PDF Operation & Maintenance Manual Bobcat Spreader - 3 MB
This is the official Operation & Maintenance Manual for the Bobcat Spreader attachment.
It provides critical information on how to safely attach, operate, and maintain the spreader.
The manual includes adjustment procedures and cleaning instructions to ensure reliable performance.
All operators should review this guide before using the attachment.
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Operation & Maintenance Manual
Spreader
(Spreader) S/N 006400101 & Above
Dealer Copy -- Not for Resale
6901615enUS (03-15) (C) Printed in U.S.A. © Bobcat Company 2015
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SAFETY AND TRAINING RESOURCES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Call Before You Dig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Avoid Silica Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FIRE PREVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Spark Arrester Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Welding And Grinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fire Extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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DAILY INSPECTION Vehicle Mount
Loader Mount Figure 5
Figure 4
1 1
P-29186
P-29091
Inspect the vehicle mount (Item 1) [Figure 5] and all
welds for wear and damage each time the spreader is
Inspect the Spreader mounting flange (Item 1) removed.
[Figure 4], and all welds on the mount for wear and
damage each time the Spreader is removed from the
loader.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE WITH LOADERS (CONT’D)
Entering And Exiting The Loader (Cont’d)
Exiting
Lower the lift arms and put the attachment flat on the
ground.
Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
Lift the seat bar and make sure the lift and tilt functions
are deactivated.
Remove the key.
Exit the loader.
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Before you leave the operator’s position:
• Lower the lift arms, put the attachment flat on the
ground.
• Stop the engine and engage the parking brake.
• Move all pedals, handles, joysticks, and other
controls until they are LOCKED or in the
NEUTRAL position.
SEE THE MACHINE OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR MORE INFORMATION.
W-2722-0208
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OPERATING PROCEDURE WITH VEHICLES
Vehicle Receiver Mount
Figure 56
1 1
P-29033
To install a vehicle receiver mount, remove the four bolts
and nuts (Item 1) [Figure 56].
Figure 57
2
2
1
P-29185
Install the vehicle mount (Item 1) [Figure 57]. Tighten the
bolts (Item 2) [Figure 57] to 88 - 95 N•m (65 - 70 ft-lb)
torque.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
SEED GATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
ADJUSTABLE DEFLECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
VIBRATORY MOTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
ATTACHMENT STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Return To Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
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SEED GATE (CONT’D)
Installation (Cont’d)
Figure 105
2
1
P-29147
Install the gate control cable (Item 1) [Figure 105] and
bracket to the hopper with two bolts and nuts (Item 2)
[Figure 105].
Tighten the bolts to 9 - 10 N•m (80 - 90 in-lb) torque.
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SCHEMATICS
MS1261
MS1262
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