Bobcat 953 Skid Steer Loader Service Manual
332 pages · Publication 6724352_11_95
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- Models
- 953
- Manual type
- Service Manual
- Pages
- 332
- Publication
- 6724352_11_95
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 20 sections, 409 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 346 KB)
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
FOREWORD7 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFCATION
- OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
SERVICE SCHEDULE60 topics
- LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- TRANSPORTING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- TOWING THE LOADER
- 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
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- Description
- Seat Bar Inspection
- Seat Bar Maintenance
- REAR DOOR
- Opening the Rear Door
- Adjusting the Rear Door Latch
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filter Element
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling the Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filter
- In–Line Fuel Filter
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Replacing of Oil and Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Checking the Coolant Level
- Propylene Glycol
- Cleaning the Cooling System
- Removing Coolant From the Cooling System
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting the Alternator Belt
- USING A BOOSTER BATTERY (JUMP STARTING)
- Procedure
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking and Adding Fluid
- Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement
- Case Drain Filter
- Hydraulic Fluid Replacement
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- Cleaning Procedure
- EXHAUST GAS PURIFIER (Optional)
- Function
- Cleaning the Exhaust Gas Purifier
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Mounting
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking and Adding Oil
- LUBRICATING THE LOADER
- Procedure
- REMOTE START SWITCH
- Procedure
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS55 topics
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Flare Connections
- O–Ring Face Seal Connection
- Straight Thread O–Ring Fitting
- Tubelines and Hoses
- LIFT CYLINDER
- Checking the Lift Cylinder(s)
- Removal and Installation
- Installation
- TILT CYLINDER
- Checking the Tilt Cylinder(s)
- Removal and Installation
- Tilt Cylinder Base End Pivot Pin
- HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- Base and Rod End Seals
- JUNCTION PORT BLOCK
- Removal and Installation
- QUICK COUPLERS (BRUNING)
- Disassembly and Assembly
- HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE
- Removal and Installation
- Remove Bucket Position Valve
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Valve Spool Linkage End O–ring (All Valve Sections)
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Lift Section Detent and Spool
- Front Auxiliary Detent
- Tilt and Rear Auxiliary Centering Spring
- Anti–Cavitation Valve
- Port Relief
- CHARGE PUMP
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- HYDRAULIC PUMP
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Inspection
- HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
- Removing Fluid from the Reservoir
- Removal and Installation
- HYDRAULIC FILTER
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- PORT BLOCK
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- BUCKET POSITION VALVE
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- FAN MOTOR
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING30 topics
- LIFT AND TILT PEDALS
- Removal and Installation
- Pedal Cable Control Linkage
- Pedal Lock Linkage
- Adjustment
- STEERING LEVERS AND SHAFT
- Removal and Installation
- HYDROSTATIC MOTOR
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Inspection
- HYDROSTATIC PUMP
- High Pressure and Replenishing Valves
- Checking the High Pressure Relief Replenishing Valve
- Checking Charge Relief Pressure
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Inspection
- Neutral Adjustment
- HYDROSTATIC FILTER
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Case Drain Filter
- DRIVE BELT
- Removal and Installation
- Adjustment
- DRIVE BELT TENSION PULLEY
- Removal and Installation
- CONTROL PANEL
- Removal and Installation
DRIVE SYSTEM
PARKING BRAKE24 topics
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- PARKING BRAKE DISC
- Removal and Installation
- AXLE SEAL AND WEAR RING
- Removal and Installation
- FRONT AXLE AND SPROCKET
- Removal
- Installation
- REAR AXLE, SPROCKET AND DRIVE CHAIN
- Removal
- Installation
- DRIVE CHAINS
- Front Drive Chain Removal and Installation
- Rear Drive Chains
- REDUCTION GEARCASE
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- CHAINCASE FLUID
- Removal
- CHAINCASE COVERS
- Center Chaincase Cover Removal and Installation
- Front Chaincase Cover Removal and Installation
- Rear Chaincase Cover Removal and Installation
MAIN FRAME
OPERATOR CAB23 topics
- Removal and Installation
- OPERATOR CAB GAS CYLINDER
- Removal and Installation
- SEAT BAR
- Removal and Installation
- Assembly
- Compressing the Gas Cylinder
- REAR GRILL GAS CYLINDER
- Removal and Installation
- LIFT ARMS
- Removal and Installation
- Installation
- BOB–TACH
- Removal and Installation
- Installation
- Bob–Tach Wedges
- Bob–Tach Lever
- FUEL TANKS
- Removal and Installation, Left Side
- Removal and Installation, Right Side
- Fuel Tank Pick–Up Hose
- MAIN FRAME
- Main Frame Bolts
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS36 topics
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Description
- BATTERY
- Checking the Battery
- Removal and Installation
- ALTERNATOR
- Alternator Output Test
- Rectifier (Diode) Test
- Alternator Regulator Test
- Removal and Installation
- Adjusting the Alternator Belt
- Disassembly
- Stator Continuity Test
- Stator Ground Test
- Rotor Continuity Test
- Rotor Ground Test
- Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test
- Assembly
- Removal and Installation
- Checking the Starter
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Cleaning and Inspection
- Parts Identification
- Removal and Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly and Assembly
- External Pinion
- Inspection and Repair
- Magnetic Switch Test
- No Load Test
- STANDARD INSTRUMENT PANEL
- Removal and Installation
- FRONT LIGHTS
- Removal and Installation
- RELAY SWITCHES
- Location
ENGINE SERVICE94 topics
- VALVE CLEARANCE
- Adjustment
- ENGINE COMPRESSION
- Checking
- FUEL FILTER
- Removal and Installation
- FUEL LIFT PUMP
- Checking
- Removal and Installation
- REMOVING AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM
- Procedure
- FUEL INJECTION PUMP
- Removal and Installation
- ENGINE TIMING TO INJECTION PUMP
- Procedure
- CHECKING TIMING MARK ON INJECTION PUMP FLANGE
- Procedure
- FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES
- Removal and Installation
- ENGINE
- Removal and Installation
- RADIATOR AND OIL COOLER
- Removal and Installation
- ENGINE MUFFLER
- Removal and Installation
- Function
- Cleaning the Exhaust Gas Purifier
- ENGINE MOUNTS
- Removal and Installation
- ENGINE FLYWHEEL
- Flywheel Ring Gear
- CYLINDER HEAD
- Removing The Cylinder Head
- Cylinder Head Surface Alignment
- Installing The Cylinder Head
- VALVES
- Removal Of The Valves
- Reconditioning The Valves And Valve Seats
- Installing Valve Guides
- Installing The Valve Seats
- Checking The Valve Springs
- ROCKER ARMS
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- PISTON AND CONNECTING RODS
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Installation
- CYLINDER LINERS
- Removal
- Installation
- MAIN BEARING
- Removal
- Installation
- Crankshaft End Play
- CRANKSHAFT
- Removal
- Checking
- Installation
- REAR MAIN OIL SEAL
- Removal and Installation
- TIMING CASE COVER
- Removal and Installation
- IDLER GEAR AND HUB
- Removal and Installation
- CAMSHAFT GEAR
- Removal and Installation
- FUEL INJECTION PUMP GEAR
- Removal and Installation
- Installation
- CRANKSHAFT GEAR
- Removal
- TIMING CASE
- Removal and Installation
- Installation
- CAMSHAFT
- Removal and Installation
- Inspection
- Installation
- WATER PUMP
- Disassembly of Water Pump
- Inspection of the Water Pump
- Assembly of the Water Pump
- LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Description
- BALANCER UNIT
- Removal and Installation
- Engine Timing to Balancer Unit
- Oil Pump Removal and Installation
- Oil Pump Inspection
- Oil Pump Relief Valve
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Inspection
BICS™ SYSTEMS
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)25 topics
- Inspecting the BICS™ System Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)
- Inspecting the Seat and Seat Bar Sensors (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting the Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting the Lift Arm By–Pass Control
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Troubleshooting Guide
- BICS SYSTEM CONTROLLER
- BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER
- Removal and Installation
- Controller Test
- SEAT BAR SENSOR
- Removal and Installation
- Seat Bar Sensor Test
- SEAT SENSOR
- Removal and Installation
- Seat Sensor Test
- TRACTION LOCK
- Removal and Installation
- LIFT LOCK BY–PASS VALVE
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- TILT LOCK VALVE
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
SPECIFICATIONS
SKID STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS35 topics
- PERFORMANCE
- CONTROLS
- ENGINE
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- ELECTRICAL
- DRIVE SYSTEM
- CAPACITIES
- TIRES
- FLOOR PRESSURE
- VIBRATION DATA
- ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
- Cylinder Head
- Valve Guides
- Exhaust Valves
- Intake Valves
- Valve Springs
- Rocker Arms & Tappets
- Piston & Piston Rings
- Connecting Rod, Piston Pin & Bushing
- Cylinder Block & Liners
- Crankshaft, Main, Connecting Rod Bearings & Thrust Washer
- Camshaft & Thrust Washer
- Timing Case & Timing Gears
- Oil Pump, Gear & Relief Valve
- Cooling System & Water Pump
- Fuel Lift Pump, Injection Pump & Injectors
- De–Rating for Altitude
- Balance Unit (Center Mounted)
- Crankshaft Re–Grind Data
- Engine Torque
- Service Wear Limits
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS
- DECIMAL AND MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS
- U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSION
- STANDARD TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this service manual (342 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 346 KB)
- Diagram, page 51: HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATIC
- Troubleshooting, page 111: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Specifications, page 296: BALANCER UNIT (Cont’d)
- Foldout diagram, page 213: BATTERY
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Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
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Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
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Factory manual for in-house farm and construction shop use. Straightforward, complete, and easy to follow. It contains the OEM information dealership service departments and parts counters use to diagnose problems, identify components, and perform maintenance or repairs correctly.
Service shops and owner/operators who repair their own equipment
Identifying correct parts and seeing how assemblies come apart and go back together
Keeping equipment running with less downtime
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