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Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol with a warning statement, means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is
involved!” Carefully read the message that follows.
337/341 Excavator
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (CONT’D)
337/341 Excavator
CONTENTS SAFETY AND
MAINTENANCE
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . III
DELIVERY REPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X
UNDERCARRIAGE
BOBCAT EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XI
UNDERCARRIAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-01
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM AND
UPPERSTRUCTURE & SWING SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-01 ANALYSIS
SPECIFICATIONS
I 337/341 Excavator
FOREWORD
This manual is for the Bobcat excavator mechanic. It provides necessary servicing and adjustment
procedures for the Bobcat excavator and its component parts and systems. Refer to the Operation &
Maintenance Manual for operating instructions, starting procedure, daily checks, etc.
A general inspection of the following items must be made after the excavator has had service or repair:
1. Check that the ROPS/TOPS/ 9. Safety treads must be in good
FOPS is in good condition condition.
and is not modified.
7. Enclosure door latches must 15. Inspect the air cleaner for
open and close freely. damage or leaks. Check the
condition of the element.
FW EXC-0308 SM
21. Inspect for loose or broken 25. Inspect the X-Change for
parts or connections. wear or damage. Repair or
replace damaged parts.
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its
constituents are known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
FW EXC-0308 SM
IV 337/341 Excavator
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following publications provide information on the
safe use and maintenance of the Bobcat machine and
attachments:
Safety Alert Symbol
• The Delivery Report is used to assure that complete
This symbol with a warning statement means: instructions have been given to the new owner and
“Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!” that the machine is in safe operating condition.
Carefully read the message that follows.
• The Operation & Maintenance Manual delivered with
the machine or attachment contains operating
information as well as routine maintenance and
service procedures. It is a part of the machine and can
WARNING be stored in a container provided on the machine.
Replacement Operation & Maintenance Manuals can
be ordered from your Bobcat dealer.
Instructions are necessary before operating or
servicing machine. Read and understand the • Machine signs (decals) instruct on the safe operation
Operation & Maintenance Manual, Operator’s and care of your Bobcat machine or attachment. The
Handbook and signs (decals) on machine. Follow signs and their locations are shown in the Operation
warnings and instructions in the manuals when & Maintenance Manual. Replacement signs are
making repairs, adjustments or servicing. Check for available from your Bobcat dealer.
correct function after adjustments, repairs or service.
Untrained operators and failure to follow instructions • An Operator’s Handbook fastened to the operator
can cause injury or death. cab. It’s brief instructions are convenient to the
W-2003-0903
operator. The handbook is available from your dealer
in an English edition or one of many other languages.
See your Bobcat dealer for more information on
translated versions.
IMPORTANT
• The AEM Safety Manual delivered with the machine
This notice identifies procedures which must be gives general safety information.
followed to avoid damage to the machine.
I-2019-0284 • The Service Manual and Parts Manual are available
from your dealer for use by mechanics to do shop-
type service and repair work.
SI EXC-0308 SM
V 337/341 Excavator
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)
SI EXC-0308 SM
VI 337/341 Excavator
FIRE PREVENTION Hydraulic System
All fuels, most lubricants and some coolants mixtures are Do not use ether or starting fluids on any engine that has
flammable. Flammable fluids that are leaking or spilled glow plugs. These starting aids can cause explosion and
onto hot surfaces or onto electrical components can injure you or bystanders.
cause a fire.
Use the procedure in the Operation & Maintenance
Operation Manual for connecting the battery and for jump starting.
SI EXC-0308 SM
Fire Extinguishers
SI EXC-0308 SM
Figure 1
1
P-49091
Figure 3
P-49090
IX 337/341 Excavator
DELIVERY REPORT
Figure 4
B-16315
X 337/341 Excavator
BOBCAT EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION
OPERATOR’S
LIFT POINT HANDBOOK
ARM CYLINDER
AUXILIARY
QUICK
COUPLERS OPERATOR SEAT
With SEAT BELT
CONTROL
BUCKET LEVERS
CYLINDER BOOM (JOYSTICKS)
ARM
BUCKET
LINK
X-CHANGE
BOOM
CYLINDER
BLADE
CYLINDERS
TIE DOWNS/
LIFT POINTS
BUCKET
*CANOPY/CAB
(ROPS/TOPS) RIGHT SIDE
COVER
BLADE
TAILGATE
TRACK FRAME
TIE
TRACK UPPERSTRUCTURE
DOWN
TRACK
B19945
* FOGS (Falling Object Guards) is available from your Bobcat Excavator dealer. B19947
XI 337/341 Excavator
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY AND
MAINTENANCE
AIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60-1
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60-1
Replacing The Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60-1
337/341 Excavator
10-01
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE (CONT’D)
TAILGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40-1
Adjusting The Bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40-1
Adjusting The Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40-1
Opening And Closing The Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40-1
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10-02
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE EXCAVATOR Figure 10-10-6
WARNING
Put jackstands under the blade and rear corners of
the undercarriage before working under the machine.
Failure to block up the machine may allow it to move
or fall and result in injury or death.
W-2218-1195
WARNING P11367
P11368
Raise the machine using the boom and arm [Figure 10-
10-5].
Figure 10-11-7
1
1
P-49277
P-49186
Figure 10-11-9
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH N-23184
• Use a lifting fixture with sufficient capacity for the
weight of the excavator plus any added
attachments. Fasten chains to the ends of the blade (Item 1) [Figure
• Maintain center of gravity and balance when 10-11-7] & [Figure 10-11-8] and up to a lifting fixture
lifting. above the canopy/cab. The lifting fixture must extend
• Do not swing boom or upperstructure. Engage over the sides of the canopy/cab to prevent the chains
the upperstructure slew lock. from hitting the ROPS/TOPS.
• Never lift with operator on machine.
W-2202-0607 Install a 1 in. (25 mm) bolt and nut (Grade 5 or 8) through
the holes at the top of the boom (Item 2) [Figure 10-11-7]
& [Figure 10-11-9]. Fasten a chain from the bolt to the lift
fixture.
Emergency Exit
The left door, front window, and right rear window provide
exits.
Figure 10-20-10
P-49118
P-49176
Figure 10-20-11
P-49127
P-49177
Cab Door
Figure 10-20-14
P-42570
Figure 10-20-15
P-49096
Push the door all the way open until the latch engages to
hold the door in the open position.
Firmly pull the door away from the cab to disengage the
latch and close the door [Figure 10-20-15].
Figure 10-30-16 1
P-49101
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Never service or adjust the machine when the engine
is running unless instructed to do so in the manual.
W-2012-0497
WARNING
P-49180
Figure 10-40-3
1
1
P-49154
Push firmly to close the tailgate. The door catch (Item 1) [Figure 10-40-3] can be adjusted
for alignment.
NOTE: The tailgate can be locked using the start key.
Close the tailgate before operating the excavator.
Figure 10-41-4
P-16613
Chart
Maintenance work must be done at regular intervals.
WARNING
Failure to do so will result in excessive wear and early
failures. The service schedule is a guide for correct AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
maintenance of the Bobcat Excavator. Instructions are necessary before operating or servicing
machine. Read and understand the Operation &
Maintenance Manual, Operator’s Handbook and signs
(decals) on machine. Follow warnings and instructions in
the manuals when making repairs, adjustments or
servicing. Check for correct function after adjustments,
repairs or service. Untrained operators and failure to follow
instructions can cause injury or death.
W-2003-0807
See Service Schedule for the correct service interval. Pull out on the locking tab (Item 2) [Figure 10-60-5].
(See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 10-50-1.)
Remove and clean the dust cup (Item 3) [Figure 10-60-
Figure 10-60-5 5].
1
Figure 10-60-6
N-23145
N-23143
N-23144
Check the condition indicator (Item 1) [Figure 10-60-5]. If
the red ring shows in the condition indicator, the filter
needs to be replaced. Pull the outer filter (Item 1) [Figure 10-60-6] from the air
cleaner housing.
Replace the inner filter every third time the outer filter is
replaced or as indicated. Check the housing for damage.
Figure 10-60-7
1
3
2
1
N-23145
Remove the dust cup, outer filter and inner filter (Item 1)
[Figure 10-60-8].
P-23143 NOTE: Make sure all sealing surfaces are free of dirt
and debris.
Install the dust cup (Item 1) [Figure 10-60-7] and turn 1/8 Install the new inner filter.
turn.
Install the outer filter and the dust cup.
Push the locking tab in (Item 2) [Figure 10-60-7].
Press the button on the condition indicator to remove the
Check the air intake hose and the air cleaner housing for red ring.
damage. Make sure all connections are tight.
Inner Filter
• Replace the inner filter every third time the outer filter
is replaced.
Figure 10-61-9
P-73460
1
2
Installation: Install the filter with the arrows that indicate
P-73459 air flow direction (Item 1) [Figure 10-61-11] pointing
towards the heater/AC housing.
Turn the fastener (Item 1) 1/4 turn and remove the cover
(Item 2) [Figure 10-61-9].
Figure 10-61-10
P-73461
Use low air pressure to clean the filter; replace when very
dirty.
P-49137
WARNING
AVOID BURNS
Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot.
You can be seriously burned.
W-2070-1203
P-49161
WARNING 1
AVOID BURNS
Do not remove radiator cap when the engine is hot.
You can be seriously burned.
W-2070-1203
When the engine is cool, loosen and remove the radiator Add premixed coolant; 47% water and 53% propylene
cap (Item 1) [Figure 10-70-14]. glycol to the recovery tank if the coolant level is low.
Figure 10-70-15 One gallon and one pint of propylene glycol mixed with
one gallon of water is the correct mixture of coolant to
provide a -34°F (-37°C) freeze protection.
Figure 10-80-17
P-49161
Install and tighten the fuel fill cap. Close the right side
cover.
Draining The Fuel Tank See the Service Schedule for the service interval when to
replace the fuel filter. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on
Open the tailgate. Page 10-50-1.)
Figure 10-80-20
P-49181
P-49161
See the Service Schedule for the correct service interval.
(See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 10-50-1.)
Remove the filter (Item 1) [Figure 10-80-20].
Remove the hose (Item 1) [Figure 10-80-19] from the
fuel injection pump. Route the hose to the bottom of the Clean the area around the filter housing.
engine compartment and out the tailgate.
Put oil on the seal of the new filter.
Drain the fuel into a container.
Install the fuel filter and hand tighten.
Reuse, recycle or dispose of fuel in an environmentally
safe manner. Remove air from the fuel system. (See Removing Air
From The Fuel System on Page 10-80-3.)
Close the tailgate.
Close the tailgate.
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate skin or eyes, causing serious injury or
death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.
Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks. Do
not use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles. If fluid
enters skin or eyes, get immediate medical attention
from a physician familiar with this injury.
W-2072-0807
P-49161
Figure 10-80-22
P-49171
Check the engine oil every day before starting the engine
for the work shift.
Figure 10-90-23
P-49156
Figure 10-90-25
P-49152
Figure 10-90-26
P-49159
Install the fill cap. Start the engine and let it run for
Remove the plug (Item 1) [Figure 10-90-26]. Drain the oil several minutes.
into a container.
Stop the engine. Check for leaks at the oil filter. Check
Recycle or dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe the oil level. Add oil as needed if it is not at the top mark
manner. on the dipstick.
Put the machine on a flat level surface. Check the cap and clean as necessary. Replace the cap
if damaged.
Retract the arm and bucket cylinders, put the bucket on
the ground and lower the blade. Stop the engine. Install the cap.
Figure 10-100-29
P-49142
Figure 10-100-30
P-49143
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate skin or eyes, causing serious injury or 1
death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible. P-49148
Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks. Do
not use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles. If fluid
enters skin or eyes, get immediate medical attention Remove the drain hose cap (Item 1) [Figure 10-100-32].
from a physician familiar with this injury.
W-2072-0807 Drain the fluid into a container.
P-49144
See the Service Schedule for the correct service interval. Remove the filter (Item 2) [Figure 10-100-33].
(See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 10-50-1.)
Clean the housing where the filter gasket makes contact.
Open the right side cover.
Put clean hydraulic fluid on the gasket. Install the new
Figure 10-100-33 filter and hand tighten only.
2
1 WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames,
sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.
Failure to use care around combustibles can cause
explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.
W-2103-0807
P-49150
Diagnostic Couplers
Figure 10-100-34
1
1
P-49145
Open the right side cover (Item 1) [Figure 10-100-34]. Figure 10-100-37
Figure 10-100-35
P-49147
Procedure
4
2 5. Boom Swing Pin (3) [Figure 10-110-39]
2
6. Boom Swing Pivot (3) [Figure 10-110-39]
Figure 10-110-40
3
3
1
1
P-49114
8
Ref Description (# of Fittings)
Procedure (Cont’d)
Figure 10-110-41
14
10 15
15
15
P19384
Figure 10-110-44
9. Boom Cylinder Rod End (1) [Figure 10-110-41]
Figure 10-110-42
17 17
11
16
13 P-19385
Procedure (Cont’d)
21
Figure 10-110-45
19
20 18
P-49109
21
18. Boom Swing Cylinder Base End (1) [Figure 10-110-
45]
Checking Oil Level See Service Schedule for the correct service interval.
(See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 10-50-1.)
Figure 10-120-47
Park the excavator on a level surface with plugs (Item 1 &
2) [Figure 10-120-47] in the position shown. Remove
both plugs and drain the lubricant into a container.
2
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames,
sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.
Failure to use care around combustibles can cause
explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.
W-2103-0807
P-49184
IMPORTANT 1
WARNING
When the engine is running during service, the
steering levers must be in neutral.
Figure 10-140-49 2
1
P-49235
WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain the seat belt
can cause lack of operator restraint resulting in
serious injury or death.
W-2466-0703
B-22283
Description
IMPORTANT
When repairing hydrostatic and hydraulic systems,
clean the work area before disassembly and keep all
parts clean. Always use caps and plugs on hoses,
tubelines and ports to keep dirt out. Dirt can quickly 1
damage the system.
I-2003-0888
N-23435
The hydraulic system has four diagnostic couplers for Figure 20-10-3
checking system pressures.
Figure 20-10-1
N-23436
They are located under the right side access cover (Item
1) [Figure 20-10-1].
Description (Cont'd)
Figure 20-10-4
N-23437
Figure 20-10-5
N-23438
Testing
With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position and
move both hydraulic control levers to relieve hydraulic 1
pressure.
Figure 20-20-1
1
P-50698
Figure 20-20-4
P-50711
Figure 20-20-2
P-50699
1
P-50697