Bobcat 742 Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Bobcat 742 Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat 742 Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

(Starting at SN 23000)

Language : English
Pages : 78
Downloadable : Yes
File Type : PDF

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Bobcat 742 Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

(Starting at SN 23000)

OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS 2
FOREWORD 3
CONTENTS 3
REFERENCE INFORMATION 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5
FIRE PREVENTION 6
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 7
DELIVERY REPORT 7
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION 8
SAFETY SIGNS (DECALS) 9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11
INSTRUMENT PANEL 13
LEARNING THE CONTROLS 13
CONTROLS 13
CHOKE CONTROL 13
PARKING BRAKE 14
STEERING LEVERS 15
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS 16
Foot Pedals 16
Lift Arm Operation 16
Tilt Operation (Bucket) 16
Auxiliary Lever Operation 16
DAILY INSPECTION 17
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION 18
GETTING ON AND OFF THE LOADER 18
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION 19
STARTING THE ENGINE 20
Normal Starting Condition 20
Cold Temperature Starting Condition 21
ATTACHMENT & BUCKETS 22
Installation And Removal 23
OPERATING PROCEDURE 24
Filling The Bucket 25
Emptying The Bucket 25
Digging Into The Ground 25
Leveling The Ground (Using The Lift Arms In Float Position) 26
Backfilling 26
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER 27
LIFTING THE LOADER 28
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER 28
TOWING THE LOADER 28
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 29
SERVICE SCHEDULE 31
LIFT ARM STOPS 32
OPERATOR CAB 33
Raising The Operator Cab 33
Lowering The Operator Cab 34
SEAT BAR SYSTEM 35
Seat Bar Inspection 35
Seat Bar Maintenance 35
REAR DOOR 36
Adjusting The Rear Door Latch 36
AIR CLEANER SERVICE 37
FUEL SYSTEM 38
Fuel System Service 38
Fule Filter 38
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 39
Checking Engine Oil 39
Engine Oil And Filter Replacement 39
COOLING SYSTEM 40
Coolant Level 40
Cleaning 40
Checking The Cooling System 40
Coolant Replacement 41
GOVENOR 42
Govenor Belt Adjustment 42
Govenor Adjustment 42
Govenor Oil Level 42
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT 43
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 44
Electrical System Service 44
Using An Extra Battery (Jump Starting) 44
Replacing The Battery 45
Operator Cab Wriring Diagram 46
Engine Wiring Diagram 47
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER 48
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLOW CHART 49
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM 50
Checking And Adding Fluid 50
Replacement Of The Hydraulic Filter Element 51
Removing Hydraulic Fluid 51
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE) 52
TIRE MAINTENANCE 52
Tire Rotation 52
Tire Installation On Rim 52
Tire Pressure 52
Wheel Nuts 52
LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER 53
PIVOT PINS 54
BOB-TACH 54
BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT 55
AUXILIARY LOCKBOLT 55
TROUBLESHOOTING 57
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE 59
TROUBLESHOOTING THE DRIVE SYSTEM 60
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 61
SAFETY SIGNS 63
WARNING 65
SERVICE SCHEDULE 66
WARNING 68
WARNING 69
INPORTANT 70
DANGER 70
SPECIFICATIONS 71
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS 73
OPERATION & PERFORMANCE 73
ENGINE 73
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 74
ELECTRICAL 74
DRIVE SYSTEM 74
CAPACITIES 74
TIRES 74
WARRANTY 76

DESCRIPTION:

Bobcat 742 Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

(Starting at SN 23000)

FOREWORD:

• This Operator's Manual was written to give the owner/operator instructions on the safe operation and maintenance of the Bobcat loader.
• READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LOADER. If you have any questions, see your dealer.

I. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

A. SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY:

• The Skid Steer Loader is a highly maneuverable and compact machine. In operation, it is rugged and useful under a wide variety of conditions. This presents an operator with hazards associated with off highway, rough terrain applications and are not unique for use of Bobcat loaders.
• The loader has an internal combustion engine with resultant heat and exhaust. All exhaust gases can kill so the loader must be used with adequate ventilation. The loader has a spark arrestor muffler which is required for operation in certain areas. The dealer explains the capabilities and restrictions of the loader and attachments for each application.
• The dealer demonstrates the safe operation of the loader according to Melroe's instructional; materials which are also available to operators. The dealer can also identify unsafe modifications or use of unapproved attachments. The attachments and buckets are designed for rated capacity and secure fastening to the loader.
• The user must check with the dealer, or Melroe Company literature, to determine safe loads of materials of specified densities for his loader-attachment combination.

The following publications provide information on the safe use and maintenance of the loader and attachments:

1. The Delivery Report is used to assure that complete instructions have been given to the new owner and that the machine is in safe operating condition.2. The Operator's Manual delivered with the loader gives operating information as well as routine maintenance and service procedures. It is a part of the loader and must stay with the machine when it is sold. Replacement Operator's Manuals can be ordered from your Bobcat Loader dealer.3. The loader has machine signs (decals) which instruct on safe operation and care. The signs and their location are shown in the Operator's Manual. Replacement signs are available from your Bobcat loader dealer.4. The loader has a plastic Operator Handbook fastened to the operator cab. It's brief instructions are convenient to the operator. The handbook is available from your dealer in English edition or a combination English, French, German, Spanish edition.5. The FIEI Manual delivered with the loader gives general safety information.6. The Service Manual and Parts Manual are available from your dealer for use by mechanics to do shop-type service and repair work.

G.B 10/03/25