Bobcat T2556-T2566 Telescopic Handler Operation & Maintenance Manual
146 pages · Publication 6989552
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- Models
- T2556-T2566
- Serial coverage
- A8FR13000 & Above
- A8G313000 & Above
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 146
- Publication
- 6989552
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 8 sections, 227 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 468 KB)
FOREWORD18 topics
- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
- BOBCAT COMPANY IS IS0 9001 CERTIFIED
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
- Parts
- Lubricants, Fuel and Fluids
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
- Telescopic Handler Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number
- Other Serial Numbers
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT telescopic handler IDENTIFICATION
- FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
- Standard Items
- Options And Accessories
- Available Tyres
- Attachments
- Windscreen Grill
- Windscreen Grill Inspection And Maintenance
SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES18 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Before Operation
- Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility
- Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator
- Avoid Silica Dust
- FIRE PREVENTION
- Maintenance
- Operation
- Electrical
- Hydraulic System
- Fueling
- Starting
- Spark Arrester Exhaust System
- Welding And Grinding
- Fire Extinguishers
- PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES
- MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)
- No-Text Safety Signs
LOAD CHARTS2 topics
- CHARTS FOR T2556 MACHINE
- CHARTS FOR T2566 MACHINE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS77 topics
- OPERATOR CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION
- Operator Components
- Travel Direction And Two-Speed Control
- Steering Wheel
- Direction Signal
- Front Wiper/Washer/Headlight Dimmer
- Horn
- Steering Wheel Tilt Adjustment
- Longitudinal Stability Indicator / AMA System
- Centre Instrument Panel
- Right Instrument And Indicator Panel
- Left Instrument Panel
- Heater / Air Conditioning Controls (If Equipped)
- Rear Console
- Accelerator Pedal
- Brake Pedal And Inching Control
- OPERATOR CAB (ROPS / FOPS)
- Description
- Cab Door
- Cab Door Window
- STEERING MODE SELECTION
- Steering Controls
- PARKING BRAKE
- Operation
- EMERGENCY EXIT
- Rear Window
- BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
- Description
- Operation
- DRIVING AND STEERING THE TELESCOPIC HANDLER
- 4-Wheel Steering Mode
- Stopping The Telescopic Handler (4-Wheel Steering Mode)
- 2-Wheel Steering Mode
- Stopping The Telescopic Handler (2-Wheel Steering Mode)
- Crab Steering Mode
- Stopping The Telescopic Handler (Crab Steering Mode)
- CREEP MODE OPERATION
- Description
- Operation
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Hydraulic Control Lever (Joystick)
- Auxiliary Hydraulic Release
- DAILY INSPECTION
- Daily Inspection And Maintenance
- PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE
- Entering The Telescopic Handler
- Operation & Maintenance Manual Location
- Seat Adjustment
- Seat Belt Adjustment
- Panel Switch Position
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Cold Temperature Starting
- Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System
- MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANELS
- Panel
- STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE TELESCOPIC HANDLER
- Procedure
- ATTACHMENTS
- Installing And Removing The Attachment (Manual Locking)
- Installing And Removing The Attachment (Hydraulic Locking) (Optional)
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Aggravating Movements Arrester System (AMA)
- Deactivation Switch Key for the Aggravating Movements Arrester (AMA) System
- Inspecting The Work Area
- Basic Operating Instructions
- Operating With A Full Bucket
- Operating With An Empty Bucket
- Filling And Emptying The Bucket
- Digging And Filling A Hole
- Raising A Load And Extending The Boom
- Load Capacity Charts
- TOWING THE telescopic handler
- Procedure
- LIFTING THE telescopic handler
- TRANSPORTING THE telescopic handler
- Loading And Unloading
- Fastening
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE72 topics
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- SEAT BELT
- Inspection And Maintenance
- APPROVED BOOM STOP (IF EQUIPPED)
- Installing The Approved Boom Stop
- Removing The Approved Boom Stop
- Description
- Inspecting
- ENGINE COVER
- Opening And Closing
- Heating, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING System (HVAC)
- Cleaning And Maintenance
- Filters
- Condenser
- Air Conditioning Lubrication
- Troubleshooting
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filters
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Biodiesel Blend Fuel
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Secondary Fuel Filter
- Primary Fuel Filter (Pre-Filter)
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Chart
- Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning
- Removing And Replacing The Coolant
- Checking Level
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Fuses, Diode And Relay Location / Identification
- Battery Maintenance
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Removing And Installing Battery
- Battery Disconnect Switch
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid Chart
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Fluid
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter
- Hydraulic Tank Breather
- AXLES (FRONT AND REAR)
- Checking And Adding Oil (Planetary Carrier)
- Removing And Replacing Oil (Planetary Carrier)
- Checking And Adding Oil (Front Differential)
- Removing And Replacing Oil (Front Differential)
- Checking And Adding Oil (Rear Differential)
- Removing And Replacing Oil (Rear Differential)
- Checking And Adding Oil (Front Drop Box)
- Removing And Replacing Oil (Front Drop Box)
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Belt Adjusting
- Belt Replacement
- TYRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tyre Mounting
- Tyre Rotating
- Tyre Pressure
- LUBRICATING THE TELESCOPIC HANDLER
- Lubrication Locations
- PIVOT PIN
- Inspection And Maintenance
- ATTACHMENT FRAME
- Inspection And Maintenance
- TELESCOPIC HANDLER STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE
- Storage
- Return To Service
SPECIFICATIONS32 topics
- (T2556) TELESCOPIC HANDLER SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensional Specifications
- Performance Specifications
- Weights
- Engine
- Controls
- Drive System
- Traction
- Steering
- Brakes
- Fluid Capacities
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Instruments
- Environmental
- Temperature Range
- (T2566) TELESCOPIC HANDLER SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensional Specifications
- Performance Specifications
- Weights
- Engine
- Controls
- Drive System
- Traction
- Steering
- Brakes
- Fluid Capacities
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Instruments
- Environmental
- Temperature Range
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (146 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 467 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 68: STARTING THE ENGINE
- Maintenance, page 100: ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM (CONT’D)
- Specifications, page 136: (T2566) TELESCOPIC HANDLER SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)
- Color page, page 30: T2556-T2566 Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Color page, page 22: T2556-T2566 Operation & Maintenance 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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