6556276 (6–87)
Printed in U.S.A.
© Melroe Company 1987
Service
Manual
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
Never service the Bobcat Skid-Steer
Loader without instructions.
Have good
ventilation when
welding or grinding painted parts.
Wear dust mask when grinding
painted parts. Toxic dust and gas
can be produced.
Avoid exhaust fume leaks which
can kill without warning. Exhaust
system must be tightly sealed.
Stop, cool and clean engine of
flammable
materials
before
checking fluids.
Never service or adjust loader with
the
engine
running
unless
instructed to do so in the manual.
Avoid
contact
with
leaking
hydraulic fluid or diesel fuel under
pressure. It can penetrate the skin
or eyes.
Never fill fuel tank with engine
running, while smoking or when
near open flame.
Disconnecting or loosening any
hydraulic tubeline, hose, fitting,
component or a part failure can
cause lift arms to drop. Do not go
under lift arms when raised unless
supported by an approved lift arm
support device. Replace
it
if
damaged.
Keep body, jewelry and clothing
away from moving parts, electrical
contact, hot parts and exhaust.
Wear eye protection to guard from
battery acid, compressed springs,
fluids under pressure and flying
debris when engines are running
or
tools are used. Use eye
protection approved for type of
welding.
Keep rear door closed except for
service. Close and latch door
before operating the loader.
Never work on loader with lift arms
up unless lift arms are held by a lift
arm support device.
Never modify equipment or add
attachments not approved by
Bobcat Company.
Lead-acid
batteries
produce
flammable and explosive gases.
Keep arcs, sparks, flames and
lighted
tobacco
away
from
batteries.
Batteries contain acid which burns
eyes or skin on contact. Wear
protective clothing. If acid contacts
body, flush well with water. For eye
contact
flush well
and get
immediate medical attention.
Use the correct procedure to lift or
lower operator cab. Always use an
approved lift arm support device