EN Operation & Maintenance Manual S/N 526016700 & Above S/N 526112200 & Above EQUIPPED WITH BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™) 6904178-EN (04-05) Printed in Europe © Bobcat Europe 2005 OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS Operator must have instructions CORRECT before running the machine. WARNING Untrained operators can cause injury or death. W-2001-1285 Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol with a warning statement, means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety B-10731a is involved!” Carefully read the message Never use the loader without that follows. instructions. See machine signs (decals), Operation & Maintenance Manual and Operator’s Handbook. CORRECT CORRECT CORRECT B-16245 B-16253 B-16249 Always use the seat bar and fasten Never use loader without operator Never use loader as man lift or seat belt snugly. cab with ROPS and FOPS elevating device for personnel. Always keep feet on the pedals or approval. Fasten your seat belt. foot rest when operating loader. WRONG WRONG WRONG B-6578 B-16252 B-16248 Do not use loader in atmosphere Never carry riders. Always carry bucket or with explosive dust or gas or attachments as low as possible. where exhaust can contact Keep bystanders away from work Do not travel or turn with lift flammable material. area. arms up. Load, unload and turn on flat level ground. WRONG WRONG WRONG B-16251 B-16250 B-16244 Never exceed rated operating Never leave loader with engine Never modify equipment. capacity. running or with lift arms up. To park, engage parking brake Use only attachments approved and put attachment flat on the by Bobcat Company for this ground. model loader. SAFETY EQUIPMENT The Bobcat loader must be equipped with safety items necessary for each job. Ask your dealer about attachments and accessories. 1. SEAT BELT: Check belt fasteners and check for damaged webbing or buckle. 2. SEAT BAR: When up, it must deactivate travel and hydraulic functions. 3. OPERATOR CAB (ROPS and FOPS): It must be on the loader with all fasteners tight. 4. HANDBOOK: Must be in the cab. 5. SAFETY SIGNS (DECALS): Replace if damaged. 6. SAFETY TREADS: Replace if damaged. 7. GRAB HANDLES: Replace if damaged. 8. LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE: Replace if damaged. 9. PARKING BRAKE 10. BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™) OSW14-0903 U.S. Publication 6904178 (3-05) (1) CONTENTS FOREWORD FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OI-1 SAFETY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PM-1 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XI OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SPEC-1 SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SA-1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE REFERENCE INFORMATION Write the correct information for YOUR Bobcat loader in the spaces below. Always use SYSTEM SETUP & these numbers when referring to your Bobcat loader. ANALYSIS Loader Serial Number Engine Serial Number SPECIFICATIONS NOTES: YOUR BOBCAT® DEALER: ADDRESS: PHONE: Bobcat Europe J. Huysmanslaan 59 B-1651 LOT Belgium S250 Bobcat Loader I Operation & Maintenance Manual S250 Bobcat Loader II Operation & Maintenance Manual FOREWORD FOREWORD This Operation & Maintenance Manual was written to give the owner/operator instructions on the safe operation and maintenance of the Bobcat loader. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR Bobcat loader. If you have any questions, see your Bobcat dealer. BOBCAT COMPANY IS IS0 9001:2000 CERTIFIED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V DELIVERY REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX Buckets Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX Options and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII Standard Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIII SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS LOADER SERIAL NUMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI MACHINE IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VII TRANSLATIONS MOTOR OIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .V SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VI S250 Bobcat Loader III Operation & Maintenance Manual S250 Bobcat Loader IV Operation & Maintenance Manual BOBCAT COMPANY IS IS0 9001:2000 CERTIFIED ISO 9001:2000 is a set of international standards that control the processes and procedures which we use to design, develop, manufacture, distribute, and service Bobcat products. British Standards Institute (BSI) is the Certified Registrar Bobcat chose to assess the Company’s compliance with the ISO9001:2000 set of standards. The BSI registration certifies that the two Bobcat manufacturing plants and the Bobcat corporate offices (Gwinner, Bismarck & West Fargo) in North Dakota are in compliance with ISO 9001:2000. Only certified assessors, like BSI, can grant registrations. ISO 9001:2000 means that as a company we say what we do and do what we say. In other words, we have established procedures and policies, and we provide evidence that the procedures and policies are followed. REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS ENGINE OIL FILTER (6 Pack) BATTERY 6678233 6665427 FUEL FILTER FLUID, Hydraulic/Hydrostatic 6667352 6903117 - (Two - 9,5 L containers) 6903118 - (19 L) 6903119 - (215 L) AIR FILTER, Outer RADIATOR CAP 6681475 6733429 AIR FILTER, Inner PROPYLENE GLYCOL ANTI-FREEZE, 6681474 Premixed [-34°F (-37°C)] 6724094 HYDROSTATIC FILTER PROPYLENE GLYCOL ANTI-FREEZE, 6661248 Concentrate 6724354 HYDROSTATIC FILTER, In-Line 6661022 MOTOR OIL 6667299 SAE 15W40 CE/SG (12 L) 6724558 SAE 15W40 CE/SG (3,8 L) 6674294 SAE 15W40 CE/SG (9,5 L) 6657301 SAE 10W30 CE/SG (12 L) 6724557 SAE 10W30 CE/SG (3,8 L) 6674205 SAE 10W30 CE/SG (9,5 L) 6903109 SAE 30W CE/SG (12 L) 6903110 SAE 30W CE/SG (3,8 L.) 6903111 SAE 30W CE/SG (9,5 L.) S250 Bobcat Loader V Operation & Maintenance Manual SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER Always use the serial number of the loader when Figure2 requesting service information or when ordering parts. Early or later models (identification made by serial number) may use different parts, or it may be necessary 1 to use a different procedure in doing a specific service operation. Figure1 P-48339 The engine serial number is located on the side of the engine (Item 1) [Figure2] above the oil filter. DELIVERY REPORT P-31226 Figure3 LOADER SERIAL NUMBER The loader serial number plate is located on the outside of the loader frame [Figure1]. Explanation of loader Serial Number: XXXX XXXXX Module 2. - Production Sequence (Series) Module 1. - Model / Engine Combination B-16315 1. The four digit Model/Engine Combination Module number identifies the model number and engine combination. The delivery report must be filled out by the dealer and signed by the owner or operator when the Bobcat loader 2. The five digit Production Sequence Number identifies is delivered. An explanation of the form must be given to the order which the loader is produced. the owner. Make sure it is filled out completely [Figure3]. S250 Bobcat Loader VI Operation & Maintenance Manual MACHINE IDENTIFICATION FRONT LIGHTS ◆ REAR AUXILIARY QUICK COUPLERS GRAB HANDLES OPERATOR SEAT with SEAT BELT & SEAT BAR TILT CYLINDERS FRONT AUXILIARY QUICK COUPLERS †BUCKET STEPS BUCKET STEPS ● OPERATOR CAB LIFT (ROPS / FOPS) LIFT ARM CYLINDER SUPPORT DEVICE REAR GRILL LIFT ARM REAR LIGHT TAIL REAR LIGHT *TIRES DOOR ◆ Optional or Field Accessory (Not Standard Equipment) ✽ TIRES - Tires shown may not be standard. The machine is factory equipped with standard tires. Other tires are available. ✝ Bucket - Several different buckets and other attachments are available for this machine. ● ROPS, FOPS - Roll Over Protective Structure, per SAE J1040 and ISO 3471, and Falling Object Protective Structure per SAEJ1043 and ISO 3449, Level I. Level II is available. S250 Bobcat Loader VII Operation & Maintenance Manual FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS Standard Items Options and Accessories Model S250 Bobcat loaders are equipped with the Below is a list of some equipment available from your following standard items: Bobcat Loader dealer as Dealer and/or Factory Installed Accessories and Factory Installed Options. See your (cid:127) Automatically activated air intake heater Bobcat dealer for other available options, accessories (cid:127) Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS) and attachments. (cid:127) Bob-Tach™ frame (cid:127) CE certification (cid:127) Dealer Installed Options (cid:127) Counterweights: four axle weight sets and two tailgate (cid:127) 7 and 14-pin electrical attachment control kit plate weights (7-pin kit standard with S250H) (cid:127) Deluxe operator cab* (cid:127) Air conditioning kit Includes interior cab foam, side, top and rear (cid:127) Back up alarm kit windows, accessory wire harness, dome light, and (cid:127) Bob-Tach™ frame electrical power port (cid:127) Cab enclosure kit (cid:127) Electrically activated proportional front auxiliary (cid:127) Catalytic purifier kit hydraulics (cid:127) Door switch sensor kit (cid:127) Engine/hydraulics system shutdown (cid:127) FOPS kit** (cid:127) High-back cushion suspension seat (cid:127) Four-point lift kit (cid:127) Hydraulic bucket positioning (including ON/OFF switch) (cid:127) Fresh air heater kit (cid:127) Instrumentation (cid:127) Front door kit (cid:127) Lift arm support (cid:127) Lift arm spacer – 1-inch (cid:127) Operating lights, front and rear (cid:127) Operator cab, CE, enclosure kit (cid:127) Parking brake (cid:127) Plumbing kit for fresh air heater (cid:127) Seat bar (cid:127) Rear auxiliary hydraulic kit (cid:127) Seat belt (cid:127) Secondary auxiliary hydraulics kit (cid:127) Turbo-charger with approved spark arrestor (cid:127) Special applications kit (cid:127) Tyres – 12-16.5 – 12-ply – Bobcat heavy duty (cid:127) Urethane track package to fit 12-16.5 tyres (cid:127) Warranty: 12 months or 2000 hours (cid:127) Wheel spacer kit for steel tracks – 1.5-inch (cid:127) Factory Options * Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) – meets (cid:127) Advanced Control System (ACS) requirements of SAE-J1040 and ISO 3471 (cid:127) Advanced Hand Controls (AHC) (cid:127) Cab enclosure with heat (cid:127) Deluxe instrument panel (cid:127) Heavy duty tyres with offset rims – 12-16.5 – 12-ply (cid:127) Power Bob-Tach™ (cid:127) Segmented tyres – 12-16.5 (cid:127) Segmented tyres – industrial type – 8.25-15 (cid:127) Selectable Joystick Controls (SJC) (cid:127) Severe duty foam-filled tyres – 12-16.5 – 12-ply (cid:127) Severe duty tyres – 12-16.5 – 12-ply (cid:127) Steel track package to fit 12-16.5 tyres (cid:127) Super float tyres – 31 x 15.5-15 – 12-ply (cid:127) Two-speed travel ** Falling Objects Protective Structure (FOPS) – meets requirements of SAE-J1043 and ISO 3449, Level I Specifications subject to change without notice. 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