Loader Bobcat 773. Manual - part 4

LIFTING THE LOADER

Single Point Lift

The loader can also be lifted with the single point lift which
is available as a kit from your Bobcat loader dealer.

Install the kit and lift as shown [A].

The single point lift, supplied by Bobcat Company is
designed to lift and support the Bobcat loader without
affecting roll over and falling object protection features of
the operator cab.

STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER

When the steering levers are moved to the neutral
position, the hydrostatic transmission will act as a service
brake and stop the loader.

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AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

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Before lifting, check fasteners on single point
lift and operator cab.

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Assemble front cab fasteners as shown in this
manual.

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Never allow riders in the cab or bystanders
within 15 feet (5 meters) while lifting the
machine.

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LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE

Installing Lift Arm Support Device

Put jackstands under the rear corners of the loader.

Remove the lift arm support device (Item 1) [A] from
storage position.

The operator must be in the operator’s seat, with the seat
belt fastened and seat bar lowered, until the lift arm
support device is installed.

Start the engine, and raise the lift arms all the way up.
Have a second person install the lift arm support device
(Item 1) [B] over the rod of one of the lift cylinders.

The lift arm support device must be tight against the
cylinder rod. The tabs of the lift arm support device must
be under the cylinder as shown (Item 2) [B].

Lower the lift arms slowly until the stop is held between
the lift arms and lift cylinder [C].

Removing Lift Arm Support Device

The operator must be in the operator’s seat, with the seat
belt fastened and seat bar lowered, until the lift arm
support device is removed and the lift arms are lowered
all the way.

Start the engine, raise the lift arms all the way up.

Have a second person remove the lift arm support device.

Return the lift arm support device to storage position and
secure with clamping knobs.

Remove the jackstands.

Never work on a machine with the lift arms up
unless the lift arms are secured by an approved
lift arm support device. Failure to use an
approved lift arm support device can allow the
lift arms or attachment to fall and cause injury
or death.

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Revised Jan. 99

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P–10593

Service lift arm support device if damaged or if
parts are missing. Using a damaged lift arm
support or with missing parts can cause lift
arms to drop causing injury or death.

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OPERATOR CAB

Description

The Bobcat loader has an operator cab (ROPS and
FOPS) as standard equipment to protect the operator
from rollover and falling objects. Check with your dealer
if the operator cab has been damaged. The seat belt must
be worn for roll over protection.

ROPS/FOPS Roll Over Protective Structure per SAE
J104 and ISO 3471, and Falling Object Protective
Structure per SAE J1043 and ISO 3449, Level I. Level ll
is available.

Level l – Protection from falling bricks, small concrete
blocks and hand tools encountered in operations such as
highway maintenance, landscaping, and other
construction site services.

Level ll – Protection from falling trees, rocks; for
machines involved in site clearing, overhead demolition
or forestry.

Emergency Exit

The front opening on the operator cab and rear window
provide exits.

Rear Window

Pull on the tag on the top of the rear window to remove the
rubber cord [A].

Push the rear window out of the rear of the operator cab.

Exit through the rear of the operator cab [B].

Front Door

NOTE: When an Operator Cab Enclosure Kit is

installed, the window of the front door can be
used as an emergency exit. [C]

Pull the plastic loop at the top of the window in the front
door to remove the rubber cord [C].

Push the window out with your foot [D].

Exit through the front door.

Revised Jan. 99

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OPERATOR CAB (Cont’d)

Raising The Operator Cab

Before the cab or the lift arms are raised for
service, jackstands must be put under the rear
corners of the frame. Failure to use jackstands
can allow the machine to tip backward causing
injury or death.

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Accidental movement of the loader, the lift
arms or the attachment can occur if the lift or tilt
control handles are not positioned correctly
before lifting or lowering the cab.

Move control linkage to top hole in handles as
shown, so cab does not hit handles when being
lifted or lowered.

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AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

Loosen and remove the nut and plate (both sides) from
the front corner of the operator cab [B].

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Stop the loader on a level surface. Lower the lift arms.
Stop the engine. If the lift arms must be up while raising
the operator cab, install an approved lift arm support
device. (See Page 1–7.)

If equipped with with mechanical hand controls:

Disconnect the control linkage joint from the bottom
hole (work position) and move to the TOP hole on the
control handle (both sides) [A].

Both control handles must be in the vertical position so
there will be no cab interference with the steering
levers when the operator cab is raised or lowered.

When operator cab is equipped with a cab
enclosure kit (front door, side windows and top
window) and other accessories, the cab will
not stay in the fully raised position. Use a chain
hoist to secure cab in fully raised position or
lower cab until it rests against the cab latch on
the gas spring.

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AVOID INJURY OR DEATH

Use care when raising or lowering the operator
cab to prevent damaging the shaft of the lift arm
by–pass control.

I–2070–0596

Never modify operator cab by welding,
grinding, drilling holes or adding attachments
unless instructed to do so by Bobcat Company.
Changes to the cab can cause loss of operator
protection from rollover and falling objects,
and result in injury or death.

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