Bobcat 953 Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Bobcat 953 Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat 953 Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

Language : English
Pages : 104
Downloadable : Yes
File Type : PDF

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Bobcat 953 Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS 3
CONTENTS 5
REFERENCE INFORMATION 5
MELROE 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
953 BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFCATION 10
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 11
SAFETY 13
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 23
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™) 24
Lift Arm By–Pass Control 24
Traction Lock Override 25
Seat Sensor Override (If Equipped) 25
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL 26
PARKING BRAKE 26
STEERING LEVERS 27
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER 27
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM 28
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS 29
Foot Pedals 29
Lift Arm Operation 29
Lift Arm Float Position 29
Tilt Operation 29
Auxiliary Operation 30
Flush Face Couplers 30
DAILY INSPECTION 31
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION 32
STARTING THE ENGINE 33
Normal Starting Condition (Standard) 34
Cold Temperature Starting 35
Ether Start System (Field Accessory) 35
Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System 35
STOPPING THE ENGINE 35
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS 36
Installation And Removal 37
OPERATING PROCEDURE 38
Filling The Bucket 39
Emptying The Bucket 39
Digging Into The Ground 40
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) 40
Backfilling 41
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER 41
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER 41
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER 42
TOWING THE LOADER 42
LIFTING THE LOADER 43
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 45
MAINTENANCE SAFETY 47
SERVICE SCHEDULE 49
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE 50
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device 50
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device 51
OPERATOR CAB 52
Raising The Operator Cab 52
Lowering The Operator Cab 53
Emergency Exit 53
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM 54
Inspecting The Seat Bar 54
Maintaining The Seat Bar 54
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™) 55
Inspecting The BICS™ System Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON) 55
Inspecting The Seat And Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING) 55
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING) 55
Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control 55
Maintenance 55
REAR DOOR 56
Adjusting The Rear Door Latch 56
REAR GRILL 57
AIR CLEANER SERVICE 57
FUEL SYSTEM 59
Fuel Specifications 59
Filling the Fuel Tank 59
Fuel Filter 59
In–Line Fuel Filter 60
Removing Air From The Fuel System 60
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM 61
Checking Engine Oil 61
Oil Chart 61
Replacement Of Oil And Filter 62
COOLING SYSTEM 63
Checking The Coolant Level 63
Propylene Glycol 63
Cleaning The Cooling System 63
Removing Coolant From The Cooling System 64
Propylene Glycol 64
ALTERNATOR BELT 65
Adjusting The Alternator Belt 65
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 66
Description 66
Servicing The Electrical System 66
Fuse Location 66
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting) 67
Removing and Installing the Battery 67
Checking And Adding Fluid 69
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement 69
Case Drain Filter 70
Hydraulic Fluid Replacement 70
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER 71
EXHAUST GAS PURIFIER (Optional) 71
Function 71
Cleaning The Exhaust Gas Purifier 71
TIRE MAINTENANCE 72
Wheel Nuts 72
Tire Rotation 72
Tire Mounting 72
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE) 73
Checking And Adding Oil 73
DRIVE BELT 74
Adjustment 74
LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER 75
PIVOT PINS 76
BOB–TACH 77
Inspection And Maintenance 77
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS 79
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE 81
TROUBLESHOOTING THE DRIVE SYSTEM 82
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 83
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™) 84
Troubleshooting Chart 84
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS 85
IMPORTANT - 6560573 87
WARNING - 6579511 88
SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6596296 89
WARNING - 6579510 92
WARNING - 6579528 93
WARNING - 6577754 93
DANGER - 6702302 93
DANGER - 6702301 93
SPECIFICATIONS 95
MELROE COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES100
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS102
WARRANTY103

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Bobcat 953 Operation & Maintenance Manual - PDF DOWNLOAD

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

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. The loader has an internal combustion engine with resultant heat and exhaust.
• All exhaust gases can kill or cause illness 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:

• 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.

• The Operation and Maintenance Manual delivered with the loader gives operating information as well as routine maintenance and service procedures. It is a part of the loader and can be stored in a container (later models) provided inside the cab. Replacement Operation and Maintenance Manuals can be ordered from your Bobcat loader dealer.

• The loader has machine signs (decals) which instruct on the safe operation and care. The signs and their locations are shown in the Operation and Maintenance Manual. Replacement signs are available from your Bobcat loader dealer.

• The loader has a plastic Operator’s Handbook fastened to the operator cab. 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 EMI Safety Manual (available in Spanish) delivered with the loader gives general safety information

• The Service Manual and Parts Manual are available from your dealer for use by mechanics to do shop–type service and repair work

• The Skid–Steer Loader Operator Training Course is available through your local Bobcat dealer. This course provides information for safe and efficient operation of the Bobcat loader. The course is available in English and Spanish versions.

• The Bobcat Skid–Steer Loader Safety Video is available from your Bobcat Dealer.

G.B 11/03/25