A Bobcat S130 is a small skid-steer that lives on dirt piles, manure piles, and in tight spots around buildings. When it quits moving, loses lift, or starts popping fuses on a Saturday, this is the manual you grab. It's the workshop book the dealer tech would open when they're checking charge pressure, chasing wiring faults, or tearing into a drive motor. If your serial number falls in the range listed, this is the one you want for real repairs, not just daily checks.
What this manual helps you do
- Diagnose no-drive or weak-drive issues by checking hydrostatic and drive system tests
- Trace electrical problems using wiring diagrams and step-by-step checks with a meter
- Follow engine removal, teardown, and reassembly procedures with specs and sequences
- Rebuild and reseal hydraulic cylinders, control valves, and drive motors correctly
- Adjust and verify control linkages, parking brake, Bob-Tach, and safety interlocks after repairs
Who this is for
This manual is for S130 owner-operators, farm and ranch shops, small contractors, and field techs working on machines in the A84W11001-A84W99999 serial range. If you only need to know how to start, run, and grease the loader, you want the operator's handbook instead, not this service manual.
FAQ
Q: Is this a searchable PDF, and can I read the wiring diagrams clearly?
A: These manuals are normally provided as searchable PDFs with zoomable wiring diagrams that are clear on a laptop or tablet.
Q: How do I know if it covers my exact S130?
A: Check your loader's serial tag. If it starts with A84W and falls between A84W11001 and A84W99999, this manual matches your machine.
Q: I just do my own repairs on weekends. Is this the right document?
A: Yes, if you're doing real repairs beyond fluid changes. For basic operation or maintenance intervals, you'd want the operator's or maintenance manual instead.
If your S130's serial number is in that A84W11001-A84W99999 window, this is the correct workshop manual for fixing what actually breaks on these loaders.
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Table of Contents:
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- ALPHABETICAL INDEX
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- FIRE PREVENTION
- Maintenance
- Operation
- Electrical
- Hydraulic System
- Fueling
- Starting
- Spark Arrestor Exhaust System
- Welding And Grinding
- Fire Extinguishers
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- Loader Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number
- DELIVERY REPORT
- LOADER IDENTIFICATION
- SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
- LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- OPERATOR CAB
- Description
- Raising
- Lowering
- Cab Door Sensor
- Special Applications Kit
- Special Applications Kit Inspection And Maintenance
- TRANSPORTING THE LOADER ON A TRAILER
- Loading And Unloading
- Fastening
- TOWING THE LOADER
- REMOTE START TOOL KIT-MEL1563
- Remote Start Tool – MEL1563
- Service Tool Harness Control – MEL1565
- Service Tool Harness Communicator – MEL1566
- Remote Start Procedure
- REMOTE START TOOL (SERVICE TOOL) KIT – 6689779
- Description
- Remote Start Tool (Service Tool) – 6689778
- Loader Service Tool Harness – 6689747
- Computer Service Tool Harness – 6689746
- Remote Start Procedure
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filter Elements
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning
- Checking Level
- Removing And Replacing Coolant
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Biodiesel Blend Fuel
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Chart
- Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid Chart
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Fluid
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter
- Removing And Replacing Case Drain Filters
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic Charge Filter
- Breather Cap
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- Removing And Replacing Oil
- BOB-TACH (HAND LEVER)
- Inspection And Maintenance
- BOB-TACH (POWER)
- Inspection And Maintenance
- LUBRICATING THE LOADER
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Rotating
- Mounting
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- PIVOT PINS
- Inspection And Maintenance
- LOADER STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE
- Storage
- Return to Service
- STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Glossary Of Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Symbols
- Troubleshooting
- CYLINDER (LIFT)
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- CYLINDER (TILT)
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Rod End Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Removal And Installation
- Base End Pivot Pin Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- CYLINDER (BOB-TACH)
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly and Assembly
- MAIN RELIEF VALVE
- Description
- Testing
- Adjusting
- Removal and Installation
- HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (STANDARD)
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Identification Chart
- Lift Load Check Valve Removal And Installation
- Load Check Valve Removal And Installation (Tilt & Auxiliary)
- Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation (Lift, Rod End)
- Port Relief/Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation (Lift, Base End)
- Port Relief/Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation (Tilt, Base End)
- Port Relief/Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation (Tilt, Rod End)
- Port Relief Valve Removal And Installation
- Plug Removal And Installation
- Rubber Boot Removal And Installation
- End Cap/Spool Lock Block Removal And Installation
- Lift Spool And Detent Removal And Installation
- Tilt Spool Removal And Installation
- Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation
- Auxiliary Solenoid Removal And Installation
- Solenoid Removal And Installation
- Lock Valve Removal And Installation
- Lift Arm Bypass Orifice Removal And Installation
- Main Relief Valve Removal And Installation
- Check Valve Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (ACS) OR (SJC)
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Actuator Removal And Installation (Out of Loader)
- Identification Chart
- Lift Load Check Valve Removal And Installation
- Load Check Valve Removal And Installation (Tilt & Auxiliary)
- Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation (Lift, Rod End)
- Port Relief/Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation (Lift, Base End)
- Port Relief/Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation (Tilt, Base End)
- Port Relief/Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation (Tilt, Rod End)
- Port Relief Valve Removal And Installation
- Plug Removal And Installation
- End Cap Block Removal And Installation
- Lift Spool And Detent Removal And Installation
- Tilt Spool Removal And Installation
- Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation
- Auxiliary Solenoid Removal And Installation
- Solenoid Removal And Installation
- Lock Valve Removal And Installation
- Lift Arm Bypass Orifice Removal And Installation
- Main Relief Valve Removal And Installation
- Check Valve Removal And Installation
- LIFT ARM BYPASS CONTROL VALVE
- Description
- Testing
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- HYDRAULIC PUMP (STANDARD)
- Description
- Pump Test At Quick Couplers
- Direct Pump Test (Standard Section)
- Direct Pump Test (Charge Section)
- Removal And Installation
- Hydraulic Pump Start Up
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- HYDRAULIC PUMP (SJC)
- Description
- Pump Test At Quick Couplers
- Direct Pump Test (Standard Section)
- Direct Pump Test (Charge Section)
- Removal And Installation
- Hydraulic Pump Start Up
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FILTERS
- Description
- Housing Removal And Installation
- Charge Filter Housing Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Hydraulic Fluid Screen
- OIL COOLER
- Description
- Removal and Installation
- BUCKET POSITION VALVE
- Description
- Solenoid Removal And Installation
- Solenoid Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- REAR AUXILIARY DIVERTER VALVE
- Description
- Solenoid Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- BOB-TACH (POWER) BLOCK
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- FRONT AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC COUPLER BLOCK
- Description
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Troubleshooting
- Description
- HYDROSTATIC MOTOR
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- HYDROSTATIC MOTOR CARRIER
- Description
- Shaft Seal Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly and Assembly
- HYDROSTATIC MOTOR CARRIER (SJC)
- Description
- Shaft Seal Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly and Assembly
- CHARGE PRESSURE
- Description
- Testing
- Sender Removal And Installation
- Adjusting
- HYDROSTATIC PUMP
- Description
- Replenishing/High Pressure Relief Valve Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- Hydrostatic Pump Start Up
- Parts Identification (Left Half)
- Parts Identification (Right Half)
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- HYDROSTATIC PUMP (SJC)
- Description
- Hydraulic Controller Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- Hydrostatic Pump Start Up
- Parts Identification
- High Pressure Relief and Bypass Valve
- Charge Relief Valve
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Mechanical Neutral Adjustment
- Hydraulic Controller Neutral Adjustment
- DRIVE BELT
- Description
- Shield Removal And Installation
- Adjusting
- Belt Removal And Installation
- Tensioner Pulley Removal And Installation
- Tensioner Pulley Parts Identification
- Tensioner Pulley Disassembly
- Tensioner Pulley Assembly
- CASE DRAIN FILTER
- Description
- Disassembly And Assembly
- DRIVE SYSTEM
- BRAKE
- Description
- Disk Removal And Installation
- DRIVE COMPONENTS
- Description
- Axle Seal Removal And Installation
- Axle Sprocket And Bearings Removal And Installation
- Chain Removal And Installation
- CHAINCASE
- Description
- Front Cover Removal And Installation
- Center Cover Removal And Installation
- Rear Cover Removal And Installation
- MAIN FRAME
- SEAT BAR
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly
- OPERATOR CAB
- Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation
- Gas Cylinder Bracket Disassembly And Assembly
- Removal And Installation
- OPERATOR SEAT
- Removal And Installation
- Seat Belt Removal And Installation
- OPERATOR SEAT (SUSPENSION)
- Removal And Installation
- Slide Rail Removal And Installation
- Seat Belt Removal and Installation
- Lower Cushion Removal And Installation
- Back Cushion Removal And Installation
- Shock Removal And Installation
- 3-Point Seat Belt Removal And Installation
- BOB-TACH (HAND LEVER)
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Lever And Wedge Disassembly And Assembly
- Bob-Tach Stops
- Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Removal And Installation
- BOB-TACH (POWER – OPTION)
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Lever And Wedge Disassembly And Assembly
- Bob-Tach Stops
- Pivot Pin Bushing And Seal Removal And Installation
- LIFT ARMS
- REAR GRILL
- REAR DOOR
- Removal And Installation
- Striker Removal and Installation
- Striker Disassembly and Assembly
- Striker (Adjusting)
- Latch Removal And Installation
- FUEL TANK
- Removal And Installation
- Fuel Level Sender Removal And Installation
- Fuel Fill Screen Removal And Installation
- CONTROL PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Description
- Pedal Removal And Installation
- Linkage Removal And Installation
- Pedal (Adjusting)
- CONTROL PEDALS (ACS)
- Description
- Foot Sensor Removal And Installation
- Foot Pedal Removal And Installation
- Foot Pedal Linkage Disassembly And Assembly
- CONTROL PANEL
- Description
- Removal and Installation
- Shock Removal And Installation
- Shaft Removal And Installation
- Shaft Disassembly And Assembly
- Linkage Removal And Installation
- Pintle Arm Disassembly and Assembly
- Linkage Neutral Adjusting
- Linkage Travel Adjusting
- CONTROL PANEL (SJC)
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- CONTROL HANDLE/LEVER
- Description
- Lever Removal And Installation
- Boot Removal And Installation
- CONTROL HANDLE/LEVER (ACS)
- Description
- Handle Sensor Removal And Installation
- Handle Removal and Installation
- Handle Disassembly and Assembly
- Lever Removal and Installation
- Boot Removal And Installation
- CONTROL HANDLE/LEVER (SJC) (S/N 529214883 & Above, S/N 529611919 & Above)
- Description
- Joystick Testing
- Joystick Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- WINDOW (REAR)
- WINDOW (TOP)
- WINDOW (SIDE)
- WINDOW (FRONT DOOR)
- Removal (Standard Window)
- Installation (Standard Window)
- Removal And Installation (Special Applications Window)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS
- ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Glossary Of Electrical Symbols
- Cab Harness Connectors
- Mainframe Harness Connectors
- Description
- Troubleshooting
- Fuse And Relay Location / Identification
- Solenoid Testing
- BATTERY
- Removal And Installation
- Servicing
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- ALTERNATOR
- Belt Adjustment
- Belt Replacement
- Charging System Inspection
- Alternator Voltage Testing
- Low Voltage Testing
- High Voltage Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- STARTER
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- INSTRUMENT PANELS
- Left Panel
- Right Panel (Key Switch)
- Right Panel (Keyless)
- Side And Front Panels
- Removal And Installation (Left And Right)
- Bulb Removal And Installation (Left Only)
- Key Switch Removal And Installation
- Alarm Removal And Installation
- Front Accessory Panel Removal And Installation
- LIGHTS
- Front Removal And Installation
- Rear Removal And Installation
- Cab Light Removal And Installation
- BOBCAT CONTROLLER (MAIN)
- Description
- Connector Identification
- Removal And Installation
- BOBCAT CONTROLLER (ACS)
- Description
- Connector Identification
- Removal and Installation
- BOBCAT CONTROLLER (SJC) (DRIVE)
- Description
- Connector Identification
- Removal and Installation
- SPEED SENSORS (SJC)
- Description
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE CODES
- Description
- Service Codes List
- BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)
- Description
- Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)
- Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)
- Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Lift Arm Bypass Control
- Inspecting Deactivation Of Lift And Tilt Functions (ACS And SJC)
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Chart
- SEAT BAR SENSOR
- Description
- Troubleshooting
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS) Circuit Test
- TRACTION LOCK
- Description
- Troubleshooting
- Removal And Installation
- Inspecting
- CONTROL SYSTEM (ACS)
- Description
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Handle Sensor Connector Disassembly And Assembly
- Switch Handle Removal
- Switch Handle Installation
- Actuator Connector Disassembly And Assembly
- Handle Lock Solenoid Removal And Installation
- Handle Lock Solenoid Disassembly And Assembly
- Foot Sensor Disassembly And Assembly
- Foot Lock Solenoid Removal And Installation
- ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC CONTROLS REFERENCE (SJC)
- SERVICE PC (LAPTOP COMPUTER)
- Connecting To The Remote Start Tool
- Connecting Remote Start Tool (Service Tool)
- CALIBRATION
- Description
- Actuator Testing
- Lift And Tilt Calibration (ACS)
- Lift And Tilt Calibration (SJC)
- Hydrostatic Pump Calibration (SJC)
- STEERING DRIFT COMPENSATION
- Description
- Selecting And Adjusting
- Exiting And Saving
- FLYWHEEL RPM SENSOR
- CONTROL PANEL SETUP
- Right Panel Setup (Keyless)
- Attachment Control Information (Keyless)
- PASSWORD SETUP (IF EQUIPPED WITH KEYLESS START)
- Password Description
- Changing The Owner And User Passwords
- Password Lockout Feature
- MAINTENANCE CLOCK
- BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM
- Description
- Inspecting
- Adjusting Switch Position
- Troubleshooting (Standard and ACS)
- Troubleshooting (Joystick)
- Alarm Removal And Installation
- Switch Removal And Installation
- ENGINE SERVICE
- ENGINE INFORMATION
- Description
- Specifications
- Engine Torque Values
- Troubleshooting
- Engine Removal And Installation
- Engine Mount Replacement
- Compression – Checking
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (SJC)
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- MUFFLER
- AIR CLEANER
- Housing Removal And Installation
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Radiator Removal And Installation
- Hydraulic Fan Description
- Hydraulic Fan Disassembly And Assembly
- Blower Housing Removal And Installation
- Fan Removal And Installation
- Hydraulic Fan Motor Removal And Installation
- Water Pump Removal And Installation
- Water Pump Disassembly And Assembly
- Thermostat Housing Removal And Installation
- LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Oil Pan Removal And Installation
- Oil Pump Removal And Installation
- Oil Pump Inspection
- Engine Oil Pressure-Testing
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Camshaft Removal And Installation
- Fuel Camshaft Governor Disassembly And Assembly
- Fuel Shutoff Solenoid – Checking
- Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Removal And Installation
- Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation
- Injection Pump – Timing
- Fuel Injector Removal And Installation
- Fuel Injector Nozzle Pressure – Checking
- Nozzle Spray Condition
- Valve Seat Tightness
- CYLINDER HEAD
- Glow Plugs – Testing
- Glow Plugs Removal And Installation
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
- Valve Timing, Checking
- Cylinder Head Removal And Installation
- Cylinder Head Disassembly and Assembly
- Cylinder Head – Servicing
- Cylinder Head Top Clearance
- Valve Guide-Checking
- Reconditioning The Valve And Valve Seat
- Valve Spring
- Valve Tappets
- Rocker Arm And Shaft Checking
- CRANKSHAFT AND PISTONS
- Piston And Connecting Rod Removal And Installation
- Piston And Connecting Rod – Servicing
- Cylinder Bore- Checking
- Connecting Rod Alignment
- Crankshaft And Bearings Removal And Installation
- Crankshaft And Bearings – Servicing
- CAMSHAFT AND TIMING GEARS
- Timing Gearcase Cover Removal And Installation
- Timing Gears Backlash – Checking
- Idler Gear And Shaft Removal And Installation
- Camshaft – Servicing
- Idler Gear And Shaft Servicing
- FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING
- Flywheel Removal And Installation
- Ring Gear Removal And Installation
- Housing Removal And Installation
- HEATER
- HEATER SYSTEM
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE
- Filter Elements Removal And Installation
- Cleaning The Heater Coil
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- Blower Motor Does Not Operate
- Blower Motor Operators Normally, But Air Flow Is Insufficient
- Electrical System
- Engine Coolant Bypassing The Heater Valve
- Heater Valve Not Opening Or Closing
- HEATER UNIT
- HEATER COIL
- HEATER FAN
- Blower Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Connector Identification
- HEATER VALVE
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- SPECIFICATIONS
- (S130) LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Machine Dimensions
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Drive System
- Capacities
- Tires
- TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS
- Torque For General SAE Bolts
- Torque For General Metric Bolts
- HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS
- O-ring Face Seal Connection
- Straight Thread O-ring Fitting
- Tubelines And Hoses
- Flare Fitting
- Port Seal Fitting
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS
- CONVERSIONS
- Decimal And Millimeter Equivalent Chart
- U.S. To Metric Conversion Chart
- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION
- Revision No: S130 – 1
- Revision No: S130 – 2
- Revision No: S130 – 3
- Revision No: S130 – 4
- Revision No: S130 – 5
- Revision No: S130 – 6
- Revision No: S130 – 7
- Revision No: S130 – 8
- Revision No: S130 – 9
- Revision No: S130 – 10
- Revision No: S130 – 11
- Revision No: S130 – 12
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