Bobcat 328 - S/N 234211001 Operations Instructions Page 1

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325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual VIIIDELIVERY REPORTFigure 4The delivery report must be completed out by the dealerand signed by the

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 78HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (CONT’D)Replacing The Hydraulic OilSee the SERVICE SCHEDULE for the correct servi

325/328 Excavator79 Operation and Maintenance ManualHYDRAULIC SYSTEM (CONT’D)Replacing The Hydraulic FilterSee the SERVICE SCHEDULE for the correct se

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 80SPARK ARRESTER SILENCERCleaning ProcedureSee the SERVICE SCHEDULE for the correct serviceinterval.

325/328 Excavator81 Operation and Maintenance ManualTRACK TENSIONNOTE: The wear of the pins and bushings on theundercarriage vary with the workingcond

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 82TRACK TENSION (CONT’D)Steel Track ClearanceFigure PM-44Measure the track clearance at the middle t

325/328 Excavator83 Operation and Maintenance ManualENGINE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTBelt TensionOpen the tailgate.Figure PM-48Check the belt tension (Item

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 84DRIVE MOTORChecking Oil LevelFigure PM-50Park the excavator on a level surface with the plugs (Ite

325/328 Excavator85 Operation and Maintenance ManualX-CHANGE Inspection And MaintenanceFigure PM-51Inspect the X-Change for wear or damage. Inspect th

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 86BUCKET Bucket Teeth Removal And InstallationWARNINGWear safety glasses to prevent eye injury when

325/328 Excavator87 Operation and Maintenance ManualLUBRICATION OF THE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORProcedureLubricate the hydraulic excavator as specified in t

325/328 ExcavatorIX Operation and Maintenance ManualBOBCAT EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION*CANOPY/CAB(ROPS/TOPS)* FOGS (Falling Object Guards) is available f

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 88LUBRICATION OF THE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR (CONT’D)Figure PM-5811. Arm Cylinder Rod End (1) [Figure PM

325/328 Excavator89 Operation and Maintenance ManualLUBRICATION OF THE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR (CONT’D)Figure PM-6223. Tailgate Hinge (2) [Figure PM-62]P-

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325/328 Excavator91 Operation and Maintenance ManualSYSTEM SETUP AND ANALYSISDELUXE INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

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325/328 Excavator93 Operation and Maintenance ManualDIAGNOSTICS SERVICE CODENumber Codes ListCODE CODE02-16 Hydraulic charge filter not connected 20-0

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 94DELUXE INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUPPasswordsAll new machines with Deluxe Instrumentation arrive atBobcat

325/328 Excavator95 Operation and Maintenance ManualDELUXE INSTRUMENT PANEL SETUP (CONT’D)Password Lockout FeatureThis allows the operator to unlock t

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325/328 Excavator97 Operation and Maintenance ManualSPECIFICATIONS325 EXCAVATOR: 2341 11001 - 2341 99999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Dimensi

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual XFEATURES AND ACCESSORIES: 2341 11001 - 2341 99999Standard ItemsModel 325 Bobcat Excavators are equi

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325/328 Excavator99 Operation and Maintenance ManualSPECIFICATIONS325 ExcavatorDimensionsAll dimensions in mm2341 11001 - 2341 99999

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 100Working RangeAll dimensions in mm.

325/328 Excavator101 Operation and Maintenance ManualLift CapacityNote: Lift point is bucket hinge pin with standard bucket attached and bucket cylind

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 102PerformanceFunction TimeWeightsControlsDigging force, dipperstick (ISO 6015) 12544 NDigging force

325/328 Excavator103 Operation and Maintenance ManualEngineElectricalHydraulic SystemMake / model Kubota / D1703-M-E2B-BC-1Fuel DieselCooling LiquidMa

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 104Hydraulic CylindersDrive SystemTractionBoom cylinder Cushion upBoom cylinder bore 76 mmBoom cylin

325/328 Excavator105 Operation and Maintenance ManualInstrumentationFluid CapacitiesFluid Specifications• Hour meter• Job clock• Tachometer• Fuel gaug

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 106EnvironmentalStandard FeaturesOptionsAttachmentsNoise level LpA (EU Directive 2000/14/EC) 80 dB(A

325/328 Excavator107 Operation and Maintenance ManualSPECIFICATIONS328 ExcavatorDimensionsAll dimensions in mm2342 11001 - 2342 99999

325/328 ExcavatorXI Operation and Maintenance ManualFEATURES AND ACCESSORIES: 2342 11001 - 2342 99999Standard ItemsModel 328 Bobcat Excavators are equ

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 108Working RangeAll dimensions in mm.

325/328 Excavator109 Operation and Maintenance ManualLift CapacityNote: Lift point is bucket hinge pin with standard bucket attached and bucket cylind

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 110PerformanceFunction TimeWeightsControlsDigging force, dipperstick (ISO 6015) 10473 NDigging force

325/328 Excavator111 Operation and Maintenance ManualEngineElectricalHydraulic SystemMake / model Kubota / D1703-M-E2B-BC-1Fuel DieselCooling LiquidMa

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 112Hydraulic CylindersDrive SystemTractionBoom cylinder Cushion upBoom cylinder bore 76 mmBoom cyli

325/328 Excavator113 Operation and Maintenance ManualInstrumentationFluid CapacitiesFluid Specifications• Hour meter• Job clock• Tachometer• Fuel gaug

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 114EnvironmentalStandard FeaturesOptionsAttachmentsNoise level LpA (EU Directive 2000/14/EC) 80 dB(A

WARRANTYBOBCAT EXCAVATORSINGERSOLL RAND INTERNATIONAL warrants to its authorised dealers who in turn warrant to the end-user/owner,that each new Bobca

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325/328 ExcavatorXIII Operation and Maintenance ManualSAFETYMACHINE SIGNS (STICKERS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XVIIISAFETY I

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325/328 ExcavatorXV Operation and Maintenance ManualSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSBefore Operation Carefully follow the operating and maintenanceinstructions in

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual XVISAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)Safe Operation Is The Operator’s ResponsibilityWARNINGWARNINGOperator

325/328 ExcavatorXVII Operation and Maintenance ManualSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)Fire PreventionThe machines and some attachments have componentsthat

U.S. Publication 6902610 (11-05) Revised (3-06) (8)Never operate withouttraining. Read machine signs,and Operation andMaintenance Manual,and Handbook.

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual XVIIIMACHINE SIGNS (STICKERS)Follow the instructions on all the Machine Signs (Stickers) that are on

325/328 ExcavatorXIX Operation and Maintenance ManualMACHINE SIGNS (STICKERS) (CONT’D)Follow the instructions on all the Machine Signs (Stickers) that

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325/328 Excavator1 Operation and Maintenance ManualOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSATTACHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 2OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)OPERATOR CAB (ROPS/TOPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

325/328 Excavator3 Operation and Maintenance ManualINSTRUMENTS AND CONSOLESCab Interior Light (If Equipped)Figure OI-1Press the button (Item 1) [Figur

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 4INSTRUMENTS AND CONSOLES (CONT’D)Right ConsoleFigure OI-3Right Control Lever (Joystick) - (Item 1)

325/328 Excavator5 Operation and Maintenance ManualINSTRUMENTS AND CONSOLES (CONT’D)Function IconsFigure OI-4The right console contains the instrument

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 6INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (CONT’D)Upperstructure Slew LockFigure OI-5Push the lever down (Item 1) [F

325/328 Excavator7 Operation and Maintenance ManualINSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS (CONT’D)Two-Speed DrivingFigure OI-7Figure OI-8Push the button (Item 1) [F

325/328 ExcavatorI Operation and Maintenance ManualCONTENTSFOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 8FALLING OBJECT GUARDS (FOGS)DescriptionFigure OI-9A cab or canopy FOGS (Falling Object Guards) (Ite

325/328 Excavator9 Operation and Maintenance ManualOPERATOR CAB (ROPS/TOPS)Emergency ExitThe left door, front window and right rear window provideexit

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 10OPERATOR CAB (ROPS/TOPS) (CONT’D)Cab DoorEarly ModelsFigure OI-14The cab door (Item 1) [Figure OI-

325/328 Excavator11 Operation and Maintenance ManualOPERATOR CAB (ROPS/TOPS) (CONT’D)Front WindowFigure OI-18The front window is equipped with a wiper

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 12OPERATOR CAB (ROPS/TOPS) (CONT’D)Right Side WindowsOpening the right rear window Figure OI-23Pull

325/328 Excavator13 Operation and Maintenance ManualOPERATOR CAB (ROPS/TOPS) (CONT’D)Heating and VentilationThere are two HVAC ducts that the operator

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 14STEERING COLUMNS/FOOT PEDALSDriving Forwards And ReversingNOTE: The following procedures describe

325/328 Excavator15 Operation and Maintenance ManualSTEERING COLUMNS/FOOT PEDALS (CONT’D)Turning (Cont’d)Counter - Rotation Right TurnFigure OI-35Push

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 16HYDRAULIC CONTROLSISO Control PatternLeft Control LeverFigure OI-39Figure OI-40The work equipment

325/328 Excavator17 Operation and Maintenance ManualBLADE CONTROL LEVEROperationFigure OI-43Pull the lever backwards to raise the blade (Item 1)[Figur

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325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 18DAILY INSPECTIONProcedureMaintenance work must be carried out at regular intervals.Failure to do s

325/328 Excavator19 Operation and Maintenance ManualDAILY INSPECTION (CONT’D)Service Schedule71111723

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 20PRE-STARTING PROCEDUREBefore Starting The EngineFigure OI-46Read and understand the Operation and

325/328 Excavator21 Operation and Maintenance ManualPRE-STARTING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)Figure OI-50Lower the control console [Figure OI-50].NOTE: There is

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 22STARTING THE ENGINEKey SwitchWARNINGAVOID INJURY OR DEATH• Fasten seat belt, start and operate onl

325/328 Excavator23 Operation and Maintenance ManualSTARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D)Keyless StartWARNINGAVOID INJURY OR DEATH• Fasten seat belt, start and

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 24STARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D)Cold Temperature Starting ProcedureIf the temperature is below freezin

325/328 Excavator25 Operation and Maintenance ManualSTARTING THE ENGINE (CONT’D)Cold Temperature Starting Procedure (Cont’d)Keyless Start (Deluxe Pane

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 26ATTACHMENTSUsing The X-Change SystemInstalling Bucket Or Attachment (Pin On X-Change)WARNINGNever

325/328 Excavator27 Operation and Maintenance ManualATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Installing Bucket Or Attachment (Pin On X-Ch

325/328 ExcavatorIII Operation and Maintenance ManualFOREWORDThis Operation and Maintenance Manual was written to give the owner/operatorinstructions

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 28ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Installing Bucket Or Attachment (Pin On X-Ch

325/328 Excavator29 Operation and Maintenance ManualATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Removing Bucket Or Attachment (Pin On X-Chan

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 30ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Removing Bucket Or Attachment (Pin On X-Chan

325/328 Excavator31 Operation and Maintenance ManualATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Removing Bucket Or Attachment (Pin On X-Chan

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 32ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Installing Bucket Or Attachment (Bolt-On X-C

325/328 Excavator33 Operation and Maintenance ManualATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Installing Bucket Or Attachment (Bolt On X-C

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 34ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Installing Bucket Or Attachment (Bolt On X-C

325/328 Excavator35 Operation and Maintenance ManualATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Installing Bucket Or Attachment (Bolt On X-C

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 36ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Removing Bucket Or Attachment (Bolt On X-Cha

325/328 Excavator37 Operation and Maintenance ManualATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Removing Bucket Or Attachment (Bolt On X-Cha

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325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 38ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Installing Bucket Or Attachment (X-Change Sy

325/328 Excavator39 Operation and Maintenance ManualATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Installing Bucket Or Attachment (X-Change Sy

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 40ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Using The X-Change System (Cont’d)Removing Bucket Or Attachment (X-Change Syst

325/328 Excavator41 Operation and Maintenance ManualATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Quick ConnectorsWARNINGAVOID BURNSHydraulic fluid, tubes, fittings and quick c

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 42ATTACHMENTS (CONT’D)Auxiliary HydraulicsFigure OI-93Press the Auxiliary Hydraulics button on the r

325/328 Excavator43 Operation and Maintenance ManualOPERATING PROCEDURELowering The Work Equipment With Engine StoppedIf the engine stops, the work eq

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 44OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)ExcavatingLower the blade to provide stability.Figure OI-98Extend the

325/328 Excavator45 Operation and Maintenance ManualOPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)Excavating (Cont’d)Figure OI-101Extend the arm and uncurl the bucket t

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 46OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)Boom SwingFigure OI-103Figure OI-104Figure OI-105Slew the upperstructu

325/328 Excavator47 Operation and Maintenance ManualOPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)BackfillingFigure OI-107Use the blade to backfill the trench or hole a

325/328 ExcavatorV Operation and Maintenance ManualBOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIEDISO 9001:2000 is a set of international standards that con

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 48OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)Operating On SlopesWARNINGAVOID INJURY OR DEATH• Do not drive across o

325/328 Excavator49 Operation and Maintenance ManualOPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)Operating On Slopes (Cont’d)Figure OI-113When operating on a slope, le

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 50OPERATING PROCEDURE (CONT’D)Operating In WaterMud and water should be removed from the machinebefo

325/328 Excavator51 Operation and Maintenance ManualPARKING THE EXCAVATORProcedureStop the machine on level ground. Lower the workequipment and the bl

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 52TRANSPORTING THE EXCAVATORProcedureWhen transporting the machine, observe the rules, motorvehicle

325/328 Excavator53 Operation and Maintenance ManualLIFTING THE EXCAVATORProcedureFigure OI-122Fully extend the cylinders of the bucket, arm, and boom

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325/328 Excavator55 Operation and Maintenance ManualPREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEAIR CLEANER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 56PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (CONT’D)LUBRICATION OF THE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR . . . . . . . . . . . .87Pro

325/328 Excavator57 Operation and Maintenance ManualMAINTENANCE SAFETYNever service the Bobcat CompactExcavator without training.Have good ventilation

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325/328 Excavator59 Operation and Maintenance ManualSERVICE SCHEDULEChartMaintenance work must be carried out at regular intervals.Failure to do so wi

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 60TAILGATEOpening And Closing The TailgateWARNINGAVOID INJURY OR DEATHNever service or adjust the ma

325/328 Excavator61 Operation and Maintenance ManualRIGHT SIDE COVEROpening And Closing The Right Side CoverFigure PM-4Pull the latch (Item 1) [Figure

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 62AIR CLEANERSee the SERVICE SCHEDULE for the correct serviceinterval. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page

325/328 Excavator63 Operation and Maintenance ManualAIR CLEANER (CONT’D)Replacing The Filters (Cont’d)Figure PM-6Pull the outer filter (Item 1) [Figur

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 64SEAT BELTInspection And MaintenanceWARNINGFailure to properly inspect and maintain the seat beltca

325/328 Excavator65 Operation and Maintenance ManualHEATER AIR FILTER (WITH CAB OPTION ONLY)Removal And InstallationThe heater filter must be cleaned

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 66FUEL SYSTEMFuel SpecificationsUse only clean, high quality diesel fuel, Grade No. 2 orGrade No. 1.

325/328 Excavator67 Operation and Maintenance ManualFUEL SYSTEM (CONT’D)Removing Water From The Fuel FilterOpen the tailgate. Figure PM-14Loosen the d

325/328 ExcavatorVII Operation and Maintenance ManualSERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONSAlways use the serial number of the excavator whenrequesting service infor

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 68FUEL SYSTEM (CONT’D)Fuel FilterSee the SERVICE SCHEDULE for the service intervalwhen to replace th

325/328 Excavator69 Operation and Maintenance ManualENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMChecking Engine OilCheck the engine oil after every 8-10 hours of operati

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 70ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM (CONT’D)Replacing Oil And FilterSee the SERVICE SCHEDULE for the service

325/328 Excavator71 Operation and Maintenance ManualCOOLING SYSTEMCheck the cooling system every day to prevent over-heating, loss of performance or e

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 72COOLING SYSTEM (CONT’D)Checking Coolant LevelWARNINGAVOID BURNSDo not remove radiator cap when the

325/328 Excavator73 Operation and Maintenance ManualCOOLING SYSTEM (CONT’D)Replacing The CoolantSee the SERVICE SCHEDULE for correct serviceintervals.

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 74ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDescriptionFigure PM-29The Excavator has a 12 volt, negative ground electricalsys

325/328 Excavator75 Operation and Maintenance ManualELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CONT’D)Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)IMPORTANTIf jump starting the exc

325/328 ExcavatorOperation and Maintenance Manual 76ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (CONT’D)Removing And Installing The BatteryOpen the right side cover.Figure PM-3

325/328 Excavator77 Operation and Maintenance ManualHYDRAULIC SYSTEMChecking And Adding Hydraulic OilPut the machine on a flat level surface.Retract t