Service Schedule

Maintenance Intervals

Maintenance work must be done at regular intervals. Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early failures.

The service schedule is a guide for correct maintenance of the Bobcat loader.

The maintenance items listed under the maintenance intervals on the following pages are the required tasks to be performed. Those items provide additional details and include maintenance that is not shown on the decal.

All maintenance intervals are for machines operating in general environmental conditions. Keep in mind that filter and oil life can be reduced:

• When machines are operating in high dust environments or extreme temperature applications,
• When fuel is taken from uncontrolled storage tanks,
• When other non-standard conditions exist.

Every 10 Hours (Before Starting The Loader)

• Engine Oil - Check level and add as needed.
• Engine Air Filters and Air System – Check display panel. Service only when required. Check for leaks and damaged components.
• Engine Cooling System – Clean debris from hydraulic fluid cooler and radiator assembly, fuel cooler, air conditioning condenser (if equipped), and rear grille. Check coolant level COLD and add premixed coolant as needed.
• Fuel Filter - Check the display panel. Remove the trapped water when required.
• Lift Arm, Lift Link, Cylinder, and Bob-Tach Pivot Pins, Bob-Tach Wedges – Lubricate with multipurpose lithium based grease.
• Seat Belt, Seat Belt Retractors, Seat Bar, Control Interlocks – Check the condition of seat belt. Clean or replace seat belt retractors as needed. Check the seat bar and control interlocks for correct operation. Clean dirt and debris from moving parts.
• Bobcat Interlock Control Systems (BICS™) – Check for correct function. Lift and Tilt functions MUST NOT operate with seat bar raised.
• Front Horn / Back-up Alarm – Check for proper function.
• Operator Cab – Check the fastening bolts, washers, and nuts. Check the condition of the cab.
• Indicators and Lights – Check for correct operation of all indicators and lights.
• Safety Signs and Safety Treads – Check for damaged signs (decals) and safety treads. Replace any signs or safety treads that are damaged or worn.
• Hydraulic Fluid – Check fluid level and add as needed.
• Heater and Air Conditioning Filters (if equipped) – Clean or replace filters as needed.

For more details, contact your Bobcat dealer.

▲ WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing machine. Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual, Operator's Handbook and signs (decals) on machine. Follow warnings and instructions in the manuals when making repairs, adjustments or servicing. Check for correct function after adjustments, repairs or service. Untrained operators and failure to follow instructions can cause injury or death.

Every 50 Hours

• Hydraulic Hoses and Tubelines – Check for damage and leaks. Repair or replace as needed.
• Parking Brake, Foot Pedals, Steering Levers, or Joysticks – Check for correct operation. Repair or adjust as needed.
• Track Drive Sprocket Nuts – Check for loose sprocket nuts and tighten to correct torque.
• Track Tension – Check tension and adjust as needed.
• Engine / Hydrostatic Drive Belt – Perform at first 50 hours, then as scheduled. Check for wear or damage. Adjust or replace as needed.

Every 100 Hours

• Battery - Check cables and connections.
• Engine Oil and Filter – Perform every 100 hours when operating under severe conditions. Replace oil and filter.

Every 250 Hours or Every 12 Months

• Engine / Hydrostatic Drive Belt – Check for wear or damage. Adjust or replace as needed.
• Drive Belts (Alternator, air conditioning, water pump) – Check condition. Replace as needed.
• Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS™) – Check the function of the lift arm bypass control.

Every 500 Hours or Every 12 Months

• Fuel Filter - Replace main fuel filter element.
• Hydraulic Charge Filter, Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Cap – Replace the charge filter and the reservoir breather cap.
• Hydrostatic Motor Carrier – Replace fluid.
• Engine Oil and Filter – Replace oil and filter.
• Heater Coil and Air Conditioning Evaporator (if equipped) - Clean the heater coil and air conditioning evaporator. Clean the plenum drains.

Every 1000 Hours or Every 12 Months

• Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter – Replace the hydraulic / hydrostatic filter.
• Hydraulic Reservoir – Replace the fluid.
• Fuel Filter - Replace fuel pre-filter element.

Every 1500 Hours or Every 24 Months

• Coolant - Replace the coolant.