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Unlock the full potential of your Bobcat T250 Compact Track Loader with this complete Operation & Maintenance Manual.
This guide provides operators with crucial information on proper machine handling, safety procedures, and control functions.
It also outlines all the scheduled maintenance tasks required to keep your T250 running smoothly and reliably.
Proper maintenance following this manual will prevent costly breakdowns and extend the life of your valuable equipment.
This is a must-have for every T250 owner.
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Operation & Maintenance Manual
T250 Compact Track Loader
S/N A5GS11001 - A5GS19999
S/N A5GT11001 - A5GT19999
EQUIPPED WITH
BOBCAT INTERLOCK
CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)
6986974 (3-08) Revised (4-08) (2) Printed in U.S.A. © Bobcat Company 2008
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LOADER IDENTIFICATION
FRONT ● OPERATOR CAB
LIGHTS (ROPS & FOPS)
OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
GRAB MANUAL AND
HANDLES OPERATOR’S
HANDBOOK
OPERATOR SEAT
with SEAT BELT
& SEAT BAR
FRONT AUXILIARY * REAR AUXILIARY
QUICK COPULERS QUICK COUPLERS
TILT
CYLINDERS
†BUCKET
STEPS B-19872A
BUCKET
STEPS
LIFT ARM
LIFT SUPPORT DEVICE
CYLINDER
REAR
GRILL
LIFT ARM
REAR
LIGHT
TAIL
REAR LIGHT TRACKS
DOOR
B-19875A
* Option or Field Accessory
† Many buckets and other attachments are available.
● ROPS, FOPS - Roll Over Protective Structure per ISO 3471, and Falling Object Protective Structure ISO 3449, Level
I. Level II is available.
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XVII T250 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION (CONT'D) Figure OI-4
Right Panel (Keyless)
Figure OI-3
5 6
ENTER PASSWARD
1 3
LANGUAGES
2
B-16165
The first screen you will see on your new loader will be as
shown in [Figure OI-4].
When this screen is on the display you can enter the
4
password and start the engine or change the Display
Panel setup features.
NOTE: Your new loader (with Keyless Instrument
Panel) will have an Owner Password. Your
7 B-15553H
dealer will provide you with this password.
8
Change the password to one that you will
easily remember to prevent unauthorized use
The right instrument panel shown [Figure OI-3] is the of your loader. (See Changing The Owner
Keyless Panel. Password on Page SA-12.) Keep your
password in a safe place for future needs.
1. Display Screen: The Display Screen is where all
system setup, monitoring, troubleshooting, and error Start Engine: Use the Keypad to enter the numbers
conditions are displayed. (letters) of your password and press the RUN / ENTER
2. Function Icons: The lower left area of the Display key (Item 7) [Figure OI-3].
Screen contains the same icons as the Key Switch
Panel. These icons are only visible when the Press and hold the START button (Item 8) [Figure OI-3]
monitoring system has detected the associated until the engine starts.
condition.
Change Language: Press the Selection button at the end
3. Selection Buttons: The four Selection Buttons allow of the arrow [Figure OI-4] to go to the next screen.
you to select items from the Display Screen and scroll
through screens.
4. Keypad: The numeric keypad has two functions:
- To enter a number code (password) to allow starting
the engine (Keyless Start).
- To enter a number as directed for further use of the
Display Screen.
5. Bobcat Controller / Display Icon: Indicates
communication error between Bobcat controller and
instrument panel. (See DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE
CODES on Page SA-4.)
6. BobCARE PMSM Icon: Indicates planned
maintenance is due. (See MAINTENANCE CLOCK
on Page SA-14.)
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SPEED MANAGEMENT The system will retain the speed percentage as long as
the key remains ON (Key Switch Panel) or the STOP
Speed Management is available on SJC equipped button has not been pressed (Keyless Panel).
machines.
EXAMPLE: You can be using the machine at 40%
Operation and then disengage Speed Management to
reposition the loader, then re-engage Speed
Speed Management allows the loader to be maneuvered Management. The speed percentage will still be at
at slow travel speed for installing attachments, loading or 40%.
unloading, and work applications such as trenching,
tilling and landscaping. EXAMPLE: If you turn the key OFF or press the
STOP button, the next time you start the engine
Figure OI-26 and engage Speed Management, the speed will be
Right Joystick at 57% of Standard Travel Speed. Press button
Left Joystick
2 (Item 1) [Figure OI-26] to resume Speed
Management Operation.
3
1
1
P-24820 P-24802
Press the button (Item 1) [Figure OI-26] on the left
joystick once to engage Speed Management.
Figure OI-27
1
4
2
3
B-15551-2A
B-15551-2B
B-15551 B-15551-2C
B-15551-1D
When Speed Management is engaged, the machine will
travel at 57% of Standard travel speed and the
percentage [SPd 57] will appear in the display (Item 1)
[Figure OI-27].
While Speed Management is engaged, press the top of
the Speed Control switch (Item 2) [Figure OI-26] to
increase the speed up to 99% [SPd 99] or the bottom of
the switch (Item 3) [Figure OI-26] to decrease the speed
down to 3% [SPd 3]. The percentages will appear in the
display (Items1, 2 and 3) [Figure OI-27].
Press button (Item 1) [Figure OI-26] again to disengage
Speed Management and return to Standard Travel Speed
([Std] (Item 4) [Figure OI-27] will appear in display.)
NOTE: Early model loaders will show Snl in the
display [Figure OI-27] instead of SPd.
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HYDRAULIC CONTROLS (CONT’D) Standard and ACS (If Equipped)
Secondary Front Auxiliary Hydraulics Figure OI-53
This machine may be equipped with Secondary Front
Auxiliary Hydraulics. 1
Figure OI-51
SECONDARY
COUPLERS
P16537B P-31833A
1 SJC (If Equipped)
Figure OI-54
1
P16291A
The secondary front auxiliary quick couplers (Item 1)
[Figure OI-51] are available as a Field Installed
Accessory. These are used when there is a need for
P-24820A P-24802A
additional auxiliary hydraulics. (EXAMPLE: Side shift on
the Planer.)
Push switch (Item 1) [Figure OI-53] or [Figure OI-54] to
Connect the attachment to the secondary front auxiliary the right or left to change fluid flow direction. (EXAMPLE:
hydraulics (Item 1) [Figure OI-51]. Side shift on the Planer.)
Figure OI-52 NOTE: The secondary front auxiliary hydraulics and
the rear auxiliary hydraulics operate from the
same auxiliary section of the control valve. To
3 operate an attachment with secondary front
2 auxiliary hydraulics, you must disconnect any
attachment connected to the rear auxiliary
hydraulic quick couplers.
To disengage, press the auxiliary hydraulics button (Item
1) until both lights (Items 2 and 3) [Figure OI-52] are off.
1
NOTE: When the operator is seated and raises the
seat bar, the Auxiliary Hydraulic System
B-15551 (Front and Rear) will deactivate.
Set the Auxiliary Hydraulics button for Variable Flow or
Maximum Flow Only.
Press the auxiliary hydraulics button (Item 1) [Figure OI-
52] once for VARIABLE FLOW or twice for MAXIMUM
FLOW ONLY.
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STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D) NOTE: (SJC) The pending mode will flash which will
indicate PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER is
Keyless (Cont’d) required. The light will flash when key is ON
and continue to flash until the PRESS TO
OPERATE LOADER button is pressed and
Figure OI-72 thereafter it will light solid. If the mode (ISO/H)
FRONT PANEL is changed while driving, the active mode will
ACS be solid and the pending mode will flash.
1 When operation of the machine is returned to
neutral, the active mode will then turn off and
the pending mode will continue to flash until
the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button is
pressed.
SJC
2
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
When an engine is running in an enclosed area, fresh
B-15993N
air must be added to avoid concentration of exhaust
B-15993M fumes. If the engine is stationary, vent the exhaust
outside. Exhaust fumes contain odorless, invisible
(ACS) Select hand control or foot pedal operation (Item gases which can kill without warning.
W-2050-0807
1) [Figure OI-72].
OR Cold Temperature Starting
(SJC) Select ‘ISO’ or ‘H’ Control Pattern (Item 2) [Figure
OI-72].
Figure OI-73
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Do not use ether with glow plug (preheat) systems.
Explosion can result which can cause injury, death,
or severe engine damage.
W-2071-0907
If the temperature is below freezing, perform the
following to make starting the engine easier:
• Replace the engine oil with the correct type and
viscosity for the anticipated starting temperature.
1 (See ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM on Page PM-
23.)
B-15551 • Make sure the battery is fully charged.
• Install an engine heater, available from your Bobcat
Loader dealer.
Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button (Item
• Move engine speed control lever halfway before
1) [Figure OI-73] to activate the BICS system and to
starting. Return to idle position after the engine starts.
perform hydraulic and loader functions. (See Cold
Temperature Starting on Page OI-37.)
NOTE: The LCD of the Keyless Panel may not be
immediately visible when the temperature is
below -15°F (-26°C). It may take 30 seconds to
several minutes for the Display Panel to warm
up. All systems remain monitored even when
the display is off.
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ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D) Figure OI-97
Installing And Removing The Attachment (Power
Bob-Tach) (Cont’d) 1
Removing B-15993Q
Lower the lift arms and put the attachment flat on the
ground. Lower or close any hydraulic equipment, if
applicable.
If the attachment has electrical, water or hydraulic
connections to the loader:
1. Stop the engine and exit the loader. (See also
STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE P-31236
LOADER.
Push and hold the BOB-TACH “WEDGES UP” switch
(Front Panel) (Item 1) [Figure OI-97] until the wedges
are fully raised.
WARNING
Figure OI-98
Before you leave the operator’s seat:
• Lower the lift arms, put the attachment flat on the
ground.
• Stop the engine.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Raise seat bar.
• (Foot Pedal Controls) Move pedals until both
lock.
• (Advanced Control System-ACS) Move the
hydraulic controls to the NEUTRAL POSITION to
make sure that both lift and tilt functions are
deactivated.
The seat bar system must deactivate the lift and
tilt control functions when the seat bar is up.
Service the system if hand controls do not
deactivate.
• (Selectable Joystick Controls-SJC) Move the
P-37498
joysticks to the NEUTRAL POSITION to make
sure that travel and hydraulic functions are
deactivated.
The seat bar system must deactivate these Tilt the Bob-Tach forward and move the loader backward,
functions when the seat bar is up. Service the away from the bucket or attachment [Figure OI-98].
system if controls do not deactivate.
W-2463-0603
NOTE: The Power Bob-Tach system has continuous
pressurized hydraulic oil to keep the wedges
2. Disconnect attachment electrical harness and water in the engaged position and prevent
or hydraulic lines, if applicable, from the loader. (See attachment disengagement. Because the
Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Loader And Attachment) wedges can slowly lower, the operator may
on Page OI-25.) need to reactivate the switch (WEDGES UP)
when removing an attachment to be sure both
3. Perform the PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE. (See wedges are fully raised.
PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE on Page OI-31.)
4. Start the engine, press the PRESS TO OPERATE
LOADER button and release the parking brake.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D) Filling
Digging And Filling A Hole (ACS - Handles, SJC - ‘H’ Figure OI-121
Pattern)
Digging
2
Figure OI-119
1
2
3 B-15781A
1 B-15680 B-15781B
Lower the lift arms (Item 1) [Figure OI-121] and put the
cutting edge of the bucket on the ground (Item 2) [Figure
B-15781A OI-121]. Drive forward to the edge of the hole to push the
B-15681 B-15781B
material into the hole.
Lower the lift arms all the way (Item 1) [Figure OI-119]. Tilt the bucket forward (Item 2) [Figure OI-121] as soon
Tilt the bucket forward (Item 2) [Figure OI-119] until the as it is past the edge of the hole.
cutting edge of the bucket is on the ground.
If necessary, raise the lift arms to empty the bucket.
Drive forward slowly and continue to tilt the bucket down
(Item 2) [Figure OI-119] until it enters the ground.
Tilt the bucket backward a small amount (Item 3) [Figure
OI-119] to increase traction and keep an even digging
depth. Continue to drive forward until the bucket is full.
When the ground is hard, raise and lower the cutting
edge (Items 1 & 2) [Figure OI-119] while driving forward.
Figure OI-120
1
B-15669 B-15781
Tilt the bucket backward (Item 1) [Figure OI-120] as far
as it will go when the bucket is full.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (CONT’D)
OPERATOR CAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-12
Cab Door Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-14
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-12
Lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-13
Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-12
PIVOT PINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-46
Inspection And Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-46
REAR DOOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-15
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-15
Opening And Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-15
REAR GRILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-16
Installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-16
Removing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-16
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-7
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-7
Inspecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-7
Maintaining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-7
SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-8
Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-8
SERVICE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-5
Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-5
TRACK ROLLER AND IDLER LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-46
Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-46
TRACK TENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-37
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PM-37
PM-3 T250 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM Inspect the back-up alarm electrical connections (Item 1)
[Figure PM-10], wire harness (Item 2) [Figure PM-10]
Description and back-up alarm switches (if equipped) (Item 2)
[Figure PM-11] for tightness and damage. Repair or
This machine may be equipped with a back-up alarm replace any damaged components.
system. The back-up alarm will sound when the operator
moves both steering levers or joystick(s) in the reverse If the back-up alarm switches require adjustment, (See
position. Slight movement of the steering levers in the Adjusting Switch Position on Page PM-11.)
reverse position is required with hydrostatic
transmissions, before the back-up alarm will sound. Adjusting Switch Position
Inspecting
NOTE: Joystick equipped machines do not have
Figure PM-9 back-up alarm switches and can not be
adjusted. See your Bobcat dealer for service if
your back-up alarm does not sound.
1 Standard Controls and ACS (If Equipped)
Stop the engine and raise the operator cab. (See Raising
on Page PM-12.)
Figure PM-11
Switch Rollers contacting Bellcranks
2 2
P-76108
Inspect for damaged or missing back-up alarm decal
1 1
(Item 1) [Figure PM-9]. Replace if required.
Sit in the seat and fasten the seat belt. Engage the
parking brake. Pull the seat bar all the way down. Start
the engine. Press the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER
button. Disengage the parking brake.
P-62915
Move both steering levers or joystick(s) in the reverse
position. The back-up alarm must sound when all wheels Place the steering levers in the neutral position.
or both tracks are moving in reverse.
Loosen the screws (Item 1) [Figure PM-11] securing the
The back-up alarm is located on the inside of the rear back-up alarm switches.
door.
Position the back-up alarm switch rollers so that they just
Figure PM-10
make contact with bellcranks without compressing the
switch springs [Figure PM-11]. Torque the screws (Item
1) [Figure PM-11] securing the switches to the bracket to
14-19 in.-lb. (1,6-2,1 N•m).
Lower the operator cab. (See Lowering on Page PM-13.)
1
Inspect back-up alarm system for proper function. (See
Inspecting on Page PM-11.)
2
P-69346
PM-11 T250 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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FUEL SYSTEM (CONT’D) Install and tighten the fuel cap (Item 1) [Figure PM-32].
Filling The Fuel Tank
WARNING
WARNING AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames,
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.
Stop and cool the engine before adding fuel. NO Failure to use care around combustibles can cause
SMOKING! Failure to obey warnings can cause an explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.
W-2103-0807
explosion or fire.
W-2063-0807
Figure PM-32
1
P-43640A
Remove the fill cap (Item 1) [Figure PM-32].
Figure PM-33
WRONG
B-19883A
Use a clean, approved safety container to add fuel of the
correct specification. Add fuel only in an area that has
free movement of air and no open flames or sparks NO
SMOKING [Figure PM-33].
PM-21 T250 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM (CONT’D) Install screen, hose and hose clamps.
Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Fluid Figure PM-56
For the correct service interval (See SERVICE
SCHEDULE on Page PM-5.)
Replace the fluid if it becomes contaminated or after
major repair.
1
Always replace the hydraulic / hydrostatic filter, the case
drain filters and the hydraulic charge filter whenever the
hydraulic fluid is replaced. (See Removing And
Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter on Page PM-32.)
Remove the fill cap and raise the operator cab. (See
Raising on Page PM-12.)
P-37661
Hydraulic Fill Screen
Figure PM-54 Remove the plug from the top of the reservoir (Item 1)
[Figure PM-56]. Use a suction device to remove the
fluid.
Recycle or dispose of used fluid in an environmentally
safe manner.
1