163 S850 Operation & Maintenance Manual
BOB-TACH (HAND LEVER)
Inspection And Maintenance
Figure 277
Move the Bob-Tach levers down to engage the wedges
[Figure 277].
The levers and wedges must move freely.
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
The Bob-Tach wedges must extend through the holes
in the attachment mounting frame. Levers must be
fully down and locked. Failure to secure wedges can
allow attachment to come off.
W-2715-0208
Figure 278
The wedges (Item 1) [Figure 278] must extend through
the holes in the attachment mounting frame.
The spring loaded wedges (Item 1) must contact the
lo
wer edge of the holes in the attachment mounting
frame (Item 2) [Figure 278].
If the wedges do not contact the lower edge of the holes
[Figure 278], the attachment will be
loose and can come
off the Bob-Tach.
Figure 279
Inspect the mounting frame on the attachment and Bob-
T
ach, linkages and wedges for excessive wear or
damage [Figure 279]. Replace any parts that are
damaged, bent or missing. Keep all fasteners tight.
Look for cracked welds. Contact your Bobcat dealer for
r
epair or replacement parts.
Lubricate the wedges. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on
Page 106.) and (See LUBRICATING THE LOADER on
Page 159.)
P-31233
2
1
Wedge must contact
lower edge of hole in the
attachment mounting
frame.
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