Bobcat CT225, CT230, CT235 Compact Tractor Service Manual
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From the manual's own table of contents: 20 sections, 543 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 374 KB)
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
FOREWORD22 topics
- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Use Safety Rules
- 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
- 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)
SAFETY & MAINTENANCE
SUPPORTING THE COMPACT TRACTOR ON JACKSTANDS79 topics
- Procedure
- ENGINE COVER
- Opening And Closing
- SEAT BELT
- Inspection And Maintenance
- TRANSPORTING THE COMPACT TRACTOR ON A TRAILER
- Loading And Unloading
- Fastening
- TOWING THE COMPACT TRACTOR
- Procedure
- AXLE TOE IN
- Inspection And Maintenance
- SERVICE SCHEDULE
- Chart
- AIR CLEANER SERVICE
- Replacing Filter Element
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
- Checking Level
- Cleaning
- Hoses And Clamps
- Removing And Replacing Coolant
- 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
- HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC / TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
- Checking And Adding Fluid
- Transmission / Differential Fluid Chart
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Hydrostatic / Transmission Filters
- Removing And Replacing Hydraulic / Transmission Fluid
- Hoses And Clamps
- FRONT AXLE
- Checking And Adding Lubricant
- Removing And Replacing Lubricant
- Axle Pivot
- SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER
- Cleaning Procedure
- COMPACT TRACTOR STORAGE AND RETURN TO SERVICE
- Storage
- Return To Service
- ALTERNATOR BELT
- Belt Adjustment
- Belt Replacement
- LUBRICATING THE COMPACT TRACTOR
- Lubrication Locations
- TIRE MAINTENANCE
- Front Wheel Nuts / Bolts
- Rear Wheel Nuts
- Mounting
- PIVOT PINS
- Inspection And Maintenance
- SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM (NEUTRAL START)
- Inspection And Maintenance
- SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM (OPERATING)
- Inspection And Maintenance
- PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM
- Inspection And Maintenance
- BRAKE SYSTEM
- Inspection And Maintenance
- Adjusting
- TRAVEL CONTROL PEDAL
- Inspection And Maintenance
- Adjustment Procedure
- CRUISE CONTROL
- Inspection And Maintenance
- Adjusting The Cruise Control Tension
- CLUTCH SYSTEM
- Inspection And Maintenance
- Adjusting
- Draining Water From Clutch Housing
- BOB-TACH (HAND LEVER)
- Inspection And Maintenance
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
HYDRAULIC / HYDROSTATIC SCHEMATICS85 topics
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Glossary Of Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Symbols For Compact Tractors
- Troubleshooting The Hydraulic Circuit
- Troubleshooting The Joystick Valve Circuit
- Troubleshooting The Power Lift Circuit
- Troubleshooting The Steering Circuit
- MAIN RELIEF VALVE
- Testing Information
- Testing And Adjusting The Main Relief Valve
- HYDRAULIC PUMP
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- STEERING VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- STEERING CYLINDER
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- RIGHT JOYSTICK (IF EQUIPPED)
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Adjustment
- RIGHT JOYSTICK VALVE (IF EQUIPPED)
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- HYDRAULIC FILTER
- Description
- Filter Bracket Removal And Installation
- OIL COOLER
- Removal And Installation
- THREE POINT HITCH HOUSING
- Removal And Installation
- AUXILIARY CONTROL VALVE
- Inlet Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- No. 1 Valve Section Parts Identification
- No. 1 Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- No. 2 Valve Section Parts Identification
- No. 2 Valve Section Disassembly And Assembly
- ROCK SHAFT
- Removal And Installation
- Inspection
- MLS VALVE
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Adjustment
- THREE POINT CYLINDER
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Inspection
- THREE POINT CYLINDER CONTROL
- Disassembly And Assembly
- CYLINDER (LIFT) (EARLY MODELS)
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- CYLINDER (LIFT) (LATE MODELS)
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- CYLINDER (TILT) (EARLY MODELS)
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- CYLINDER (TILT) (LATE MODELS)
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Assembly
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM
HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM INFORMATION22 topics
- Troubleshooting Chart
- HYDROSTATIC PUMP (CT225 AND CT230)
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Hydrostatic Pump Start-Up
- HYDROSTATIC PUMP (CT235)
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
- Hydrostatic Pump Start-Up
- HYDROSTATIC PUMP TESTING
- Charge Pressure Testing
- Drive Relief Information
- Forward Drive Relief Testing
- Reverse Drive Relief Testing
- TRAVEL PEDAL
- Removal And Installation
DRIVE SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKE78 topics
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Description
- Brake Pedal Clearance Adjustment
- Stop Switch Gap Adjustment
- BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
- Removal And Installation
- DRIVESHAFT
- Removal And Installation
- AXLE CASE
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- BRAKE CASE
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly And Assembly
- Inspection
- TRANSMISSION
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Middle Case / Output Shaft Group Parts Identification
- Middle Case / Output Shaft Group Disassembly
- Middle Case / Output Shaft Group Inspection
- Range Shifter Shaft Group Parts Identification
- Range Shifter Shaft Group Disassembly
- Range Shifter Shaft Group Inspection
- Rear PTO Group Parts Identification
- Rear PTO Group Disassembly
- Rear PTO Group Inspection
- Differential Parts Identification
- Differential Disassembly
- Differential Inspection
- Pinion Shaft Parts Identification
- Pinion Shaft Disassembly
- Pinion Shaft Inspection
- Front Wheel Driveshaft Parts Identification
- Front Wheel Driveshaft Disassembly
- Front Wheel Driveshaft Inspection
- Mid PTO Shaft Parts Identification
- Mid PTO Shaft Disassembly
- Mid PTO Shaft Inspection
- Mid PTO Shaft Assembly
- Front Wheel Driveshaft Assembly
- Pinion Shaft Assembly
- Differential Assembly
- Rear PTO Group Assembly
- Range Shifter Shaft Group Assembly
- Middle Case / Output Shaft Group Assembly
- Removal And Installation
- AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Gear Case Cover Parts Identification
- Gear Case Cover Disassembly
- Gear Case Cover Inspection
- Axle Case Group Parts Identification
- Axle Case Group Disassembly
- Axle Case Group Inspection
- Axle Support Removal
- Pinion Shaft Removal
- Pinion Shaft Parts Identification
- Pinion Shaft Disassembly
- Pinion Shaft Inspection
- Differential Removal
- Differential Parts Identification
- Differential Disassembly
- Differential Inspection
- Differential Assembly
- Differential Installation
- Pinion Shaft Assembly
- Pinion Shaft Installation
- Axle Support Installation
- Axle Case Group Assembly
- STEERING AXLE ADJUSTMENT
- Toe-In Checking
- Toe-In Adjustment
- Rocking Force
- Steering Angle Adjustment
- SEPARATING THE TRACTOR
- Procedure
MAINFRAME
OPERATOR SEAT47 topics
- Removal And Installation
- CONSOLE COVER
- Left Side Removal And Installation
- Right Side Removal And Installation
- HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION CASE
- Removal And Installation
- REAR PTO CONTROL
- Linkage Removal And Installation
- Disassembly And Assembly
- MID PTO CONTROL
- Linkage Removal And Installation
- Linkage Disassembly And Assembly
- SPLASH BOARD
- Removal And Installation
- FLOOR MAT
- Removal And Installation
- FLOOR PLATE
- Removal And Installation (Left Side)
- Removal And Installation (Right Side)
- Gas Cylinder Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- ENGINE SIDE COVER
- Removal And Installation
- FENDER ASSEMBLY
- Removal And Installation
- FENDER
- Removal And Installation
- FIREWALL
- Removal And Installation
- ROPS
- Removal And Installation
- PTO SAFETY SHIELD
- Removal And Installation
- DRAW BAR
- Removal And Installation
- DRAW BAR ASSEMBLY
- Removal And Installation
- THREE POINT HITCH LOWER LINKS
- Left Side Removal And Installation
- Right Side Removal And Installation
- Top Link Assembly Removal And Installation
- FUEL TANK
- Removal And Installation
- Description
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Lever And Wedge Disassembly And Assembly
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & ANALYSIS
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS41 topics
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
- Glossary Of Electrical Symbols
- Electrical Component Location
- Troubleshooting
- Description
- Fuse And Relay Location - Engine Compartment
- Fuse And Relay Location - Instrument Panel
- BATTERY
- Removing And Installing Battery
- Battery Maintenance
- Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
- ALTERNATOR
- Belt Adjustment
- Belt Replacement
- Charging System Inspection
- Alternator Voltage Testing
- Low Voltage Testing
- High Voltage Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- STARTER
- Testing
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- HOOD LIGHTS
- Removal And Installation
- Bulb Removal And Installation
- REAR LIGHTS
- Removal And Installation
- Bulb Removal And Installation
- SEAT SENSOR
- Removal And Installation
- FUEL LEVEL SENDER
- Removal And Installation
- INSTRUMENT PANEL
- Removal And Installation
- PTO SWITCHES
- Removal And Installation
- Adjustment
- HORN
- Removal And Installation
ENGINE SERVICE
ENGINE INFORMATION (CT225, ENGINE MODEL 3A139lWBC)95 topics
- Description
- Specifications
- Troubleshooting
- Engine Removal And Installation
- Compression - Checking
- ENGINE INFORMATION (CT230, ENGINE MODEL 3A150lWBC)
- Description
- Specifications
- ENGINE INFORMATION (CT235, ENGINE MODEL 3A165lWh)
- Description
- Specifications
- ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
- Cable Removal And Installation
- Lever Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- AIR CLEANER (CT225 AND CT230)
- Removal And Installation
- Bracket Removal And Installation
- AIR CLEANER (CT235)
- Removal And Installation
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (CT225 AND CT230)
- Description
- Radiator Removal And Installation
- Water Pump Removal And Installation
- Water Pump Disassembly And Assembly
- Thermostat Housing Removal And Installation
- Testing The Thermostat
- ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (CT235)
- Radiator Removal And Installation
- LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Description
- Oil Pan Removal And Installation
- Oil Pump Removal And Installation
- Oil Pump Inspection
- Engine Oil Pressure - Testing
- Oil Filter
- Description
- Fuel Camshaft Removal And Installation
- Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Checking
- Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Removal And Installation
- Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation (CT225 And CT230)
- Fuel Injection Pump Removal And Installation (CT235)
- Fuel Injection Pump Timing (All Models)
- Fuel Injector Removal And Installation (CT225 And CT230)
- Fuel Injector Removal And Installation (CT235)
- Fuel Injector Nozzle Pressure - Checking
- Nozzle Spray Condition
- Valve Seat Tightness
- Bleeding The Fuel System
- CYLINDER HEAD
- Glow Plug - Testing (CT225)
- Glow Plug - Testing (CT230 And CT235)
- Glow Plug Removal And Installation (CT225)
- Glow Plug Removal And Installation (CT230 And CT235)
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
- Valve Timing - Checking
- Cylinder Head Removal And Installation
- Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Procedure
- Cylinder Head Disassembly And Assembly
- Cylinder Head Servicing
- Cylinder Head Top Clearance
- Valve Guide - Checking
- Reconditioning The Valve And Valve Seat
- Valve Spring
- Valve Tappets
- Rocker Arm And Shaft - Checking
- CRANKSHAFT AND PISTONS
- Piston And Connecting Rod Removal And Installation
- Piston And Connecting Rod - Servicing
- Cylinder Bore - Checking
- Connecting Rod - Alignment
- Crankshaft And Bearings Removal And Installation
- Crankshaft And Bearings - Servicing
- CAMSHAFT AND TIMING GEARS
- Timing Gearcase Cover Removal And Installation
- Timing Gears Backlash - Checking
- Idler Gear And Shaft Removal And Installation
- Camshaft - Servicing
- Idler Gear And Shaft - Servicing
- FLYWHEEL AND HOUSING
- Flywheel Removal And Installation
- Flywheel Housing Removal And Installation
- Removal And Installation
- CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Removal And Installation
- Clutch Disc Inspection
- Pressure Plate Inspection
- Clutch Pedal Play Adjustment
- Clutch Pedal Stop bolt Adjustment
- CLUTCH HOUSING
- Removal And Installation
- Parts Identification
- Disassembly
- Inspection
- Assembly
SPECIFICATIONS
CT225 SPECIFICATIONS54 topics
- Machine Dimensions (Standard Machine)
- Dimensions (With Optional Loader)
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Power Take-Off (PTO) System (Rear-PTO)
- Power Take-Off (PTO) System (Mid-PTO Optional)
- Drive System
- Steering
- Capacities
- Tires
- Loader (If Equipped)
- CT230 SPECIFICATIONS
- Machine Dimensions (Standard Machine)
- Dimensions (With Optional Loader)
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Power Take-Off (PTO) System (Rear-PTO)
- Power Take-Off (PTO) System (Mid-PTO Optional)
- Drive System
- Steering
- Capacities
- Tires
- Loader (If Equipped)
- CT235 SPECIFICATIONS
- Machine Dimensions (Standard Machine)
- Dimensions (With Optional Loader)
- Performance
- Controls
- Engine
- Hydraulic System
- Electrical
- Power Take-Off (PTO) System (Rear-PTO)
- Power Take-Off (PTO) System (Mid-PTO Optional)
- Drive System
- Steering
- Capacities
- Tires
- Loader (If Equipped)
- HYDRAULIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONS
- Specifications
- CONVERSIONS
- Decimal And Millimeter Equivalent Chart
- U.S. To Metric Conversion Chart
- TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR BOLTS
- Torque For General SAE Bolts
- Torque For General Metric Bolts
- FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS (ALL MODELS)
- Chart
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION
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- Troubleshooting, page 77: SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM (OPERATING)
- Diagram, page 550: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION (CONT’D)
- Specifications, page 616: ENGINE INFORMATION (CT235, ENGINE MODEL
- Foldout diagram, page 96: STEERING
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