Bobcat T140 Compact Track Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
136 pages · Publication 6903138
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- Models
- T140
- Serial coverage
- S/N 527111001 & Above
- S/N 527211001 & Above
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 136
- Publication
- 6903138
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 9 sections, 201 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 394 KB)
FOREWORD13 topics
- BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
- MOTOR OIL
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
- FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
- Standard Items
- Options and Accessories
- Buckets Available
- 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 INSTRUCTIONS76 topics
- INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION
- Left Panel
- Right Panel (Standard - With Key Switch)
- Right Panel (Deluxe - With Keyless Start)
- Option And Field Accessory Panels (If Equipped)
- Cab Light
- LIFT ARM BY-PASS CONTROL
- Operation
- TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE
- Operation
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- Operation
- PARKING BRAKE
- Operation
- DRIVING AND STEERING THE LOADER
- Available Controls Configurations
- Operation (Standard and ACS)
- STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Using The Steering Levers
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- Operation
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Operation
- Standard Controls (Also ACS in Foot Pedal Mode)
- Advanced Control System (ACS) in HAND Control Mode
- Quick Couplers
- Releasing Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment)
- Auxiliary Hydraulics Button - VARIABLE FLOW
- Auxiliary Hydraulics Button - MAXIMUM FLOW ONLY
- Auxiliary Hydraulics Button - DISENGAGE
- FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation - VARIABLE FLOW
- FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation - MAXIMUM FLOW
- FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation - CONTINUOUS FLOW
- REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation (If Equipped)
- Attachment Control Device (ACD) (If Equipped)
- Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)
- DAILY INSPECTION
- Daily Inspection and Maintenance
- PRE-STARTING PROCEDURES
- Before Starting The Engine
- STARTING THE ENGINE (STANDARD PANEL, KEY SWITCH)
- Procedure
- STARTING THE ENGINE (DELUXE PANEL, KEYLESS START)
- Procedure
- Cold Temperature Starting
- WARMING THE HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Procedure
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- Procedure
- MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANEL
- Standard Panel
- Deluxe Panel
- WARNING and SHUTDOWN
- ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS
- Choosing The Correct Bucket
- Pallet Forks
- Hand Lever Bob-Tach™ - Installing The Bucket Or Attachment
- Hand Lever Bob-Tach™ - Removing The Bucket Or Attachment
- Power Bob-Tach™ - Installing The Bucket Or Attachment
- Power Bob-Tach™ - Removing The Bucket Or Attachment
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Operating With A Full Bucket
- Operating With An Empty Bucket
- Compact Track Loader Operating Tips
- Foot Pedal Machines
- Hand Control Machines (Includes ACS)
- PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Procedure
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Loading Onto Transport Vehicle
- Fastening To Transport Vehicle
- TOWING THE LOADER
- Towing Procedure
- LIFTING THE LOADER
- Single Point Lift
- Four Point Lift
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE75 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- Chart
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- OPERATOR CAB
- Raising The Operator Cab
- Lowering The Operator Cab
- Cab Door Sensor
- Emergency Exit
- SEAT BELT
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Inspecting The Seat Bar
- Maintaining The Seat Bar
- BOCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)
- Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine Stopped - Key ON)
- Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (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 (ACS)
- TRACK TENSION
- Adjusting (Increase Track Tension)
- Adjusting (Decrease Track Tension)
- TRACK SPROCKET MAINTENANCE
- HYDROSTATIC MOTOR CARRIER LUBRICATION
- TRACK ROLLER AND IDLER LUBRICATION
- REAR DOOR
- Opening And Closing The Rear Door
- Adjusting The Rear Door Latch
- REAR GRILL
- HEATING SYSTEM
- Cleaning And Maintenance
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filters
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Replacing The Oil And Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Checking Coolant Level And Adding Coolant
- Replacing The Coolant
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- 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
- Hydraulic Breather
- FAN GEARBOX
- Checking And Maintaining
- DRIVE BELT
- Adjusting The Drive Belt
- Replacing The Drive Belt
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Lubrication Locations
- PIVOT PINS
- Inspection And Maintenance
- BOB-TACH™ (HAND LEVER)
- Inspection And Maintenance
- BOB-TACH™ (POWER) (OPTIONAL)
- Inspection And Maintenance
SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS10 topics
- BICS SYSTEM
- Troubleshooting Guide
- DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE CODES
- Display
- Number Codes List
- DELUXE INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP
- Deluxe Panel Upgrade
- Deluxe Panel Setup
- Passwords (Deluxe)
- Viewing Service Codes
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS2 topics
- SERVICE SCHEDULE (6734534)
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE (6706558)
SPECIFICATIONS10 topics
- LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (T140)
- Machine Dimensions
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Drive System
- Capacities
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (136 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 393 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 34: HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Maintenance, page 98: Figure PM-54
- Specifications, page 130: LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (T140) (CONT’D)
- Color page, page 18: T140 Bobcat Loader
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Service manual
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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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