955 year of manufacture

Build date on your 955 is 1959

Most likely it is 6 volt as that was what Cat used.If the tag on the generator has red background color rather than black it is likely a 12 volt.
Ray

Thanks for the info that should make life a bit easier if I can get a manual now.

One more question please on the generator is there a 24v one that bolts on where the 6v one goes or do most make a bracket and use the fan belt?

On the 12A version made in the U.S., there was a 6 volt version made to charge the starting engine (pony motor) battery or if it was direct start like mine came from the factory, then it's a 24V generator.

Here's the wiring diagram:

[attachment=16348]955 6V wiring diagram 001.jpg[/attachment][attachment=16349]955 24V wiring diagram 001.jpg[/attachment]

I don't think there was ever a 12V version made on these machines.

Hi leew,
your 955 26A96 is Comparative to a 12A 7363.
The 26A is an Australian Serial Number given it because of the Aussie content.

You need to find books to suit the 12A 7363 S/No.

I do not think there were any Aussie books released for this unit.
Cheers,
Eddie B.

Some listed on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=955+12a+operators+manuals&_sacat=0&_from=R40