Bobcat M-970 Diesel, M-970 Gasoline Skid Steer Loader Owner's Manual
58 pages · Publication 6545555
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- Models
- M-970 Diesel, M-970 Gasoline
- Manual type
- Owner's Manual
- Pages
- 58
- Publication
- 6545555
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 7 sections, 82 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 68 KB)
INTRODUCTION AND LOADER OPERATION19 topics
- INTRODUCTION
- MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
- INSTRUMENTATION
- ENGINE CONTROLS
- DRIVE CONTROLS
- LOADER CONTROLS
- PRESTART CHECK
- STARTING PROCEDURE
- COLD WEATHER STARTING
- OPERATING THE M-970 BOBCAT
- BREAK-IN
- BOB-TACH SYSTEM
- OPERATING THE M-970 WITH BUCKET
- DUMPING LOAD INTO TRUCK BOX
- OPERATION HINTS
- LEVELING AND BACKFILLING WITH BUCKET
- TRANSPORTING THE M-970
- TRANSPORTING BY TRUCK OR TRAILIER
- HOISTING THE M-970
LOADER SERVICE10 topics
- IMPORTANCE OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- ENCLOSURE TILT CONTROL SERVICE
- MACHINE LUBRICATION
- ADJUSTMENTS
- POWER TRANSFER CHAIN
- HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER SERVICE
- BASIC OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- M-970 BOBCAT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
- M-970 SERVICE SCHEDULE
ENGINE SERVICE19 topics
- INITIAL 25-50 HOUR SERVICE
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- OPTIONAL FARR® AIR CLEANER
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SERVICE
- RECOMMENDED OIL SPECIFICATIONS
- CHANGING ENGINE OIL
- OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
- FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE
- FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
- VENTING FUEL SYSTEM
- INJECTOR SERVICE (Diesel)
- CLYINDER HEAD RETORQUING
- VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
- COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE
- FAN BELT ADJUSTMENT
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- BATTERY INSTALLATION
- BATTERY PROBLEMS
- ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
TROUBLESHOOTING3 topics
- LOADER PROBLEMS
- HYDROSTATIC DRIVE PROBLEMS
- ENGINE PROBLEMS
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS18 topics
- M-970 DIESEL LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- OPERATION & PERFORMANCE
- ENGINE
- LOADER HYDRAULICS
- ELECTRICAL
- POWER TRAIN
- CAPACITIES
- TIRES
- MACHINE WEIGHT
- M-970 GASOLINE LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- OPERATIONAL & PERFORMANCE
- ENGINE
- LOADER HYDRAULICS
- ELECTRICAL
- POWER TRAIN
- CAPACITIES
- TIRES
- MACHINE WEIGHT
MAJOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION6 topics
- MAIN FRAME PARTS
- MECHANICAL DRIVE SYSTEM
- HYDRAULIC & HYDROSTATIC SYSTEMS
- ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS
- WARNINGS
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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