Bobcat 980 Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
76 pages · Publication 6570340
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- Models
- 980
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 76
- Publication
- 6570340
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 10 sections, 115 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 151 KB)
FOREWORD5 topics
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- Loader Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number Location
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION
SAFETY5 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Safety Is The Operator's Responsibility
- Before Operating The Bobcat Loader
- Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator
- FIRE PREVENTION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS34 topics
- OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS
- GETTING ON AND OFF THE LOADER
- GETTING READY FOR OPERATION
- Safety Signs (Decals)
- INSTRUMENT PANEL
- BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH
- THROTTLE CONTROL
- TO STOP THE ENGINE
- BRAKE / CLUTCH PEDAL
- Locking The Brake/Clutch Pedal
- Releasing The Brake / Clutch Pedal
- STEERING LEVERS
- AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS
- AUXILIARY HIGH/LOW FLOW
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Foot Pedals
- Lift Arm Operation
- Float Position
- Tilt Operation
- BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Normal Starting Conditions
- Cold Temperature Starting
- Warming The Hydrostatic Transmission
- ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS
- Installation Of Attachment
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Fill The Bucket
- Emptying The Bucket
- Digging Into The Ground
- Backfilling
- PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TOWING THE BOBCAT LOADER
FIRE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE4 topics
- FIRE PREVENTION MAINTENANCE
- SAFETY PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
- FIRE FIGHTING
- EMERGENCY EXIT
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE44 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- SKID PLATE
- SEAT BAR SYSTEM
- Seat Bar Inspection
- Seat Bar Maintenance
- REAR DOOR
- Adjusting The Rear Door Latch
- OPERATOR CAB
- Raising The Operator Cab
- Lowering The Operator Cab
- AIR CLEANER
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Fuel Filters
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Engine Oil And Filter Replacement
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Coolant Level
- Removing Coolant From The Cooling System
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- OPERATOR CAB ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
- ENGINE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Electrical System Service
- Using An Extra Battery (Jump Starting)
- New Battery Installation
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FLOW CHART
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacement Of The Primary Filter
- Replacement Of The Secondary Filters
- Hydraulic Fluid Replacement
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Drive Chain Adjustment
- Reduction Gearcase
- PRIMARY AXLES
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Tire Rotation
- Wheel Nuts
- LOADER LUBRICATION
- CONTROL LEVER LOCK
TROUBLESHOOTING4 topics
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Troubleshooting The Engine
- Troubleshooting The Drive System
- Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System
SPECIFICATIONS9 topics
- LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Operation And Performance
- Engine
- Loader Hydraulics
- Electrical
- Drive System
- Capacities
- Tires
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Inside this 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.
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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