Bobcat 963 Skid Steer Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual
120 pages · Publication 6900878
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- Models
- 963
- Serial coverage
- 562215001 & Above
- 516515001 & Above
- Manual type
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Pages
- 120
- Publication
- 6900878
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 12 sections, 162 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 366 KB)
FOREWORD6 topics
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
- ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION
- FEATURES 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 INSTRUCTIONS53 topics
- INSTRUMENT PANEL IDENTIFICATION
- Left Panel – Standard and Deluxe Instrument Panels
- Right Panel – Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch)
- Right Panel – Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start)
- Option and Field Accessory Panels (If Equipped)
- Cab Light
- LIFT ARM BY–PASS CONTROL
- TRACTION LOCK OVERRIDE
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- TWO–SPEED CONTROL
- PARKING BRAKE (Early Models)
- PARKING BRAKE (Later Models)
- STEERING LEVERS
- STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM
- HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
- Foot Pedals
- Advanced Hand Controls (AHC) (If Equipped)
- Quick Couplers
- Releasing Hydraulic Pressure (Loader andAttachment)
- Attachment Auxiliary Hydraulic Controls (If Equipped)
- Attachment Control Device (ACD) (If Equipped)
- Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)
- DAILY INSPECTION
- Daily Inspection and Maintenance
- PRE–STARTING PROCEDURE
- STARTING THE ENGINE
- Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch)
- Deluxe Instrument Panel (With Keyless Start)
- Cold Temperature Starting
- Cold Start System (If Equipped)
- Warming the Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System
- STOPPING THE ENGINE
- MONITORING THE DISPLAY PANEL
- ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS
- Hand Lever Bob–Tach
- Power Bob–Tach
- OPERATING PROCEDURE
- Filling the Bucket (Foot Pedals)
- Filling the Bucket (Advanced Hand Controls)
- Emptying the Bucket (Foot Pedals)
- Emptying the Bucket (Advanced Hand Controls)
- Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Foot Pedals)
- Leveling the Ground (Using Lift Arms in Float Position) (Advanced Hand Controls)
- Digging Into the Ground (Foot Pedals)
- Digging Into the Ground (Advanced Hand Controls)
- Backfilling (Foot Pedals)
- Backfilling (Advanced Hand Controls)
- PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- TOWING THE LOADER
- LIFTING THE LOADER
- Two–Point Lift Kit
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE65 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
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)
- Inspecting the Seat Bar
- Maintaining the Seat Bar
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS (AHC) and ADVANCECONTROL SYSTEM (ACS)
- Inspecting the Seat Bar
- Maintaining the Seat Bar
- BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)
- 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 AdvancedHand Controls (AHC) and Advanced Control System(ACS)
- REAR DOOR
- Opening And Closing The Rear Door
- REAR GRILL
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filter Element
- 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
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Replacing The Coolant
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Adjusting The Alternator Belt
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Description
- Cleaning Battery Terminals
- Fuse Location
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- Removing And Installing The Battery
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filters
- Replacing The Hydraulic Fluid
- Breather Cap
- SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Mounting
- FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)
- Checking And Adding Oil
- DRIVE BELT
- Adjusting The Drive Belt
- LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- PIVOT PINS
- BOB–TACH
- Hand Lever Bob–Tach Inspection And Maintenance
- Power Bob–Tach (Option) Inspection and Maintenance
SYSTEM SETUP AND ANALYSIS8 topics
- Troubleshooting Chart
- DELUXE INSTRUMENTATION SERVICE CODES
- DELUXE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL SETUP
- Deluxe Panel Upgrade
- Icon Identification
- Deluxe Panel Setup
- Passwords
- Changing the Password
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS1 topic
- SERVICE SCHEDULE - 6807348
SPECIFICATIONS11 topics
- SKID–STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensional 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 (120 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 365 KB)
- Controls and operation, page 31: Keep both feet on pedals while operating
- Specifications, page 43: Excessive load can cause tipping or loss of
- Maintenance, page 73: AIR CLEANER SERVICE (Cont’d)
- Color page, page 16: Operation & Maintenance Manual
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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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