Bobcat MT52 Mini Track Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
92 pages · Publication 6902524
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- Models
- MT52
- Serial coverage
- 523611001 & Above
- 523711001 & Above
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 92
- Publication
- 6902524
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 8 sections, 133 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 391 KB)
FOREWORD12 topics
- BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
- MOTOR OIL
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- MINI LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
- FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
- Standard Items
- 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 INSTRUCTIONS40 topics
- CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION
- CONTROLS OPERATION
- PARKING BRAKE
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- DRIVING AND STEERING THE MINI LOADER
- REVERSE TRAVEL SPEED CONTROL
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Lift Arm Operation
- Tilt Operation
- Front Auxiliary Hydraulics
- Releasing Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment)
- Quick Couplers
- LIFT ARM BY-PASS CONTROL
- STOPPING THE BOBCAT MINI LOADER
- REVERSE STOP PANEL
- RIDE-ON PLATFORM (HINGED) (OPTION)
- Installing Platform
- DAILY INSPECTION
- Daily Inspection and Maintenance
- PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Cold Temperature Starting
- Warming the Hydraulic System
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS
- Pallet Forks
- Installing The Bucket Or Attachment
- Removing The Bucket Or Attachment
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Inspect The Work Area
- Driving On Rough Terrain And Over Curbs
- Operating On Slopes
- Filling the Bucket
- Emptying the Bucket
- Leveling The Ground Using The Lift Arms In Float Position
- Digging Into the Ground
- Backfilling
- PARKING THE BOBCAT MINI LOADER
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- FOUR POINT LIFT
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE55 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- Chart
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- Installing Lift Arm Support Device
- Removing Lift Arm Support Device
- ENGINE COVER
- TRACK TENSION
- Adjusting The Tracks
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- REAR DOOR
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing the Filter
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling the Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- Inspecting Function Of Reverse Stop Panel
- LIFT AND TILT FUNCTION LOCKOUTS
- Inspecting Deactivation of Lift and Tilt Functions
- Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control
- NEUTRAL START INTERLOCKS
- Inspecting Traction Drive Interlock
- Inspecting Auxiliary Hydraulic Interlock
- Inspecting Lift Arm Function Interlock
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Oil Chart
- Replacing Oil And Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Checking The Coolant Level
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Replacing the Coolant
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Checking Fuses And Relays
- Fuses
- Relays
- Cleaning Battery Terminals
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Removing And Installing The Battery
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacing Hydraulic Filter
- Hydraulic Breather Cap
- Replacing Hydraulic Fluid
- LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT MINI LOADER
- PIVOT PINS
- BOB-TACH
- Inspection and Maintenance
- TRACK ROLLER AND IDLER LUBRICATION
- PARKING BRAKE LUBRICATION
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS2 topics
- SERVICE SCHEDULE (6737038)
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE (6737045)
SPECIFICATIONS10 topics
- LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (MT52)
- Machine Dimensions
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Electrical
- Hydraulic System
- Drive System
- Capacities
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (92 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 389 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 27: HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Maintenance, page 56: FUEL SYSTEM (CONT’D)
- Specifications, page 88: LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (MT52) (CONT’D)
- Color page, page 16: MT52 Bobcat Mini Track Loader
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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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