Bobcat 316 Excavator Service Manual 6902285 (10-12)

Bobcat 316 Excavator Service Manual 6902285 (10-12)

Technical service manual developed strictly from the Table of Contents, providing diagnostic procedures, testing standards, removal and installation steps, complete overhaul instructions and specification data for the Bobcat 316 excavator. Coverage spans hydraulic, electrical, engine, undercarriage, upperstructure and control systems to enable precise repair and reliable operation.

Model Covers:

Bobcat 316 Excavator
S/N 522811001 & Above
S/N 522911001 & Above
INGERSOLL-RAND

File Format: PDF

Size: 11.35 MB

No. of pages: 486

Language: English

Delivery Method: Instant Download - Access your file immediately after purchase.

📑 Table of Contents Overview:

Safety, Identification and Scheduled Maintenance

• Foreword and safety instructions with fire prevention practices and work area precautions
• Serial number locations for excavator and engine, identification decals and delivery report
• Lifting the excavator, slew lock operation and transporting procedures
• Engine cover access, service schedule chart and maintenance interval references
• Air cleaner service: daily check, dust cup, filter replacement
• Cooling system: cleaning, coolant level check and coolant replacement
• Fuel system: specifications, filling, water removal, filter replacement, draining and de-aeration
• Engine lubrication: oil check and oil and filter replacement
• Hydraulic system: checking and adding fluid, hydraulic filter and fluid replacement
• Lubrication map for all service points
• Travel motor oil level and change, alternator belt adjustment and spark arrestor muffler service
• Blade extension installing and removing

Hydraulic System - Schematics, Testing and Component Overhaul

• Hydraulic and hydrostatic schematics with system information and troubleshooting chart
• Cylinders: boom, arm, boom swing, bucket, blade and track frame expansion - checking, removal and installation, parts ID, disassembly and assembly
• Main relief and port relief valves - testing and adjustment procedures
• Hydraulic control valve - R&I, identification, complete teardown and assembly for P1 and P2, boom and arm, upperstructure slew, boom swing, left travel and blade, right travel and bucket sections
• Hydraulic pump - description, testing, R&I, parts identification, disassembly and assembly
• Track frame expansion valve - R&I and rebuild
• Travel motor - R&I and parts identification
• Swivel joint - R&I, parts ID, disassembly and assembly
• Swing motor - R&I, parts ID, disassembly and assembly
• Hydraulic filter mount and reservoir - R&I
• Control pattern changes: Standard to ISO and ISO to Standard
• Auxiliary hydraulic control valve - R&I, disassembly and assembly

Undercarriage and Track Assemblies

• Blade: extension install and remove, blade R&I
• Tracks: lug height inspection, tension adjustment, removal and installation
• Track frame: disassembly and assembly, expandable frame R&I, drive sprocket R&I
• Track damage identification with failure modes: steel cord cutting, embedded metal abrasion and separation, corrosion related separation, lug side cuts and fatigue cracks, roller side abrasion and edge cuts, lug abrasion
• Track idler - parts ID, disassembly and assembly
• Track roller - parts ID, disassembly and assembly
• Swing circle gear removal and installation

Upperstructure, Cab and Control Linkages

• Upperstructure R&I and canopy R&I
• Seat and seat mount R&I, control lockout R&I
• Engine speed control and blade control R&I
• Slew lock R&I, right and left pedals and linkage R&I with disassembly and assembly
• Travel controls R&I and control levers with linkage inspection, maintenance and R&I
• Fuel tank and horn R&I
• Swing frame R&I with bushing replacement
• Boom, arm and bucket R&I with bushing procedures and bucket link service
• Upperstructure covers and console covers R&I with cover disassembly and assembly
• Engine cover and rear bumper R&I

Electrical System and Diagnostics

• Electrical schematics and troubleshooting chart with system description
• Fuses and identification, battery service and jump starting
• Alternator belt adjustment, R&I, parts ID, disassembly and assembly
• Starter R&I, lights R&I and rebuild, instrument panel R&I and rebuild
• Voltage regulator, horn switch and key switch R&I

Engine Service, Testing and Reconditioning

• Troubleshooting chart and spark arrestor muffler R&I
• Air cleaner and radiator R&I
• Engine checks: valve clearance, compression test, fuel shut-off solenoid and timer R&I
• Fuel injection pump: checking, R&I and timing; injector R&I and testing; glow plug R&I and testing
• Engine R&I, flywheel R&I, pump coupler and ring gear service
• Reconditioning procedures: cylinder head R&I, teardown and assembly, top clearance, valve guide service, valve and seat reconditioning, valve spring checks
• Timing gearcase cover R&I, idler gear and camshaft R&I, idler service and gear backlash checks
• Fuel camshaft and governor, crankshaft gear R&I, oil pump R&I and service, oil pressure checks and relief valve
• Piston and connecting rod R&I and service, rod alignment, crankshaft and bearings R&I and service, cylinder bore checks
• Water pump R&I and rebuild

Specifications and Reference Data

• Excavator specifications: dimensions, performance, engine, controls, drive, hydraulic and electrical
• Engine specifications: injector nozzles, injection pump, cylinder head, valves, springs, rocker arms, camshaft, cylinders, piston rings, pistons, crankshaft, oil pump and thermostat
• Torque data for engine bolts and general SAE and metric fasteners
• Hydraulic fluid specifications and connection standards
• Fuel, coolant and lubricants chart, conversion tables and crankshaft re-grind data
• SMR references 316-1 through 316-7

This manual delivers the technical depth required for accurate diagnostics, correct repairs and long-term component reliability of the Bobcat 316 excavator in demanding job site conditions.