Just like any other intricate machinery, indicators or warning light symbols on the dashboard of a Bobcat are commonplace. As someone running the equipment, these symbols shouldn’t catch you off guard. On the contrary, you should anticipate them and address them accordingly.
Understanding Bobcat warning light symbols help you to operate the machine more efficiently. Additionally, you can know when to contact your mechanic before causing further damages. You are better placed responding on time and accordingly.
Read on as we describe every possible Bobcat warning light symbol on your machine. This detailed information is all you need to be an excellent and efficient operator!
Advanced Control System (ACS)
The icon for the control system is its initials, ACS. This light comes on when there is an error with the advanced control system and is accompanied by 3 audible alarm beeps. You may need to contact an authorized dealer to help you diagnose the cause of the error and to reset the system. There is no physical evidence to tell what causes it to fail.
Attachment Control Device (ACD)
Like ACS, Attachment Control Device (ACD) light also uses the initials as the icon. If the light is constantly ON, there is an electrically controlled attachment. But if it flashes and/or 3 audible beeps follow, there is an error with the attachment control device. Contact an authorized dealer to help you diagnose the ACD and reset the light in that case.
General Warning
The general warning is a red light, showing an exclamation point inside a square shape with 90-degree rotation against a yellow background. If it comes on and/or is accompanied by 3 audible beeps, there is an error with one or more engine or hydraulic functions. The same can warn you of a high engine speed or a shutting down engine. But if it flashes and comes with continuous beeps, the engine speed is very high and will shut down in about 10 seconds.
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Fuel Level
A fuel level symbol is a picture of a fuel pump and a hose similar to what you often see in some vehicle models. If it is constantly on and/or produces 3 audible beeps, there is an error or a fault in the fuel level sensor system. But if it is flashing with continuous beeps, the fuel level is low, and you should refill as soon as possible. Contact an authorized dealer or mechanic for the first case.
Glow Plugs
The glow rug indicator is a yellow symbol of a typical light bulb. It turns on and stays on for energized glow plugs. But if it flashes and/or comes with 3 audible beeps, there is a fault with the glow plugs. You may need to talk to a qualified mechanic to help you fix the problem.
System Voltage
System voltage light is a typical car battery warning light. It comes on when the voltage is too low, high, or very high. The low voltage can result from a faulty alternator that does not charge the battery or over-draining it. Over-charging also triggers the light since the battery voltage will be higher than the rated value.
Different reasons can cause the system battery light to come on. You can diagnose the problem yourself, but if you are not a DIYer, contact a mechanic for help. If you have a damaged battery, it should be replaced. You should also fix a faulty alternator, broken wires, or any culprit.
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Engine Oil Pressure
Engine oil pressure light shows on the dashboard of your Bobcat machine as a fluid drop inside a bulb-shaped outline. There are also two arrows on both sides pointing away from it. If it comes on and audible beeps accompany it, there is an error or fault in the engine oil pressure sensor. That usually occurs when the sensor is out of range.
The engine oil pressure light can also warn of a low engine oil pressure. But if it flashes with continuous alarm beeps, the engine oil pressure is lower than the allowable minimum. The engine will be shutting down in about 10 seconds. Contact your mechanic or dealer to find the cause and fix the problem.
Hydrostatic Charge Pressure
A hydrostatic charge pressure indicator is a red light showing two star-like shapes representing static charges against a yellow background. A circle also encloses them and two upward-pointing arrows at the bottom and top. The light comes on with/or 3 beeps accompanying it. If it is constantly ON, the hydraulic oil pressure sensor is out of range or low level. Check it and top it up if necessary. Otherwise, contact your mechanic to diagnose the system.
This light can also be flashing with continuous beeps accompanying it. If that is the case, the hydraulic charge pressure is below the minimum. The engine will be shutting down in about 10 seconds. Once again, check the level and top it up with the appropriate product.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Engine Coolant Temperature indicator in Bobcat is a grayscale picture of a bulbous shape with a filament and a thermometer. It warns if the engine coolant sensor is out of range or the temperature is too high. There may be 3 audible beeps accompanying the light indicator.
You should check the problem and fix it before continuing with the task. Otherwise, the situation may worsen, causing the light to start flashing and producing continuous beeps. At that stage, the engine can shut down at any time. It may be costlier at this stage.
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Hydraulic Oil Temperature
The hydraulic oil temperature indicator is a red symbol of an oil drop in a container and a thermometer beside it against a yellow background. There is also a dotted line below the container. It comes on and stays on if the hydraulic oil temperature is out of range or the level is low. And like many other warning lights, 3 audible beeps may accompany this one.
If the hydraulic oil temperature is too high, the light flashes with the alarm beeping continuously. The engine shutdown follows in about 10 seconds.
Engine Air Filter
The engine air filter is a grayscale light of a filter and an arrow piercing it from one side and a dotted line below it. It comes on when there is a high air filter restriction. That can result from obstructions due to debris accumulation in the filter. You can remove and clean the filter if you are a DIYer or call a mechanic for help. But if the light flashes, the air filter is not connected.
Hydraulic Filter
Hydraulic filter indicator is a grayscale picture of a cylinder and a plunger with one open arrow entering the cylinder and a solid one exiting from the other side. It comes on when there is a high constriction at the hydraulic filter. The indicator light flashes if a hydraulic filter is not connected.
Seat Bar Light
A seat bar indicator is a yellow light placed above an image of an operator on a seat. Simply put, the light comes on when the seat bar is down. If you pull the seat bar to an up position, it will lock the loader controls, and the light goes off. So, this indicator reminds you to lock the loader controls when necessary.
Lift & Tilt Valve Light
The tilt and turn indicator shows an image of a bucket, a double-headed vertical arrow on the left, and a double-headed curved arrow to the right. The light above this icon comes on when the seat bar is in the down position, and you press on the PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER button to turn on its light. This is a green button on the left side of the seat bar icon. You can only perform a lift and turn function when the seat bar light and PRESS TO OPERATE LOADER light are on.
Traction Lock Override
The icon for traction lock override is a P inside a circle and two arcs on both sides. There is also a diagonal line crossing through it. The light comes on when you press on the yellow TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE button at the bottom of the panel.
Traction Lock Override functions if the seat bar is up and the engine is running. It unlocks the brakes if pressed. That allows you to use steering levers to move the loader forward or backward. You press the TRACTION OVERRIDE BUTTON a second time to relock the brakes.
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Conclusion
There are many Bobcat warning light symbols, but we only described the most common ones. But as an operator, you should do more to understand your Bobcat warning lights. Refer to the operator’s manual for detailed information on these and many other symbols on the instrument panel. The knowledge will help you operate it more efficiently and avoid unnecessary damages.
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