Bobcat 963 Skid Steer Loader Service Manual
500 pages · Publication 6724545_11_97
Fast free USA shippingShips in 1 business daySave 10% on 2 manuals, 15% on 3 or morePay by credit or debit card or with PayPal. No PayPal account needed.
Added to your cart. View cart
- Models
- 963
- Manual type
- Service Manual
- Pages
- 500
- Publication
- 6724545_11_97
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 21 sections, 560 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 507 KB)
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
FOREWORD
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FIRE PREVENTION
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
DELIVERY REPORT
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE55 topics
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- 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
- Inspecting The Seat Bar
- Maintaining The Seat Bar
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filter Elements
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling The Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filters
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Replacing The 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
- Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement
- Replacing The Hydraulic Fluid
- 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
- BOB–TACH
- Inspection And Maintenance
- REMOTE START SWITCH
- Procedure
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM72 topics
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Tighten Procedures
- LIFT CYLINDER
- Checking the Lift Cylinder(s)
- Removal and Installation
- TILT CYLINDER
- Checking The Tilt Cylinder(s)
- Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC CYLINDER
- Lift Cylinder Parts Identification
- Tilt Cylinder Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- TILT JUNCTION BLOCK
- Removal And Installation
- MAIN RELIEF VALVE
- Checking Main Relief Valve At Front Auxiliary Hydraulics
- Checking Main Relief Valve At Control Valve
- Removal And Installation
- Adjustment
- BICS™ VALVE
- Lift Arm By–Pass Orifice
- Lock Valve
- Check Valve
- BICS™ Valve Solenoid
- BICS Valve Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- Identification Chart
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Load Check Valve
- Main Relief Valve
- Port Relief Valve (Lift Section)
- Anti–Cavitation/Port Relief Valve
- Anti–Cavitation Valve
- Port Relief Valve (Tilt Section)
- Rubber Boot
- Lift Spool And Detent
- Tilt Spool And Centering Spring
- Auxiliary Spool
- Auxiliary Electric Solenoid
- H–Port – Auxiliary Section
- Inspection
- Spool Seal Installation
- LIFT ARM BY–PASS CONTROL VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- BUCKET POSITION VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- HYDRAULIC PUMP
- Checking the Output of the Pump
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Inspection
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FILTER
- Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR
- Draining The Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir
- Removal And Installation
- CONTROL PEDALS
- Removal And Installation
- Pedal Adjustment
- PEDAL INTERLOCK LINKAGE
- Removal And Installation
- Adjustment
- FRONT SIDE PANEL
- Removal and Installation
- CONTROL PEDALS MOUNTING PANEL
- Removal and Installation
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM48 topics
- HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Replenishing Valve Function
- Checking The Charge Pressure
- CONTROL PANEL
- Removal And Installation
- STEERING LEVERS
- Disassembly And Assembly
- STEERING LINKAGE
- Neutral Adjustment
- HYDROSTATIC CONTROLLER
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Adjustment
- HYDROSTATIC MOTOR
- Removal and Installation
- Throttle Control
- Shuttle Check Valve
- Flushing Valve
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- HYDROSTATIC PUMP
- Removal And Installation
- Hydraulic Pump Removal And Installation
- Replenishing/High Pressure Relief Valve
- Charge Relief Valve
- DA Controller
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Hydrostatic Pump Start–Up
- Timing Procedure
- DRIVE BELT BELT SHIELD
- Removal And Installation
- DRIVE BELT
- Replacing The Drive Belt
- Adjusting The Drive Belt
- DRIVE BELT TENSIONER PULLEY
- Removal And Installation
- Tension Spring
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Pivot Shaft
- DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY
- Removal And Installation
- HYDROSTATIC MOTOR COVER
- Removal And Installation
- OIL COOLER
- Removal And Installation
DRIVE SYSTEM24 topics
- PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- BRAKE/TWO SPEED BLOCK
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- PARKING BRAKE
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- AXLE SEAL
- Removal And Installation
- AXLE, BEARINGS AND SPROCKET
- Removal And Installation
- DRIVE CHAINS
- Removal And Installation
- FRONT CHAINCASE COVER
- Removal And Installation
- REAR CHAINCASE COVER
- Removal and Installation
- REDUCTION GEARCASE
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- CHAINCASE FLUID
- Removing The Fluid From The Chaincase
MAIN FRAME26 topics
- SEAT BAR
- Removal And Installation
- Assembling Components
- Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly
- OPERATOR CAB GAS CYLINDER
- Removal And Installation
- Gas Cylinder Mounting Bracket
- Removal And Installation
- OPERATOR SEAT
- Removal And Installation
- Bob–Tach Lever And Wedge
- Bob–Tach Stops
- LIFT ARMS
- Removal And Installation
- REAR GRILL
- Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- REAR DOOR
- Removal And Installation
- Adjusting The Rear Door Latch
- FRONT FUEL TANK
- Removal And Installation
- Fuel Level Sender
- REAR FUEL TANK
- Removal And Installation
- Pickup Tube Screen
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM35 topics
- ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Description
- Fuse Location
- RELAY SWITCHES
- 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
- Adjusting the Alternator Belt
- Disassembly
- Stator Continuity Test
- Stator Ground Test
- Rotor Continuity Test
- Rotor Ground Test
- Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test
- Assembly
- STARTER
- 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
ENGINE SERVICE124 topics
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- Removal And Installation
- ENGINE MUFFLER
- Removal And Installation
- Exhaust Extension Pipe
- 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
- BLOWER FAN
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- Checking Backlash
- FLYWHEEL
- Removal And Installation
- Ring Gear Removal
- Ring Gear Installation
- ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET
- Removal and Installation
- VALVE CLEARANCE
- Adjustment
- FUEL LIFT PUMP
- Checking
- Removal And Installation
- FUEL INJECTION PUMP
- Removal And Installation
- FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLES
- Removal and Installation
- Checking
- ENGINE
- Removal And Installation
- INTAKE MANIFOLD
- Removal and Installation
- EXHAUST MANIFOLD
- Removal and Installation
- CYLINDER HEAD
- Removal
- Inspection
- Installation
- ROCKER SHAFT
- Disassembly And Assembly
- VALVES, VALVE GUIDES AND SPRINGS
- Valve Removal
- Checking Valve Springs
- Checking Valve Depth
- Checking Valve Guides
- Valve Guide Removal
- Valve Guide Installation
- Checking Valves
- Cutting A Valve Seat
- Assembly
- Changing Valve Springs (With Cylinder Head Installed)
- TIMING CASE AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY
- Description
- Timing Cover Removal
- Timing Cover Installation
- Front Oil Seal Removal
- Front Oil Seal Installation
- Timing Case And Gear Removal
- Timing Case And Gear Installation
- CAMSHAFT AND TAPPETS
- Removal
- Installation
- PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS
- Description
- Removal
- Disassembly
- Piston Ring End Gap
- Piston Ring Installation
- Piston Ring Groove Clearance
- Connecting Rod Inspection
- Connecting Rod Bushing Replacement
- Assembly
- Installation
- Checking Piston Height
- CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS
- Description
- Removal
- Inspection Of Crankshaft And Bearings
- Installation
- Rear Oil Seal Removal
- Rear Oil Seal Housing Positioning
- Rear Oil Seal Installation
- Checking Crankshaft End Play
- COOLING SYSTEM
- Description
- Thermostat Removal and Installation
- Thermostat Testing
- Water Pump Removal
- Water Pump Installation
- ENGINE OIL COOLER
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Description
- Oil Filter Adapter Removal
- Oil Filter Adapter Installation
- Oil Pan Removal And Installation
- Oil Screen And Pick–up Tube
- Oil Pump Removal
- Oil Pump Installation
- Oil Pump Disassembly And Assembly
- Oil Pressure Relief Valve Disassembly And Assembly
- ENGINE BLOCK
- Description
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Piston Cooling Jet Removal
- Piston Cooling Jet Installation
- Piston Cooling Jet Alignment
- Inspection
- Cylinder Liner Inspection
- Cylinder Liner Removal
- Cylinder Liner Installation
- TURBOCHARGER
- Troubleshooting
- Description
- Removal and Installation
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS55 topics
- BICS™ (With Press To Operate Button)
- Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)
- Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (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 Advanced Hand Controls
- Troubleshooting Chart
- BICS™ (Without Press To Operate Button)
- Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED – Key ON)
- Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (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
- SEAT SENSOR OVERRIDE ONLY (If Equipped)
- BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Removal And Installation
- SEAT BAR SENSOR
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Seat Bar Sensor Test
- Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test
- SEAT SENSOR
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Seat Sensor Test
- Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Controller Seat Sensor Circuit Test
- TRACTION LOCK
- Troubleshooting Guide
- BOSS® DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
- Procedure
- SENDER AND SENSOR
- Service Checks
- Components
- Adjustment
- MONITOR SERVICE CODES
- TROUBLESHOOTING THE BOSS® & LCD DISPLAY
- BOSS® UNIT
- Removal and Installation
- BOSS® INSTRUMENT PANEL
- Removal and Installation
- PWM MODULE
- Description
- PWM TROUBLESHOOTING
- Conditions
- Chart
- PWM CONTROL HANDLE
- Handle Testing
- PWM ELECTRIC SOLENOID
- Solenoid Coil Testing
- ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC CONTROLS REFERENCE
- Controls Identification Chart
SPECIFICATIONS49 topics
- LOADER SPECIFICATIONS
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Drive System
- Capacities
- Tires
- ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
- General
- Cylinder Head
- Valve Guides
- Exhaust Valves
- Intake Valves
- Valve Springs
- Rocker Shaft, Rockers And Bushings
- Pistons And Piston Rings
- Connecting Rods And Bearings
- Crankshaft
- Crankshaft Re–Grind Data
- Main Bearings
- Thrust Washers
- Camshaft And Thrust Washer
- Cylinder Block
- Cylinder Liners
- Fuel Injection Pump
- Fuel Injectors
- Fuel Lift Pump
- Timing Case And Timing Gears
- Oil Pump, Gear And Relief Valve
- Turbocharger
- Flywheel
- Water Pump And Thermostat
- Engine Torque
- LOADER TORQUE
- 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
ADVANCE HAND CONTROL SYSTEM (A.H.C)51 topics
- A.H.C. COMPONENTS
- Identification
- TROUBLESHOOTING (A.H.C.)
- ACTUATOR VOLTAGE TEST
- Procedure
- HANDLE CONTROL UNIT TEST
- Procedure
- BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)
- Troubleshooting Chart
- SEAT SENSOR OVERRIDE ONLY
- ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS (AHC)
- A.H.C./PWM CONTROLLER
- Removal and Installation
- Description
- Conditions
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Handle Testing
- Solenoid Coil Testing
- HANDLE CONTROL UNIT
- Removal And Installation
- Control Unit Connector
- SWITCH HANDLE
- Removal and Installation
- A.H.C. HANDLE
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly and Assembly
- A.H.C. STEERING LEVER
- Removal and Installation
- Steering Lever Boot
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Lift Arm By–Pass Orifice
- Check Valve
- Lock Valve
- BICS™ Valve Solenoid
- Removal and Installation
- Mounting Plate
- Identification Chart
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Load Check Valve
- Main Relief Valve
- Port Relief Valve (Lift)
- Anti–Cavitation/Port Relief Valve
- Port Relief Valve (Tilt)
- Anti–Cavitation Valve
- Rubber Boot
- Lift and Tilt Spool
- Inspection
- Auxiliary Spool
- Auxiliary Electrical Solenoid
- H–Port Auxiliary Section
- Spool Seal Installation
SERVICE MANUAL REVISIONS
Inside this manual
Real pages from this service manual (500 pages). Open the sample pages (PDF, 507 KB)
- Diagram, page 345: ENGINE (Cont’d)
- Troubleshooting, page 422: PWM TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d)
- Specifications, page 443: HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS
- Foldout diagram, page 48: FLOW DIVIDER ADJUSTMENT VALVE
Other manuals for this machine
Save 10% on 2 manuals, 15% on 3 or more. Other manuals for the 963 are listed below. Editions cover different serial number ranges: check the serial coverage and tick only the ones that match your machine.
This manual: Service Manual 6724545_11_97$69.73
Added to your cart. View cart
This is a service manual
Here's how it compares to the other manual types.
This manual
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.
Engine service manuals are sometimes sold separately, since certain machine models were offered with more than one engine option.
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
Factory manual, 500 pages
Quantity one is the manual described above.
Fast free USA shipping
Ships in 1 business day.
60-day returns
Free if the mistake is ours. A manual ordered in error must come back unopened in its shrink-wrap; you pay return shipping and a 20% restocking fee applies. Return policy
Binder not included
Manuals over about 300 pages may need a standard 3-ring binder, which you can buy locally to keep the pages organized for shop use.
Other editions and similar models
Questions about model, serial number, engine coverage or contents? Contact us before purchasing and we'll help confirm it's the right manual. Please verify the manual type, machine model, serial number range and engine coverage before purchasing: manuals ordered in error carry a 20% restocking fee (return policy).