Bobcat 963 Skid Steer Loader Service Manual
640 pages · Publication 6900988_3_06
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- Models
- 963
- Serial coverage
- (SN 562215001 & above), (SN 516515001 & above)
- Manual type
- Service Manual
- Pages
- 640
- Publication
- 6900988_3_06
- Condition
- Brand new
What's inside
From the manual's own table of contents: 22 sections, 558 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 472 KB)
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
FOREWORD7 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Fire Prevention
- SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
- Loader Serial Number
- Engine Serial Number
- DELIVERY REPORT
- BOBCAT LOADER INDENTIFICATION
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)62 topics
- 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 Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls (AHC)
- 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
- HAND-LEVER BOB-TACH
- Inspection And Maintenance
- POWER BOB-TACH (OPTION)
- Inspection and Maintenance
- OPERATOR CAB
- Description
- Raising The Operator Cab
- Lowering The Operator Cab
- Emergency Exit
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (FOOT PEDALS)
- Description
- Inspecting The Seat Bar
- Maintaining The Seat Bar
- SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM (ADVANCED HAND CONTROLS)
- Description
- Inspecting The Seat Bar
- Maintaining The Seat Bar
- REMOTE START
- Procedure for Loader Without, Attachments Control Harness
- Procedure for Loader With Attachments Control Harness
- Procedure
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Specifications
- Filling the Fuel Tank
- Fuel Filters
- Removing Air From The Fuel System
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filter Element
- ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Checking Engine Oil
- Replacing OIl and Filter
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Cleaning The Cooling System
- Checking The Coolant Level
- Replacing The Coolant
- HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filters
- Replacing The Hydraulic Fluid
- Breather Cap
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Wheel Nuts
- Tire Rotation
- Tire Mounting
- LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER
- Procedure
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS77 topics
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Glossary of Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Symbols for Loaders
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Tighten Procedures
- CYLINDER(S)
- Checking The Lift Cylinder(s)
- Removal And Installation Of Lift Cylinder(s)
- Checking The Tilt Cylinder(s)
- Removal And Installation Of Tilt Cylinder(s)
- Tilt Cylinder Base End Pivot Pin
- Lift Cylinder Parts Identification
- Tilt Cylinder Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- MAIN RELIEF VALVE
- Checking Main Relief Valve At Front Auxiliary Hydraulics
- Checking Main Relief Valve At Control Valve
- Removal And Installation
- Adjustment
- MAIN RELIEF VALVE (ADVANCED HAND CONTROL) (AHC)
- NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PRINTING
- HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (FOOT CONTROL)
- Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Valve, Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Valve, Lift Arm By-Pass Orifice Disassembly And Assembly
- BICS™ Valve, Check Valve Disassembly And Assembly
- BICS™ Valve, Lock Valve Disassembly And Assembly
- BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Disassembly And Assembly
- BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Testing
- Identification Chart
- Load Check Valve
- Main Relief Valve
- Port Relief Valve, Tilt Spool (Linkage End)
- Port Relief Valve, Lift Spool (Bonnet End)
- Anti-Cavitation Valve/Port Relief Valve, Tilt Spool (Bonnet End)
- Anti-Cavitation Valve, Lift Spool (Linkage End)
- Rubber Boot
- Lift And Tilt Lock Block
- Lift Spool and Detent
- Tilt Spool Removal And Installation
- Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation (Bonnet End)
- Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation (Linkage End)
- Auxiliary Plug Removal And Installation
- Auxiliary Electric Solenoid Disassembly
- Port Relief-Auxiliary Section Disassembly
- Cleaning And Inspection
- HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE (ADVANCE HAND CONTROL) (AHC)
- NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PRINTING
- LIFT ARM BY-PASS CONTROL 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
- COOLING FAN FILTER
- Removal And Installation
- HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR
- Removal And Installation
- CONTROLS
- Control Pedal Removal And Installation
- Control Pedal Adjustment
- Control Pedals Mounting Panel Removal And Installation
- BUCKET POSITION VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- TILT JUNCTION BLOCK
- Removal And Installation
- REAR AUXILIARY DIVERTER
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Solenoid Testing
- Assembly
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION42 topics
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Replenishing Valve Function
- CONTROL PANEL
- Removal And Installation
- STEERING
- Lever Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Neutral Adjustment
- HYDROSTATIC MOTOR
- Removal and Installation
- Throttle Control
- Shuttle Check Valve
- Flushing Valve
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Cover Removal And Installation
- Neutral Adjustment
- CHARGE PRESSURE
- Checking The Charge Pressure
- HYDROSTATIC PUMP
- Removal And Installation
- Replenishing/High Pressure Relief Valve
- Charge Relief Valve
- DA Controller
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Hydrostatic Pump Start-Up
- Neutral Adjustment
- Timing Procedure
- DRIVE BELT
- Shield Removal And Installation
- Replacement
- Adjustment
- Tensioner Pulley Removal And Installation
- Tensioner Tension Spring
- Tensioner Pulley Disassembly And Assembly
- Tensioner Pivot Shaft
- Idler Pulley Removal And Installation
- OIL COOLER
- Removal And Installation
DRIVE SYSTEM
BRAKE17 topics
- Pedal Removal And Installation
- Pedal Disassembly And Assembly
- Two Speed Block Removal And Installation
- Two Speed Block Disassembly And Assembly
- Parking Brake Removal And Installation
- Parking Brake Disassembly And Assembly
- DRIVE COMPONENTS
- Axle Seal Removal And Installation
- Axle, Bearings And Sprocket Removal And Installation
- Drive Chains Removal And Installation
- CHAINCASE
- Checking And Adding Oil
- Front Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation
- Rear Chaincase Cover Removal and Installation
- Reduction Gearcase Removal And Installation
- Reduction Gearcase Disassembly And Assembly
- Removing The Oil From The Chaincase
MAIN FRAME
SEAT BAR32 topics
- Removal And Installation
- Assembling Components
- Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly
- Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation
- Gas Cylinder Bracket Disassembly And Assembly
- Removal And Installation
- OPERATOR SEAT
- Removal And Installation
- Slide Rail Removal And Installation
- Cushion Removal And Installation
- Back Removal And Installation
- Shock Removal And Installation
- BOB-TACH
- Removal And Installation
- Bob-Tach Lever And Wedge
- Bob-Tach Stops
- POWER BOB-TACH
- NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PRINTING
- LIFT ARMS
- Removal And Installation
- REAR GRILL
- Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation
- REAR DOOR
- Removal And Installation
- Adjusting The Rear Door Latch
- Door Latch Removal And Installation
- Door Brace Removal And Installation
- FUEL TANK
- Front Removal And Installation
- Fuel Level Sender
- Rear Removal And Installation
- Pick-up Tube Screen
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS80 topics
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Description
- Fuse Location
- Relay Switch Location
- Solenoid Test
- 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
- INSTRUMENT PANEL
- Left Panel
- Right Panel - Standard Instrument Panel (With Key Switch)
- Right Panel - (Deluxe) (With Keyless Start)
- Right Panel Set Up Display Options (Deluxe)
- Passwords
- Option And Field Accessory Panels
- Standard Panel Removal And Installation (Right Side)
- Standard Panel Removal And Installation (Right Side) (Cont'd)
- Deluxe Panel Removal And Installation (Right Side)
- Standard And Deluxe Panel Removal And Installation (Left Side)
- LIGHTS
- Front Removal And Installation
- Rear Removal And Installation
- BOBCAT CONTROLLER
- Identification Chart
- Removal And Installation
- DIAGNOSTICS SERVICE CODES
- Display
- BICS™ SYSTEM
- 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 Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls (AHC)
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Troubleshooting Guide
- SEAT BAR SENSOR
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Test
- Removal And Installation
- BICS™ Circuit Test
- TRACTION LOCK
- Troubleshooting Chart
- ADVANCED HAND CONTROL (A.H.C.) SYSTEM
- Components Identification
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Parts Identification
- A.H.C. Controller Removal And Installation
- Handle Control Unit Connector
- Switch Handle Removal and Installation
- Actuators Disassembly and Assembly
- PROPORTIONAL CONTROL (PWM)
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Control Handle Testing
- Electric Solenoid Coil Testing
- ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC CONTROLS REFERENCE
- Controls Identification Chart
ENGINE SERVICE
TROUBLESHOOTING105 topics
- Chart
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- MUFFLER
- Spark Arrestor Cleaning Procedure
- Removal And Installation
- Exhaust Extension Pipe
- AIR CLEANER
- Housing Removal And Installation
- RADIATOR
- Coolant Recovery Tank Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- COOLING FAN
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Blower Housing Removal And Installation (Cont'd)
- ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTING
- Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation
- Fuel Injector Removal and Installation
- Fuel Injector Checking
- Checking The Fuel Lift Pump
- Removal And Installation
- ENGINE AND ENGINE MOUNTS
- Removal And Installation
- Mounting Brackets Removal And Installation
- FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING
- Flywheel Removal And Installation
- Ring Gear Removal
- Ring Gear Installation
- RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE
- Intake Manifold Removal and Installation
- Exhaust Manifold Removal and Installation
- Cylinder Head Disassembly
- Cylinder Head Removal
- Cylinder Head Inspection
- Cylinder Head Installation
- Rocker Shaft Disassembly And Assembly
- Valve Removal
- Valve Springs Checking
- Valve Depth Checking
- Valve Guides Checking
- Valve Guide Removal
- Valve Guide Installation
- Valves Checking
- Cutting A Valve Seat
- Valve Seat Assembly
- Changing Valve Springs (With Cylinder Head Installed)
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
- 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
- Camshaft And Tappets Installation
- Pistons And Connecting Rods Description
- Pistons And Connecting Rods Removal
- Pistons And Connecting Rods Disassembly
- Piston Ring End Gap
- Piston Ring Installation
- Piston Ring Groove Clearance
- Connecting Rod Inspection
- Connecting Rod Bushing Replacement
- Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly
- Piston And Connecting Rod Installation
- Checking Piston Height
- Crankshaft And Bearings Description
- Crankshaft And Bearings Removal
- Inspection Of Crankshaft And Bearings
- 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
- Engine Oil Cooler Disassembly And Assembly
- Engine 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
- Engine Block 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
- Turbo Charger Troubleshooting
- Turbo Charger Description
- Turbo Charger Removal and Installation
HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FLOW61 topics
- Principals
- Chart
- COMPONENTS
- Identification
- SAFETY
- Safety Equipment
- REGULAR MAINTENANCE
- Filter Elements Removal And Installation
- Compressor Drive Belt Inspection
- Cleaning The Condenser
- BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
- Poor A/C Performance
- Cleaning The A/C Evaporator Coil & Heater Coil
- Compressor Drive Belt Inspection
- Checking The Electrical System
- Engine Coolant By-Passing The Heater Valve
- Heater Valve Not Opening Or Closing
- GENERAL AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE GUIDELINES
- Compressor Oil
- Compressor Oil Check
- Component Replacement And Refrigeration Leaks
- SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
- Gauge Pressure Related Troubleshooting
- TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE
- Chart
- AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE
- Chart
- SYSTEM CHARGING AND RECLAMATION
- Reclamation Procedure
- Charging Procedure With A Manifold Gauge Set
- Charging Procedure
- COMPRESSOR
- Removal And Installation
- Compressor Clutch Disassembly
- CONDENSER
- Removal And Installation
- RECEIVER/DRIER
- Removal And Installation
- PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- PRESSURE SWITCH
- Removal And Installation
- EVAPORATOR/HEATER UNIT
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- THERMOSTAT
- Removal And Installation
- EXPANSION VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- EVAPORATOR
- Removal And Installation
- HEATER COIL
- Removal And Installation With A/C
- Removal And Installation Without A/C
- HEATER/AC FAN
- Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Wire Connector Removal and Installation
- HEATER VALVE
- Removal and Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
SPECIFICATIONS
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS52 topics
- Loader Dimensions
- 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
- Specifications
- 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
- Specifications
- CONVERSIONS
- Decimal And Millimeters Equivalents
- U.S. To Metric Conversion
Revision No: 963-11 topic
- Revision No: 963-2
Inside this manual
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- Diagram, page 415: SEAT BAR SENSOR (CONT’D)
- Troubleshooting, page 559: SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (CONT’D)
- Specifications, page 613: ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
- Foldout diagram, page 71: FLOW DIVIDER ADJUSTMENT VALVE
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