Bobcat 853, 853H Skid Steer Loader Service Manual
396 pages · Publication 6720755_6_99
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From the manual's own table of contents: 21 sections, 400 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 391 KB)
FOREWORD6 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION
SERVICE SCHEDULE56 topics
- LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- TRANSPORTING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- TOWING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- LIFTING THE LOADER
- Four Point Lift
- Single Point Lift
- 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
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- Description
- Inspecting The Seat Bar
- Maintaining The Seat Bar
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filter Element
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Replacing Oil And Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Checking The Coolant Level
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Replacing The Coolant
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filters
- Replacing The Hydraulic Fluid
- Hydraulic Reservoir Breather Cap
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- Cleaning Procedure
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Mounting
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- FAN GEARBOX
- Checking And Maintaining
- LUBRICATING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- REMOTE START SWITCH
- Procedure
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS40 topics
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Tighten Procedures
- LIFT CYLINDER(S)
- Checking The Lift Cylinder
- Removal And Installation
- TILT CYLINDER
- Checking The Tilt Cylinder
- Rod End Seal
- MAIN RELIEF VALVE
- Checking The Main Relief Valve
- Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Auxiliaries
- Removal And Installation
- DUAL PRESSURE MAIN RELIEF VALVE (S/N 512811001 & Above) W/ Select Valve (JEM)
- Checking The Low Setting
- Checking The High Setting
- Adjusting The Low Setting
- Adjusting The High Setting
- HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- SELECT VALVE (S/N 512811001 & Above) W/SelectValve (JEM)
- Checking The Relief Valve
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Solenoid Testing
- HYDRAULIC FILTER HOUSING
- Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC PUMP
- Checking The Output Of The Pump
- Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR
- Removal And Installation
- FRONT AUXILIARY CONTROL VALVE (Apitech)
- Removal And Installation
- CONTROL PEDALS
- Removal And Installation
- Pedal Adjustment
- PEDAL INTERLOCK LINKAGE
- Removal And Installation
- Pedal Interlock Linkage Adjustment
TROUBLESHOOTING39 topics
- HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Replenishing Valve Function
- Tow Valves
- FRONT PANEL
- Removal And Installation
- STEERING LEVERS
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Neutral Pre–Adjustment Checks
- Adjusting Lever Freeplay
- Adjusting The Wheel RPM Forward Compared To Reverse Travel
- Adjusting The Steering Neutral Setting
- Adjusting The Wheel RPM Left Compared To Right Side
- Hydrostatic Pump Neutral Adjustment
- HYDROSTATIC MOTOR
- Removal And Installation
- HYDROSTATIC CHARGE OIL FILTER
- Removal And Installation
- COLD OIL BY–PASS VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- HYDROSTATIC PUMP
- Removal And Installation
- Replenishing/High Pressure Relief Valve
- DRIVE BELT SHIELD
- Removal And Installation
- DRIVE BELT
- Replacing The Drive Belt
- SPRING LOADED TENSIONER PULLEY
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- Adjusting The Drive Belt
- FIXED TENSIONER PULLEY
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- Checking Pulley End Play
- Adjusting The Drive Belt
- OIL COOLER
- Removal And Installation
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL23 topics
- Adjustment
- PARKING BRAKE
- Removal And Installation
- Brake Block And Pads
- Brake Discs
- FRONT CHAINCASE COVER
- Removal And Installation
- REAR CHAINCASE COVER
- Removal And Installation
- AXLE SEAL
- Removal And Installation
- AXLE, SPROCKET AND BEARINGS
- Removal And Installation
- REDUCTION GEARCASE
- Reduction Gearcase Seal
- Removal And Installation
- Checking Reduction Gearcase
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- DRIVE CHAIN
- Removal And Installation
- CHAINCASE FLUID
- Removing The Fluid From The Chaincase
OPERATOR CAB GAS CYLINDER20 topics
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Removal And Installation
- BOB–TACH
- Removal And Installation
- Bob–Tach Lever And Wedge
- Bob–Tach Stops
- LIFT ARMS
- Removal And Installation
- REAR GRILL
- Removal And Installation
- REAR DOOR
- Removal And Installation
- Hood Removal And Installation
- Bumper Removal And Installation
- Door Latch Removal And Installation
- Door Latch And Catch Adjustment
- FUEL TANK
- Removal And Installation
- Inlet Screen
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS31 topics
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Description
- Fuse Location
- BATTERY
- Removal And Installation
- Servicing The Electrical System
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- ALTERNATOR
- Alternator Output Test
- Rectifier (Diode) Test
- Alternator Regulator Test
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly
- Stator Continuity Test
- Stator Ground Test
- Rotor Continuity Test
- Rotor Ground Test
- Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test
- Assembly
- STARTER
- Checking The Starter
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Cleaning And Inspection
- STANDARD INSTRUMENT PANEL
- Removal And Installation
- FRONT LIGHTS
- Removal And Installation
- STEERING LEVER CONTROL HANDLE (Early Series)
- Disassembly And Assembly
ENGINE SERVICE114 topics
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- Removal And Installation
- ENGINE MUFFLER
- Removal And Installation
- AIR CLEANER HOUSING
- Removal And Installation
- COOLANT RECOVERY TANK
- Removal And Installation
- RADIATOR
- Removal And Installation
- FAN DRIVE TENSION PULLEY
- Removal And Installation
- FAN GEARBOX/BLOWER HOUSING
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- Checking Backlash
- ENGINE
- Removal And Installation
- FLYWHEEL
- Removal And Installation
- Flywheel Ring Gear
- BELT SHIELD
- Removal And Installation
- ENGINE MOUNTS
- Removal And Installation
- GLOW PLUGS
- Checking The Glow Plugs
- Removal And Installation
- VALVE CLEARANCE
- Adjustment
- ENGINE COMPRESSION
- Checking
- FUEL INJECTION PUMP
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Timing The Injection Pump
- FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES
- Checking
- Removal And Installation
- CYLINDER HEAD
- Removal And Installation
- Cylinder Head Surface Alignment
- Exhaust Manifold
- VALVES, VALVE SEAT AND GUIDE
- Removal
- Installation
- Reconditioning The Valve And Valve Seats
- Valve Seat Insert
- Valve Guide
- Valve Spring
- ROCKER ARM AND SHAFT
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Checking Rocker Arm And Push Rods
- PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Checking
- Assembly
- Installation
- CYLINDER LINERS
- Checking The Cylinder Bore
- Removal
- Installation
- MAIN BEARINGS
- Description
- Removal
- Installation
- Crankshaft End Play
- CRANKSHAFT
- Removal And Installation
- Checking The Crankshaft
- CRANKSHAFT GEAR
- Removal And Installation
- TIMING GEARCASE COVER SEAL
- Removal And Installation
- TIMING GEARCASE COVER
- Removal And Installation
- IDLER GEAR AND HUB
- Checking
- Installation
- FUEL INJECTION PUMP IDLER GEAR
- Removal And Installation
- Bearing Installation
- CAMSHAFT GEAR
- Removal And Installation
- TIMING GEARCASE
- Removal And Installation
- CAMSHAFT
- Removal And Installation
- Checking
- Camshaft Bearings
- Tappets
- Tappet Installation
- OIL PAN
- Removal
- Installation
- OIL PUMP
- Removal And Installation
- Checking
- Gear Replacement
- Rotor Replacement
- Oil Pump Relief Valve
- Oil Filter Housing And Block
- WATER PUMP
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- THERMOSTAT
- Removal And Installation
- Checking The Thermostat
- WATER JACKET TUBE
- Removal And Installation
BOSS® DIAGNOSTIC TOOL13 topics
- Procedure
- SENDER AND SENSOR
- Service Checks
- Component
- RPM SENSOR
- Adjustment
- SERVICE CODES
- Chart
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE BOSS® & LCD DISPLAY
- BOSS® UNIT
- Removal And Installation
- BOSS® INSTRUMENT PANEL
- Removal And Installation
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS37 topics
- Loader Dimensions
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Drive System
- Capacities
- Tires
- ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
- Cylinder Head
- Valve, Valve Guide & Seat Insert
- Valve Springs
- Rocker Arm
- Tappets
- Piston, Pin & Rings
- Connecting Rod & Bearing
- Cylinder Liners
- Camshaft
- Crankshaft
- Idler Gear
- Oil Pump
- Fuel System
- TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR LOADER
- 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/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS
- DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS
- U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION
Inside this manual
Real pages from this service manual (396 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 390 KB)
- Repair procedure, page 186: OPERATOR CAB (Cont’d)
- Specifications, page 366: HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS
- Foldout diagram, page 55
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