Bobcat 963 Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
112 pages · Publication 6900792
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- Models
- 963
- Serial coverage
- 562211620 thru 562214999
- 516511058 thru 516514999
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 112
- Publication
- 6900792
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 12 sections, 157 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 364 KB)
FOREWORD6 topics
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION
- OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
SAFETY6 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOBCAT SKID–STEER LOADERS AND ATTACHMENTS
- SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
- BEFORE OPERATING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- SAFE OPERATION NEEDS A QUALIFIED OPERATOR *
- FIRE PREVENTION
- MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS52 topics
- INSTRUMENT PANEL
- Without BOSS® (Front Panel)
- With BOSS® (Front Panel)
- Side Console•
- BOSS Option Display Panel
- BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)
- Lift Arm By–Pass Control
- Traction Lock Override
- Auxiliary Hydraulic System
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- PARKING BRAKE
- STEERING LEVERS
- HIGH SPEED RANGE
- STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS)
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Foot Pedals
- Advanced Hand Controls
- Auxiliary Hydraulics
- Attachment Functions Control (If Equipped)
- DAILY INSPECTION
- Daily Inspection And Maintenance
- GETTING READY FOR OPERATION
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Normal Starting (Without BOSS™)
- Cold Temperature Starting (Without BOSS™)
- Cold Start System (If Equipped)
- Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- Normal Starting (With BOSS™)
- Cold Temperature Starting (With BOSS™)
- Warming the Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System
- ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS
- Installing The Bucket Or Attachment
- Removing The Bucket Or Attachment
- OPERATING PROCEDURE (FOOT PEDALS)
- Filling The Bucket
- Emptying The Bucket
- Digging Into The Ground
- Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position)
- Backfilling
- PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- OPERATING PROCEDURE (ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS)
- Filling The Bucket
- Emptying The Bucket
- Digging Into The Ground
- Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)
- Backfilling
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TOWING THE LOADER
- LIFTING THE LOADER
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE62 topics
- MAINTENANCE SAFETY
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE
- Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device
- OPERATOR CAB
- Raising The Operator Cab
- Lowering The Operator Cab
- Emergency Exit
- Inspecting The Seat Bar
- Maintaining The Seat Bar
- Inspecting The Seat Bar
- Maintaining The Seat Bar
- Inspecting The BICS™ Controller
- Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary HydraulicsSystem (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)
- Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)
- Inspecting The Lift Arm By–Pass Control
- Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls
- REAR DOOR
- Adjusting The Rear Door Latch
- REAR GRILL
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling the Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filters
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Replacing Oil And Filter
- COOLING SYSTEM
- Checking The Coolant Level
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Replacing The Coolant
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- FAN GEARBOX
- Checking And Maintaining
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Servicing The Electrical System
- Fuse Location
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Removing And Installing The Battery
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter
- Replacing The Hydraulic Fluid
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Mounting
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- DRIVE BELT
- Adjustment
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- PIVOT PINS
- BOB–TACH
- Inspection And Maintenance
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS8 topics
- SERVICE CODES
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE DRIVE SYSTEM
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS OPERATION
- Troubleshooting Chart
- ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS (AHC)
- Troubleshooting Chart
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS1 topic
- SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6804345
SPECIFICATIONS10 topics
- SKID–STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Performance Specifications
- Engine
- Loader Controls
- Drive System
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical System
- Capacities
- BOBCAT COMPANY APPROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
- ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this operation & maintenance manual (112 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 363 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 32: HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Specifications, page 44: Never use attachments or buckets which are
- Maintenance, page 86: LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Color page, page 16: 963 Bobcat Loader
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Service manual
Factory repair procedures and technical information such as specifications, troubleshooting, and wiring and hydraulic diagrams, for the models and systems the manual covers. See What's inside for its topics.
Operator's manual
Safe operation, controls, maintenance schedules, lubrication points, inspections, and basic checks. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
Parts manual
Illustrated diagrams with factory part numbers for identifying components and ordering parts. Repair procedures are in the service manual.
What it's used for
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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