Bobcat CT450 Compact Tractor Operation and Maintenance Manual – 6987077 (12-11)

(S/N: ABHM11001 & Above – S/N: AKBP11001 & Above)
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This manual PDF download describes procedures for operation, handling, lubrication, maintenance, checking, and adjustment for the CT450 HST & SST Bobcat Compact Tractor. It will help the operator or anyone realize peak performance through effective, economical and safe machine operation and maintenance.

APPLICABLE MODELS :

Bobcat Compact Tractor CT450
Hydrostatic Transmission (HST),
Mechanical Transmission (SST)
(HST) S/N: ABHM11001 & Above
(SST) S/N: AKBP11001 & Above

TABLE OF CONTENTS :

FOREWORD
SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LOADER SYSTEM
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
ALPHABETICAL INDEX

MANUAL SPECIFICATION :

File Format : PDF
Language : English
Printable : Yes
Searchable : Yes
Bookmarked : Yes
P/N : 6987077 (12-11) Revised (5-12) (7)
Total Pages : 260

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OPERATOR SAFETY WARNINGS
CONTENTS
FOREWORD
BOBCAT COMPANY IS IS0 9001 CERTIFIED
REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
Compact Tractor Serial Number
Engine Serial Number
Loader Serial Number (Optional)
DELIVERY REPORT
COMPACT TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION
COMPACT TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (WITH OPTIONAL LOADER AND REAR BALLAST)
COMPACT TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (WITH OPTIONAL THREE-POINT IMPLEMENT AND FRONT BALLAST)
COMPACT TRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (WITH OPTIONAL CAB)
FEATURES, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS
Standard Items
Options And Accessories
Loader (Optional)
Implements – Three-Point Hitch

SAFETY & TRAINING RESOURCES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before Operation
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator
Use Safety Rules
Avoid Silica Dust
Safety Rules For Power Take-Off (PTO) Driven Implements
Compact Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
FIRE PREVENTION
Maintenance
Operation
Electrical
Hydraulic System
Fueling
Starting
Spark Arrester Exhaust System
Welding And Grinding
Fire Extinguishers
MACHINE SIGNS (DECALS)
PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENT PANELS
Overview (HST)
Overview (SST)
Instrument Panel
Floor Controls (HST)
Floor Controls (SST)
Right Console
Left Console (HST)
Left Console (SST)
Cab (If Equipped)
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM (NEUTRAL START)
Safety Interlock System (Neutral Start) (HST)
Safety Interlock System (Neutral Start) (SST)
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM (OPERATING)
Safety Interlock System (Operating) (HST)
Safety Interlock System (Operating) (SST)
ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)
Foldable ROPS (If Equipped)
Raising And Lowering The ROPS
Cab (If Equipped)
Cab Door (If Equipped)
Rear Window (If Equipped)
Right And Left Side Windows (If Equipped)
Window Washer Reservoir (If Equipped)
Dome Light (If Equipped)
EMERGENCY EXITS (WHEN EQUIPPED WITH CAB)
Rear Window
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Operation (HST)
Operation (SST)
PARKING BRAKE
Operation
BRAKE PEDALS (HST)
Operation
BRAKE PEDALS (SST)
Operation
TRAVEL CONTROL PEDALS (HST ONLY)
Operation
FORWARD-NEUTRAL-REVERSE (F-N-R) LEVER (SST ONLY)
Operation
SPEED RANGE LEVER (HST)
Operation
SPEED RANGE LEVER (SST)
Operation
GEAR SHIFT LEVER (SST ONLY)
Operation
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL
Description
Operation
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH (HST ONLY)
Description
Engaging
Disengaging
FRONT WHEEL ASSIST (4WD) SWITCH
Description
Operation
STEERING WHEEL
Operation
LOADER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Description
Loader Lift Operation
Loader Arms Float Position
Loader Tilt Operation
Joystick Lock Lever
Relieve Hydraulic Oil Pressure (Joystick Control Lever)
Front Auxiliary Hydraulics (If Equipped)
Front Hydraulic Couplers (If Equipped)
Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Front Auxiliary Hydraulics) (If Equipped)
REAR AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS (IF EQUIPPED)
Description
Rear (Remote) Auxiliary Hydraulics Operation
Function Chart
Hydraulic Couplers (If Equipped)
Relieve Hydraulic Pressure (Rear Auxiliary Hydraulics)
DRAWBAR
Description
Adjusting Length
THREE-POINT HITCH
Description
Raising
Lowering
Operation
Remote Three-Point Hitch Position Lever
Three-Point Hitch Lowering Speed / Lock Valve
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Description
Engaging Rear-PTO
Disengaging Rear-PTO
Engaging Mid-PTO (If Equipped)
Disengaging Mid-PTO (If Equipped)
DAILY INSPECTION
Daily Inspection And Maintenance
PRE-STARTING PROCEDURE
Entering The Compact Tractor
Seat Adjustment
Seat Belt Adjustment
Pre-Starting (HST)
Pre-Starting (SST)
STARTING THE ENGINE
Key Switch
Cold Temperature Starting
Warming The Hydraulic / Hydrostatic System
MONITORING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
Procedure
STOPPING THE COMPACT TRACTOR
Procedure (HST)
Procedure (SST)
ATTACHMENTS
Choosing The Correct Bucket
Pallet Forks
Choosing The Correct Bucket
Installing And Removing The Attachment (Pin-On)
Ballast
Tires
Installing And Removing The Attachment (Bob-Tach)
Ballast
Tires
IMPLEMENT
Choosing The Correct Implement
Installing And Removing Pull Type Implements
Installing And Removing Three-Point Hitch Mounted Implements
Lifting Link Adjustment
Top Link Adjustment
Sway Bar Adjustment
Extendable Lower Link Adjustment
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)
Installing And Removing The Rear-PTO
Installing And Removing The Mid-PTO
BALLAST (OPTIONAL)
Front Ballast
Rear Ballast
TREAD WIDTH
Front
Rear
Tread Width Chart
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Operating Compact Tractor With Loader Installed
Inspect The Work Area
Basic Operating Instructions
Operating With A Full Bucket And Rear Ballast
Operating With An Empty Bucket And Rear Ballast
Filling And Emptying The Bucket
Leveling The Ground Using Float
Backfilling
Towing Equipment With The Compact Tractor
Safety Chains
Operating The Three-Point Hitch Implement
Safety Rules For PTO Operation
Operating The Rear-PTO
Operating The Mid-PTO
TOWING THE COMPACT TRACTOR
Procedure
TRANSPORTING THE COMPACT TRACTOR ON A TRAILER
Loading And Unloading
Fastening

LOADER SYSTEM
LOADER INSTALLATION
Description
Installing Loader Mounting Brackets
LOADER INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Installing The Loader To The Compact Tractor
Ballast
Removing The Loader

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
SERVICE SCHEDULE
Chart
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM (NEUTRAL START)
Inspection And Maintenance (HST)
Inspection And Maintenance (SST)
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM (OPERATING)
Inspection And Maintenance (HST)
Inspection And Maintenance (SST)
SEAT BELT
Inspection And Maintenance
BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM (HST)
Description
Inspecting
Adjusting Switch Position
BACK-UP ALARM SYSTEM (SST)
Description
Inspecting
Adjusting Switch Position
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
Inspection And Maintenance
BRAKE SYSTEM
Inspection And Maintenance
Adjusting
TRAVEL CONTROL PEDAL (HST ONLY)
Inspection And Maintenance
F-N-R LEVER (SST ONLY)
Inspection And Maintenance
CLUTCH PEDAL (SST ONLY)
Inspection And Maintenance
CRUISE CONTROL (HST ONLY)
Inspection And Maintenance
PTO SWITCH (REAR)
Inspection And Maintenance
PTO LEVER (MID) (IF EQUIPPED)
Inspection And Maintenance
THREE-POINT HITCH POSITION LEVER
Inspection And Maintenance
REAR (REMOTE) AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC LEVER (IF EQUIPPED)
Inspection And Maintenance
JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER (IF EQUIPPED)
Inspection And Maintenance
ROLL-OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS)
Foldable ROPS (If Equipped)
Cab Enclosure ROPS (If Equipped)
ENGINE COVER
Opening And Closing
ENGINE SIDE PANEL
Removal And Installation
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
Cleaning And Maintenance
AIR CLEANER SERVICE
Replacing Filter Element
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Specifications
Biodiesel Blend Fuel
Filling The Fuel Tank
Fuel Filter
Removing Air From The Fuel System
Filling A Portable Fuel Container
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Checking And Adding Engine Oil
Engine Oil Chart
Removing And Replacing Oil And Filter
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Checking Level
Cleaning
Hoses And Clamps
Removing And Replacing Coolant
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Description
Fuse And Relay Location (Engine Compartment)
Fuse And Relay Location (Cab) (If Equipped)
Fuse And Relay Location (Instrument Panel) (HST Models)
Fuse And Relay Location (Instrument Panel) (SST Models)
Fuse And Relay Location (Cab Models)
Battery Maintenance
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
Removing And Installing Battery
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Inspection And Maintenance
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC / TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Checking And Adding Fluid
Transmission / Differential Fluid Chart
Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic / Transmission Filters (HST Models Only)
Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic / Transmission Filters (SST Models Only)
Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic / Transmission Fluid
Hoses And Clamps
SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER
Cleaning Procedure
SUPPORTING THE COMPACT TRACTOR ON JACKSTANDS
Procedure
TIRE MAINTENANCE
Front Wheel Nuts / Bolts
Rear Wheel Nuts / Bolts
Mounting
Wheel Spacing (AG And Industrial Tires Only)
FRONT AXLE
Checking And Adding Lubricant
Removing And Replacing Lubricant
Axle Pivot
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Inspection And Maintenance
Adjustment
ALTERNATOR BELT
Belt Adjustment
Belt Replacement
AIR CONDITIONING BELT
Belt Adjustment
Belt Replacement
LUBRICATING THE COMPACT TRACTOR
Lubrication Locations
PIVOT PINS
Inspection And Maintenance
BOB-TACH (HAND LEVER)
Inspection And Maintenance
AXLE TOE IN
Inspection And Maintenance (HST Models)
Inspection And Maintenance (SST Models)
COMPACT TRACTOR STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE
Storage
Return To Service
SETTING ENGINE VALVE CLEARANCE
Description
CLUTCH PEDAL AND HOUSING (SST)
Draining Water
Storage Position

MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS
MACHINE SIGN TRANSLATIONS
Service Schedule (7125074)
Warning (7118012)
Warning (7166857)
Warning (7127020)
Warning (7118016)
Danger (7118017)
Start Engine (HST) (7157848)
Start Engine (SST) (7186656)
Warning (7166858)
Warning (7125076)
Danger / Warning (7147821)
Warning (7147822)
Danger (7147823)
Warning (7147824)
Warning (7147825)
Warning (7157847)
Warning (7157924)
Caution (7164977)
Warning (7168864) (IF EQUIPPED WITH CAB)
Warning (7168865) (IF EQUIPPED WITH CAB)
Warning (7168866) (IF EQUIPPED WITH CAB)

SPECIFICATIONS
COMPACT TRACTOR CAPACITIES
Compact Tractor Loader Lift Capacity
Ballast (Rear)
Three-Point Hitch Specifications
Towing Weight
Maximum Drawbar Tongue Weight
Ballast (Front)
CT450 SPECIFICATIONS
Machine Dimensions (Standard Machine)
Machine Dimensions (With Optional Loader, AL4F00101 & Above, AKPW00101 & Above)
Machine Dimensions (With Optional Loader, S/N AE3500101 & Above)
Performance
Controls
Engine
Hydraulic System
Electrical
Power Take-Off (PTO) System (Rear-PTO)
Power Take-Off (PTO) System (Mid-PTO Optional)
Drive System (HST)
Drive System (SST)
Steering
Capacities
Tires
Loader (If Equipped)

WARRANTY
WARRANTY

ALPHABETICAL INDEX

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