Bobcat 540 Operator’s Manual 6566282 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat 540 Operator’s Manual 6566282 – PDF DOWNLOAD

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Bobcat 540 Operator’s Manual 6566282 – PDF DOWNLOAD

Language : English
Pages : 80
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Bobcat 540 Operator’s Manual 6566282 – PDF DOWNLOAD

• This book is written to give the owner/operator necessary operating, servicing and preventive maintenance instructions for the Model 540 Bobcat loader.
• Read this manual completely and know the loader before operating and servicing it. To find a section, put thumb on the tab and turn pages until correct section is reached.
• For any extra information needed, see your Bobcat dealer.
• Do not do any service procedures that are not in the OPERATOR’S MANUAL! Only service personnel that have had training in service of the Bobcat loader can do these service procedures which are not in the Operator’s Manual.
• lf extra Parts Books, Service Manuals or Operator’s Manuals are needed, they are available through the Bobcat dealer in your area for an added cost.

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Bobcat 540 Operator’s Manual 6566282 – PDF DOWNLOAD

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................. 3
	SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.................................... 3
	BEFORE YOU OPERATE THE BOBCAT LOADER............................. 3
	SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION..................................... 4
		Loader Serial Number......................................... 4
		Engine Serial Number......................................... 4
FOREWORD............................................................. 5
	CONTENTS......................................................... 5
	REFERENCE INFORMATION............................................ 5
	540 BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION................................. 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................... 7
	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................... 9
	CONTROLS.........................................................10
	DASH PANEL.......................................................13
	THROTTLE CONTROL.................................................13
	CHOKE CONTROL....................................................13
	PARKING BRAKE....................................................13
	TO STOP THE ENGINE...............................................14
	STEERING LEVERS..................................................14
	HYDRAULIC CONTROLS...............................................15
		Foot Pedals (Hydraulic)......................................15
		Lift Arm Operation...........................................15
		Float Position...............................................15
		Tilt (Bucket) Operation......................................15
		Auxiliary Lever Operation....................................16
	BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE......................................17
	STARTING THE ENGINE..............................................18
		Normal Starting Condition....................................19
		Cold Temperature Starting Condition..........................19
	ATTACHMENTS & BUCKETS ...........................................20
		Installation Of Attachments..................................21
		Removal Of Attachments.......................................21
	OPERATING PROCEDURE..............................................22
		Filling The Bucket...........................................22
		To Empty The Bucket..........................................23
		Digging Into The Ground......................................24
		Making The Ground Level Using Float Position.................24
		Filling A Hole...............................................24
	PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER........................................25
	TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER...................................25
	LIFT ARM STOP....................................................26
	LIFTING THE OPERATOR CAB.........................................26
	LOWERING THE OPERATOR CAB........................................27
	LIFTING THE BOBCAT LOADER........................................28
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE...............................................29
	SERVICE SCHEDULE.................................................31
	ENGINE SERVICE...................................................32
	ADJUSTING THE DOOR LATCH.........................................32
	AIR CLEANER SERVICE..............................................32
	FUEL SYSTEM......................................................33
	FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE..............................................33
	FUEL FILTER......................................................33
	ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM........................................34
	REPLACEMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER.........................34
	ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM............................................35
	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................................................35
	USING AND EXTRA BATTERY (JUMP STARTING)..........................38
	TO INSTALL A NEW BATTERY.........................................39
	SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER...........................................40
	HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...................................40
	REPLACEMENT OF THE HYDRAULIC FILTER ELEMENT......................42
	HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC FLUID RESERVOIR..........................42
		Checking And Adding Fluid....................................42
		Removing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid...................43
	FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE).............................43
	TIRE MAINTENANCE.................................................44
		Tire Rotation................................................44
		Wheel Nuts...................................................44
	LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER.................................44
	ROLL OVER & FALLING OBJECT PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS & FOPS)....45
	BOB-TACH.........................................................45
	PIVOT PINS.......................................................46
	BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT...........................................46
	DELIVERY REPORT..................................................47
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................49
	TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.............................51
	TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...........................52
	TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE.......................................53
MAJOR PARTS..........................................................55
	MAIN FRAME.......................................................57
	PANELS, SEAT, SEAT BAR & FUEL SYSTEM.............................58
	BRAKES, CHAINCASE & AXLE.........................................59
	HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.................................................60
	HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM...............................................61
	STEERING CONTROLS................................................62
	OPERATOR CAB ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...................................63
	LIFT ARMS, BOB-TACH & CONTROL PEDALS.............................64
	ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.........................................65
	ENGINE & ATTACHING PARTS.........................................66
WARNING SIGNS........................................................67
	WARNING SIGNS (DECALS)...........................................68
	WARNING - 6563484................................................69
	SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6565318.......................................70
	WARNING - 6563380................................................72
	WARNING - 6561380................................................73
	IMPORTANT - 6560573..............................................74
GENERAL INFORMATION..................................................75
	540 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS........................................77
		Operation & Performance......................................77
		Engine.......................................................77
		Loader Hydraulics............................................78
		Electrical...................................................78
		Drive System.................................................78
		Capacities...................................................78
		Tires........................................................78
WARRANTY.............................................................79

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