Controls
- Drive System
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical System
- Standard Instrumental Panel
- Optional Deluxe Instrumentation
- BOBCAT COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (120 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 371 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 31: Keep both feet on pedals or footrests while
- Specifications, page 43: Excessive load can cause tipping or loss of
- Maintenance, page 70: AIR CLEANER SERVICE (Cont’d)
- Color page, page 16: Operation & Maintenance 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.
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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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