Bobcat 463 Skid Steer Loader Service Manual
372 pages · Publication 6903711_8_07
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- Models
- 463
- Serial coverage
- SN 538911001 & above, SN 539011001 & above
- Manual type
- Service Manual
- Pages
- 372
- Publication
- 6903711_8_07
- Condition
- Brand new

What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 19 sections, 365 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 367 KB)
FOREWORD7 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Fire Prevention
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- Bobcat Loader Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER57 topics
- Procedure
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- OPERATOR CAB
- Description
- Raising The Operator Cab
- Lowering The Operator Cab
- Emergency Exit
- TRANSPORTING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- Adjusting The Bumper
- TOWING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- REMOTE START
- Procedure
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- Chart
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filter Element
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Checking The Coolant Level
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Replacing The Coolant
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specification
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Oil Chart
- Replacing Oil And Filter
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement
- Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT
- Procedure
- BOB-TACH
- Inspection And Maintenance
- LUBRICATING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Inflation
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- Cleaning Procedure
- PIVOT PINS
- Procedure
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- Seat Bar Inspection
- Seat Bar Maintenance
- Foot Pedal Clean Out
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC61 topics
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Troubleshooting Chart
- CYLINDER (LIFT)
- Checking The Lift Cylinder(s)
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- CYLINDER (TILT)
- Checking The Tilt Cylinder
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- MAIN RELIEF VALVE
- Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Auxiliaries
- Checking The Main Relief Valve With Auxiliaries
- Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE
- BICS™ Valve Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Valve, Lift Arm By-Pass Orifice Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Valve, Pressure Differential Valve Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Valve, Check Valve Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Testing
- BICS™ Valve, Identification Chart
- Removal And Installation
- Identification Chart
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Load Check Valves Removal And Installation
- Main Relief Valve Removal And Installation
- Port Relief/Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation
- Anti Cavitation/Check Valves Removal And Installation
- Rubber Boot Removal And Installation
- Lift And Tilt Lock Block Removal And Installation
- Lift Spool And Detent Removal
- Lift Spool And Detent Disassembly
- Lift Spool And Detent Assembly
- Lift Spool Detent Installation
- Tilt Spool Removal And Installation
- Tilt Spool Disassembly And Assembly
- Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation
- Auxiliary Spool Disassembly And Assembly
- Spool Seal Installation
- Auxiliary Pivot Bracket Removal And Installation
- Auxiliary Pivot Bracket Disassembly And Assembly
- LIFT ARM BY-PASS VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- HYDRAULIC PUMP
- Checking The Output Of The Pump
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- HYDRAULIC FILTER
- Block Removal And Installation
- Block Disassembly And Assembly
- HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
- Removal And Installation
- CONTROLS
- Pedal Interlock Linkage Removal And Installation
- Control Pedals Removal And Installation
- Pedal Adjustment
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION26 topics
- Troubleshooting Chart
- CONTROL PANEL
- Control Shield And Steering Lever Panels Removal And Installation
- STEERING
- Lever Removal And Installation
- Lever Disassembly And Assembly
- Linkage Adjustment
- Pintle Arm Removal And Installation
- Pintle Arm Disassembly And Assembly
- HYDROSTATIC MOTOR
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- CHARGE PRESSURE
- Checking
- HYDROSTATIC PUMP
- Parts Identification
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- DRIVE BELT
- Removal And Installation
- Tension Pulley And Spring Removal And Installation
- OIL COOLER
- Removal And Installation
PARKING BRAKE14 topics
- Disc Removal And Installation
- DRIVE COMPONENTS
- Axle Hub Removal And Installation
- Axle Seal Removal And Installation
- Removing The Axle
- Removing And Installing The Axle Bearing
- Removing The Bearing Races
- Installing The Bearing Races
- Installing The Inner Bearing And Axle Sprocket
- Drive Chain Removal And Installation
- CHAINCASE
- Removing Oil From The Chaincase
- Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation
- Chaincase Cover Assembly And Disassembly
SEAT BAR19 topics
- Removal And Installation
- Assembly
- Removal And Installation
- Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation
- OPERATOR SEAT
- Removal And Installation
- Removal
- Installation
- Seal Removal And Installation
- Lever And Wedge Removal
- LIFT ARMS
- Removal And Installation
- REAR WINDOW
- Removal
- Installation
- REAR DOOR
- Removal And Installation
- FUEL TANK
- Removal And Installation
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS46 topics
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Description
- Fuel Shutoff Timer and Fuel Pull Solenoid Locations
- Fuse And Relay Switches Location
- BATTERY
- Removal And Installation
- Servicing
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- ALTERNATOR
- Removal And Installation
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- Alternator Belt Removal And Installation
- Description
- Alternator Output Test
- STARTER
- Removal And Installation
- Checking The Starter In The Loader
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Inspection And Repair
- No Load Test
- Assembly
- INSTRUMENT PANEL
- Removal And Installation
- LIGHTS
- Front Lights Removal And Installation
- Rear Lights Removal And Installation
- Cab Light Removal And Installation
- BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Removal And Installation
- BICS™ SYSTEM (WITH PRESS TO OPERATE BUTTON)
- Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)
- Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control
- Troubleshooting Chart
- SEAT BAR SENSOR
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Seat Bar Sensor Test
- Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test
- TRACTION LOCK
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Removal And Installation
TROUBLESHOOTING75 topics
- Chart
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- Adjustment
- Removal And Installation
- MUFFLER
- Removal And Installation
- AIR CLEANER
- Removal And Installation
- RADIATOR
- Removal And Installation
- COOLING FAN
- Removal And Installation
- ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTING
- Fuel Injection Pump Check
- Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation
- Fuel Injection Pump Timing
- Fuel Injector Nozzles Checking
- Fuel Injector Nozzles Removal
- Fuel Injector Nozzles Installation
- Glow Plugs Checking
- Engine Compression Test Procedure
- Fuel Lift Pump Removal And Installation
- ENGINE
- Removal And Installation
- FLYWHEEL
- Removal And Installation
- ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
- Removal And Installation
- RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE
- Thermostat Removal And Installation
- Water Pump Removal And Installation
- Timing Gear Case Cover Removal And Installation
- Oil Pump Removal And Installation
- Crankshaft Front Seal Removal And Installation
- Engine Speed Control Plate Removal And Installation
- Governor Spring Removal
- Start Spring Removal
- Idle Limit And Fuel Limit Adjustment
- Exhaust Manifold Removal And Installation
- Valve Cover Removal And Installation
- Rocker Arm Removal And Installation
- Push Rod Removal And Installation
- Tappet Removal And Installation
- Water Flange Removal And Installation
- Cylinder Head Removal
- Cylinder Head Installation
- Checking Piston Top Clearance
- Cylinder Head Disassembly
- Cylinder Head Assembly
- Servicing The Cylinder Head
- Combustion Chamber Removal And Installation
- Idler Gear Removal And Installation
- Camshaft Removal And Installation
- Injection Pump Shaft Removal And Installation
- Oil Pan Removal And Installation
- Governor Shaft Removal And Installation
- Governor Fork Lever Removal And Installation
- Piston Removal And Installation
- Checking The Piston And Connecting Rod
- Connecting Rod Alignment
- Piston Ring Gap
- Piston Ring Installation
- Connecting Rod Installation
- Checking Engine Cylinder Bore
- Crankshaft Removal And Installation
- Checking Crankshaft Journal And Block Bearing
- Checking The Crankshaft Journal And Main Bearing
- Connecting Rod Journal
- Checking The End Play Of The Crankshaft
- Crankshaft Alignment
- Engine Timing Installation
- Idler Gear And Crankshaft
- Idler Gear And Camshaft Gear
- Idler Gear And Injection Pump Shaft Gear
- Injection Pump Shaft And Governor Shaft Gear
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS41 topics
- Dimensions
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Drive System
- Capacities
- Tires
- Floor Pressure
- ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
- Engine
- Fuel Injector Nozzles
- Fuel Injection Pump
- Cylinder Head
- Valves
- Valve Springs
- Rocker Arms
- Camshaft
- Cylinders
- Piston Rings
- Pistons
- Crankshaft
- Oil Pump
- Thermostat
- Bolt Torques
- 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
- O-Ring Flare Fitting
- Port Seal Fitting
- HYDRAULIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS
- Specifications
- CONVERSIONS
- Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents
- U.S. To Metric Conversion
Inside this manual
Real pages from this service manual (372 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 366 KB)
- Diagram, page 222: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION (CONT’D)
- Troubleshooting, page 272: TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT’D)
- Specifications, page 347: LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Foldout diagram, page 219: BATTERY FEED 1000-1999 RED, RED/WHT, RNG
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