Bobcat 873 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Bobcat 873 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat 873 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

• S/N 520111001 & Above
• S/N 520211001 & Above

Language : English
Pages : 116
Downloadable : Yes
File Type : PDF

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Bobcat 873 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

• S/N 520111001 & Above
• S/N 520211001 & Above

OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS 3
CONTENTS 5
REFERENCE INFORMATION 5
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED 6
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS 6
FOREWORD 7
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS 9
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER 9
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 9
DELIVERY REPORT 9
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION 10
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES 11
SAFETY 13
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOBCAT SKID–STEER LOADERS AND ATTACHMENTS 15
SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY 15
BEFORE OPERATING THE BOBCAT LOADER 16
SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR * 16
FIRE PREVENTION 17
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS) 18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 21
INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION 23
Left Panel – Standard and Deluxe Instrument Panels 23
Right Panel – Standard Instrument Panel (With KeySwitch) 24
Right Panel – Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start) 25
Option and Field Accessory Panels (If Equipped) 26
Cab Light 27
LIFT ARM BY–PASS CONTROL 27
TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE 27
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL 28
TWO–SPEED CONTROL 28
PARKING BRAKE 28
STEERING LEVERS 29
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER 29
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM 30
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS 31
Foot Pedals 31
Hand Controls (If Equipped) 31
Quick Couplers 32
Releasing Hydraulic Pressure (Loader and Attachment) 32
Attachment Auxiliary Hydraulic Controls (If Equipped) 33
FRONT Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation 33
Auxiliary Hydraulics Button 33
REAR Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation 33
High–Flow Hydraulics Operation (If Equipped) 34
Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped) 34
Attachment Control Device (ACD) (If Equipped) 35
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped) 35
DAILY INSPECTION 36
Daily Inspection and Maintenance: 36
PRE–STARTING PROCEDURE 37
STARTING THE ENGINE 39
Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch) 39
Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start) 40
Cold Temperature Starting 41
Warming the Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System 41
STOPPING THE ENGINE 41
MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANEL 42
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS 43
Hand Lever Bob–Tach 44
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment 44
Removing The Bucket Or Attatchment 45
Power Bob–Tach 46
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment 46
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment 47
OPERATING PROCEDURE 48
Filling the Bucket (Foot Pedals) 49
Filling the Bucket (Hand Controls) 49
Emptying the Bucket (Foot Pedals) 50
Emptying the Bucket (Hand Controls) 50
Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Foot Pedals) 50
Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Hand Controls) 50
Digging Into the Ground (Foot Pedals) 51
Digging Into the Ground (Hand Controls) 51
Backfilling (Foot Pedals) 51
Backfilling (Hand Controls) 51
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER 52
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER 53
TOWING THE LOADER 53
LIFTING THE LOADER 54
Four Point Lift 54
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 55
MAINTENANCE SAFETY 57
SERVICE SCHEDULE 59
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE 60
Installing The Lift Arm Support Device 60
Removing The Lift Arm Support Device 60
OPERATOR CAB 61
Raising The Operator Cab 61
Lowering The Operator Cab 62
Emergency Exit 63
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS) 64
Inspecting the Seat Bar 64
Maintaining the Seat Bar 64
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS) and HAND CONTROLS 65
Inspecting the Seat Bar 65
Maintaining the Seat Bar 65
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™) 66
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller 66
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary HydraulicsSystem (Engine STOPPED – Key ON) 66
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING) 66
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING) 66
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control 66
Inspecting Deactivation Of The Lift And Tilt Functions 66
REAR DOOR 67
Opening And Closing The Rear Door 67
Adjusting The Rear Door 67
REAR GRILL 68
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 68
Cleaning and Maintenance 68
AIR CLEANER SERVICE 69
Replacing Filter Element 69
FUEL SYSTEM 71
Fuel Specifications 71
Filling the Fuel Tank 71
Fuel Filter 71
Fuel Lift Pump Strainer 72
Removing Air From The Fuel System 72
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 73
Checking Engine Oil 73
Replacing The Oil And Filter 73
Cleaning The Cooling System 74
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 75
Description 75
Cleaning Battery And Terminals 75
Fuse Location 75
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) 76
Removing And Installing The Battery 77
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM 79
Checking And Adding Fluid 79
Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter 79
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid And Case Drain Filters 80
Breather Cap 81
TIRE MAINTENANCE 82
Wheel Nuts 82
Rotating 82
Mounting 82
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE) 83
Checking And Adding Oil 83
Removing Oil From The Chaincase 83
FAN GEARBOX 84
Checking And Maintaining 84
DRIVE BELT 84
Adjusting The Drive Belt 84
for the correct serviceinterval 85
ALTERNATOR BELT 86
Adjusting the Alternator Belt 86
TIMING BELT 86
LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER 87
PIVOT PINS 89
POWER BOB–TACH 90
Inspection and Maintenance 90
SYSTEM SETUP AND ANALYSIS 91
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™) 93
Troubleshooting Chart 93
DELUXE INSTRUMENTATION SERVICE CODES 94
Deluxe Panel Upgrade 95
Icon Identification 95
Deluxe Panel Setup 95
Passwords 96
Changing the Password 96
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS 97
IMPORTANT - 6708937 99
WARNING - 6718398100
WARNING - 6728327102
WARNING - 6728328103
WARNING - 6579628104
DANGER - 6579639 104
WARNING - 6708941104
DANGER - 6579509104
WARNING - 6577754104
DANGER - 6717343105
WARNING - 6715944105
SPECIFICATIONS107
SKID STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS109
Performance Specifications109
Engine109
Loader Controls109
Drive System109
Hydraulic System109
Electrical System109
Standard Instrument Panel109
Optional Deluxe Instrumentation109
BOBCAT COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES110
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS113
WARRANTY115

DESCRIPTION:

Bobcat 873 High Flow Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

• S/N 520111001 & Above
• S/N 520211001 & Above

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

FOR BOBCAT SKID–STEER LOADERS AND ATTACHMENTS SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY:

• All Bobcat loaders and attachments are designed to give maximum safety, but no machine design can prevent operator error or carelessness.
• The Bobcat skid–steer loader is highly maneuverable and compact. It is rugged and useful under a wide variety of conditions. This presents an operator with hazards associated with off highway, rough terrain applications, common with Bobcat loader usage.
• The Bobcat loader has an internal combustion engine with resultant heat and exhaust. All exhaust gases can kill or cause illness so use the loader with adequate ventilation. The loader has a spark arrestor exhaust system or muffler which is required for operation in certain areas. The dealer explains the capabilities and restrictions of the Bobcat loader and attachments for each application.
• The dealer demonstrates the safe operation according to Bobcat 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 a Rated Operating Capacity (some have restricted lift heights) and secure fastening to the Bobcat loader.
• The user must check with the dealer, or Bobcat literature, to determine safe loads of materials of specified densities for the loader–attachment combination.

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

• The Delivery Report is used to assure that complete instructions have been given to the new owner and that the Bobcat loader and attachment is in safe operating condition.• The Operation & Maintenance Manual delivered with the Bobcat loader or attachment gives operating information as well as routine maintenance and service procedures. It is a part of the machine and can be stored in a container provided inside the cab of the loader. Replacement Operation & Maintenance Manuals can be ordered from your Bobcat dealer.• Machine signs (decals) instruct on the safe operation and care of your Bobcat loader or attachment. The signs and their locations are shown in the Operation & Maintenance Manual. Replacement signs are available from your Bobcat dealer.• An Operator’s Handbook is fastened to the operator cab of the loader. Its brief instructions are convenient to the operator. The Handbook is available from your dealer in an English edition or one of many other languages. See your Bobcat dealer for more information on translated versions.• The Safety Manual delivered with the Bobcat loader gives general safety information.• Operator Training Courses are available from your local Bobcat dealer. They provide information for safe and efficient operation of the Bobcat loader and some attachments. The courses are available in English and Spanish versions.• Service Safety Training Courses are available from your Bobcat dealer. They provide information for safe and correct service procedures.

G.B 11/03/25