Bobcat Compact Track Loader T870

Engine Air Filters and Air System

Lift Arms, Lift Links, Cylinders, Bob-Tach, Pivot Pins, Wedges

Seat Belt, Seat Belt Retractors, Seat Bar, Control Interlocks

Bobcat Interlock Control Systems (BICS™)

Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter – Replace the hydraulic / hydrostatic filter

1. Stop the engine and remove the rear grille.

2. Clean the top of the filter housing.

3. Remove the bolts and rotate the filter cap slightly.

4. Slowly pry the filter cap off the housing by hand.

5. Remove the filter element and discard.

6. Lubricate the O-ring on the new filter element with clean oil.

7. Install new filter element ensuring that element is fully seated in the housing.

8. Remove the filter cap O-rings and discard.

Warning: Batteries contain acid which burns eyes and skin on contact. Wear goggles, protective clothing, and rubber gloves to keep acid off body.

Remove acid or corrosion from battery and cables with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water solution

Put Bobcat Battery Saver or grease on the battery terminals and cable ends to prevent corrosion

Check electrolyte level in the battery

Sign off on the battery maintenance

Warning: This procedure requires the use of a spare 19mm (0.75 in) coolant hose approximately 600 mm (24 in) long.

Pinch off the coolant hose attached to the engine oil cooler using a locking hose pinching plier or similar tool

Remove the clamp and disconnect the hose from the engine oil cooler fitting

Quickly install the spare 19 mm (0.75 in) coolant hose onto the engine oil cooler fitting

Drain the coolant into a container

Remove the coolant fill cap to drain the coolant faster

Remove the spare 19 mm (0.75 in) coolant hose from the engine oil cooler fitting when the coolant has drained

Hydraulic Hoses and Tubelines – Check for damage and leaks

Parking Brake and Joysticks – Check for correct operation

Track Drive Sprocket Nuts – Check for loose sprocket nuts and tighten to correct torque

Track Tension – Check tension and adjust as needed

Park the loader on a level surface

Raise one side of the loader and put jackstands at the front and rear of the loader frame so that the track is about 76 mm (3 in) off the ground

Measure the track sag at either middle track roller. The correct gap is 13 mm (1/2 in)