Bobcat 743 - Bobcat Loader Operation

AWARNING
Cold Temperature Starting
Do not use ether with glow plug
system.
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 in "Normal Starting Conditions".
2. Turn the key to the left to "PRE-HEAT" position and hold for one minute (Fig.
23, Item F).
3. Turn the key to "START" and engage the starter (Fig. 23, Item D). The engine
must start within fifteen seconds. If the engine does not start, repeat Step 2. DO
NOT run the starter more than fifteen seconds. Let the starter cool for one
minute before engaging the starter again.
4. When the engine is running, move the throttle lever forward to increase engine
RPM. Check that the warning indicator lamps are NOT ILLUMINATED.
5. Let the engine run for a minimum of five minutes to warm up. This is very
important for the hydrostatic transmission. During very cold temperature
conditions (ooF. [-23°C.J and below) increase the warm up time. If the
transmission warning light becomes illuminated when trying to operate the
loader, more warm up time is needed. To warm the oil faster, tilt the Bob-Tach
backward and continue holding the bottom (heel) of the tilt pedal down to let oil
go over relief pressure.
BOBCAT LOADER OPERATION
AWARNING
Bucket Size
Use the correct bucket size for the type
of material you are working with to get
the most efficiency from the Bobcat
loader. Many types of buckets are
available
to fit different applications.
You can cause these problems when
you use a bucket of the wrong size:
1. Steering the loader may be
difficult.
2. I ncreased wear of the tires.
3. There will be a loss of stability.
4. Life of the Bobcat loader may be
shortened.
Do not exceed rated operating capacity
of the Bobcat loader (Fig. 24).
Fig. 24 Excessive Load Capacity
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743 Loader
Operator's Manual