158 S850 Operation & Maintenance Manual
AUTOMATIC RIDE CONTROL ACCUMULATOR
Checking Accumulator Charge
This machine may be equipped with Automatic Ride
Control.
The nitrogen charge in
your accumulator will decrease
over time. This will result in decreased effectiveness of
the automatic ride control benefits.
NOTE: The signs of a low accumulator charge
i
nclude: excessive lift arm movement,
reduced ride control performance, or loss of
ride control function.
Special tools and equipment are required to check and
ser
vice the nitrogen charge in the accumulator.
RIDE CONTROL ACCUMULATOR INSTALLED
PRESSURIZED FLUID CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
After fully lowering the lift arms or installing an
approved lift arm support device, use lift arm bypass
control for 5 seconds to release pressure from lift
circuit before servicing.
See Operation & Maintenance Manual or Service
Manual for lift arm bypass control instructions.
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See your Bobcat dealer for service if you believe that
your automatic ride control accumulator charge is low.
Dealer Copy -- Not for Resale
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