Rebuilding a 463 from the ground up? This service manual PDF (OEM #6901812) runs 378 pages and follows the machine from hydraulic pump teardown through full engine reconditioning. The hydraulic schematics map complete fluid routing; wiring diagrams trace the BICS™ controller along with the alternator and starter circuits. Troubleshooting charts cover the hydraulic, hydrostatic, and electrical systems. Step-by-step procedures walk through lift and tilt cylinder rebuilds, hydrostatic motor assembly, chaincase disassembly, parking brake service, and engine work down to the crankshaft and cylinder head. Torque the 1/2-inch flare fittings to 17 ft.-lb. (23 N·m), and confirm the thermostat starts opening at 157-163°F before you close up the cooling system. Bookmarked and fully searchable: pull it up on any device, find the spec, get the machine running.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| Maintenance Safety | 3-4 | Safety Alert Symbol, Never Service the Bobcat Skid Steer Loader Without Instructions, Use the Correct Procedure to Lift or Lower Operator Cab |
| Safety and Maintenance | 17-62 | Air Cleaner Service (Replacing Filter Element), Auxiliary Control Lockbolt (Procedure), Bob-Tach (Maintenance) |
| Hydraulic System | 63-134 | Lift Arm By-Pass Valve (Disassembly and Assembly, Removal and Installation) |
| Hydrostatic System | 135-178 | Charge Pressure (Checking), Control Panel (Control Shield and Steering Lever Panels Removal and Installation) |
| Drive System | 179-192 | Chaincase (Cover Assembly and Disassembly, Cover Removal and Installation, Removing Oil From the Chaincase) |
| Main Frame | 193-218 | Bob-Tach (Installation, Lever and Wedge Removal, Removal, Seal Removal and Installation), Fuel Tank (Removal and Installation), Lift Arms (Removal and Installation) |
| Electrical System & Analysis | 219-274 | Alternator (Belt, Belt Removal and Installation, Output Test, Removal and Installation), Battery (Removal and Installation, Servicing, Using a Booster Battery) |
| Engine Service | 275-350 | Air Cleaner (Removal and Installation), Engine (Removal and Installation) |
| Specifications | 351-374 | Conversions (Decimal and Millimeter Equivalents, U.S. to Metric Conversion) |
| Smr | 375-378 | Service Manual Revision, Take Out, Put in, Revision Decription |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| Hydraulic filter change reset procedure | Start the engine and operate the loader through the hydraulic and hydrostatic functions. Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and add fluid the the reservoir as needed. | p. 46 |
| Flare Fitting Torque (1/2"-20 thread size) | 17 ft.-lb. (23 N•m) | p. 366 |
| O-RING FLARE FITTING TIGHTENING TORQUE (1/2"-20 thread size) | 17 ft.-lb. (23 N•m) | p. 367 |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature (Starting) | 157-163°F (70-73°C) | p. 360 |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature (Fully Open) | 185°F (85°C) | p. 360 |
| Hydraulic filter type | 10 micron replaceable cartridge in the hydrostatic pump charge line | p. 355 |
| Air cleaner type | Dry replaceable paper cartridge | p. 354 |
| Seat bar linkage bolts and nuts torque | 25-28 ft.-lb. (34-38 N•m) | p. 61 |
| Seat bar sensor pivot bushing mounting bolt torque | 25-28 ft.-lb. (34-38 N•m) | p. 267 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (with filter) | 5.0 qts. (4,7 L) | p. 356 |
| Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Reservoir Capacity | 5.3 qts. (5,0 L) | p. 354 |
