Service Manual

325/328 Excavator
59 Operation and Maintenance Manual
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Chart
Maintenance work must be carried out at regular intervals.
Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early
failures. The service schedule is a guide for correct
maintenance of the Bobcat Excavator.
WARNING
Instructions are necessary before operating or
servicing machine. Read and understand the
Operation and Maintenance Manual, Operator’s
Handbook and signs (stickers) on machine. Follow
warnings and instructions in the manuals when
making repairs, adjustments or servicing. Check for
correct function after adjustments, repairs or service.
Untrained operators and failure to follow instructions
can cause injury or death.
W-2003-0903
SERVICE SCHEDULE HOURS
ITEM SERVICE REQUIRED
8-10 50 100 250 500
■
1000
Engine Coolant Check coolant level. Add premixed coolant as needed.
Engine Oil Check the engine oil level and add as needed.
Hydraulic Fluid, Hoses and
Tubelines, Reservoir Breather Cap
Check the hydraulic fluid level and add as needed. Check for damage and
leaks. Repair or replace as needed.
Engine Air Filter and Air System Check condition indicator and empty dust cup as needed. Check air system
for leaks.
Tracks Check and adjust track tension as needed.
Indicators and Lights Check for correct operation of all indicators and lights.
Operator Canopy/Cab Check condition. Check mounting hardware.
Seat Belt Check condition. Check mounting hardware.
Safety Signs and Safety Treads Check for damaged signs (stickers) and safety treads. Replace any signs or
safety treads that are damaged or worn.
Pivot Points Grease all machinery pivot points.
Cab Heater Air Filter Clean the filter as needed.
Console Lockout Check console lockout for proper operation.
X-Change Lubricate and inspect for damage or loose parts.
Swing Circle and Pinion Grease two fittings
Fuel Tank and Filter Drain water and sediment from fuel tank and fuel filter.
Battery Check battery, cables, connections and electrolyte level. Add distilled water
as needed.
Accessory Drive Belt Check condition of belt and adjust as needed. ●
Spark Arrester Silencer Clean the spark chamber.
Fuel Filter Replace fuel filter.
Engine Oil and Filter Replace oil and filter use CD or better grade oil and Bobcat filter. *
Radiator, Oil Cooler Clean debris from the radiator fins.
Primary Hydraulic Filter Replace the primary hydraulic filter.
^
Case Drain Filter Replace the case drain filter.
^
Alternator and Starter Check the alternator and starter connections.
Engine Valves Check and adjust the engine valve clearance.
Engine Cooling System Drain and flush the cooling system. Replace the coolant.
Hydraulic System Replace the hydraulic fluid and filters. Clean the reservoir.
Drive Motor Replace the lubricant in both drive motors.
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● Check after the first 50 hours, then 100 hour intervals thereafter.
* First oil and filter change must occur at 50 hours; then 250 hour intervals thereafter.
^ Check after the first 100 hours, then 500 hour intervals thereafter.
▼ Check after the first 100 hours, then 1000 hour intervals thereafter.
■ Or every 6 months.