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Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader Service Repair Manual

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Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader Service Repair Manual

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Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader Service Repair Manual

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Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader Service Repair Manual

This manual is for the Bobcat loader mechanic. It provides necessary servicing and adjustment procedures for the Bobcat loader and its component parts and systems. Refer to the Operation & Maintenance Manual for operating instructions, starting procedure, daily checks, etc.
A general inspection of the following items must be made after the loader has had service or repair:
1. Check that the ROPS/FOPS (Including sidescreens) is in good condition and is not modified.
2. Check that ROPS mounting hardware is tightened and is Melroe approved.
3. The seat belt must be correctly installed, functional and in good condition.
4. The seat bar and pedal interlocks must be correctly adjusted, clean and lubricated.
5. Machine signs must be legible and in the correct location.
6. Steering levers and foot pedals must return to neutral.
7. Check for correct funtion of the work lights.
8. The parking brake must function correctly

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Bobcat 553 Skid Steer Loader Service Repair Manual

BOBCAT 553 SKID STEER LOADER  S/N 513011001 & ABOVE EUROPE ONLY – S/N 513031001 & ABOVE.............   1
	MAINTENANCE SAFETY..............................................................................   3
	CONTENTS........................................................................................   5
	FOREWORD........................................................................................   7
	SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................   9
	SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS.........................................................................  11
	553 BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION................................................................  12
	OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.........................................................................  13
	PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE..........................................................................  25
	HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................................................................................  53
	HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM.............................................................................. 101
	DRIVE SYSTEM.................................................................................... 139
	MAIN FRAME...................................................................................... 153
	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................................................... 175
	ENGINE SERVICE.................................................................................. 215
	BICS™ SYSTEM.................................................................................... 271
	SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 291
BOBCAT 553 SKID STEER LOADERS S/N 516311001 & ABOVE S/N 516411001 & ABOVE........................... 305
	ALPHABETICAL INDEX.............................................................................. 308
	CONTENTS........................................................................................ 310
	PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 316
	HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................................................................................ 352
	HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM.............................................................................. 400
	DRIVE SYSTEM.................................................................................... 440
	MAIN FRAME...................................................................................... 454
	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................................................... 480
	ENGINE SERVICE.................................................................................. 543
	SYSTEMS ANALYSIS................................................................................ 615
	SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................. 635
BOBCAT 553 SKID STEER LOADERS S/N 520311001 & ABOVE S/N 520411001 & ABOVE........................... 656
	MAINTENANCE SAFETY.............................................................................. 658
	ALPHABETICAL INDEX.............................................................................. 660
	CONTENTS........................................................................................ 662
		FOREWORD.................................................................................... 663
		SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................... 666
			Fire Prevention......................................................................... 668
		SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION...................................................................... 670
			Loader Serial Number.................................................................... 670
			Engine Serial Number.................................................................... 670
		DELIVERY REPORT............................................................................. 671
		BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION................................................................ 672
	SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 674
		LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER............................................................. 676
			Procedure............................................................................... 676
		LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE..................................................................... 678
			Installing Lift Arm Support Device...................................................... 678
			Removing Lift Arm Support Device........................................................ 679
		OPERATOR CAB................................................................................ 682
			Description............................................................................. 682
			Raising The Operator Cab................................................................ 682
			Lowering The Operator Cab............................................................... 683
			Emergency Exit.......................................................................... 683
		TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER.............................................................. 686
			Procedure............................................................................... 686
			Stopping The Bobcat Loader.............................................................. 686
		TOWING THE LOADER........................................................................... 690
			Procedure............................................................................... 690
		REMOTE START................................................................................ 692
			Procedure............................................................................... 692
		SERVICE SCHEDULE............................................................................ 694
			Chart................................................................................... 694
		AIR CLEANER SERVICE......................................................................... 696
			Replacing Filter Element................................................................ 696
		ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM....................................................................... 698
			Cleaning The Cooling System............................................................. 698
			Checking The Coolant Level.............................................................. 699
			Replacing The Coolant................................................................... 699
		FUEL SYSTEM................................................................................. 702
			Fuel Specifications..................................................................... 702
			Filling The Fuel Tank................................................................... 702
			Fuel Filter............................................................................. 703
			Removing Air From The Fuel System....................................................... 704
		ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................................................................... 706
			Checking Engine Oil..................................................................... 706
			Oil Chart............................................................................... 706
			Replacing Oil And Filter................................................................ 706
		HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................................................................ 708
			Description............................................................................. 708
			Checking And Adding Fluid............................................................... 708
			Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter.............................................. 709
			Replacing Hydraulic Fluid............................................................... 709
		FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)........................................................ 712
			Checking And Adding Oil................................................................. 712
		AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT.................................................................. 714
			Removal................................................................................. 714
		BOB-TACH.................................................................................... 716
			Inspection And Maintenance.............................................................. 716
		LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER............................................................ 718
			Procedure............................................................................... 718
		TIRE MAINTENANCE............................................................................ 720
			Wheel Nuts.............................................................................. 720
			Rotating................................................................................ 720
			Mounting................................................................................ 720
		SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER...................................................................... 722
			Cleaning Procedure...................................................................... 722
		PIVOT PINS.................................................................................. 724
			Procedure............................................................................... 724
		SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM................................................................... 726
			Description............................................................................. 726
			Seat Bar Inspection..................................................................... 726
			Seat Bar Maintenance.................................................................... 726
		RUBBER COUPLER LUBRICATION.................................................................. 728
			Procedure............................................................................... 728
	HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................................................................................ 730
		HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS............................................................ 732
		HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION................................................................ 734
			Tighten Procedures...................................................................... 738
			Troubleshooting Chart................................................................... 738
		CYLINDER (LIFT)............................................................................. 740
			Checking................................................................................ 740
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 741
			Identification.......................................................................... 744
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................ 745
		CYLINDER (TILT)............................................................................. 748
			Checking................................................................................ 748
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 748
			Identification.......................................................................... 750
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................ 751
		MAIN RELIEF VALVE........................................................................... 754
			Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Auxiliaries...................................... 754
			Checking The Main Relief Valve With Auxiliaries......................................... 755
			Removal and Installation................................................................ 756
		HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE..................................................................... 758
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 758
			Identification Chart.................................................................... 761
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................ 762
			Load Check Valve........................................................................ 762
			Main Releif Valve....................................................................... 763
			Anti-Cavitation Check Valve............................................................. 764
			Port Relief Valve....................................................................... 765
			Rubber Boot (Lift)...................................................................... 766
			Rubber Boot (Tilt)...................................................................... 766
			Rubber Boot (Aux.)...................................................................... 766
			Lift Spool Detent....................................................................... 767
			Tilt Centering Spring................................................................... 771
			Auxiliary Spool Detent.................................................................. 772
			One Way Restrictors..................................................................... 772
			Inspection.............................................................................. 773
			Spool Seal Installation................................................................. 774
		LIFT ARM BY-PASS CONTROL VALVE.............................................................. 776
			Inspecting.............................................................................. 776
			Removal and Installation................................................................ 776
			Disassembly and Assembly................................................................ 777
		TILT LOCK VALVE............................................................................. 778
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 778
			Disassembly and Assembly................................................................ 779
		HYDRAULIC PUMP.............................................................................. 780
			Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump.................................................. 780
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 782
			Identification.......................................................................... 784
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................ 785
			Inspection.............................................................................. 787
		HYDRAULIC FILTER HOUSING.................................................................... 788
			Removal and Installation................................................................ 788
		HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR................................................................... 790
			Removal and Installation................................................................ 790
	HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM.............................................................................. 792
		HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION.............................................................. 794
			Troubleshooting Chart................................................................... 794
			Replenishing Valve Function............................................................. 795
		CONTROL PANEL............................................................................... 796
			Removal and Installation................................................................ 796
		STEERING.................................................................................... 798
			Lever Removal and Installation.......................................................... 798
			Lever Disassembly And Assembly.......................................................... 799
			Linkage Removal And Installation........................................................ 799
			Pintle Lever Disassemby And Assembly.................................................... 801
			Linkage Neutral Adjustment.............................................................. 803
		HYDROSTATIC MOTOR........................................................................... 806
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 806
			Parts Identification.................................................................... 808
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................ 809
			Inspection.............................................................................. 816
			Timing The Hydrostatic Motor............................................................ 818
		PORT BLOCK.................................................................................. 820
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 820
			Oil Cooler By-Pass Valve................................................................ 820
			Hydraulic Oil Temperature Switch........................................................ 820
			Charge Pressure By-Pass Valve........................................................... 821
		HYDROSTATIC PUMP............................................................................ 822
			Checking Charge Pressure................................................................ 822
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 823
			Drive Coupler Removal And Installation.................................................. 826
			Parts Identification.................................................................... 827
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................ 828
			Inspection.............................................................................. 832
		OIL COOLER.................................................................................. 836
			Removal and Installation................................................................ 836
	DRIVE SYSTEM.................................................................................... 838
		PARKING BRAKE............................................................................... 840
			Disk Removal And Installation........................................................... 840
			Traction Lock Guides Removal And Installation........................................... 841
		DRIVE COMPONENTS............................................................................ 842
			Axle Seal Removal And Installation...................................................... 842
			Axle, Bearing, And Sprocket Removal And Installation.................................... 844
			Chain Removal And Installation.......................................................... 848
		CHAINCASE................................................................................... 850
			Removing Oil From The Chaincase......................................................... 850
			Front Cover Removal And Installation.................................................... 850
			Rear Cover Removal And Installation..................................................... 851
	MAIN FRAME...................................................................................... 852
		SEAT BAR.................................................................................... 854
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 854
			Assembling Components................................................................... 857
			Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly............................................. 857
		OPERATOR CAB................................................................................ 858
			Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation................................................... 858
			Gas Cylinder Disassembly And Assembly................................................... 859
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 859
		OPERATOR SEAT............................................................................... 864
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 864
			Seat Belt Removal And Installation...................................................... 864
		BOB-TACH.................................................................................... 866
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 866
			Bob-Tach Lever And Wedge................................................................ 868
		LIFT ARM.................................................................................... 870
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 870
		REAR GRILL.................................................................................. 874
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 874
		REAR DOOR................................................................................... 876
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 876
			Striker Removal and Installation........................................................ 877
			Striker Disassembly and Assembly........................................................ 877
			Adjusting The Striker................................................................... 877
			Latch Removal and Installation.......................................................... 878
		FUEL TANK................................................................................... 880
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 880
			Fuel Level Sender....................................................................... 880
		CONTROL PEDALS.............................................................................. 882
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 882
			Pedal Adjustment........................................................................ 882
			Pedal Interlock Linkage Removal And Installation........................................ 883
			Pedal Interlock Linkage Adjustment...................................................... 884
			Crossbar Linkage Removal And Installation............................................... 884
	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM............................................................................... 886
		ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS....................................................................... 888
		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION............................................................... 891
			Troubleshooting......................................................................... 893
			Description............................................................................. 894
			Fuse Location........................................................................... 894
			Relay Switches Location................................................................. 895
		BATTERY..................................................................................... 897
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 897
			Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)................................................. 898
		ALTERNATOR.................................................................................. 901
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 901
			Adjusting The Alternator Belt........................................................... 901
			Description............................................................................. 902
			Tests................................................................................... 902
			Alternator Output Test.................................................................. 903
			Full Field Test......................................................................... 903
			Alternator Regulator Test............................................................... 904
			Alternator Regulator Test Using Voltmeter............................................... 904
			Parts Identification.................................................................... 905
			Pulley Removal And Installation......................................................... 906
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................ 907
			Rotor Continuity Test................................................................... 909
			Stator Continuity Test.................................................................. 910
			Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test....................................................... 911
			Brush Length............................................................................ 911
		STARTER..................................................................................... 913
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 913
			Checking The Starter In The Loader...................................................... 914
			Parts Identification.................................................................... 915
			Disassembly............................................................................. 916
			Inspection And Repair................................................................... 921
			No Load Test............................................................................ 925
			Assembly................................................................................ 926
		INSTRUMENT PANEL............................................................................ 933
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 933
		LIGHTS...................................................................................... 935
			Front Removal And Installation.......................................................... 935
		BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER..................................................................... 937
			Trouble Shooting Guide.................................................................. 937
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 938
		BICS™ SYSTEM (WITH PRESS TO OPERATE BUTTON)................................................. 941
			Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)............................... 941
			Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED - Key ON).... 941
			Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING)......................................... 941
			Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)........................................... 941
			Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control................................................. 941
			Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls........................... 941
			Troubleshooting Chart................................................................... 942
		SEAT BAR SENSOR............................................................................. 943
			Troubleshooting Guide................................................................... 943
			Seat Bar Sensor Test.................................................................... 944
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 945
			BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test........................................... 947
		TRACTION LOCK............................................................................... 949
			Troubleshooting Guide................................................................... 949
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 950
	ENGINE SERVICE.................................................................................. 953
		TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................. 955
			Chart................................................................................... 955
		ENGINE SPEED CONTROL........................................................................ 957
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 957
			Disassembly............................................................................. 957
			Linkage Bar Removal And Installation.................................................... 958
		ENGINE SPEED CONTROL PLATE.................................................................. 959
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 959
			Governor Spring Removal................................................................. 959
			Start Spring Removal.................................................................... 959
			Idle Limit And Fuel Limit Adjustment.................................................... 960
		MUFFLER..................................................................................... 961
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 961
		AIR CLEANER................................................................................. 963
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 963
		RADIATOR.................................................................................... 965
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 965
		BLOWER FAN HOUSING.......................................................................... 967
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 967
		ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTING............................................................... 969
			Compression Checking.................................................................... 969
			Glow Plugs Checking..................................................................... 970
			Glow Plugs Removal And Installation..................................................... 971
			Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid, Removal And Installation........................................ 972
			Fuel Lift Pump Removal And Installation................................................. 973
			Fuel Injection Pump, Checking........................................................... 973
			Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation............................................ 974
			Timing The Injection Pump............................................................... 976
			Fuel Injector Nozzles Removal And Installation.......................................... 977
			Checking Fuel Injector Nozzles.......................................................... 978
			Engine Timing Installation.............................................................. 980
		ENGINE...................................................................................... 981
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 981
			Engine Mounting Brackets Removal And Installation....................................... 985
		FLYWHEEL.................................................................................... 987
			Removal And Installation................................................................ 987
			Flywheel Ring Gear...................................................................... 988
			Housing Removal And Installation........................................................ 988
		RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE................................................................... 989
			Thermostat Removal And Installation..................................................... 989
			Water Pump Removal And Installation..................................................... 989
			Timing Gear Case Cover Removal And Installation......................................... 990
			Oil Pump Removal And Installation....................................................... 992
			Crankshaft Front Seal Removal And Installation.......................................... 994
			Exhaust Manifold Removal And Installation............................................... 995
			Valve Cover Removal And Installation.................................................... 996
			Rocker Arm Removal And Installation..................................................... 997
			Push Rod Removal And Installation....................................................... 998
			Tappet Removal And Installation......................................................... 999
			Cylinder Head Removal And Installation.................................................. 999
			Checking Piston Top Clearance...........................................................1000
			Disassembly.............................................................................1001
			Assembly................................................................................1001
			Servicing The Cylinder Head.............................................................1001
			Combustion Chamber Removal And Installation.............................................1004
			Idler Gear Removal And Installation.....................................................1005
			Camshaft Removal And Installation.......................................................1006
			Fuel Camshaft Removal And Installation..................................................1008
			Oil Pan Removal And Installation........................................................1010
			Governor Shaft Removal And Installation.................................................1011
			Governor Fork Lever Removal And Installation............................................1014
			Piston Removal And Installation.........................................................1015
			Checking The Piston And Connecting Rod..................................................1016
			Connecting Rod Alignment................................................................1017
			Pison Ring Gap..........................................................................1017
			Piston Ring Installation................................................................1018
			Connecting Rod Installation.............................................................1018
			Checking Engine Cylinder Bore...........................................................1019
			Crankshaft Removal And Installation.....................................................1019
			Checking Crankshaft Journal And Block Bearing...........................................1022
			Checking The Crankshaft Journal And Main Bearing........................................1023
			Connecting Rod Journal..................................................................1024
			Checking the End Play Of The Crankshaft.................................................1025
			Crankshaft Alignment....................................................................1025
			Idler Gear And Crankshaft...............................................................1026
			Idler Gear And Crankshaft Gear..........................................................1026
			Idler Gear And Fuel Camshaft Gear.......................................................1027
			Fuel Camshaft Gear And Governor Shaft Gear..............................................1027
		RUBBER DRIVE COUPLER........................................................................1029
			Removal And Installation................................................................1029
			Disassembly.............................................................................1029
			Assembly................................................................................1030
		WATER FLANGE................................................................................1033
			Removal And Installation................................................................1033
	SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................1035
		LOADER SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................1037
			Machine Dimensions......................................................................1037
			Performance.............................................................................1038
			Controls................................................................................1038
			Engine..................................................................................1038
			Hydraulic System........................................................................1039
			Electrical..............................................................................1039
			Drive System............................................................................1040
			Capacities..............................................................................1040
			Tires...................................................................................1040
		ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................1041
			Engine Compression......................................................................1041
			Fuel Injection Nozzles..................................................................1041
			Fuel Injection Pump.....................................................................1041
			Cylinder Head...........................................................................1041
			Valves..................................................................................1041
			Valve Springs...........................................................................1042
			Rocker Arms.............................................................................1042
			Camshaft................................................................................1042
			Cylinders...............................................................................1042
			Piston Rings............................................................................1043
			Pistons.................................................................................1043
			Crankshaft..............................................................................1043
			Oil Pump................................................................................1044
			Thermostat..............................................................................1044
			Crankshaft Re-Grind Data................................................................1045
		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS.............................................................1047
			Torque For General SAE Bolts............................................................1047
			Torque For General Metric Bolts.........................................................1048
		HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................1049
			O-ring Face Seal Connection.............................................................1049
			Straight Thread O-ring Fitting..........................................................1050
			Tubelines And Hoses.....................................................................1050
			Flare Fitting...........................................................................1050
			O-ring Flare Fitting....................................................................1051
			Port Seal Fitting.......................................................................1053
		HYDRAULIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................1055
			Specifications..........................................................................1055
		CONVERSIONS.................................................................................1057
			Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents......................................................1057
			U.S. To Metric Conversion...............................................................1057
	SMR.............................................................................................1059
		553-1.......................................................................................1059
BOBCAT 553 SKID STEER LOADERS S/N 528011001 & ABOVE S/N 528111001 & ABOVE...........................1061
	MAINTENANCE SAFETY..............................................................................1063
	ALPHABETICAL INDEX..............................................................................1065
	CONTENTS........................................................................................1067
		SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................1071
			Fire Prevention.........................................................................1073
		SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION......................................................................1075
			Loader Serial Number....................................................................1075
			Engine Serial Number....................................................................1075
		DELIVERY REPORT.............................................................................1076
		BOBCAT LOADER IDENTIFICATION................................................................1077
	SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE..........................................................................1079
		LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER.............................................................1081
			Procedure...............................................................................1081
		LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE.....................................................................1083
			Installing Lift Arm Support Device......................................................1083
			Removing Lift Arm Support Device........................................................1084
		OPERATOR CAB................................................................................1087
			Description.............................................................................1087
			Raising The Operator Cab................................................................1087
			Lowering The Operator Cab...............................................................1088
			Emergency Exit..........................................................................1088
		TRANSPORTING THE BOBCAT LOADER..............................................................1091
			Procedure...............................................................................1091
			Stopping The Bobcat Loader..............................................................1091
		TOWING THE LOADER...........................................................................1093
			Procedure...............................................................................1093
		REMOTE START................................................................................1095
			Procedure...............................................................................1095
		SERVICE SCHEDULE............................................................................1097
			Chart...................................................................................1097
		AIR CLEANER SERVICE.........................................................................1099
			Replacing Filter Element................................................................1099
		ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.......................................................................1101
			Cleaning The Cooling System.............................................................1101
			Checking The Coolant Level..............................................................1102
			Replacing The Coolant...................................................................1102
		FUEL SYSTEM.................................................................................1105
			Fuel Specifications.....................................................................1105
			Filling The Fuel Tank...................................................................1105
			Fuel Filter.............................................................................1106
			Removing Air From The Fuel System.......................................................1107
		ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...................................................................1109
			Checking Engine Oil.....................................................................1109
			Oil Chart...............................................................................1109
			Replacing Oil And Filter................................................................1109
		HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................................................................1111
			Description.............................................................................1111
			Checking And Adding Fluid...............................................................1111
			Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter..............................................1112
			Replacing Hydraulic Fluid...............................................................1112
		FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)........................................................1115
			Checking And Adding Oil.................................................................1115
		AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT..................................................................1117
			Removal.................................................................................1117
		BOB-TACH....................................................................................1119
			Inspection And Maintenance..............................................................1119
		LUBRICATION OF THE BOBCAT LOADER............................................................1121
			Procedure...............................................................................1121
		TIRE MAINTENANCE............................................................................1123
			Wheel Nuts..............................................................................1123
			Rotating................................................................................1123
			Mounting................................................................................1123
		SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER......................................................................1125
			Cleaning Procedure......................................................................1125
		PIVOT PINS..................................................................................1127
			Procedure...............................................................................1127
		SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM...................................................................1129
			Description.............................................................................1129
			Seat Bar Inspection.....................................................................1129
			Seat Bar Maintenance....................................................................1129
		RUBBER COUPLER LUBRICATION..................................................................1131
			Procedure...............................................................................1131
	HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................................................................................1133
		HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS............................................................1135
		HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION................................................................1137
			Tighten Procedures......................................................................1141
			Troubleshooting Chart...................................................................1141
		CYLINDER (LIFT).............................................................................1143
			Checking................................................................................1143
			Removal And Installation................................................................1144
			Identification..........................................................................1147
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1148
		CYLINDER (TILT).............................................................................1151
			Checking................................................................................1151
			Removal And Installation................................................................1151
			Identification..........................................................................1153
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1154
		MAIN RELIEF VALVE...........................................................................1157
			Checking The Main Relief Valve Without Auxiliaries......................................1157
			Checking The Main Relief Valve With Auxiliaries.........................................1158
			Removal and Installation................................................................1159
		HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE.....................................................................1161
			Removal And Installation................................................................1161
			Identification Chart....................................................................1164
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1165
			Load Check Valve........................................................................1165
			Main Releif Valve.......................................................................1166
			Anti-Cavitation Check Valve.............................................................1167
			Port Relief Valve.......................................................................1168
			Rubber Boot (Lift)......................................................................1169
			Rubber Boot (Tilt)......................................................................1169
			Rubber Boot (Aux.)......................................................................1169
			Lift Spool Detent.......................................................................1170
			Tilt Centering Spring...................................................................1174
			Auxiliary Spool Detent..................................................................1175
			One Way Restrictors.....................................................................1175
			Inspection..............................................................................1176
			Spool Seal Installation.................................................................1177
		LIFT ARM BY-PASS CONTROL VALVE..............................................................1179
			Inspecting..............................................................................1179
			Removal and Installation................................................................1179
			Disassembly and Assembly................................................................1180
		TILT LOCK VALVE.............................................................................1181
			Removal And Installation................................................................1181
			Disassembly and Assembly................................................................1182
		HYDRAULIC PUMP..............................................................................1183
			Check The Output Of The Hydraulic Pump..................................................1183
			Removal And Installation................................................................1185
			Identification..........................................................................1187
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1188
			Inspection..............................................................................1190
		HYDRAULIC FILTER HOUSING....................................................................1191
			Removal and Installation................................................................1191
		HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR...................................................................1193
			Removal and Installation................................................................1193
	HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM..............................................................................1195
		HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION..............................................................1197
			Troubleshooting Chart...................................................................1197
			Replenishing Valve Function.............................................................1198
		CONTROL PANEL...............................................................................1199
			Removal and Installation................................................................1199
		STEERING....................................................................................1201
			Lever Removal and Installation..........................................................1201
			Lever Disassembly And Assembly..........................................................1202
			Linkage Removal And Installation........................................................1203
			Pintle Lever Disassemby And Assembly....................................................1205
			Linkage Neutral Adjustment..............................................................1207
		HYDROSTATIC MOTOR...........................................................................1211
			Removal And Installation................................................................1211
			Parts Identification....................................................................1213
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1214
			Inspection..............................................................................1221
			Timing The Hydrostatic Motor............................................................1223
		PORT BLOCK..................................................................................1225
			Removal And Installation................................................................1225
			Oil Cooler By-Pass Valve................................................................1225
			Hydraulic Oil Temperature Switch........................................................1225
			Charge Pressure By-Pass Valve...........................................................1226
		HYDROSTATIC PUMP............................................................................1227
			Checking Charge Pressure................................................................1227
			Removal And Installation................................................................1228
			Drive Coupler Removal And Installation..................................................1231
			Parts Identification....................................................................1232
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1233
			Inspection..............................................................................1237
		OIL COOLER..................................................................................1241
			Removal and Installation................................................................1241
	DRIVE SYSTEM....................................................................................1243
		PARKING BRAKE...............................................................................1245
			Disk Removal And Installation...........................................................1245
			Traction Lock Guides Removal And Installation...........................................1246
		DRIVE COMPONENTS............................................................................1247
			Axle Seal Removal And Installation......................................................1247
			Axle, Bearing, And Sprocket Removal And Installation....................................1249
			Chain Removal And Installation..........................................................1253
		CHAINCASE...................................................................................1255
			Removing Oil From The Chaincase.........................................................1255
			Front Cover Removal And Installation....................................................1255
			Rear Cover Removal And Installation.....................................................1256
	MAIN FRAME......................................................................................1257
		SEAT BAR....................................................................................1259
			Removal And Installation................................................................1259
			Assembling Components...................................................................1262
			Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly.............................................1262
		OPERATOR CAB................................................................................1263
			Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation...................................................1263
			Gas Cylinder Disassembly And Assembly...................................................1264
			Removal And Installation................................................................1264
		OPERATOR SEAT...............................................................................1269
			Removal And Installation................................................................1269
			Seat Belt Removal And Installation......................................................1269
		BOB-TACH....................................................................................1271
			Removal And Installation................................................................1271
			Bob-Tach Lever And Wedge................................................................1273
		LIFT ARM....................................................................................1275
			Removal And Installation................................................................1275
		REAR GRILL..................................................................................1279
			Removal And Installation................................................................1279
		REAR DOOR...................................................................................1281
			Removal And Installation................................................................1281
			Striker Removal and Installation........................................................1282
			Striker Disassembly and Assembly........................................................1282
			Adjusting The Striker...................................................................1282
			Latch Removal and Installation..........................................................1283
		FUEL TANK...................................................................................1285
			Removal And Installation................................................................1285
			Fuel Level Sender.......................................................................1285
		CONTROL PEDALS..............................................................................1287
			Removal And Installation................................................................1287
			Pedal Adjustment........................................................................1287
			Pedal Interlock Linkage Removal And Installation........................................1288
			Pedal Interlock Linkage Adjustment......................................................1289
			Crossbar Linkage Removal And Installation...............................................1289
	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...............................................................................1291
		ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS.......................................................................1295
		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION...............................................................1293
			Troubleshooting.........................................................................1298
			Description.............................................................................1299
			Fuse Location...........................................................................1299
			Relay Switches Location.................................................................1300
		BATTERY.....................................................................................1302
			Removal And Installation................................................................1302
			Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting).................................................1303
		ALTERNATOR..................................................................................1306
			Removal And Installation................................................................1306
			Adjusting The Alternator Belt...........................................................1306
			Description.............................................................................1307
			Tests...................................................................................1307
			Alternator Output Test..................................................................1308
			Full Field Test.........................................................................1308
			Alternator Regulator Test...............................................................1309
			Alternator Regulator Test Using Voltmeter...............................................1309
			Parts Identification....................................................................1310
			Pulley Removal And Installation.........................................................1311
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1312
			Rotor Continuity Test...................................................................1314
			Stator Continuity Test..................................................................1315
			Rectifier Continuity (Diode) Test.......................................................1316
			Brush Length............................................................................1316
		STARTER.....................................................................................1318
			Removal And Installation................................................................1318
			Checking The Starter In The Loader......................................................1319
			Parts Identification....................................................................1320
			Disassembly.............................................................................1321
			Inspection And Repair...................................................................1326
			No Load Test............................................................................1330
			Assembly................................................................................1331
		INSTRUMENT PANEL............................................................................1338
			Removal And Installation................................................................1338
		LIGHTS......................................................................................1340
			Front Removal And Installation..........................................................1340
		BICS™ SYSTEM CONTROLLER.....................................................................1342
			Trouble Shooting Guide..................................................................1342
			Removal And Installation................................................................1343
		BICS™ SYSTEM (WITH PRESS TO OPERATE BUTTON).................................................1346
			Inspecting The BICS™ Controller (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)...............................1346
			Inspecting Deactivation Of The Auxiliary Hydraulics System (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)....1346
			Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING).........................................1346
			Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...........................................1346
			Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control.................................................1346
			Additional Inspection For Loaders With Advanced Hand Controls...........................1346
			Troubleshooting Chart...................................................................1347
		SEAT BAR SENSOR.............................................................................1348
			Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................1348
			Seat Bar Sensor Test....................................................................1349
			Removal And Installation................................................................1350
			BICS™ Controller Seat Bar Sensor Circuit Test...........................................1352
		TRACTION LOCK...............................................................................1354
			Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................1354
			Removal And Installation................................................................1355
	ENGINE SERVICE..................................................................................1358
		TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................1362
			Chart...................................................................................1362
		ENGINE SPEED CONTROL........................................................................1364
			Removal And Installation................................................................1364
			Disassembly.............................................................................1364
			Linkage Bar Removal And Installation....................................................1365
		ENGINE SPEED CONTROL PLATE..................................................................1366
			Removal And Installation................................................................1366
			Governor Spring Removal.................................................................1366
			Start Spring Removal....................................................................1366
			Idle Limit And Fuel Limit Adjustment....................................................1367
		MUFFLER.....................................................................................1368
			Removal And Installation................................................................1368
		AIR CLEANER.................................................................................1370
			Removal And Installation................................................................1370
		RADIATOR....................................................................................1372
			Removal And Installation................................................................1372
		BLOWER FAN HOUSING..........................................................................1374
			Removal And Installation................................................................1374
		ENGINE COMPONENTS AND TESTING...............................................................1376
			Compression Checking....................................................................1376
			Glow Plugs Checking.....................................................................1376
			Glow Plugs Removal And Installation.....................................................1377
			Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid, Removal And Installation........................................1378
			Fuel Lift Pump Removal And Installation.................................................1379
			Fuel Injection Pump, Checking...........................................................1379
			Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation............................................1380
			Timing The Injection Pump...............................................................1382
			Fuel Injector Nozzles Removal And Installation..........................................1383
			Checking Fuel Injector Nozzles..........................................................1384
			Breather Removal And Installation.......................................................1386
			Valve Clearance Adjustment..............................................................1386
		ENGINE......................................................................................1388
			Removal And Installation................................................................1388
			Engine Mounting Brackets Removal And Installation.......................................1392
		FLYWHEEL....................................................................................1394
			Removal And Installation................................................................1394
			Flywheel Ring Gear......................................................................1395
			Housing Removal And Installation........................................................1395
		RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE...................................................................1396
			Thermostat Removal And Installation.....................................................1396
			Water Pump Removal And Installation.....................................................1397
			Timing Gear Case Cover Removal And Installation.........................................1397
			Oil Pump Removal And Installation.......................................................1399
			Checking Oil Pump.......................................................................1400
			Crankshaft Front Seal Removal And Installation..........................................1402
			Exhaust Manifold Removal And Installation...............................................1403
			Valve Cover Removal And Installation....................................................1404
			Rocker Arm Removal And Installation.....................................................1404
			Push Rod Removal And Installation.......................................................1406
			Cylinder Head Removal...................................................................1406
			Cylinder Head Installation..............................................................1407
			Tappet Removal And Installation.........................................................1407
			Checking Piston Top Clearance...........................................................1408
			Cylinder Head Disassembly...............................................................1409
			Cylinder Head Assembly..................................................................1409
			Servicing The Cylinder Head.............................................................1409
			Cylinder Head Surface Flatness..........................................................1410
			Cylinder Head Flaw......................................................................1410
			Valve And Valve Guide Checking..........................................................1411
			Valve Guide Replacement.................................................................1411
			Reconditioning The Valve And Valve Seat.................................................1412
			Correcting The Valve Seat...............................................................1412
			Valve Spring............................................................................1413
			Idler Gear Removal And Installation.....................................................1414
			Camshaft Removal And Installation.......................................................1415
			Camshaft Height.........................................................................1416
			Camshaft Oil Clearance..................................................................1416
			Camshaft Alignment......................................................................1417
			Camshaft Gear Removal And Installation..................................................1417
			Fuel Camshaft Removal And Installation..................................................1417
			Engine Timing Gear Alignment............................................................1418
			Governor Shaft Removal And Installation.................................................1419
			Governor Fork Lever Removal And Installation............................................1422
			Oil Pan Removal And Installation........................................................1423
			Piston Removal..........................................................................1425
			Piston Pin Removal And Installation.....................................................1426
			Checking The Piston And Connecting Rod..................................................1426
			Connecting Rod Alignment................................................................1427
			Connecting Rod Bushing Removal And Installation.........................................1428
			Piston Ring Gap.........................................................................1428
			Checking Engine Cylinder Bore...........................................................1429
			Piston Ring Installation................................................................1429
			Connecting Rod Installation.............................................................1430
			Piston Installation.....................................................................1430
			Crankshaft End Play.....................................................................1431
			Crankshaft Removal And Installation.....................................................1431
			Crankshaft Disassembly And Assembly.....................................................1432
			Checking Crankshaft Number One Journal And Block Bearing................................1433
			Checking The Crankshaft Journals And Main Bearings......................................1434
			Connecting Rod Journal..................................................................1436
			Crankshaft Alignment....................................................................1437
		RUBBER DRIVE COUPLER........................................................................1438
			Removal And Installation................................................................1438
			Disassembly.............................................................................1438
			Assembly................................................................................1439
		WATER FLANGE................................................................................1442
			Removal And Installation................................................................1442
	SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................1444
		LOADER SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................1446
			Machine Dimensions......................................................................1446
			Performance.............................................................................1447
			Controls................................................................................1447
			Engine..................................................................................1447
			Hydraulic System........................................................................1448
			Electrical..............................................................................1448
			Drive System............................................................................1449
			Capacities..............................................................................1449
		ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - KUBOTA D1105-B......................................................1450
			Engine Compression......................................................................1450
			Fuel Injection Nozzles..................................................................1450
			Fuel Injection Pump.....................................................................1450
			Cylinder Head...........................................................................1450
			Valves..................................................................................1450
			Valve Springs...........................................................................1451
			Rocker Arms.............................................................................1451
			Camshaft................................................................................1451
			Cylinders...............................................................................1451
			Piston Rings............................................................................1452
			Pistons.................................................................................1452
			Crankshaft..............................................................................1452
			Oil Pump................................................................................1453
			Thermostat..............................................................................1453
			Crankshaft Re-Grind Data................................................................1454
		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS.............................................................1456
			Torque For General SAE Bolts............................................................1456
			Torque For General Metric Bolts.........................................................1457
		HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................1458
			O-ring Face Seal Connection.............................................................1458
			Straight Thread O-ring Fitting..........................................................1459
			Tubelines And Hoses.....................................................................1459
			Flare Fitting...........................................................................1459
			O-ring Flare Fitting....................................................................1460
			Port Seal Fitting.......................................................................1462
		HYDRAULIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................1464
			Specifications..........................................................................1464
		CONVERSIONS.................................................................................1466
			Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents......................................................1466
			U.S. To Metric Conversion...............................................................1466
	SMR.............................................................................................1468
		Revision No: 553-1..........................................................................1468
BOBCAT 553 SKID STEER LOADERS S/N 539112001 & ABOVE S/N 539412001 & ABOVE...........................1470
	MAINTENANCE SAFETY..............................................................................1472
	ALPHABETICAL INDEX..............................................................................1474
	CONTENTS........................................................................................1476
		FOREWORD....................................................................................1477
		SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................................................................1480
			Fire Prevention.........................................................................1482
		SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS.....................................................................1484
			Loader Serial Number....................................................................1484
			Engine Serial Number....................................................................1484
		DELIVERY REPORT.............................................................................1485
		LOADER IDENTIFICATION.......................................................................1486
	SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE..........................................................................1488
		LIFTING AND BLOCKING THE LOADER.............................................................1490
			Procedure...............................................................................1490
		LIFT ARM SUPPORT DEVICE.....................................................................1492
			Installing..............................................................................1492
			Removing................................................................................1493
		OPERATOR CAB................................................................................1496
			Description.............................................................................1496
			Raising.................................................................................1496
			Lowering................................................................................1497
		TRANSPORTING LOADER ON A TRAILER............................................................1498
			Loading And Unloading...................................................................1498
			Fastening...............................................................................1498
		TOWING THE LOADER...........................................................................1500
			Procedure...............................................................................1500
		REMOTE START................................................................................1502
			Procedure...............................................................................1502
		SERVICE SCHEDULE............................................................................1504
			Chart...................................................................................1504
		AIR CLEANER SERVICE.........................................................................1506
			Replacing Filter Elements...............................................................1506
		ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.......................................................................1508
			Cleaning................................................................................1508
			Checking................................................................................1509
			Removing And Replacing Coolant..........................................................1509
		FUEL SYSTEM.................................................................................1512
			Fuel Specifications.....................................................................1512
			Filling The Fuel Tank...................................................................1512
			Fuel Filter.............................................................................1513
			Removing Air From The Fuel System.......................................................1513
		ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM...................................................................1514
			Checking And Adding Engine Oil..........................................................1514
			Oil Chart...............................................................................1514
			Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter...................................................1515
		HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM................................................................1516
			Checking And Adding Fluid...............................................................1516
			Removing And Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Filter.................................1516
			Removing And Replacing The Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Fluid..................................1517
		FINAL DRIVE TRANSMISSION (CHAINCASE)........................................................1518
			Checking And Adding Oil.................................................................1518
			Removing Oil From Chaincase.............................................................1518
		AUXILIARY CONTROL LOCKBOLT..................................................................1520
			Procedure...............................................................................1520
		BOB-TACH....................................................................................1522
			Inspection And Maintenance..............................................................1522
		LUBRICATING THE BOBCAT......................................................................1524
			Lubrication Locations...................................................................1524
		TIRE MAINTENANCE............................................................................1526
			Wheel Nuts..............................................................................1526
			Rotating................................................................................1526
			Mounting................................................................................1527
		SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER......................................................................1528
			Cleaning Procedure......................................................................1528
		PIVOT PINS..................................................................................1530
			Inspection And Maintenance..............................................................1530
		SEAT BAR RESTRAINT SYSTEM...................................................................1532
			Inspection And Maintenance..............................................................1532
		RUBBER COUPLER LUBRICATION..................................................................1534
			Procedure...............................................................................1534
		LOADER STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE........................................................1536
			Storage.................................................................................1536
			Return to Service.......................................................................1536
		STOPPING THE ENGINE AND LEAVING THE LOADER..................................................1538
			Procedure...............................................................................1538
			Emergency Exit..........................................................................1539
	HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................................................................................1540
		HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS............................................................1542
		HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION................................................................1544
			Glossary Of Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Symbols.............................................1544
			Troubleshooting Chart...................................................................1548
		CYLINDER (LIFT).............................................................................1550
			Testing.................................................................................1550
			Removal And Installation................................................................1551
			Parts Identification....................................................................1554
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1555
		CYLINDER (TILT).............................................................................1558
			Testing.................................................................................1558
			Removal And Installation................................................................1558
			Parts Identification....................................................................1560
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1561
		MAIN RELIEF VALVE...........................................................................1564
			Description.............................................................................1564
			Testing With Auxiliaries................................................................1564
			Testing Without Auxiliaries.............................................................1566
			Removal and Installation................................................................1567
		HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE.....................................................................1568
			Description.............................................................................1568
			BICS Valve Removal And Installation.....................................................1568
			Identification Chart....................................................................1571
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1572
			Load Check Valve Removal And Installation...............................................1572
			Main Relief Valve Removal And Installation..............................................1573
			Anti-Cavitation Check Valve Removal And Installation....................................1574
			Port Relief Valve Removal And Installation..............................................1575
			Rubber Boot (Lift) Removal And Installation.............................................1576
			Rubber Boot (Tilt) Removal And Installation.............................................1576
			Rubber Boot (Auxiliary) Removal And Installation........................................1576
			Lift Spool And Detent Removal And Installation..........................................1577
			Tilt Spool Removal And Installation.....................................................1581
			Auxiliary Spool And Detent Removal And Installation.....................................1582
			One Way Restrictors Removal And Installation............................................1585
			Spool Seal Installation.................................................................1586
		LIFT ARM BY-PASS CONTROL VALVE..............................................................1588
			Description.............................................................................1588
			Testing.................................................................................1588
			Removal And Installation................................................................1588
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1589
		TILT LOCK VALVE.............................................................................1590
			Description.............................................................................1590
			Testing.................................................................................1590
			Removal And Installation................................................................1590
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1591
		HYDRAULIC PUMP..............................................................................1592
			Description.............................................................................1592
			Direct Pump Testing.....................................................................1592
			Removal And Installation................................................................1593
			Parts Identification....................................................................1595
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1596
		HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FILTER................................................................1598
			Description.............................................................................1598
			Housing Removal And Installation........................................................1598
			Housing Disassembly And Assembly........................................................1599
		HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR...................................................................1600
			Description.............................................................................1600
			Removal And Installation................................................................1600
			Hydrauilc Fluid Screen..................................................................1601
		OIL COOLER..................................................................................1602
			Description.............................................................................1602
			Removal And Installation................................................................1602
	HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM..............................................................................1604
		HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION..............................................................1606
			Troubleshooting.........................................................................1606
			Description.............................................................................1607
		HYDROSTATIC MOTOR...........................................................................1608
			Description.............................................................................1608
			Removal And Installation................................................................1608
			Parts Identification....................................................................1610
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1611
			Timing..................................................................................1619
		PORT BLOCK..................................................................................1620
			Description.............................................................................1620
			Removal And Installation................................................................1620
			Oil Cooler By-Pass Valve Removal And Installation.......................................1620
			Hydraulic Oil Temperature Switch Removal And Installation...............................1620
			Charge Pressure By-Pass Valve Removal And Installation..................................1621
		HYDROSTATIC PUMP............................................................................1622
			Description.............................................................................1622
			Checking Charge Pressure................................................................1622
			Removal And Installation................................................................1623
			Drive Coupler Removal And Installation..................................................1626
			Parts Identification....................................................................1628
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1629
			Inspection..............................................................................1633
	DRIVE SYSTEM....................................................................................1636
		PARKING BRAKE...............................................................................1638
			Description.............................................................................1638
			Disk Removal And Installation...........................................................1638
			Traction Lock Guides Removal And Installation...........................................1639
		DRIVE COMPONENTS............................................................................1642
			Description.............................................................................1642
			Axle Seal Removal And Installation......................................................1642
			Chain Removal And Installation..........................................................1648
		CHAINCASE...................................................................................1650
			Description.............................................................................1650
			Front Cover Removal And Installation....................................................1650
			Rear Cover Removal And Installation.....................................................1650
	MAIN FRAME......................................................................................1652
		SEAT BAR....................................................................................1654
			Description.............................................................................1654
			Removal And Installation................................................................1654
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1657
			Compression Spring Disassembly And Assembly.............................................1657
		OPERATOR CAB................................................................................1658
			Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation...................................................1658
			Gas Cylinder Disassembly And Assembly...................................................1659
			Removal And Installation................................................................1659
		OPERATOR SEAT...............................................................................1664
			Removal And Installation................................................................1664
			Seat Belt Removal And Installation......................................................1664
		BOB-TACH....................................................................................1666
			Description.............................................................................1666
			Removal And Installation................................................................1666
			Lever And Wedge Disassembly And Assembly................................................1668
		LIFT ARM....................................................................................1670
			Removal And Installation................................................................1670
		REAR GRILL..................................................................................1674
			Removal And Installation................................................................1674
		REAR DOOR...................................................................................1676
			Removal And Installation................................................................1676
			Striker Removal And Installation........................................................1677
			Striker Disassembly And Assembly........................................................1677
			Striker Adjustment......................................................................1677
			Latch Removal And Installation..........................................................1678
		FUEL TANK...................................................................................1680
			Removal And Installation................................................................1680
			Fuel Level Sender Removal And Installation..............................................1680
		CONTROL PEDALS AND LINKAGES.................................................................1682
			Description.............................................................................1682
			Removal And Installation................................................................1682
			Pedal Adjustment........................................................................1682
			Pedal Interlock Linkage Removal And Installation........................................1683
			Pedal Interlock Linkage Adjustment......................................................1684
			Crossbar Linkage Removal And Installation...............................................1684
		CONTROL PANEL...............................................................................1686
			Description.............................................................................1686
			Removal And Installation................................................................1686
		CONTROL LEVER...............................................................................1688
			Description.............................................................................1688
			Lever Removal And Installation..........................................................1688
			Lever Disassembly And Assembly..........................................................1689
			Linkage Removal And Installation........................................................1690
			Pintle Lever Removal And Installation...................................................1692
			Pintle Lever Disassemby And Assembly....................................................1692
		WINDOW (REAR)...............................................................................1698
			Removal.................................................................................1698
			Installation............................................................................1698
		WINDOW (TOP)................................................................................1700
			Removal.................................................................................1700
			Installation............................................................................1700
		WINDOW (SIDE)...............................................................................1702
			Removal And Installation................................................................1702
		WINDOW (FRONT DOOR).........................................................................1704
			Removal (Standard Window)...............................................................1704
			Installation (Standard Window)..........................................................1704
			Removal And Installation (Special Applications Window)..................................1706
	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS....................................................................1708
		ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS.......................................................................1710
		ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION...............................................................1713
			Glossary Of Electrical Symbols..........................................................1713
			Description.............................................................................1717
			Troubleshooting.........................................................................1718
			Fuse And Relay Location And Identification..............................................1719
		BATTERY.....................................................................................1721
			Removal And Installation................................................................1721
			Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting).................................................1722
		ALTERNATOR..................................................................................1725
			Belt Adjustment.........................................................................1725
			Charging System Inspection..............................................................1725
			Alternator Voltage Testing..............................................................1726
			Low Voltage Testing.....................................................................1727
			High Voltage Testing....................................................................1727
			Removal And Installation................................................................1728
			Parts Identification....................................................................1729
		STARTER.....................................................................................1731
			Testing.................................................................................1731
			Removal And Installation................................................................1732
			Parts Identification....................................................................1733
		INSTRUMENT PANELS...........................................................................1735
			Left And Right Removal And Installation.................................................1735
		LIGHTS......................................................................................1737
			Front Removal And Installation..........................................................1737
			Rear Removal And Installation...........................................................1738
			Cab Light Removal And Installation......................................................1739
		BOBCAT INTERLOCK CONTROL SYSTEM (BICS)......................................................1741
			Description.............................................................................1741
			Inspecting The BICS System (Engine STOPPED - Key ON)....................................1741
			Inspecting The Seat Bar Sensor (Engine RUNNING).........................................1741
			Inspecting The Traction Lock (Engine RUNNING)...........................................1741
			Inspecting The Lift Arm By-Pass Control.................................................1741
			Troubleshooting Chart...................................................................1742
			Troubleshooting.........................................................................1743
			Removal And Installation................................................................1744
		SEAT BAR SENSOR.............................................................................1745
			Description.............................................................................1745
			Troubleshooting.........................................................................1745
			Testing.................................................................................1746
			Removal And Installation................................................................1747
			Bobcat Interlock Control System (BICS) Circuit Test.....................................1749
		TRACTION LOCK...............................................................................1751
			Description.............................................................................1751
			Troubleshooting.........................................................................1751
			Removal And Installation................................................................1752
	ENGINE SERVICE..................................................................................1755
		ENGINE INFORMATION..........................................................................1759
			Description.............................................................................1759
			Specifications..........................................................................1760
			Torque Values...........................................................................1764
			Troubleshooting.........................................................................1765
			Engine Removal And Installation.........................................................1767
			Engine Mount Replacement................................................................1772
			Compression - Checking..................................................................1773
		ENGINE SPEED CONTROL........................................................................1775
			Removal And Installation................................................................1775
			Linkage Bar Removal And Installation....................................................1776
		ENGINE SPEED CONTROL PLATE..................................................................1777
			Removal And Installation................................................................1777
			Governor Spring Removal.................................................................1777
			Start Spring Removal....................................................................1777
			Idle Limit And Fuel Limit Adjustment....................................................1778
		MUFFLER.....................................................................................1779
			Removal And Installation................................................................1779
		AIR CLEANER.................................................................................1781
			Housing Removal And Installation........................................................1781
		ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM.......................................................................1783
			Cooling Fan Removal And Installation....................................................1783
			Radiator Removal And Installation.......................................................1784
			Water Pump Removal And Installation.....................................................1787
			Thermostat Housing Removal And Installation.............................................1787
			Thermostat Testing......................................................................1788
		LUBRICATION SYSTEM..........................................................................1789
			Oil Pan Removal And Installation........................................................1789
			Oil Pump Removal And Installation.......................................................1789
			Oil Pump Inspection.....................................................................1789
			Engine Oil Pressure - Testing...........................................................1790
		FUEL SYSTEM.................................................................................1791
			Fuel Camshaft Removal And Installation..................................................1791
			Fuel Camshaft Governor Disassembly And Assembly.........................................1792
			Fuel Shutoff Solenoid, Removal And Installation.........................................1797
			Fuel Lift Pump Removal And Installation.................................................1797
			Fuel Injection Pump, Checking...........................................................1798
			Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation............................................1798
			Injection Pump - Timing.................................................................1801
			Fuel Injector Removal And Installation..................................................1802
			Fuel Injector Nozzle Pressure - Checking................................................1804
			Nozzle Spray Condition..................................................................1805
			Valve Seat Tightness....................................................................1805
		CYLINDER HEAD...............................................................................1807
			Glow Plugs - Testing....................................................................1807
			Glow Plugs Removal And Installation.....................................................1807
			Closed Breather System - Checking.......................................................1808
			Valve Clearance Adjustment..............................................................1809
			Valve Timing - Checking.................................................................1809
			Exhaust Manifold Removal And Installation...............................................1810
			Cylinder Head Removal And Installation..................................................1810
			Cylinder Head Disassembly And Assembly..................................................1811
			Cylinder Head - Servicing...............................................................1812
			Cylinder Head Top Clearance.............................................................1813
			Valve Guide And Valve Checking..........................................................1814
			Reconditioning The Valve And Valve Seat.................................................1816
			Valve Springs...........................................................................1817
			Valve Tappets...........................................................................1818
			Rocker Arm And Shaft Removal And Installation...........................................1818
			Rocker Arm And Shaft Disassembly And Assembly...........................................1818
			Rocker Arm And Shaft - Checking.........................................................1819
		CRANKSHAFT AND PISTONS......................................................................1821
			Piston And Connecting Rod Removal And Installation......................................1821
			Piston And Connecting Rod - Servicing...................................................1822
			Cylinder Bore Checking..................................................................1826
			Connecting Rod Alignment................................................................1826
			Crankshaft And Bearing Removal And Installation.........................................1827
			Crankshaft And Bearing - Servicing......................................................1828
		CAMSHAFT AND TIMING GEARS...................................................................1835
			Timing Gearcase Cover Removal And Installation..........................................1835
			Timing Gears Backlash - Checking........................................................1837
			Idler Gear And Shaft Removal And Installation...........................................1838
			Idler Gear And Shaft Servicing..........................................................1838
			Camshaft Removal And Installation.......................................................1839
			Camshaft Servicing......................................................................1840
			Camshaft Gear Removal And Installation..................................................1841
			Engine Timing Gear Alignment............................................................1841
		FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING........................................................................1843
			Flywheel Removal And Installation.......................................................1843
			Ring Gear Removal And Installation......................................................1843
			Housing Removal And Installation........................................................1844
		RUBBER DRIVE COUPLER........................................................................1845
			Removal And Installation................................................................1845
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1845
		WATER FLANGE................................................................................1849
			Removal And Installation................................................................1849
	HEATER..........................................................................................1851
		HEATER SYSTEM...............................................................................1853
			Description.............................................................................1853
		REGULAR MAINTENANCE.........................................................................1855
			Filter Element Removal And Installation.................................................1855
			Heater Coil.............................................................................1855
		TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................1857
			Electric System.........................................................................1857
			Heater Valve Not Opening Or Closing.....................................................1857
			Blower Motor Does Not Operate...........................................................1857
			Blower Motor Operates Normally, But Air Flow Is Insufficient............................1857
		HEATER UNIT.................................................................................1859
			Removal And Installation................................................................1859
		HEATER COIL.................................................................................1861
			Removal And Installation................................................................1861
		HEATER FAN..................................................................................1863
			Blower Removal And Installation.........................................................1863
			Disassembly And Assembly................................................................1863
		HEATER MOTOR................................................................................1865
			Removal And Installation................................................................1865
		RESISTOR....................................................................................1867
			Removal And Installation................................................................1867
			Checking................................................................................1867
		HEATER VALVE................................................................................1869
			Removal And Installation................................................................1869
		HEATER SWITCH...............................................................................1871
			Removal And Installation................................................................1871
			Checking The Switch.....................................................................1872
	SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................1873
		553 LOADER SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................1875
			Dimensions..............................................................................1875
			Performance.............................................................................1876
			Controls................................................................................1876
			Engine..................................................................................1876
			Hydraulic System........................................................................1877
			Electrical..............................................................................1877
			Drive System............................................................................1878
			Capacities..............................................................................1878
			Tires...................................................................................1878
		TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS.............................................................1879
			Torque For General SAE Bolts............................................................1879
			Torque For General Metric Bolts.........................................................1880
		HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................1881
			O-ring Face Seal Connection.............................................................1881
			Straight Thread O-ring Fitting..........................................................1882
			Tubelines And Hoses.....................................................................1882
			Flare Fitting...........................................................................1882
			O-ring Flare Fitting....................................................................1883
			Port Seal Fitting.......................................................................1885
		HYDRAULIC/HYDROSTATIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS..................................................1887
			Specifications..........................................................................1887
		CONVERSIONS.................................................................................1889
			Decimal And Millimeter Equivalents......................................................1889
			U.S. To Metric Conversion Chart.........................................................1889
	SMR.............................................................................................1891
		553-1.......................................................................................1891

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