Bobcat V638 VersaHandler Cab, V638 VersaHandler Canopy Telescopic Tool Carrier (TTC) Operation & Maintenance Manual
154 pages · Publication 6989575
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- Models
- V638 VersaHandler Cab, V638 VersaHandler Canopy
- Serial coverage
- A8HM13000 & Above (With Cab)
- A8HN13000 & Above (With Canopy)
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 154
- Publication
- 6989575
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 9 sections, 215 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 397 KB)
FOREWORD14 topics
- BOBCAT COMPANY IS IS0 9001 CERTIFIED
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
- VersaHANDLER Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT VersaHANDLER IDENTIFICATION
- FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
- Standard Items
- Options And Accessories
- Available Tires
- Attachments
- Front Window Guard Kit
- Front Window Guard Kit Inspection And Maintenance
SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES17 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 Arrestor Exhaust System
- Welding And Grinding
- Fire Extinguishers
- PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES
- MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS80 topics
- OPERATOR CONTROLS IDENFICATION
- Operator Components
- Travel Direction And Two-Speed Control
- Steering Wheel
- Direction Signal
- Front Wiper / Washer / Headlight Dimmer
- Horn
- Steering Wheel Tilt Adjustment
- Center Instrument Panel
- Right Instrument And Indicator Panel
- Left Instrument Panel
- Left Side Instrument Panel
- Heater / Air Conditioning Controls (If Equipped)
- Right Rear Console
- Rear Console
- Accelerator Pedal
- Brake Pedal And Inching Control
- Frame Level Switch (If Equipped)
- OPERATOR CANOPY (ROPS / FOPS)
- Description
- OPERATOR CAB (ROPS / FOPS)
- Description
- Cab Door
- Cab Door Window
- LATERAL OPERATOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (LORS)
- STEERING CONTROLS
- Steering Mode Selection
- PARKING BRAKE
- Operation
- EMERGENCY EXIT
- Rear Window
- BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM
- Description
- Operation
- DRIVING AND STEERING THE VERSAHANDLER
- 4-Wheel Steering Mode
- Stopping The VersaHANDLER (4-Wheel Steering Mode)
- 2-Wheel Steering Mode
- Stopping The VersaHANDLER (2-Wheel Steering Mode)
- Crab Steering Mode
- Stopping The VersaHANDLER (Crab Steering Mode)
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Hydraulic Control Lever (Joystick)
- Auxiliary Hydraulic Release
- DAILY INSPECTION
- Daily Inspection And Maintenance
- PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE
- Entering The VersaHANDLER
- Operation & Maintenance Manual And Operator’s Handbook Locations
- Seat Adjustment
- Seat Belt Adjustment
- Panel Switch Position
- Lateral Operator Restraint System (LORS) (If Equipped)
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Cold Temperature Starting
- Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System
- MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANELS
- Panel
- STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE VERSAHANDLER
- Procedure
- ATTACHMENTS
- Installing And Removing The Attachment (Quick - Tach)
- Installing And Removing The Attachment (Adapter Frame) (Hand Lever Bob-Tach)
- Inspecting The Work Area
- Basic Operating Instructions
- Driving On Public Roads
- 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
- Using Frame Leveling
- Using Stabilizers (If Equipped)
- Load Capacity Charts
- TOWING THE VersaHANDLER
- Procedure
- LIFTING THE VersaHANDLER
- TRANSPORTING THE VersaHANDLER
- Loading And Unloading
- Fastening
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE82 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- System Inspection
- Maintaining
- SEAT BELT
- Inspection And Maintenance
- APPROVED BOOM STOP
- 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
- Fuel Filter
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Chart
- Replacing 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 / Hydrostatic Fluid
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter
- Breather Cap
- BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
- Inspection And Maintenance
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Rotating
- Mounting
- Tire Pressure
- AXLES (FRONT AND REAR)
- Checking And Adding Oil (Planetary Carrier)
- Removing And Replacing Oil (Planetary Carrier)
- Checking And Adding Oil (Rear Differential)
- Removing And Replacing Oil (Rear Differential)
- Checking And Adding Oil (Front Differential)
- Removing And Replacing Oil (Front Differential)
- Checking And Adding Oil (Front Drop Box)
- Removing And Replacing Oil (Front Drop Box)
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Belt Adjusting
- Belt Replacement
- LUBRICATING THE VersaHANDLER
- Lubrication Locations
- PIVOT PIN
- Inspection And Maintenance
- ATTACHMENT FRAME
- Inspection And Maintenance
- ADAPTER FRAME (BOB-TACH) (HAND LEVER)
- Inspection And Maintenance
- CHAIN CHECKING AND ADJUSTING PROCEDURE
- Checking / Adjustment Procedure
- Extend / Retract Chain Wear Check
- VersaHANDLER STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE
- Storage
- Return To Service
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS1 topic
- Service Schedule (6918234)
SPECIFICATIONS12 topics
- VersaHANDLER TELESCOPIC TOOL CARRIER (TTC) SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensional Specifications
- Performance Specifications
- Engine
- Fan Pump
- Controls
- Drive System
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical System
- Instrument Panel
- Capacities
- Tires
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (154 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 396 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 57: STARTING THE ENGINE
- Maintenance, page 119: LUBRICATING THE VERSAHANDLER
- Specifications, page 145: VERSAHANDLER TELESCOPIC TOOL CARRIER (TTC) SPECIFICATIONS
- Color page, page 18: V638 Operation & Maintenance Manual
This is an operator's 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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