Bobcat BL-370 B Series Backhoe Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
150 pages · Publication 6903706
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- Models
- BL-370 B Series
- Serial coverage
- 573211001 & Above
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 150
- Publication
- 6903706
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 8 sections, 181 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 345 KB)
FOREWORD13 topics
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
- LUBRICANTS
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
- BACKHOE LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BACKHOE LOADER IDENTIFICATION
- FEATURES, OPTIONS, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
- Machine Features
- Backhoe Features
- Loader Features
- Options and Accessories
- Attachments
SAFETY6 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Before Operation
- Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility
- Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator
- Fire Prevention
- MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS68 topics
- FRONT INSTRUMENT PANEL
- Key Switch
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- Hand Lever (For Backhoe Operation Only)
- Foot Pedal (For Loader Operation)
- BRAKE PEDAL
- STEERING WHEEL
- SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
- OPERATOR CAB (ROPS AND FOPS)
- OPERATOR CAB ENCLOSURE (IF EQUIPPED)
- Emergency Exit
- Cab Door
- Front Window And Wiper
- Rear Window And Wiper
- Opening The Rear Window
- Cab Heater
- LOADER HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Lift Arm/Bucket Tilt Control Lever
- Travel Control Disengagement Button
- Loader Auxiliary Hydraulic Control Lever
- LIFT AND TILT TRANSPORT LEVER LOCK
- Engaging The Lever Lock
- Disengaging The Lever Lock
- REAR CONTROL PANEL
- BACKHOE HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Backhoe Control Levers
- Stabilizer Control Levers
- Backhoe Auxiliary Hydraulic Controls
- BOOM LOCK PIN
- Engaging And Disengaging The Pin
- SWING LOCK PIN
- Engaging The Swing Lock Pin
- DAILY INSPECTION
- PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE
- Loader Operation
- Backhoe Operation
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Normal Starting Procedure
- Cold Temperature Starting
- Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System
- LOADER ATTACHMENTS
- Pallet Forks
- Bob-Tach™ Installing The Bucket Or Attachment
- Bob-Tach™ Removing The Bucket Or Attachment
- BACKHOE ATTACHMENTS
- Bolt On X-Change™ - Installing Bucket Or Attachment (If Equipped)
- Bolt On X-Change™ - Removing Bucket Or Attachment (If Equipped)
- Pin On X-Change™ - Installing Bucket Or Attachment (If Equipped)
- Pin On X-Change™ - Removing Bucket Or Attachment (If Equipped)
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Preparing The Backhoe Loader For Moving
- Moving The Backhoe Loader
- Repositioning The Backhoe Loader For Digging
- Lifting And Moving Objects With Backhoe
- Getting Ready For Backhoe Operation
- Operating the Backhoe
- Digging With The Backhoe Arm
- Digging With The Backhoe Bucket
- Filling The Loader Bucket
- Emptying The Loader Bucket
- Backfilling
- Operating On A Slope
- PARKING THE BACKHOE LOADER
- TRANSPORTING THE BACKHOE LOADER
- STEERING VALVE
- Wheel Alignment Procedure
- TOWING THE BACKHOE LOADER
- Procedure
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE71 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- Chart
- APPROVED LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- Installing The Approved Lift Arm Support Device
- Removing The Approved Lift Arm Support Device
- PRESS TO DRIVE SYSTEM
- Inspection And Maintenance
- Engine Stopped - Key On
- Engine Stopped - Travel Control Lever Engaged
- PARKING BRAKE (BUTTON ACTIVATED)
- Description
- Parking Brake Operation
- Inspection/Adjustment
- BRAKE RESERVOIR
- Checking Fluid Level
- ENGINE COVER
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Daily Check
- Replacing The Air Filter Element
- SEAT BELT
- Inspection And Maintenance
- 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 The Oil And Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Checking Coolant Level
- Coolant Replacement
- spark arrestor muffler
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Cleaning Battery And Terminals
- Fuse Location And Relay
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CONT’D)
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Battery Disconnect Switch
- Removing And Installing The Battery
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Cleaning The Oil Cooler
- Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter
- Replacing Hydraulic Fluid
- AXLES (FRONT AND REAR)
- Checking Oil Level (Planetary Carrier)
- Draining Oil (Planetary Carrier)
- REAR AXLE
- Checking Oil Level
- Draining Oil
- FRONT AXLE
- Checking Oil Level
- Draining Oil
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Mounting
- Tire Pressure
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- X-CHANGE ™
- Inspection And Maintenance
- LUBRICATING THE BACKHOE LOADER
- BOB-TACH HAND LEVER
- Inspection And Maintenance
- AXLE TOE-IN
- Procedure
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS2 topics
- SERVICE SCHEDULE (6974571)
- X-Change System - Bolt on and Pin On (7102651)
SPECIFICATIONS13 topics
- BACKHOE LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Backhoe Rated Lift Capacity (Per SAE J31)
- Loader Performance
- Backhoe Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Drive System
- Electrical System
- Standard Instrument Panel
- Tires
- Capacities
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (150 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 344 KB)
- Maintenance, page 9: REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
- Controls and operation, page 41: BACKHOE HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D)
- Specifications, page 145: BACKHOE LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)
- Color page, page 18: BL-370 Backhoe Loader
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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