Bobcat EF-2 EarthForce Loader Backhoe Operation & Maintenance Manual 6904720 (12-05)

This comprehensive operation and maintenance manual for the Bobcat EF-2 EarthForce Loader Backhoe provides full procedural guidance on safety, controls, attachment handling, engine starting, loader and backhoe functions, and complete service scheduling. It is an essential resource for both daily operators and technicians focused on maintaining equipment longevity and optimal performance.

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Bobcat EF-2 EarthForce Loader Backhoe

File Format: PDF

Size: 24.60 MB

No. of pages: 124

Language: English

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

📑 Table of Contents Overview:

Operator Safety & Identification

• Operator responsibility, fire prevention, safety decals and instructions
• Serial number location, loader backhoe and engine identification
• Features, accessories, and safety equipment overview

Controls & Cab Functions

• Front and rear instrument panel functions, key switch, throttle, pedals
• Loader and backhoe hydraulic controls, auxiliary lever usage, pressure relief
• Cab enclosure features: windows, wipers, heater, and emergency exit

Backhoe & Loader Operation

• Preparation for travel and digging, loader bucket operation and backfilling
• Backhoe arm and bucket control, stabilizer and swing lock pin usage
• Side-shift, lifting objects, and slope operation best practices

Starting, Parking & Transport

• Daily inspection, pre-starting checks, warm-up procedures
• Normal and cold-weather starting techniques, towing protocols
• Secure parking, travel safety and trailering instructions

Maintenance & Service Schedule

• Service chart with intervals, lift arm support device procedures
• Air cleaner, spark arrestor, coolant and oil system servicing
• Battery cleaning, booster cable use, fuse and belt adjustment

Hydraulic, Electrical & Drivetrain Systems

• Fluid checks, filter replacements, charge system maintenance
• Front and rear axle servicing, brake and tire inspection
• Electrical system details including booster start and battery switch

Loader & Backhoe Attachments

• Bob-Tach and Bolt-On X-Change installation/removal procedures
• Pallet forks and bucket handling for both loader and backhoe
• Lubrication points, inspection intervals, toe-in adjustment

Specifications & Performance Data

• Loader and backhoe capacities per SAE J31 standards
• Engine, hydraulic, drivetrain and electrical specs
• Tire types, fluid capacities, and instrument panel features

This Bobcat EF2 Loader Backhoe Manual is the ultimate operational and service guide for reliable earthmoving productivity.