Important Maintenance for All Bobcat!

[Badwhiskey7]

Ok, this is directly about a T190 but crosses over to ALL bobcat Skid and Track loaders plus probably other equipment. Point in fact, some of these items arent listed or at least clearly listed in manual. My theory is if it breaks, you may just buy a new one hence the lack of information.. Obviously, we all change our oil and hydraulic filter, plus oil water separator religiously right? Well, how about the final drive oil? Its very important and is usually dry once we get to it. Besides it being a b!7(h to get to. Well, theres more folks!! Theres a main case filter directly below seat, plus two more smaller filters below each kneecap for the drives. Just wanted everyone to be aware theres more general maintenance that is highly important ill bet alot of us didnt know about. Jus trying to keep everyone's equipment up to par. Theres also dumb sh!t like hyraulic oil cap vent needs replacing, you swap the drive sprokets every time theyre off like rotating tires, tracks as well. And do actually buy NEW QUALITY air filters on a regular basis, not just blow out. Especially important with turbo models as they need consistent intake pressure to stay cool. Hope this helps somebody, and im sure im missing a ton. Have a wonderful Bobcat day!

 

[LCCorp111]

I believe you're referring to the hydrostatic oil. I have a 2004 S300 and I just did some major service and work to it. There is a hydraulic spin on filter behind the seat, with the cab up. Then there are two case drain assemblies, one under and behind seat area, and one behind the cover located on the left side, by the rear tire. These can be purchased as an assembly, or just the sintered filter, and o-rings. I changed the coolant and reservoir cap, and yes I used the Bobcat PG purple. I also changed the chain case oil, which took 13 1/2 gallons. I drained it by pulling the plug underneath the rear, there is a plate to remove, and make sure you have a new rubber grommet. I had to wait for one to be delivered before I could refill it. I live in TN so I used 15W40 in the chain case. Mine had some milkiness to it, but most of it looked fine. That musta have been just sitting on the bottom of the tank.
Also, I recommend removing all cover plates and cleaning! Here is my little guy and what he found in there. Quite embarrassing! But, who would have thought!
Yes I want to keep this thing running. I just rebuilt all of the cylinders, replaced the bob-tach cylinder, replaced the hydraulic hoses running from the cylinders to the rear, back up alarm. Next is the aux hydraulic hoses running from front to rear, any and all other rubber hoses I can get to, in and out cabin filters, fuel sending unit, horn, paint, roof window seal and possibly window if I cant get it clear, and anything else I am not thinking of right now. LOL

Good post, thanks!