Bobcat S130 2008 Service Manual

I’ve seen too many guys crack a valve body because they used a torque chart off some internet forum. That’s why I keep an OEM manual on the bench. This Bobcat S130 2008 Service Manual is 739 pages of factory documentation, not a reprint of a reprint. You get the exact serial number range (S/N A3KY11001 – A3KY11001) and the original Bobcat printing. If you’re chasing a ghost in the hydraulic circuit or need the correct fire‑prevention procedure before welding, this is the source—not some aftermarket condensed version. Let’s go through what you actually get.

Fire Prevention: Electrical and Fueling Procedures

Page 3 of the manual lays out the safety instructions you follow before the key turns. The Fire Prevention chapter covers Maintenance, Operation, Electrical, Hydraulic System, Fueling, Starting, Spark Arrestor Exhaust System, and Welding And Grinding. Every time I see a skid-steer with a melted harness, it’s because someone skipped the electrical section. The manual doesn’t assume you know the hazards—it lists the fire extinguisher type and the sequence for shutting down before service. That’s the difference between a repair and a comeback.

Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System: Fluid Specs and Filter Replacement

The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System chapter gives you the fluid chart, the correct filter part numbers, and the replacement procedure for the case drain filters and charge filter. Need to check the breather cap? It’s in there. The manual also includes a glossary of hydraulic symbols and a troubleshooting section—so when the lift arms drop after a seal replacement, you have the OEM testing procedure for the main relief valve and each port relief valve. For the lift cylinder, the manual lists testing, removal, disassembly, and assembly. Same for tilt and Bob‑Tach cylinders. The torque values for the rod end pivot pin? Factory spec, not inferred.

Bob-Tach (Power) Inspection: What the Manual Covers

If your S130 has the power Bob‑Tach option, the manual details the inspection and maintenance of the latch mechanism. Don’t guess at the adjustment. The chapter outlines the lubrication locations and the pivot pin inspection intervals. This keeps the attachment from dropping when you’re moving full buckets. There’s also a section on the BOB‑TACH (HAND LEVER) model if your unit has that. Both procedures use the same OEM philosophy: measure, torque, verify.

Remote Start Procedure: Factory Diagnostics Without Guessing

Two remote start tool kits are covered: the older MEL1563 kit and the newer 6689779 service tool kit. Each kit has its own harness (MEL1565 for control, MEL1566 for communicator, or 6689747 and 6689746 for the later model). The manual gives the remote start procedure step‑by‑step, including the pinout checks and the tool harness connections. If you’re trying to crank the engine without the cab, you need the correct wiring diagram—aftermarket books skip harness pinouts. This manual includes them. I’ve used the 6689778 remote start tool to isolate a faulty BICS module. Wouldn’t have found it without the factory diagnostic sequence.

Source Validity: OEM Print vs. Aftermarket Documentation

Aftermarket manuals often lift pages from earlier model years and slap a “universal” torque table. This is the original Bobcat print, 6986565 (5‑08), with the dealer copy marking. The serial number range is printed on page 1. The engine serial number location is listed separately. Hydraulic schematics are drawn per Bobcat’s engineering, not a generic ISO set. If you’ve ever fought a port relief adjustment that backs off after two cycles, it’s because the spec was wrong. This manual gives you the correct adjustment procedure—period. For related models, check the Bobcat S130 2008 Service Manual”>Bobcat S130 2008 Service Manual main page or the Bobcat S130 2008 Service Manual – Section: Heater Co”>Heater Co section for additional cab diagrams. Also see the Bobcat S175 2008 Service Manual – OEM Factory Repair Specs”>Bobcat S175 2008 Service Manual – OEM Factory Repair Specs if you work on that model.

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FAQ

Does this manual contain the engine serial number location?

Yes, page 1 shows the loader and engine serial number locations.

How do I access the hydraulic troubleshooting section?

The manual contains a full glossary of hydraulic symbols and troubleshooting steps starting in the Hydraulic System section, covering cylinder testing, removal, and assembly for lift, tilt, and Bob‑Tach cylinders. It walks you through each valve, including the main relief valve adjustment, load check valves, anti‑cavitation valves, and port relief valves. You get the factory procedure for testing and adjusting, not a cheat sheet. The 739 pages include actual flow diagrams and pressure test points—you won’t have to call a dealer.

You need a manual that doesn’t waste your time with vague “tighten until snug” instructions. This one has the factory torque specifications, hydraulic schematics, and the safety procedures for electrical and engine work. Whether you’re replacing a hydraulic charge filter or rebuilding the tilt cylinder, the procedure is laid out in the order Bobcat intended. Stop guessing and get the correct data. Download the Factory Manual.

Bobcat S130 2008 Service Manual

I’ve seen too many guys ruin a Bobcat S130 because they relied on a generic PDF or a forum post. This 2008 Service Manual is the one that came off the line – 760 pages, factory-bound, with the exact torque values the assembly techs used. If you’re going to pull a lift cylinder or diagnose an interlock fault, you need this, not some third-party rewrite.

Page 1 of the manual lists the serial number ranges covered – S/N 529211001 & Above, S/N 529611001 & Above, S/N A84W11001 & Above, and others. Check your machine’s plate before you buy. This manual is for the BICS-equipped loaders, so if you have an older S130 without the Bobcat Interlock Control System, you’ll want the earlier edition.

Fire Prevention: What the Manual Covers

Fire prevention gets its own section, not a footnote. The manual breaks it down by system: Electrical, Hydraulic System, Fueling, Starting, Spark Arrestor Exhaust System, and Welding And Grinding. Page 3 has the safety instructions that explicitly tell you to stop, cool, and clean the engine of flammable materials before checking fluids. I’ve seen a shop go up because a tech ignored that. The manual also covers Fire Extinguishers – not just “have one” but what type and where to mount it.

Lifting and Blocking the Loader – Don’t Skip This

Section after safety gets into Lifting And Blocking The Loader and Lift Arm Support Device. Installing and removing the support device is spelled out step by step. You can’t just stick a block of wood under the arms. The manual shows the approved support device and tells you to replace it if damaged. That’s not lawyer talk – that’s keeping your skull intact. The same section covers the Operator Cab: raising, lowering, and the cab door sensor adjustment.

Does the Manual Cover the Engine?

Yes, but not as a standalone engine overhaul. The Engine content lives inside the SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE section: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM (including biodiesel blend fuel specs), ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM with oil charts, and removing air from the fuel system. There’s a SERVICE SCHEDULE chart. For deeper engine work like rebuilding the block, you’ll need the separate engine service manual from Bobcat. This manual focuses on the loader side – cooling, lubrication, fuel filter changes, and the spark arrestor muffler cleaning. That’s the stuff that kills a machine if neglected.

Hydraulic System: Schematics and Troubleshooting

The HYDRAULIC SYSTEM section opens with Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Schematics and a Glossary Of Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Symbols. If you’ve ever stared at a mess of lines and wondered which one is the case drain, this glossary saves your afternoon. Troubleshooting tables follow. Then it dives into each cylinder – lift, tilt, bob-tach – with testing, removal, parts identification, and disassembly/assembly steps. The Main Relief Valve description and adjustment procedure is there. The Hydraulic Control Valve section covers lift spool and detent removal, port relief valve replacement, and anti-cavitation valve service. That’s coverage you won’t find in an aftermarket manual.

Period.

760 Pages of Factory Specs

Every page of this Service Manual is original Bobcat documentation, not a scan of a scan. The Electrical system is covered inside the Fire Prevention section under Electrical – not a separate chapter – but the schematics in the hydraulic section include electrical interlock details. For full electrical diagnostics, you’ll want the separate wiring diagram manual. But for everything else – torque specs on wheel nuts, hydraulic charge filter replacement intervals, chaincase oil levels – it’s all here. You get the Remote Start Tool procedures for both MEL1563 and 6689779 kits. That’s something a generic PDF would omit.

Who Needs This Manual?

Home garage guys who own an S130 and want to do their own chaincase oil changes. Rental yard mechanics who need to service the bob-tach every 50 hours. Professional techs who bill by the job and can’t afford to strip a port relief valve because they guessed the torque. If you’re working on a Manual Transmission in a car, that’s a different manual. But for this loader, this is the only one you should trust.

Related manuals you might need:

• Bobcat S130 2008 Service Manual
• Bobcat S130 2008 Service Manual – Section: Heater Co
• Bobcat S175 2008 Service Manual – OEM Factory Repair Specs

If you’re also dealing with a Manual Transmission issue on a different vehicle, that’s outside this scope. Stick to what’s in your hands.

What serial numbers does this manual cover?

It covers S/N 529211001 & Above, S/N 529611001 & Above, S/N A84W11001 & Above, and others listed on page 1.

How does this manual differ from aftermarket editions?

Aftermarket manuals often skip the BICS (Bobcat Interlock Control System) diagnostics, use generic torque values, and leave out critical fire prevention steps. This OEM manual includes the exact procedure for the Remote Start Tool kits (MEL1563 and 6689779), the full hydraulic schematic with glossary of symbols, and the lift arm support device installation steps. It’s written by Bobcat, not a third-party. If you’ve ever had a lift arm drop on you because a generic manual didn’t stress the support device, you’ll understand why this matters.

You need the real thing on your bench. Download the Factory Manual now and keep your S130 running like it left the factory floor.