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Complete repair service manual with Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Bobcat 463 Loader, with technical information to maintain, diagnose, repair, and rebuild like professional mechanics.
Bobcat Loaders 463 workshop service repair manual includes:
* Numbered table of contents easy to use so that you can find the information you need fast.
* Detailed sub-steps expand on repair procedure information
* Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure step by step.
* Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures are combined with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of use.
* Notes, cautions and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical information.
* Bold figure number help you quickly match illustrations with instructions.
* Detailed illustrations, drawings and photos guide you through every procedure.
* Enlarged inset helps you identify and examine parts in detail.
6901175 (6-02) - 463 Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6901175 (08–01) - 463 Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6901177 (3-06) - 463 Loader Service Manual.pdf
6901177 (06-12) - 463 Loader Service Manual.pdf.pdf
6901811 (8-04) - 463 Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6901811 (10-04) - 463 Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6901812 (3-06) - 463 Loader Service Manual.pdf
6901812 (10-12) - 463 Loader Service Manual.pdf
6903710 (5-07) - 463 Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6903710 (12-04) - 463 Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual.pdf
6903711 (8-07) - 463 Loader Service Manual.pdf
6903711 (10-12) - 463 Loader Service Manual.pdf
Total Pages: 1,433 pages
File Format: PDF (bookmarked, Searchable, Printable, high quality)
Language: English
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6901175 (08–01) - 463 Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual................1
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS................3
CONTENTS................5
REFERENCE INFORMATION................5
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED................6
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS................6
FOREWORD................7
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................9
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER................9
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER................9
DELIVERY REPORT................9
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION................10
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES................11
SAFETY................13
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADERS AND ATTACHMENTS................15
Safe Operation Is The Operator's Responsibility................15
Before Operating The Bobcat Loader................16
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator................16
FIRE PREVENTION................17
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)................18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................21
INSTRUMENT PANEL................23
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)................24
Lift Arm By-Pass Control................24
Traction Lock Override................25
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL................25
PARKING BRAKE (Later Models)................26
PARKING BRAKE (Early Models)................26
STEERING LEVERS................27
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER................27
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................28
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS................29
Foot Pedals................29
Lift Arm Operation................29
Lift Arm Float Position................29
Tilt Operation................29
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)................29
Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)................30
Quick Couplers................30
Auxiliary HydraulicContinuous Operation................31
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure................31
DAILY INSPECTION................32
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION................33
STARTING THE ENGINE................35
Normal Starting................35
Cold Temperature Starting................37
Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System................37
STOPPING THE ENGINE................37
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS................38
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment................39
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment................40
OPERATING PROCEDURE................41
Filling The Bucket................42
Emptying The Bucket................42
Digging Into The Ground................43
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)................44
Backfilling................44
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER................44
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER................45
LIFTING THE BOBCAT LOADER................46
TOWING THE BOBCAT LOADER................46
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE................47
MAINTENANCE SAFETY................48
SERVICE SCHEDULE................49
Chart................49
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE................50
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device................50
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device................51
OPERATOR CAB................52
Raising The Operator Cab................52
Lowering The Operator Cab................53
Emergency Exit................54
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................55
Seat Bar Inspection................55
Seat Bar Maintenance................55
Foot Pedal Clean Out................55
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)................56
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller................56
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)................56
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)................56
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control................56
REAR DOOR................57
AIR CLEANER SERVICE................58
FUEL SYSTEM................59
Fuel Specifications................59
Filling The Fuel Tank................59
Fuel Filter................60
Removing Air From The Fuel System................61
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................62
Oil Chart................62
Replacing Oil And Filter................62
COOLING SYSTEM................63
Checking The Coolant Level................63
Propylene Glycol................63
Cleaning The Cooling System................63
Removing Coolant From The Cooling System................63
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT................64
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................64
Description................64
Fuse Location................64
Electrical System Service................64
Battery Removal And Installation................65
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)................66
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................67
Checking And Adding Fluid................67
Breather Cap................67
Replacing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter Element................68
Removing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid................68
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER................69
TIRE MAINTENANCE................70
Wheel Nuts................70
Tire Rotation................70
Tire Inflation................70
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)................71
Checking And Adding Oil................71
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT................71
LUBRICATING THE LOADER................72
PIVOT PINS................74
BOB-TACH................74
Inspection And Maintenance................74
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS................75
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE................77
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................78
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................78
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)................80
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS................81
IMPORTANT - 6560573................83
WARNING - 6579511................84
SERVICE SCHRDULE - 6708212................85
WARNING - 6579510................87
WARNING - 6579528................88
DANGER - 6702302................88
WARNING - 6577754................88
DANGER - 6702301................88
DANGER - 6717343................89
SPECIFICATIONS................91
SKID STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS................93
Performance................93
Engine................93
Loader Controls................93
Drive System................93
Hydraulic System................93
Electrical System................93
Capacities................93
BOBCAT APRROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES................94
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS................95
WARRANTY................97
6901175 (6-02) - 463 Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual................99
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS................101
CONTENTS................103
REFERENCE INFORMATION................103
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED................104
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS................104
FOREWORD................105
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................107
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER................107
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER................107
DELIVERY REPORT................107
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION................108
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES................109
SAFETY................111
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADERS AND ATTACHMENTS................113
Safe Operation Is The Operator's Responsibility................113
Before Operating The Bobcat Loader................114
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator................114
FIRE PREVENTION................115
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)................116
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................119
INSTRUMENT PANEL................121
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)................122
Lift Arm By-Pass Control................122
Traction Lock Override................123
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL................123
PARKING BRAKE (Later Models)................124
PARKING BRAKE (Early Models)................124
STEERING LEVERS................125
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER................125
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................126
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS................127
Foot Pedals................127
Lift Arm Operation................127
Lift Arm Float Position................127
Tilt Operation................127
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)................127
Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)................128
Quick Couplers................128
Auxiliary HydraulicContinuous Operation................129
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure................129
DAILY INSPECTION................130
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION................131
STARTING THE ENGINE................133
Normal Starting................133
Cold Temperature Starting................135
Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System................135
STOPPING THE ENGINE................135
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS................136
Installing The Bucket Or Attachment................137
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment................138
OPERATING PROCEDURE................139
Filling The Bucket................140
Emptying The Bucket................140
Digging Into The Ground................141
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)................142
Backfilling................142
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER................142
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER................143
LIFTING THE BOBCAT LOADER................144
TOWING THE BOBCAT LOADER................144
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE................145
MAINTENANCE SAFETY................146
SERVICE SCHEDULE................147
Chart................147
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE................148
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device................148
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device................149
OPERATOR CAB................150
Raising The Operator Cab................150
Lowering The Operator Cab................151
Emergency Exit................152
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................153
Seat Bar Inspection................153
Seat Bar Maintenance................153
Foot Pedal Clean Out................153
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)................154
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller................154
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)................154
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)................154
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control................154
REAR DOOR................155
AIR CLEANER SERVICE................156
FUEL SYSTEM................157
Fuel Specifications................157
Filling The Fuel Tank................157
Fuel Filter................158
Removing Air From The Fuel System................159
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................160
Oil Chart................160
Replacing Oil And Filter................160
COOLING SYSTEM................161
Checking The Coolant Level................161
Propylene Glycol................161
Cleaning The Cooling System................161
Removing Coolant From The Cooling System................161
ALTERNATOR BELT ADJUSTMENT................162
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................162
Description................162
Fuse Location................162
Electrical System Service................162
Battery Removal And Installation................163
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)................164
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................165
Checking And Adding Fluid................165
Breather Cap................165
Replacing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter Element................166
Removing The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Fluid................166
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER................167
TIRE MAINTENANCE................168
Wheel Nuts................168
Tire Rotation................168
Tire Inflation................168
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)................169
Checking And Adding Oil................169
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT................169
LUBRICATING THE LOADER................170
PIVOT PINS................172
BOB-TACH................172
Inspection And Maintenance................172
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS................173
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE................175
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................176
TROUBLESHOOTING THE HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................176
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)................178
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS................179
IMPORTANT - 6560573................181
WARNING - 6579511................182
SERVICE SCHRDULE - 6708212................183
WARNING - 6579510................185
WARNING - 6579528................186
DANGER - 6702302................186
WARNING - 6577754................186
DANGER - 6702301................186
DANGER - 6717343................187
SPECIFICATIONS................189
SKID STEER LOADER SPECIFICATIONS................191
Performance................191
Engine................191
Loader Controls................191
Drive System................191
Hydraulic System................191
Electrical System................191
Capacities................191
BOBCAT APRROVED ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES................192
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS................193
WARRANTY................195
6901177 (06-12) - 463 Loader Service Manual.pdf................197
MAINTENANCE SAFETY................199
ALPHABETICAL INDEX................201
CONTENTS................203
FOREWORD................204
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................207
Fire Prevention................209
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................211
Bobcat Loader Serial Number................211
Engine Serial Number................211
DELIVERY REPORT................211
BOBCAT SKID STEER LOADER IDENTIFICATION................212
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................213
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER................215
Procedure................215
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE................217
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device................217
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device................218
OPERATOR CAB................219
Description................219
Raising The Operator Cab................219
Lowering The Operator Cab................220
Emergency Exit................221
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER................223
Procedure................223
Adjusting The Bumper................223
TOWING THE LOADER................225
Procedure................225
REMOTE START SWITCH................227
Procedure................227
SERVICE SCHEDULE................229
Chart................229
AIR CLEANER SERVICE................231
Replacing Filter Element................231
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM................233
Checking The Coolant Level................233
Cleaning The Cooling System................233
Replacing The Coolant................234
FUEL SYSTEM................235
Fuel Specification................235
Filling The Fuel Tank................235
Fuel Filter................237
Removing Air From The Fuel System................238
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................239
Checking Engine Oil................239
Oil Chart................239
Replacing Oil And Filter................239
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................241
Checking And Adding Fluid................241
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement................242
Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid................242
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)................243
Checking And Adding Oil................243
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT................245
Procedure................245
BOB-TACH................247
Inspection And Maintenance................247
LUBRICATING THE LOADER................249
Procedure................249
TIRE MAINTENANCE................251
Wheel Nuts................251
Tire Rotation................251
Tire Inflation................251
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER................253
Cleaning Procedure................253
PIVOT PINS................255
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................257
Seat Bar Inspection................257
Seat Bar Maintenance................257
Foot Pedal Clean Out................258
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................259
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS................261
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION................265
Troubleshooting Chart................269
CYLINDER (LIFT)................271
Checking The Lift Cylinder(s)................271
Removal And Installation................272
Parts Identification................274
Disassembly And Assembly................275
CYLINDER (TILT)................279
Checking The Tilt Cylinder................279
Removal And Installation................279
Parts Identification................281
Disassembly And Assembly................282
MAIN RELIEF VALVE................285
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Auxiliaries................285
Checking The Main Relief Valve With Auxiliaries................286
Removal And Installation................287
Main Relief Valve Adjustment................287
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE................289
Removal And Installation................289
Identification Chart................291
Disassembly And Assembly................291
Load Check Valves................292
Main Relief Valve................292
Port Relief/Anti-Cavitation Valve................293
Port Relief Valves................293
Rubber Boot................294
Lift Spool Detent................294
Tilt Centering Spring................299
Auxiliary Spool Detent................299
Spool Seal Installation................300
BICS™ BLOCK VALVE................301
Description................301
Disassembly And Assembly................302
HYDRAULIC PUMP................305
Checking The Output Of The Pump................305
Removal And Installation................306
Parts Identification................309
Disassembly And Assembly................310
HYDRAULIC FILTER................313
Block Removal And Installation................313
Block Disassembly And Assembly................314
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR................317
Removal And Installation................317
CONTROLS................319
Pedal Interlock Linkage Removal And Installation................319
Control Pedals Removal And Installation................320
Pedal Adjustment................320
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................321
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION................323
Troubleshooting Chart................323
Replentishing The Valve Function................324
CONTROL PANEL................325
Control Shield And Steering Lever Panels Removal And Installation................325
STEERING................327
Lever Removal And Installation................327
Lever Disassembly And Assembly................329
Linkage Adjustment................329
Pintle Arm Removal And Installation................330
Pintle Arm Disassembly And Assembly................331
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR................333
Removal And Installation................333
Parts Identification................334
Disassembly................335
Inspection................339
Assembly................341
CHARGE PRESSURE................345
Checking................345
HYDROSTATIC PUMP................347
Parts Identification................347
Removal And Installation................348
Disassembly And Assembly................351
DRIVE BELT................361
Removal And Installation................361
Tension Pulley And Spring Removal And Installation................361
DRIVE SYSTEM................365
PARKING BRAKE................367
Pedal Removal And Installation................367
Pedal Disassembly And Assembly................368
Disc Removal And Installation................369
DRIVE COMPONENTS................371
Axle Hub Removal And Installation................371
Axle Seal Removal And Installation................372
Removing The Axle................373
Removing And Installing The Axle Bearing................374
Removing The Bearing Races................375
Installing The Bearing Races................377
Installing The Inner Bearing And Axle Sprocket................377
Drive Chain Removal And Installation................378
CHAINCASE................379
Removing Oil From The Chaincase................379
Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation................379
Chaincase Cover Assembly And Disassembly................380
MAIN FRAME................381
SEAT BAR................383
Removal And Installation................383
Assembly................386
OPERATOR CAB................387
Removal And Installation................387
Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation................389
OPERATOR SEAT................391
Removal And Installation................391
BOB-TACH................393
Removal................393
Installation................394
Seal Removal And Installation................395
Lever And Wedge Removal................396
LIFT ARMS................397
Removal And Installation................397
REAR WINDOW................399
Removal................399
Installation................399
REAR DOOR................401
Exhaust Pipe Removal And Installation................401
Removal And Installation................401
FUEL TANK................403
Removal And Installation................403
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS................405
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS................407
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION................413
Troubleshooting Chart................413
Description................414
Fuse Location................414
Relay Switches Location................415
BATTERY................417
Removal And Installation................417
Servicing................419
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)................420
ALTERNATOR................421
Removal And Installation................421
Adjusting The Alternator Belt................422
Alternator Belt Removal And Installation................422
Description................424
Tests................424
Alternator Output Test................424
Full Field Test................425
Alternator Regulator Test................425
Alternator Regulator Test Using Voltmeter................426
STARTER................427
Removal And Installation................427
Checking The Starter In The Loader................428
Parts Identification................429
Disassembly................430
Inspection And Repair................435
No Load Test................438
Assembly................439
INSTRUMENT PANEL................447
Removal And Installation................447
LIGHTS................449
Front Lights Removal And Installation................449
Rear Lights Removal And Installation................450
BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER................451
Trouble Shooting Guide................451
Removal And Installation................452
BICS™ SYSTEM (WITH PRESS TO OPERATE BUTTON)................455
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)................455
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)................455
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)................455
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control................455
Troubleshooting Chart................456
SEAT BAR SENSOR................457
Troubleshooting Guide................457
Seat Bar Sensor Test................458
Removal And Installation................459
BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test................461
TRACTION LOCK................463
Troubleshooting Guide................463
Removal And Installation................464
ENGINE SERVICE................467
TROUBLESHOOTING................469
Chart................469
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL................471
Adjustment................471
Removal And Installation................471
MUFFLER................473
Removal And Installation................473
AIR CLEANER................475
Housing Removal And Installation................475
RADIATOR................477
Removal And Installation................477
Mounting Bracket Removal And Installation................477
FAN................479
Removal And Installation................479
ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTING................481
Valve Clearance Adjustment................481
Fuel Injection Pump Check................482
Fuel Lift Pump Removal And Installation................483
Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation................483
Fuel Injection Pump Timing................484
Fuel Injector Nozzles Checking................486
Fuel Injector Nozzles Removal................487
Fuel Injector Nozzles Installation................488
Glow Plugs Checking................489
Engine Compression Test Procedure................489
ENGINE................491
Removal And Installation................491
FLYWHEEL................499
Removal And Installation................499
ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET................501
Removal And Installation................501
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE................503
Cylinder Head Removal And Installation................503
Cylinder Head Inspection................504
Cylinder Head Top Clearance................505
Rocker Arm And Shaft Checking................505
Valve Removal................506
Valve Spring Checking................506
Valve Guide Checking................507
Reconditioning The Valve And Valve Seat................509
Timing Gearcase Cover Removal And Installation................510
Idler Gear And Camshaft Removal And Installation................512
Servicing The Idler Gear And Shaft................514
Checking Timing Gear Backlash................515
Fuel Camshaft Removal And Installation................515
Governor................516
Crankshaft Gear Removal And Installation................516
Oil Pump Removal And Installation................517
Oil Pump Service................517
Checking Engine Oil Pressure................518
Relief Valve................518
Piston And Connecting Rod Removal And Installation................519
Piston And Connecting Rod Servicing................521
Connecting Rod Alignment................523
Crankshaft Bearings Removal And Installation................524
Inspection Of Crankshaft And Bearings................526
Cylinder Bore Inspection................528
Hydraulic Oil Cooler And Shrouding Removal And Installation................528
Thermostat Removal And Installation................529
Testing The Thermostat................530
Water Pump Removal And Installation................530
Water Pump Disassembly And Assembly................530
SPECIFICATIONS................531
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS................533
Machine Specifications................533
Performance................533
Controls................534
Engine................534
Hydraulic System................535
Electrical................535
Drive System................536
Capacities................536
Tires................536
Floor Pressure................536
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS................537
Engine................537
Fuel Injector Nozzles................537
Fuel Injection Pump................537
Cylinder Head................537
Valves................537
Valve Springs................538
Rocker Arms................538
Camshaft................538
Cylinders................538
Piston Rings................539
Pistons................539
Crankshaft................539
Oil Pump................540
Thermostat................540
Engine Bolt Torque................541
Bolt Torques................541
Re-Grinding The Crankshaft................542
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS................543
Torque For General SAE Bolts................543
Torque For General Metric Bolts................543
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS................545
O-Ring Face Seal Connection................545
Straight Thread O-Ring Fitting................545
Tubelines And Hoses................545
Flare Fitting................546
O-Ring Flare Fitting................547
Port Seal Fitting................548
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS................551
Specifications................551
CONVERSIONS................553
Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents................553
U.S. To Metric Conversion................554
SMR................555
Revision No: 463-1................555
Revision No: 463-2................557
Revision No: 463-3................559
Revision No: 463-4................561
Revision No: 463-5................563
6901177 (3-06) - 463 Loader Service Manual................565
6901811 (10-04) - 463 Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual................931
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS................933
CONTENTS................935
FOREWORD................937
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED................939
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS................939
MOTOR OIL................939
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................941
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER................941
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER................942
DELIVERY REPORT................942
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION................943
FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS................944
Standard Items................944
Options and Accessories................944
Attachments................944
SAFETY................945
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................947
Before Operation................947
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility................948
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator................948
Fire Prevention................949
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)................950
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................953
INSTRUMENT PANELS................955
Left, Right And Accessory Panels................955
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (bics™)................956
Description................956
Lift Arm By-Pass Control................956
Traction Lock Override................957
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL................957
Operation................957
PARKING BRAKE................957
Operation................957
STEERING LEVERS................958
Operation................958
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER................958
Procedure................958
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................959
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS................960
Foot Pedals................960
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)................960
Auxiliary Hydraulics................961
Quick Couplers................961
Auxiliary Hydraulic Continuous Operation................962
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure................962
DAILY INSPECTION................963
Daily Inspection and Maintenance................963
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION................964
STARTING THE ENGINE................965
Normal Starting................966
Cold Temperature Starting................966
Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System................967
STOPPING THE ENGINE................967
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS................968
Choosing The Correct Bucket................968
Pallet Forks................968
Installing The Bucket or Attachment................969
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment................970
OPERATING PROCEDURE................971
Operating With A Full Bucket................971
Filling The Bucket................972
Emptying the Bucket................972
Digging Into The Ground................973
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)................973
Backfilling................973
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER................974
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER................974
Loading Onto Transport Vehicle................974
Fastening To Transport Vehicle................975
LIFTING THE LOADER................976
TOWING THE LOADER................977
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE................979
MAINTENANCE SAFETY................981
SERVICE SCHEDULE................983
Chart................983
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE................984
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device................984
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device................985
OPERATOR CAB................986
Description................986
Raising The Operator Cab................986
Lowering The Operator Cab................987
Emergency Exit................988
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................989
Inspecting The Seat Bar................989
Maintaining The Seat Bar................989
Foot Pedal Clean Out................989
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)................990
Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine Stopped - Key ON)................990
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)................990
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)................990
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control................990
REAR DOOR................991
Opening And Closing The Rear Door................991
AIR CLEANER SERVICE................992
Replacing Filter Elements................992
FUEL SYSTEM................993
Fuel Specifications................993
Filling The Fuel Tank................993
Fuel Filter................993
Removing Air From The Fuel System................994
Removing Air From The Fuel System................994
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................995
Checking Engine Oil................995
Replacing The Oil And Filter................995
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM................996
Checking The Coolant Level................996
Cleaning The Cooling System................996
Removing & Replacing Coolant In The Cooling System................996
ALTERNATOR BELT................997
Adjusting The Alternator Belt................997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................998
Description................998
Fuse Location................998
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)................999
Removing And Installing The Battery................1000
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................1001
Checking And Adding Fluid................1001
Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter................1001
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid................1002
Reservoir Breather................1002
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER................1003
Maintenance................1003
TIRE MAINTENANCE................1004
Wheel Nuts................1004
Tire Rotation................1004
Mounting................1004
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)................1005
Checking And Adding Oil................1005
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT................1005
LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER................1006
Lubrication Locations................1006
PIVOT PINS................1007
Inspection And Maintenance................1007
BOB-TACH................1008
Inspection And Maintenance................1008
SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS................1009
TROUBLESHOOTING................1011
Troubleshooting The Engine................1011
Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System................1012
Troubleshooting The Hydrostatic System................1012
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)................1013
Troubleshooting Chart................1013
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS................1015
SERVICE SCHEDULE (6708212)................1017
SERVICE SCHEDULE (CONT’D) (6708212)................1018
WARNING (6579510)................1019
DANGER (6702301)................1020
WARNING (6577754)................1020
DANGER (6702302)................1021
WARNING (6579528)................1021
WARNING (6717343)................1022
WARNING (6576048)................1022
IMPORTANT (6560573)................1023
WARNING (6710358)................1023
WARNING (6579511)................1024
SPECIFICATIONS................1025
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (463)................1027
Machine Dimensions................1027
Performance................1028
Controls................1028
Engine................1028
Hydraulic System................1029
Electrical................1029
Drive System................1030
Capacities................1030
Tires................1030
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS................1031
WARRANTY................1033
6901811 (8-04) - 463 Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual................1035
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS................1037
CONTENTS................1039
FOREWORD................1041
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED................1043
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS................1043
MOTOR OIL................1043
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................1045
LOADER SERIAL NUMBER................1045
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER................1046
DELIVERY REPORT................1046
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION................1047
FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS................1048
Standard Items................1048
Options and Accessories................1048
Attachments................1048
SAFETY................1049
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................1051
Before Operation................1051
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility................1052
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator................1052
Fire Prevention................1053
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)................1054
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................1057
INSTRUMENT PANELS................1059
Left, Right And Accessory Panels................1059
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (bics™)................1060
Description................1060
Lift Arm By-Pass Control................1060
Traction Lock Override................1061
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL................1061
Operation................1061
PARKING BRAKE................1061
Operation................1061
STEERING LEVERS................1062
Operation................1062
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER................1062
Procedure................1062
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................1063
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS................1064
Foot Pedals................1064
Bucket Position Valve Operation (If Equipped)................1064
Auxiliary Hydraulics................1065
Quick Couplers................1065
Auxiliary Hydraulic Continuous Operation................1066
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure................1066
DAILY INSPECTION................1067
Daily Inspection and Maintenance................1067
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION................1068
STARTING THE ENGINE................1069
Normal Starting................1070
Cold Temperature Starting................1070
Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System................1071
STOPPING THE ENGINE................1071
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS................1072
Choosing The Correct Bucket................1072
Pallet Forks................1072
Installing The Bucket or Attachment................1073
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment................1074
OPERATING PROCEDURE................1075
Operating With A Full Bucket................1075
Filling The Bucket................1076
Emptying the Bucket................1076
Digging Into The Ground................1077
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)................1077
Backfilling................1077
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER................1078
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER................1078
Loading Onto Transport Vehicle................1078
Fastening To Transport Vehicle................1079
LIFTING THE LOADER................1080
TOWING THE LOADER................1081
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE................1083
MAINTENANCE SAFETY................1085
SERVICE SCHEDULE................1087
Chart................1087
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE................1088
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device................1088
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device................1089
OPERATOR CAB................1090
Description................1090
Raising The Operator Cab................1090
Lowering The Operator Cab................1091
Emergency Exit................1092
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................1093
Inspecting The Seat Bar................1093
Maintaining The Seat Bar................1093
Foot Pedal Clean Out................1093
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)................1094
Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine Stopped - Key ON)................1094
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)................1094
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)................1094
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control................1094
REAR DOOR................1095
Opening And Closing The Rear Door................1095
AIR CLEANER SERVICE................1096
Replacing Filter Elements................1096
FUEL SYSTEM................1097
Fuel Specifications................1097
Filling The Fuel Tank................1097
Fuel Filter................1097
Removing Air From The Fuel System................1098
Removing Air From The Fuel System................1098
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................1099
Checking Engine Oil................1099
Replacing The Oil And Filter................1099
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM................1100
Checking The Coolant Level................1100
Cleaning The Cooling System................1100
Removing & Replacing Coolant In The Cooling System................1100
ALTERNATOR BELT................1101
Adjusting The Alternator Belt................1101
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................1102
Description................1102
Fuse Location................1102
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)................1103
Removing And Installing The Battery................1104
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................1105
Checking And Adding Fluid................1105
Replacing Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter................1105
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid................1106
Reservoir Breather................1106
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER................1107
Maintenance................1107
TIRE MAINTENANCE................1108
Wheel Nuts................1108
Tire Rotation................1108
Mounting................1108
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)................1109
Checking And Adding Oil................1109
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT................1109
LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER................1110
Lubrication Locations................1110
PIVOT PINS................1111
Inspection And Maintenance................1111
BOB-TACH................1112
Inspection And Maintenance................1112
SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS................1113
TROUBLESHOOTING................1115
Troubleshooting The Engine................1115
Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System................1116
Troubleshooting The Hydrostatic System................1116
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS™)................1117
Troubleshooting Chart................1117
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS................1119
SERVICE SCHEDULE (6708212)................1121
SERVICE SCHEDULE (CONT’D) (6708212)................1122
WARNING (6579510)................1123
DANGER (6702301)................1124
WARNING (6577754)................1124
DANGER (6702302)................1125
WARNING (6579528)................1125
WARNING (6717343)................1126
WARNING (6576048)................1126
IMPORTANT (6560573)................1127
WARNING (6710358)................1127
WARNING (6579511)................1128
SPECIFICATIONS................1129
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (463)................1131
Machine Dimensions................1131
Performance................1132
Controls................1132
Engine................1132
Hydraulic System................1133
Electrical................1133
Drive System................1134
Capacities................1134
Tires................1134
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS................1135
WARRANTY................1137
6901812 (10-12) - 463 Loader Service Manual................1139
MAINTENANCE SAFETY................1141
ALPHABETICAL INDEX................1143
CONTENTS................1145
FOREWORD................1146
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................1149
Fire Prevention................1151
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................1153
Bobcat Loader Serial Number................1153
Engine Serial Number................1153
DELIVERY REPORT................1153
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION................1154
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................1155
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER................1157
Procedure................1157
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE................1159
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device................1159
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device................1160
OPERATOR CAB................1161
Description................1161
Raising The Operator Cab................1161
Lowering The Operator Cab................1162
Emergency Exit................1163
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER................1165
Procedure................1165
Adjusting The Bumper................1165
TOWING THE LOADER................1167
Procedure................1167
REMOTE START SWITCH................1169
Procedure................1169
SERVICE SCHEDULE................1171
Chart................1171
AIR CLEANER SERVICE................1173
Replacing Filter Element................1173
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM................1175
Checking The Coolant Level................1175
Cleaning The Cooling System................1175
Replacing The Coolant................1176
FUEL SYSTEM................1177
Fuel Specification................1177
Filling The Fuel Tank................1177
Fuel Filter................1179
Removing Air From The Fuel System................1180
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................1181
Checking Engine Oil................1181
Oil Chart................1181
Replacing Oil And Filter................1181
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................1183
Checking And Adding Fluid................1183
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement................1184
Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid................1184
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)................1185
Checking And Adding Oil................1185
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT................1187
Procedure................1187
BOB-TACH................1189
Inspection And Maintenance................1189
LUBRICATING THE LOADER................1191
Procedure................1191
TIRE MAINTENANCE................1193
Wheel Nuts................1193
Tire Rotation................1193
Tire Inflation................1193
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER................1195
Cleaning Procedure................1195
PIVOT PINS................1197
Procedure................1197
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................1199
Seat Bar Inspection................1199
Seat Bar Maintenance................1199
Foot Pedal Clean Out................1200
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................1201
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS................1203
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION................1207
Troubleshooting Chart................1211
CYLINDER (LIFT)................1213
Checking The Lift Cylinder(s)................1213
Removal And Installation................1214
Parts Identification................1216
Disassembly And Assembly................1217
CYLINDER (TILT)................1221
Checking The Tilt Cylinder................1221
Removal And Installation................1221
Parts Identification................1223
Disassembly And Assembly................1224
MAIN RELIEF VALVE................1227
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Auxiliaries................1227
Checking The Main Relief Valve With Auxiliaries................1228
Removal And Installation................1229
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE................1231
BICS™ Valve Removal And Installation................1231
BICS™ Valve, Lift Arm By-Pass Orifice Removal And Installation................1232
BICS™ Valve, Pressure Differential Valve Removal And Installation................1233
BICS™ Valve, Check Valve Removal And Installation................1233
BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Removal And Installation................1234
BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Testing................1235
BICS™ Valve, Identification Chart................1236
Removal And Installation................1236
Identification Chart................1238
Disassembly And Assembly................1239
Load Check Valves Removal And Installation................1239
Main Relief Valve Removal And Installation................1239
Port Relief/Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation................1240
Anti Cavitation/Check Valves Removal And Installation................1241
Rubber Boot Removal And Installation................1242
Lift And Tilt Lock Block Removal And Installation................1242
Lift Spool And Detent Removal................1243
Lift Spool And Detent Disassembly................1244
Lift Spool And Detent Assembly................1246
Lift Spool Detent Installation................1248
Tilt Spool Removal And Installation................1249
Tilt Spool Disassembly And Assembly................1250
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation................1251
Auxiliary Spool Disassembly And Assembly................1251
Spool Seal Installation................1254
Auxiliary Pivot Bracket Removal And Installation................1255
Auxiliary Pivot Bracket Disassembly And Assembly................1255
LIFT ARM BY-PASS VALVE................1257
Removal And Installation................1257
Disassembly And Assembly................1257
HYDRAULIC PUMP................1259
Checking The Output Of The Pump................1259
Removal And Installation................1260
Parts Identification................1263
Disassembly And Assembly................1264
HYDRAULIC FILTER................1267
Block Removal And Installation................1267
Block Disassembly And Assembly................1268
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR................1269
Removal And Installation................1269
CONTROLS................1271
Pedal Interlock Linkage Removal And Installation................1271
Control Pedals Removal And Installation................1272
Pedal Adjustment................1272
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................1273
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION................1275
Troubleshooting Chart................1275
CONTROL PANEL................1277
Control Shield And Steering Lever Panels Removal And Installation................1277
STEERING................1279
Lever Removal And Installation................1279
Lever Disassembly And Assembly................1281
Linkage Adjustment................1281
Pintle Arm Removal And Installation................1282
Pintle Arm Disassembly And Assembly................1283
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR................1285
Removal And Installation................1285
Parts Identification................1286
Disassembly................1287
Inspection................1291
Assembly................1293
CHARGE PRESSURE................1297
Checking................1297
HYDROSTATIC PUMP................1299
Parts Identification................1299
Removal And Installation................1300
Disassembly And Assembly................1301
DRIVE BELT................1311
Removal And Installation................1311
Tension Pulley And Spring Removal And Installation................1311
OIL COOLER................1315
Removal And Installation................1315
DRIVE SYSTEM................1317
PARKING BRAKE................1319
Disc Removal And Installation................1319
DRIVE COMPONENTS................1321
Axle Hub Removal And Installation................1321
Axle Seal Removal And Installation................1322
Removing The Axle................1323
Removing And Installing The Axle Bearing................1324
Removing The Bearing Races................1325
Installing The Bearing Races................1327
Installing The Inner Bearing And Axle Sprocket................1327
Drive Chain Removal And Installation................1328
CHAINCASE................1329
Removing Oil From The Chaincase................1329
Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation................1329
Chaincase Cover Assembly And Disassembly................1329
MAIN FRAME................1331
SEAT BAR................1333
Removal And Installation................1333
Assembly................1336
OPERATOR CAB................1337
Removal And Installation................1337
Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation................1339
OPERATOR SEAT................1341
Removal And Installation................1341
BOB-TACH................1343
Removal................1343
Installation................1344
Seal Removal And Installation................1345
Lever And Wedge Removal................1346
LIFT ARMS................1347
Removal And Installation................1347
REAR WINDOW................1351
Removal................1351
Installation................1351
REAR DOOR................1353
Removal And Installation................1353
FUEL TANK................1355
Removal And Installation................1355
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS................1357
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS................1359
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION................1365
Troubleshooting Chart................1365
Description................1366
Fuel Shutoff Timer and Fuel Pull Solenoid Locations................1366
Fuse And Relay Switches Location................1366
BATTERY................1367
Removal And Installation................1367
Servicing................1368
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)................1369
ALTERNATOR................1371
Removal And Installation................1371
Adjusting The Alternator Belt................1372
Alternator Belt Removal And Installation................1372
Description................1373
Alternator Output Test................1373
STARTER................1375
Removal And Installation................1375
Checking The Starter In The Loader................1375
Parts Identification................1376
Disassembly................1377
Inspection And Repair................1382
No Load Test................1385
Assembly................1386
INSTRUMENT PANEL................1393
Removal And Installation................1393
LIGHTS................1395
Front Lights Removal And Installation................1395
Rear Lights Removal And Installation................1396
Cab Light Removal And Installation................1397
BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER................1399
Troubleshooting Guide................1399
Removal And Installation................1400
BICS™ SYSTEM (WITH PRESS TO OPERATE BUTTON)................1401
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)................1401
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)................1401
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)................1401
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control................1401
Troubleshooting Chart................1402
SEAT BAR SENSOR................1403
Troubleshooting Guide................1403
Seat Bar Sensor Test................1404
Removal And Installation................1405
BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test................1407
TRACTION LOCK................1409
Troubleshooting Guide................1409
Removal And Installation................1410
ENGINE SERVICE................1413
TROUBLESHOOTING................1415
Chart................1415
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL................1417
Adjustment................1417
Removal And Installation................1417
MUFFLER................1419
Removal And Installation................1419
AIR CLEANER................1421
Removal And Installation................1421
RADIATOR................1423
Removal And Installation................1423
COOLING FAN................1425
Removal And Installation................1425
ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTING................1427
Fuel Injection Pump Check................1427
Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation................1427
Fuel Injection Pump Timing................1429
Fuel Injector Nozzles Checking................1430
Fuel Injector Nozzles Removal................1432
Fuel Injector Nozzles Installation................1433
Glow Plugs Checking................1433
Engine Compression Test Procedure................1434
Fuel Lift Pump Removal And Installation................1434
ENGINE................1435
Removal And Installation................1435
FLYWHEEL................1443
Removal And Installation................1443
ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET................1445
Removal And Installation................1445
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE................1447
Thermostat Removal And Installation................1447
Water Pump Removal And Installation................1447
Timing Gear Case Cover Removal And Installation................1448
Oil Pump Removal And Installation................1450
Crankshaft Front Seal Removal And Installation................1452
Engine Speed Control Plate Removal And Installation................1453
Governor Spring Removal................1453
Start Spring Removal................1454
Idle Limit And Fuel Limit Adjustment................1454
Exhaust Manifold Removal And Installation................1454
Valve Cover Removal And Installation................1455
Rocker Arm Removal And Installation................1456
Push Rod Removal And Installation................1457
Tappet Removal And Installation................1458
Water Flange Removal And Installation................1458
Cylinder Head Removal................1459
Cylinder Head Installation................1459
Checking Piston Top Clearance................1460
Cylinder Head Disassembly................1461
Cylinder Head Assembly................1461
Servicing The Cylinder Head................1462
Combustion Chamber Removal And Installation................1464
Idler Gear Removal And Installation................1465
Camshaft Removal And Installation................1467
Fuel Camshaft Removal And Installation................1469
Oil Pan Removal And Installation................1470
Governor Shaft Removal And Installation................1471
Governor Fork Lever Removal And Installation................1474
Piston Removal And Installation................1475
Checking The Piston And Connecting Rod................1476
Connecting Rod Alignment................1477
Piston Ring Gap................1477
Piston Ring Installation................1478
Connecting Rod Installation................1478
Checking Engine Cylinder Bore................1479
Crankshaft Removal And Installation................1479
Checking Crankshaft Journal And Block Bearing................1482
Checking The Crankshaft Journal And Main Bearing................1483
Connecting Rod Journal................1484
Checking the End Play Of The Crankshaft................1485
Crankshaft Alignment................1485
Engine Timing Installation................1486
Idler Gear And Crankshaft................1486
Idler Gear And Camshaft Gear................1487
Idler Gear And Fuel Camshaft Gear................1487
Fuel Camshaft Gear And Governor Shaft Gear................1487
SPECIFICATIONS................1489
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS................1491
Machine Specifications................1491
Performance................1492
Controls................1492
Engine................1492
Hydraulic System................1493
Electrical................1493
Drive System................1494
Capacities................1494
Tires................1494
Floor Pressure................1494
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS................1495
Engine................1495
Fuel Injector Nozzles................1495
Fuel Injection Pump................1495
Cylinder Head................1495
Valves................1495
Valve Springs................1496
Rocker Arms................1496
Camshaft................1496
Cylinders................1496
Piston Rings................1497
Pistons................1497
Crankshaft................1497
Oil Pump................1498
Thermostat................1498
Engine Bolt Torque................1498
Bolt Torques................1499
Re-Grinding The Crankshaft................1500
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS................1501
Torque For General SAE Bolts................1501
Torque For General Metric Bolts................1501
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS................1503
O-Ring Face Seal Connection................1503
Straight Thread O-Ring Fitting................1503
Tubelines And Hoses................1503
Flare Fitting................1504
O-Ring Flare Fitting................1505
Port Seal Fitting................1506
HYDRAULIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS................1509
Specifications................1509
CONVERSIONS................1511
Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents................1511
U.S. To Metric Conversion................1512
SMR................1513
463-1................1513
463-2................1515
463-3................1517
6901812 (3-06) - 463 Loader Service Manual................1519
6903710 (12-04) - 463 Loader Operation & Maintenance Manual................1897
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS................1899
CONTENTS................1901
FOREWORD................1903
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED................1905
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS................1905
MOTOR OIL................1905
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................1906
Loader Serial Number................1906
Engine Serial Number................1906
DELIVERY REPORT................1906
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION................1907
FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS................1908
Standard Items................1908
Options and Accessories................1908
Attachments................1908
SAFETY................1909
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................1911
Before Operation................1911
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility................1912
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator................1912
Fire Prevention................1913
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)................1914
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................1917
INSTRUMENT PANELS................1919
Left, Right And Accessory Panels................1919
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (bics)................1920
Description................1920
Lift Arm By-Pass Control................1920
Traction Lock Override................1921
BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM................1921
Operation................1921
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL................1922
Operation................1922
PARKING BRAKE................1922
Operation................1922
STEERING LEVERS................1923
Operation................1923
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER................1923
Procedure................1923
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................1924
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS................1925
Foot Pedals................1925
Hydraulic Bucket Positioning................1925
Auxiliary Hydraulics................1926
Quick Couplers................1926
Auxiliary Hydraulic Continuous Operation................1927
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure................1927
DAILY INSPECTION................1928
Daily Inspection and Maintenance................1928
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION................1929
STARTING THE ENGINE................1930
Normal Starting................1931
Cold Temperature Starting................1931
Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System................1932
STOPPING THE ENGINE................1932
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS................1933
Choosing The Correct Bucket................1933
Pallet Forks................1933
Installing The Bucket or Attachment................1934
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment................1935
OPERATING PROCEDURE................1936
Operating With A Full Bucket................1936
Filling The Bucket................1937
Emptying the Bucket................1937
Digging Into The Ground................1938
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)................1938
Backfilling................1938
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER................1939
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER................1939
Loading Onto Transport Vehicle................1939
Fastening To Transport Vehicle................1940
LIFTING THE LOADER................1941
TOWING THE LOADER................1942
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE................1943
MAINTENANCE SAFETY................1945
SERVICE SCHEDULE................1947
Chart................1947
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE................1948
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device................1948
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device................1949
BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM................1950
Description................1950
Inspecting................1950
Adjusting Switch Position................1950
OPERATOR CAB................1951
Description................1951
Raising The Operator Cab................1951
Lowering The Operator Cab................1952
Emergency Exit................1953
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................1954
Inspecting The Seat Bar................1954
Maintaining The Seat Bar................1954
Foot Pedal Clean Out................1954
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)................1955
Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine Stopped - Key ON)................1955
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)................1955
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)................1955
Inspecting The Lift Arm ByPass Control................1955
REAR DOOR................1956
Opening And Closing The Rear Door................1956
AIR CLEANER SERVICE................1957
Replacing Filter Elements................1957
FUEL SYSTEM................1958
Fuel Specifications................1958
Filling The Fuel Tank................1958
Fuel Filter................1958
Removing Air From The Fuel System................1959
Checking Engine Oil................1960
Replacing The Oil And Filter................1960
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM................1961
Checking The Coolant Level................1961
Cleaning The Cooling System................1961
Removing and Replacing Coolant In The Cooling System................1961
ALTERNATOR BELT................1962
Adjusting The Alternator Belt................1962
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................1963
Description................1963
Fuse Location................1963
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)................1964
Removing And Installing The Battery................1965
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................1966
Checking And Adding Fluid................1966
Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter................1966
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid................1967
Reservoir Breather................1967
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER................1968
Maintenance................1968
TIRE MAINTENANCE................1969
Wheel Nuts................1969
Tire Rotation................1969
Mounting................1969
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)................1970
Checking And Adding Oil................1970
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT................1970
Description................1970
LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER................1971
Lubrication Locations................1971
PIVOT PINS................1972
Inspection And Maintenance................1972
BOB-TACH................1973
Inspection And Maintenance................1973
SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS................1975
TROUBLESHOOTING................1977
Troubleshooting The Engine................1977
Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System................1978
Troubleshooting The Hydrostatic System................1978
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)................1979
Troubleshooting Chart................1979
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS................1981
SERVICE SCHEDULE (6708212)................1983
WARNING (6579510)................1985
DANGER (6702301)................1986
DANGER (6702302)................1986
WARNING (6577754)................1986
WARNING (6579528)................1986
DANGER (6717343)................1987
WARNING (6576048)................1987
IMPORTANT (6560573)................1987
WARNING (6710358)................1987
WARNING (6579511)................1988
SPECIFICATIONS................1989
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (463)................1991
Dimensions................1991
Performance................1992
Controls................1992
Engine................1992
Hydraulic System................1993
Electrical................1993
Drive System................1994
Capacities................1994
Tires................1994
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS................1995
WARRANTY................1997
6903710 (5-07) - 463 Operation & Maintenance Manual................1999
OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS................2001
CONTENTS................2003
FOREWORD................2005
BOBCAT COMPANY IS ISO 9001 CERTIFIED................2007
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS................2007
MOTOR OIL................2007
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................2008
Loader Serial Number................2008
Engine Serial Number................2008
DELIVERY REPORT................2008
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION................2009
FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS................2010
Standard Items................2010
Options and Accessories................2010
Attachments................2010
SAFETY................2011
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................2013
Before Operation................2013
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility................2014
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator................2014
Fire Prevention................2015
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)................2016
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS................2019
INSTRUMENT PANELS................2021
Left, Right And Accessory Panels................2021
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (bics)................2022
Description................2022
Lift Arm By-Pass Control................2022
Traction Lock Override................2023
BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM................2023
Operation................2023
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL................2024
Operation................2024
PARKING BRAKE................2024
Operation................2024
STEERING LEVERS................2025
Operation................2025
STOPPING THE BOBCAT LOADER................2025
Procedure................2025
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................2026
HYDRAULIC CONTROLS................2027
Foot Pedals................2027
Hydraulic Bucket Positioning................2027
Auxiliary Hydraulics................2028
Quick Couplers................2028
Auxiliary Hydraulic Continuous Operation................2029
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure................2029
DAILY INSPECTION................2030
Daily Inspection and Maintenance................2030
GETTING READY FOR OPERATION................2031
STARTING THE ENGINE................2032
Normal Starting................2033
Cold Temperature Starting................2033
Warming The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System................2034
STOPPING THE ENGINE................2034
ATTACHMENTS AND BUCKETS................2035
Choosing The Correct Bucket................2035
Pallet Forks................2035
Installing The Bucket or Attachment................2036
Removing The Bucket Or Attachment................2037
OPERATING PROCEDURE................2038
Operating With A Full Bucket................2038
Filling The Bucket................2039
Emptying the Bucket................2039
Digging Into The Ground................2040
Leveling The Ground (Using Lift Arms In Float Position)................2040
Backfilling................2040
PARKING THE BOBCAT LOADER................2041
TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER................2041
Loading Onto Transport Vehicle................2041
Fastening To Transport Vehicle................2042
LIFTING THE LOADER................2043
TOWING THE LOADER................2044
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE................2045
MAINTENANCE SAFETY................2047
SERVICE SCHEDULE................2049
Chart................2049
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE................2050
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device................2050
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device................2051
BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM................2052
Description................2052
Inspecting................2052
Adjusting Switch Position................2052
OPERATOR CAB................2053
Description................2053
Raising The Operator Cab................2053
Lowering The Operator Cab................2054
Emergency Exit................2055
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................2056
Inspecting The Seat Bar................2056
Maintaining The Seat Bar................2056
Foot Pedal Clean Out................2056
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)................2057
Inspecting The BICS Controller (Engine Stopped - Key ON)................2057
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)................2057
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)................2057
Inspecting The Lift Arm ByPass Control................2057
REAR DOOR................2058
Opening And Closing The Rear Door................2058
AIR CLEANER SERVICE................2059
Replacing Filter Elements................2059
FUEL SYSTEM................2060
Fuel Specifications................2060
Filling The Fuel Tank................2060
Fuel Filter................2060
Removing Air From The Fuel System................2061
Checking Engine Oil................2062
Replacing The Oil And Filter................2062
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM................2063
Checking The Coolant Level................2063
Cleaning The Cooling System................2063
Removing and Replacing Coolant In The Cooling System................2063
ALTERNATOR BELT................2064
Adjusting The Alternator Belt................2064
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM................2065
Description................2065
Fuse Location................2065
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)................2066
Removing And Installing The Battery................2067
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................2068
Checking And Adding Fluid................2068
Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Filter................2068
Replacing Hydraulic Fluid................2069
Reservoir Breather................2069
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER................2070
Maintenance................2070
TIRE MAINTENANCE................2071
Wheel Nuts................2071
Tire Rotation................2071
Mounting................2071
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)................2072
Checking And Adding Oil................2072
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT................2072
Description................2072
LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT LOADER................2073
Lubrication Locations................2073
PIVOT PINS................2074
Inspection And Maintenance................2074
BOB-TACH................2075
Inspection And Maintenance................2075
SYSTEM SETUP & ANALYSIS................2077
TROUBLESHOOTING................2079
Troubleshooting The Engine................2079
Troubleshooting The Hydraulic System................2080
Troubleshooting The Hydrostatic System................2080
BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)................2081
Troubleshooting Chart................2081
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS................2083
SERVICE SCHEDULE (6708212)................2085
WARNING (6579510)................2087
DANGER (6702301)................2088
DANGER (6702302)................2088
WARNING (6577754)................2088
WARNING (6579528)................2088
DANGER (6717343)................2089
WARNING (6576048)................2089
IMPORTANT (6560573)................2089
WARNING (6710358)................2089
WARNING (6579511)................2090
SPECIFICATIONS................2091
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS (463)................2093
Dimensions................2093
Performance................2094
Controls................2094
Engine................2094
Hydraulic System................2095
Electrical................2095
Drive System................2096
Capacities................2096
Tires................2096
ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING MATERIALS................2097
WARRANTY................2099
6903711 (10-12) - 463 Loader Service Manual................2101
MAINTENANCE SAFETY................2103
ALPHABETICAL INDEX................2105
CONTENTS................2107
FOREWORD................2108
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................2111
Fire Prevention................2113
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS................2115
Bobcat Loader Serial Number................2115
Engine Serial Number................2115
DELIVERY REPORT................2115
BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION................2116
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE................2117
LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER................2119
Procedure................2119
LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE................2121
Engaging The Lift Arm Support Device................2121
Disengaging The Lift Arm Support Device................2122
OPERATOR CAB................2123
Description................2123
Raising The Operator Cab................2123
Lowering The Operator Cab................2124
Emergency Exit................2125
TRANSPORTING THE LOADER................2127
Procedure................2127
Adjusting The Bumper................2127
TOWING THE LOADER................2129
Procedure................2129
REMOTE START................2131
Procedure................2131
SERVICE SCHEDULE................2133
Chart................2133
AIR CLEANER SERVICE................2135
Replacing Filter Element................2135
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM................2137
Checking The Coolant Level................2137
Cleaning The Cooling System................2137
Replacing The Coolant................2138
FUEL SYSTEM................2139
Fuel Specification................2139
Filling The Fuel Tank................2139
Fuel Filter................2141
Removing Air From The Fuel System................2142
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................2143
Checking Engine Oil................2143
Oil Chart................2143
Replacing Oil And Filter................2143
HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................2145
Checking And Adding Fluid................2145
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter Replacement................2146
Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid................2146
FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)................2147
Checking And Adding Oil................2147
AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT................2149
Procedure................2149
BOB-TACH................2151
Inspection And Maintenance................2151
LUBRICATING THE LOADER................2153
Procedure................2153
TIRE MAINTENANCE................2155
Wheel Nuts................2155
Tire Rotation................2155
Tire Inflation................2155
SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER................2157
Cleaning Procedure................2157
PIVOT PINS................2159
Procedure................2159
SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................2161
Seat Bar Inspection................2161
Seat Bar Maintenance................2161
Foot Pedal Clean Out................2162
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................2163
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC................2165
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION................2169
Troubleshooting Chart................2173
CYLINDER (LIFT)................2175
Checking The Lift Cylinder(s)................2175
Removal And Installation................2176
Parts Identification................2178
Disassembly And Assembly................2179
CYLINDER (TILT)................2183
Checking The Tilt Cylinder................2183
Removal And Installation................2183
Parts Identification................2185
Disassembly And Assembly................2186
MAIN RELIEF VALVE................2189
Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Auxiliaries................2189
Checking The Main Relief Valve With Auxiliaries................2190
Removal And Installation................2191
HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE................2193
BICS™ Valve Removal And Installation................2193
BICS™ Valve, Lift Arm By-Pass Orifice Removal And Installation................2194
BICS™ Valve, Pressure Differential Valve Removal And Installation................2195
BICS™ Valve, Check Valve Removal And Installation................2195
BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Removal And Installation................2196
BICS™ Valve, Solenoid Testing................2197
BICS™ Valve, Identification Chart................2198
Removal And Installation................2198
Identification Chart................2200
Disassembly And Assembly................2201
Load Check Valves Removal And Installation................2201
Main Relief Valve Removal And Installation................2201
Port Relief/Anti-Cavitation Valve Removal And Installation................2202
Anti Cavitation/Check Valves Removal And Installation................2203
Rubber Boot Removal And Installation................2204
Lift And Tilt Lock Block Removal And Installation................2204
Lift Spool And Detent Removal................2205
Lift Spool And Detent Disassembly................2206
Lift Spool And Detent Assembly................2208
Lift Spool Detent Installation................2210
Tilt Spool Removal And Installation................2211
Tilt Spool Disassembly And Assembly................2212
Auxiliary Spool Removal And Installation................2213
Auxiliary Spool Disassembly And Assembly................2213
Spool Seal Installation................2216
Auxiliary Pivot Bracket Removal And Installation................2217
Auxiliary Pivot Bracket Disassembly And Assembly................2217
LIFT ARM BY-PASS VALVE................2219
Removal And Installation................2219
Disassembly And Assembly................2219
HYDRAULIC PUMP................2221
Checking The Output Of The Pump................2221
Removal And Installation................2222
Parts Identification................2225
Disassembly And Assembly................2226
HYDRAULIC FILTER................2229
Block Removal And Installation................2229
Block Disassembly And Assembly................2230
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR................2231
Removal And Installation................2231
CONTROLS................2233
Pedal Interlock Linkage Removal And Installation................2233
Control Pedals Removal And Installation................2234
Pedal Adjustment................2234
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................2235
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION................2237
Troubleshooting Chart................2237
CONTROL PANEL................2239
Control Shield And Steering Lever Panels Removal And Installation................2239
STEERING................2241
Lever Removal And Installation................2241
Lever Disassembly And Assembly................2243
Linkage Adjustment................2243
Pintle Arm Removal And Installation................2244
Pintle Arm Disassembly And Assembly................2245
HYDROSTATIC MOTOR................2247
Removal And Installation................2247
Parts Identification................2248
Disassembly................2249
Inspection................2253
Assembly................2255
CHARGE PRESSURE................2259
Checking................2259
HYDROSTATIC PUMP................2261
Parts Identification................2261
Removal And Installation................2262
Disassembly And Assembly................2263
DRIVE BELT................2273
Removal And Installation................2273
Tension Pulley And Spring Removal And Installation................2273
OIL COOLER................2277
Removal And Installation................2277
DRIVE SYSTEM................2279
PARKING BRAKE................2281
Disc Removal And Installation................2281
DRIVE COMPONENTS................2283
Axle Hub Removal And Installation................2283
Axle Seal Removal And Installation................2284
Removing The Axle................2285
Removing And Installing The Axle Bearing................2286
Removing The Bearing Races................2287
Installing The Bearing Races................2289
Installing The Inner Bearing And Axle Sprocket................2289
Drive Chain Removal And Installation................2290
CHAINCASE................2291
Removing Oil From The Chaincase................2291
Chaincase Cover Removal And Installation................2291
Chaincase Cover Assembly And Disassembly................2291
MAIN FRAME................2293
SEAT BAR................2295
Removal And Installation................2295
Assembly................2298
OPERATOR CAB................2299
Removal And Installation................2299
Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation................2301
OPERATOR SEAT................2303
Removal And Installation................2303
BOB-TACH................2305
Removal................2305
Installation................2306
Seal Removal And Installation................2307
Lever And Wedge Removal................2308
LIFT ARMS................2309
Removal And Installation................2309
REAR WINDOW................2313
Removal................2313
Installation................2313
REAR DOOR................2315
Removal And Installation................2315
FUEL TANK................2317
Removal And Installation................2317
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS................2319
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS................2321
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION................2325
Troubleshooting Chart................2325
Description................2326
Fuel Shutoff Timer and Fuel Pull Solenoid Locations................2326
Fuse And Relay Switches Location................2326
BATTERY................2327
Removal And Installation................2327
Servicing................2328
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)................2329
ALTERNATOR................2331
Removal And Installation................2331
Adjusting The Alternator Belt................2332
Alternator Belt Removal And Installation................2332
Description................2333
Alternator Output Test................2333
STARTER................2335
Removal And Installation................2335
Checking The Starter In The Loader................2335
Parts Identification................2336
Disassembly................2337
Inspection And Repair................2342
No Load Test................2345
Assembly................2346
INSTRUMENT PANEL................2353
Removal And Installation................2353
LIGHTS................2355
Front Lights Removal And Installation................2355
Rear Lights Removal And Installation................2356
Cab Light Removal And Installation................2357
BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER................2359
Troubleshooting Guide................2359
Removal And Installation................2360
BICS™ SYSTEM (WITH PRESS TO OPERATE BUTTON)................2361
Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)................2361
Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)................2361
Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)................2361
Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control................2361
Troubleshooting Chart................2362
SEAT BAR SENSOR................2363
Troubleshooting Guide................2363
Seat Bar Sensor Test................2364
Removal And Installation................2365
BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test................2367
TRACTION LOCK................2369
Troubleshooting Guide................2369
Removal And Installation................2370
ENGINE SERVICE................2373
TROUBLESHOOTING................2375
Chart................2375
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL................2377
Adjustment................2377
Removal And Installation................2377
MUFFLER................2379
Removal And Installation................2379
AIR CLEANER................2381
Removal And Installation................2381
RADIATOR................2383
Removal And Installation................2383
COOLING FAN................2385
Removal And Installation................2385
ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTING................2387
Fuel Injection Pump Check................2387
Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation................2387
Fuel Injection Pump Timing................2389
Fuel Injector Nozzles Checking................2390
Fuel Injector Nozzles Removal................2392
Fuel Injector Nozzles Installation................2393
Glow Plugs Checking................2393
Engine Compression Test Procedure................2394
Fuel Lift Pump Removal And Installation................2394
ENGINE................2395
Removal And Installation................2395
FLYWHEEL................2403
Removal And Installation................2403
ENGINE MOUNTING BRACKET................2405
Removal And Installation................2405
RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE................2407
Thermostat Removal And Installation................2407
Water Pump Removal And Installation................2407
Timing Gear Case Cover Removal And Installation................2408
Oil Pump Removal And Installation................2410
Crankshaft Front Seal Removal And Installation................2412
Engine Speed Control Plate Removal And Installation................2413
Governor Spring Removal................2413
Start Spring Removal................2414
Idle Limit And Fuel Limit Adjustment................2414
Exhaust Manifold Removal And Installation................2414
Valve Cover Removal And Installation................2415
Rocker Arm Removal And Installation................2416
Push Rod Removal And Installation................2417
Tappet Removal And Installation................2418
Water Flange Removal And Installation................2418
Cylinder Head Removal................2419
Cylinder Head Installation................2419
Checking Piston Top Clearance................2420
Cylinder Head Disassembly................2421
Cylinder Head Assembly................2421
Servicing The Cylinder Head................2422
Combustion Chamber Removal And Installation................2424
Idler Gear Removal And Installation................2425
Camshaft Removal And Installation................2427
Injection Pump Shaft Removal And Installation................2429
Oil Pan Removal And Installation................2430
Governor Shaft Removal And Installation................2431
Governor Fork Lever Removal And Installation................2434
Piston Removal And Installation................2435
Checking The Piston And Connecting Rod................2436
Connecting Rod Alignment................2437
Piston Ring Gap................2437
Piston Ring Installation................2438
Connecting Rod Installation................2438
Checking Engine Cylinder Bore................2439
Crankshaft Removal And Installation................2439
Checking Crankshaft Journal And Block Bearing................2442
Checking The Crankshaft Journal And Main Bearing................2443
Connecting Rod Journal................2444
Checking The End Play Of The Crankshaft................2445
Crankshaft Alignment................2445
Engine Timing Installation................2446
Idler Gear And Crankshaft................2446
Idler Gear And Camshaft Gear................2447
Idler Gear And Injection Pump Shaft Gear................2447
Injection Pump Shaft And Governor Shaft Gear................2447
SPECIFICATIONS................2449
LOADER SPECIFICATIONS................2451
Dimensions................2451
Performance................2452
Controls................2452
Engine................2452
Hydraulic System................2453
Electrical................2453
Drive System................2454
Capacities................2454
Tires................2454
Floor Pressure................2454
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS................2455
Engine................2455
Fuel Injector Nozzles................2455
Fuel Injection Pump................2455
Cylinder Head................2455
Valves................2455
Valve Springs................2456
Rocker Arms................2456
Camshaft................2456
Cylinders................2456
Piston Rings................2457
Pistons................2457
Crankshaft................2457
Oil Pump................2458
Thermostat................2458
Bolt Torques................2459
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS................2461
Torque For General SAE Bolts................2461
Torque For General Metric Bolts................2461
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS................2463
O-Ring Face Seal Connection................2463
Straight Thread O-Ring Fitting................2463
Tubelines And Hoses................2463
Flare Fitting................2464
O-Ring Flare Fitting................2465
Port Seal Fitting................2466
HYDRAULIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS................2469
Specifications................2469
CONVERSIONS................2471
Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents................2471
U.S. To Metric Conversion................2472
SMR................2473
463-1................2473
463-2................2475
463-3................2477
6903711 (8-07) - 463 Loader Service Manual................2479
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