INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

Instruction: 6904114 NOTE: The photos may appear different but the
Product: BOBCAT LOADERS procedure is the same for all models.
Subject: BOBCAT TRACK KIT
WARNING
LOADER KIT NUMBER
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
753 7111881 Wear safety glasses to prevent eye injury when any
S130 7112841 of the following conditions exist:
763 7111883 • When fluids are under pressure.
• Flying debris or loose material is present.
S150, S160 7111884 • Engine is running.
773 F series, 7753 7111890 • Tools are being used.
W-2019-0907
773 G series, S175, S185 7111882
853 7111892
NOTE: Before installing the tracks, be sure the tires
863 7111887 are in good condition and properly inflated.
7111900 Low pressure in the tires can result in
873, S220, S250, S300 7111888 excessive wear in the side walls. Worn tires
7111896 can slip inside the tracks and the performance
will be effected.
873 7111905
S220, S250, S300 7111906 INSTALLING WHEEL SPACERS
963 7111903
7111907 Install jackstands under the loader before installing the
wheel spacers.
S630, S650 7178955
S750, S770 7191754 Figure 1
S850 7191757
1
ESTIMATED INSTALLATION TIME: 2 HOURS*
*Approximate time only; actual time may vary.

To avoid duplication, instructions may refer you to

the Operation & Maintenance Manual or the Service
Manual for more detailed instructions.

Read this instruction completely to become familiar

with the procedures before beginning the
installation.

NOTE: Refer to the parts book for individual part P-64083

numbers and refer to the Product Price List
for specific installation notes.
Use the following procedure to install this kit.
Raise the lift arms and install the approved lift arm
support device. (Refer to the Service Manual for the
correct procedure.)
Remove the wheel, sand the face of the axle flange and
the rear of the spacer to bare metal.
Reuse the wheel nuts (Item 1) [Figure 1] to bolt the
spacer to the loader axle. (See the Service Manual for
the torque specifications of your loader.) Use Loctite®
242 (not supplied) on the threads.

6904114 (4-05) Revised (6-11) 1 Printed in U.S.A.

INSTALLING WHEEL SPACERS (CONT’D) Figure 4

Figure 2 S150 & S160

P-62868

P-62792
Install the bolts from the top (Item 1) [Figure 4]. Install
the lock washers and nuts under the fender and tighten
Clean the mounting surface and install the rim on the the nuts to 88 - 95 N•m (65 - 70 ft-lb) torque. Repeat the
spacer studs [Figure 2]. procedure to install the left lift arm stop.

Refer to the loader operator manual for the correct wheel Figure 5
nut torque.
S130
INSTALLING THE LIFT ARM STOP

NOTE: If the lift arm stops are not used, the lift arms
may contact the tracks. 1

Figure 3
S150 & S160

lower contact
surface P-64068

Install the bolts and lock washers from the top, through
the holes in the frame, and into the threaded holes in the
lift arm stop (Item 1) [Figure 5]. Tighten the bolts to 88 -
95 N•m (65 - 70 ft-lb) torque.
1
P-62867

Align the right lift arm stop with the existing holes in the
fender as shown (Item 1) [Figure 3]. The lower contact
surface of the stop must be forward.

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INSTALLING THE TRACK Figure 8

Figure 6

1
P-62801

P-62797
Get in the operator seat, start the engine and drive the
loader backward to pull the track onto the front tire
Position the grouser bars face up on a level surface and [Figure 8].
roll the first pad back onto the next pad. Drive the loader
to the track (Item 1) [Figure 6]. Figure 9

Tie a rope (or chain) around the center of the first pad
and pull the rope over the top of the wheels.

Figure 7

P103939

The rope (or chain) will carry the track from the front tire
to the rear tire as the loader is driven backwards [Figure
P103938
9].

Tuck the loose end of the rope (or chain) under the rear
wheel [Figure 7].

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INSTALLING THE TRACK (CONT'D) INSTALLING THE RATCHET AND STRAP

Figure 10 Figure 12

P-62807 P-62813

Continue driving until the track is in front of the loader Install the strap under the first bar of the second pad.
[Figure 10]. Stop the engine and tie the two ends of the Continue routing the strap under the first pad [Figure
track together with the rope (or chain). 12].

Figure 11 Route the strap through the other end of the track in the
same way.

Figure 13

P-62808

Start the engine and drive the loader backward. P-62814

Stop the loader when the two ends of the track are
positioned between the wheels [Figure 11]. Pull the end of the strap into the ratchet [Figure 13].

Remove the rope (or chain). Be sure there are no twists in the strap. Tighten the strap
with the ratchet to remove the slack.

Drive the loader backward and forward until the majority

of the slack is removed. Do not drive too far or damage
may result to the strap and ratchet.

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INSTALLING THE RATCHET AND STRAP (CONT'D) Figure 16

Figure 14

1 1

P-62821

P-62818
Install the bolts from the inside of the track. Install the
nuts (Item 1) [Figure 16] on the bolts.
Operate the ratchet until the links will go into the slots on
the adjoining pad. Make sure the bushings are installed Figure 17
in the links (Item 1) [Figure 14].

Figure 15
1

P-62823

P-62820
The loader can be driven forward if needed to access the
nuts (Item 1) [Figure 17] for tightening.

Install both links into the slots at the same time. Operate
the ratchet until the bolt holes in the pad line up with the
holes in the bushings [Figure 15].

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ADJUSTING TRACK TENSION Figure 20
Long Position Shown
Figure 18

25 - 76 mm
(1.0 - 3.0 in)
P-64067

P-62774
The bolts and nuts can be installed in the holes for the
long position (Item 1) [Figure 20] if needed.
Using a straight edge (Item 1) [Figure 18] on top of the
track to check the slack. Figure 21
DO NOT INSTALL BOLTS
The proper track tension is achieved when there is IN THESE LOCATIONS
approximately 25 - 76 mm (1.0 - 3.0 in) slack between the
bottom of the straight edge and the top of the track
[Figure 18].

Figure 19
Short Position Shown

P-62782

1 1 It is NOT recommended to install the bolts in the “Double

Short” position, as shown (Item 1) [Figure 21].

P-62770

NOTE: The links can be positioned for two (2) lengths

when adjusting the track. Short and long
position.

Install the bolts and nuts in the holes for the short position
(Item 1) [Figure 19] as shown.

Repeat the bolt locations in as many links as needed to

achieve the correct tension in the track.

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ADJUSTING TRACK TENSION (CONT'D)

Figure 22

P-62780

Check the distance between the straight edge and the

track [Figure 22]. Adjust the links as needed to achieve
the correct distance.

NOTE: If the track is adjusted too tightly or loosely,

damage can result to the tracks or the loader.

Check that the nuts are tightened to 122 N•m (90 ft-lb)
torque.

Testing The Track

Slowly drive the loader forward and backward to ensure

the track does not contact any part of the loader. Make
the necessary adjustments as needed.

Test the loader until it can be operated at full capacity

without track interference.

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CUSTOMER PACKING LIST

12
2

5 3

17 6 7

10
8
13

16

16 11
15

15
14

NA5613S

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CUSTOMER PACKING LIST (CONT’D)

Track Kit

REF. DESCRIPTION
1 PAD
2 BOLT
3 BUSHING
4 NUT
5 LINK
6 NUT, BOLT, AND BUSHING KIT
7 LINK, NUT, BOLT AND BUSHING KIT
8 SPACER KIT
9 SPACER RING (963 ONLY)
10 REACH NUT (963 ONLY)
11 RACHET STRAP
12 BOOM STOP KIT (S130)
13 BOOM STOP KIT (S150 AND S160)
14 BOOM STOP
15 WASHER
16 BOLT
17 INSTRUCTION

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