Bobcat 442 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 6987203 – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Bobcat 442 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 6987203 – PDF DOWNLOAD
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Bobcat 442 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 6987203 – PDF DOWNLOAD
The Operation a Maintenance Manual was written to five the owner/operator Instructions on the safe operation and maintenance of the Bobcat Excavator. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR Bobcat Excavator. It you have any questions. see your Bobcat Excavator dealer.
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Bobcat 442 Compact Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual 6987203 – PDF DOWNLOAD
CONTENTS...................................................................... 5 FOREWORD...................................................................... 7 BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED................................. 9 REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS................................................. 9 ENGINE OIL................................................................ 9 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................................................... 11 Excavator Serial Number............................................... 11 Engine Serial Number.................................................. 11 DELIVERY REPORT........................................................... 11 EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION.................................................. 12 FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS..................................... 13 Standard Items........................................................ 13 Options and Accessories............................................... 13 Attachments........................................................... 13 Buckets Available..................................................... 13 Falling Object Guards (FOGS).......................................... 14 Special Applications Kit.............................................. 14 Special Applications Kit Inspection And Maintenance................... 14 SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES................................................... 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....................................................... 17 Before Operation...................................................... 17 Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility....................... 18 Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator............................. 18 Avoid Silica Dust..................................................... 19 FIRE PREVENTION........................................................... 19 Maintenance........................................................... 19 Operation............................................................. 19 Electrical............................................................ 19 Hydraulic System...................................................... 20 Fueling............................................................... 20 Starting.............................................................. 20 Spark Arrestor Exhaust System......................................... 20 Welding And Grinding.................................................. 20 Fire Extinguishers.................................................... 20 MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS).................................................... 21 PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS....................................... 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................ 25 INSTRUMENTS AND CONSOLES.................................................. 27 Left Console.......................................................... 27 Right Console......................................................... 28 Raising And Lowering The Left Console................................. 30 OPERATOR CAB.............................................................. 31 Description........................................................... 31 Cab Door.............................................................. 31 Front Window.......................................................... 32 Front Window Ventilation.............................................. 33 Right Side Windows.................................................... 34 Wiper/Washer Fluid Reservoir.......................................... 34 Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning Duct........................ 35 TRAVEL CONTROLS........................................................... 36 Description........................................................... 36 Forward And Reverse Travel............................................ 36 Turning............................................................... 36 EMERGENCY EXIT............................................................ 38 Right Side Window..................................................... 38 Front Window.......................................................... 38 MOTION ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)......................................... 39 Operation............................................................. 39 HYDRAULIC CONTROLS........................................................ 40 Description........................................................... 40 Standard Control Pattern.............................................. 40 ISO Control Pattern................................................... 41 Quick Couplers........................................................ 42 Auxiliary Hydraulics.................................................. 45 Relieving Hydraulic Pressure.......................................... 46 Upperstructure Slew Brake............................................. 47 BLADE CONTROL LEVER....................................................... 48 Operation............................................................. 48 BOOM SWING PEDAL.......................................................... 48 Operation............................................................. 48 DAILY INSPECTION.......................................................... 49 Daily Inspection And Maintenance...................................... 50 PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE.................................................... 51 Operation And Maintenance Manual And Operator’s Handbook Locations.... 51 Entering And Exiting The Excavator.................................... 51 Seat Adjustment....................................................... 52 Seat Belt Adjustment.................................................. 53 Control Console....................................................... 54 STARTING THE ENGINE....................................................... 55 Key Switch............................................................ 55 Cold Temperature Starting Procedure................................... 56 STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE EXCAVATOR............................. 57 Procedure............................................................. 57 ATTACHMENTS............................................................... 58 Bucket And Ripper Tooth Installation.................................. 58 Bucket And Ripper Tooth Removal....................................... 59 Tilt Bucket Installation.............................................. 60 Tilt Bucket Removal................................................... 61 Tilt Bucket Operation................................................. 62 Clamshell Bucket Installation......................................... 63 Clamshell Bucket Removal.............................................. 66 Clamshell Bucket Operation............................................ 67 Lifting The Clamshell Bucket.......................................... 69 Fastening The Clamshell Bucket To The Transport Vehicle............... 70 Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Installation............................. 71 Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Removal.................................. 72 Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Attachment Installation.................. 73 Manual Spring Loaded Coupler Attachment Removal....................... 75 OPERATING PROCEDURE....................................................... 76 Inspect The Work Area................................................. 76 Lowering The Work Equipment (Engine STOPPED).......................... 76 Operating On Public Roads............................................. 76 Lifting A Load........................................................ 77 Excavating............................................................ 78 Boom Swing............................................................ 80 Backfilling........................................................... 81 Driving The Excavator................................................. 81 Operating On Slopes................................................... 82 Operating In Water.................................................... 84 TOWING THE EXCAVATOR...................................................... 84 Procedure............................................................. 84 LIFTING THE EXCAVATOR..................................................... 85 Procedure............................................................. 85 TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATOR ON A TRAILER................................... 86 Loading And Unloading................................................. 86 Fastening............................................................. 86 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE........................................................ 87 SERVICE SCHEDULE.......................................................... 91 Chart................................................................. 91 CONTROL CONSOLE LOCKOUTS.................................................. 92 Inspection And Maintenance............................................ 92 SEAT BELT................................................................. 93 Inspection And Maintenance............................................ 93 MOTION ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)......................................... 94 Description........................................................... 94 Inspecting............................................................ 94 Adjustment............................................................ 94 REAR COVER................................................................ 96 Opening And Closing................................................... 96 RIGHT SIDE COVER.......................................................... 96 Opening And Closing................................................... 96 AIR CLEANER SERVICE....................................................... 97 Daily Check........................................................... 97 Replacing Filter Elements............................................. 97 FRESH AIR FILTER.......................................................... 99 Removal And Installation.............................................. 99 FUEL SYSTEM...............................................................100 Fuel Specifications...................................................100 Biodiesel Blend Fuel..................................................100 Filling The Fuel Tank.................................................101 Pre-Filter Removal And Installation (If Equipped).....................101 Fuel Filter Removal And Installation..................................102 Draining The Fuel Tank................................................103 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM.................................................104 Checking Engine Oil...................................................104 Oil Chart.............................................................104 Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter.................................105 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.....................................................107 Cleaning..............................................................107 Checking Level........................................................107 Removing And Replacing Coolant........................................108 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.........................................................110 Description...........................................................110 Fuse And Relay Location...............................................111 Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)...............................113 Removing And Installing Battery.......................................115 ALTERNATOR BELT...........................................................117 Adjusting Belt Tension................................................117 FAN BELT..................................................................117 Adjusting Belt Tension................................................117 AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR BELT..........................................118 Adjusting Belt Tension................................................118 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM..........................................................119 Checking And Adding Hydraulic Oil.....................................119 Replacing The Hydraulic Oil...........................................120 Hydraulic Filter Removal..............................................121 Hydraulic Filter Installation.........................................122 Diagnostic Couplers...................................................123 TRACK TENSION.............................................................124 Rubber Track Clearance................................................124 Steel Track Clearance.................................................126 Adjustment............................................................127 TRAVEL MOTOR..............................................................129 Checking Oil Level....................................................129 Draining The Travel Motor.............................................129 LUBRICATING THE EXCAVATOR.................................................130 Lubrication Locations.................................................130 LUBRICATING THE ATTACHMENTS...............................................134 Tilt Bucket Lubrication...............................................134 Clamshell Bucket Lubrication..........................................135 EXCAVATOR STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE...................................136 Storage...............................................................136 Return to Service.....................................................136 MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS.....................................................137 WARNING (6813577).........................................................139 LIFT CHART (6813628)......................................................140 SERVICE SCHEDULE (6814224)................................................143 WARNING (6807776).........................................................146 WARNING (6813581, 6813576, 6804233).......................................149 UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS (6589129)........................................150 COOLANT (6811054).........................................................150 MECHANICAL SPRING LOADED COUPLER (7130241)................................151 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................153 SPECIFICATIONS............................................................155 Excavator Machine Dimensions..........................................155 Performance Specifications............................................156 Controls..............................................................156 Engine................................................................156 Hydraulic System......................................................157 Hydraulic Cylinders...................................................157 Hydraulic Cycle Times.................................................158 Electrical System.....................................................158 Drive System..........................................................158 Undercarriage.........................................................158 Capacities............................................................158 Tracks................................................................159 WARRANTY......................................................................161 WARRANTY..................................................................163 ALPHABETICAL INDEX............................................................165
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